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Olivia Colman has gone grey – what does our fear of ageing say about our faith?
Olivia Colman has swapped her signature pixie crop for long, tumbling grey curls – and suddenly everyone is talking about it. Jemimah Wright asks why a woman allowing her grey hair to show still feels like a statement, and what the Bible says about ageing, beauty and learning to embrace our grey.
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Can I trust God and still question my maternity care?
Midwife Hannah Ketcher asks what it really means to trust God when making decisions about pregnancy and birth – and whether questioning medical advice can be an act of faith. She explores how prayer, wisdom and professional expertise can work together, while reminding us that surrendering to God doesn’t mean surrendering our voice.
I don’t believe in manifesting – but I do believe in prayer
Sybilla Hart reflects on the growing popularity of manifesting and the occult, and why she believes Christians have something far more powerful to turn to. From teenage encounters with Ouija boards to a frightening experience in a French château, she shares how prayer and the presence of Christ have changed the way she responds to spiritual darkness.
Can I belong in Church as a single person?
As a single Christian woman in her 40s, writer Alex Noel knows what it feels like to wonder where she fits in a Church culture that can often revolve around marriage and family. After attending the first Belonging Conference, she asks what it would look like for churches to truly make space at the table for single people.
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Relationships
Generation Wed – are the new Gen Z influencers nailing it in terms of God’s design for women?
Becky Hunter Kelm explores the rise of ‘Generation Wed’ and asks whether these Gen Z women are rediscovering something that aligns with God’s design for women. From marriage and motherhood to domesticity and financial goals, she considers what Christians can learn from this growing cultural trend.
The Lens
In her brand-new monthly column, creative director and part time comedian, Lizzie takes a refreshingly honest look at faith, dating, church, work and the everyday moments that make life both hilarious and meaningful. Expect sharp observations, self-deprecating humour and the occasional God moment as she invites you to see the world through The Lens
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The Lens: I signed up for a half marathon and somehow found God in the pain
Lizzie Hutchison discovers that training for a half marathon has more in common with following Jesus than she expected. From runner’s high and pink trainers to blisters and comparison, she reflects on what running has taught her about perseverance, purpose and running the race God has given us.
One Elle of a woman
Lizzie Hutchison writes for The Lens column for Woman Alive, taking a playful look at Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods and what Elle Woods can teach us about staying true to who we are. From pink power suits to unexpected life detours, Lizzie finds some surprisingly Christian wisdom in Elle’s journey.
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NEW IN CULTURE
What singer Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak taught me about hearing God
BBC’s Emma Barnett shone a light on endometriosis: Here’s where I found God in my darkest flare-ups
Too many voices: How social media ‘therapy talk’ is confusing our relationships
“The biblical truth about introverts that changed everything for me”
Forget flowers and flirty texts, why “doing the dishes” might be the new love language
Protecting our children or policing their screens? The great social media debate
Can a film or art piece be Christian without mentioning God?
The Beauty Trap: Has the Church bought into the world’s standards?
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Real life
‘My baby died, but my faith did not’: How God carried me through the darkest season of my life
After losing her baby Willow to miscarriage, Sam Naughton discovered that faith was no longer simply something she believed in, but something she had to depend on. As Baby Loss Awareness Week approaches, she shares how God and her church community carried her through grief, fear and a subsequent pregnancy.
I walked 250km to hear God – but what happened when I stopped was more surprising
After 25 years of leading a charity, Nancy Hunt was used to keeping busy, solving problems and carrying responsibility. But when she walked more than 250km along the Camino de Santiago to pray and hear from God, she discovered that sometimes faith isn’t about taking the next step – it’s about learning to stop.
Michelle Heritage: ‘If it’s impossible, then God gets the glory’
The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer will be a monumental testament to the power of prayer, with one million bricks representing one million answered prayers. Jemimah Wright spoke to Michelle Heritage, Chief Partnerships Officer for the project, about its extraordinary story, the answers to prayer she has witnessed and what happens when God gives you a seemingly impossible dream.
The Lens: I signed up for a half marathon and somehow found God in the pain
Lizzie Hutchison discovers that training for a half marathon has more in common with following Jesus than she expected. From runner’s high and pink trainers to blisters and comparison, she reflects on what running has taught her about perseverance, purpose and running the race God has given us.
I went to Africa to tell stories – I didn’t expect God to change me
Ann-Louise Graham reflects on the lessons God taught her during her years living and working in West Africa. From witnessing the devastating effects of famine to seeing the gospel transform lives in unexpected places, her experiences in Niger taught her about gratitude, suffering, hope and trusting God’s sovereignty.
BIBLE
10 things Christians say all the time that aren’t actually in the Bible
We all know those phrases that sound so biblical we are sure they came straight from Scripture – but how many of them actually do? Jemimah Wright explores some of the most familiar Christian sayings that have slipped into our vocabulary, and discovers what the Bible really says instead.
Church
Are Church groups doing more harm than good? Why it’s time to rethink how we build community
Kate Orson asks whether churches have become too focused on dividing people into age and stage groups. While these ministries have many benefits, she wonders if we’ve lost something of the biblical vision of one united family.
I married an Anglican as a Catholic – and it changed how I see our differences
When Emily Innes-Whitehouse married her Anglican fiancé as a Catholic, she expected their different traditions to present challenges. Instead, navigating their differences revealed just how much they shared – and strengthened her own faith in the process.
Is this what revival really looks like? A teenager’s challenge to the Church
After four years of attending Christian festivals, Samantha Younger is asking whether the revival young Christians desperately need might look very different from what we expect.
What happened when a Korean prayer team came to our church
Danielle Finch shares how a visit from a Korean prayer team transformed her church and challenged her understanding of God’s global family. Their extraordinary commitment to praying for Britain became a powerful reminder that God is still at work in the UK – and that revival may not be as far away as we think.
Author's corner
Author’s corner
Welcome to the Author’s Corner with Claire Musters where she goes behind the scenes of the writing life, discovering the personal stories behind the authors themselves – from the experiences that shaped them to how they found a publisher, developed their writing style and turned their dream of being published ...
Author’s corner: ‘I have written my memoir, which is the book I said I’d never write’
Emily Owen is an author and speaker who lost her hearing overnight at the age of 21 and has undergone numerous surgeries. From brain surgery and intensive care to learning to live with a life-changing neurological condition, she has discovered what it means to be broken – and to meet God there. She tells Claire Musters how faith fuels her writing and why, despite once saying she never would, she finally wrote her memoir.
Book Club
WA Bookclub with Claire Musters: This month I’m reading…
I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet by Shauna Niequist (Zondervan, 978-0310355595)
Author’s Corner: ‘An editor re-sparked my childhood dream’
In this month’s Author’s Corner, Claire Musters speaks to British-Nigerian novelist Jendella Benson about the unexpected email that re-sparked her childhood dream of becoming an author. Jendella shares how she fits writing around motherhood and a full-time job, and why her Christian faith shapes the stories she feels called to tell.
Book Club: The women we’ve been missing in the Bible – and why it matters
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Book Club: Created to Play: How taking hobbies seriously grows us spiritually by Brianna Lambert
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Book Club: A King Washes Feet: How to love and forgive your friends and enemies
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Are Church groups doing more harm than good? Why it’s time to rethink how we build community
Kate Orson asks whether churches have become too focused on dividing people into age and stage groups. While these ministries have many benefits, she wonders if we’ve lost something of the biblical vision of one united family.
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‘Your past may explain the pattern, but it does not have to define your future’
How Holos Kombucha’s Naomi Partridge discovered that business can be a force for good
In Business: The Pilates socks sparking conversations about Jesus
The CEO who says the Holy Spirit is her business strategy
Thinking of going back to work? Here’s what no one tells you about career breaks
Obedience has taken her further than ambition ever could
What if a girl’s first period reflected God’s care, not fear?
How Nicky and Sila Lee’s daughter helped build one of Britain’s most celebrated Christian-owned vineyards
Meet Laura K Sayers: The Illustrator Bringing Faith and Whimsy to Paper Art
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Parenting
Can I trust God and still question my maternity care?
I thought I knew how to help children – then I had to unlearn everything
What if your child’s worth has nothing to do with what they achieve?
Who is God putting on your doorstep? How ordinary encounters can change your life
I thought becoming a mum had ended my acting career – then God did this
“I’m grieving the end of my fertile years – even though I already have four children”
The truth about Christian home-schooling that critics get wrong
REAL TALK: My adult children don’t seem to need me anymore. How do I find purpose again?
I don’t believe in manifesting – but I do believe in prayer
Sybilla Hart reflects on the growing popularity of manifesting and the occult, and why she believes Christians have something far more powerful to turn to. From teenage encounters with Ouija boards to a frightening experience in a French château, she shares how prayer and the presence of Christ have changed the way she responds to spiritual darkness.
Unearthing a suitcase leads to the discovery of one woman’s incredible story of service in Chile
Rebecca McConnell uncovers the remarkable story of Sadie Minnis, a Northern Irish missionary who spent 50 years serving God in Chile. Her story was rediscovered through an old suitcase – and includes the extraordinary discovery of a street named in her honour.
What a cathedral hidden in the mist taught me about faith
When Alison Reid found herself regularly driving through the misty Cambridgeshire Fens, a familiar landmark gave her a powerful picture of what it means to trust God when His presence feels hidden. From a childhood connection with Ely Cathedral to the terrifying illness of her baby daughter, Alison reflects on why knowing God in the “easy” days prepares us to trust Him in the tough ones.
Evangeline Lilly: “At my core, the thing that’s most important to me is my faith”
Jemimah Wright explores Evangeline Lilly’s Christian upbringing, her years of questioning and searching, and what she says about following Christ today.
I was a Christian clinical psychologist – but it was a client who taught me about forgiveness
Retired clinical psychologist Katherine O’Neill explores what true forgiveness can look like after abuse – and how one client’s journey challenged her understanding of what it means to let go. Through Millie’s story, she discovers that forgiveness is not about excusing what happened, but about finding freedom from the shame and self-blame left behind.
My birthday turned into a travel nightmare – but God gave me something far better
When a cancelled flight left her stranded at Heathrow Airport on her birthday, Jamie Phear found herself facing an unexpected lesson in surrender. She reflects on how God met her in the interruption, revealing that true contentment isn’t found in perfectly executed plans, but in trusting his presence through life’s disappointments.
Welcome to the first Woman Alive online magazine
Welcome to the very first edition of our new online magazine! While it’s the end of an era for our beloved print publication, it’s also the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and I’m so glad you’ve joined us.
The interview that changed everything: How I discovered the gift God had already given me
Jamie Phear reflects on the unexpected words spoken over her in a job interview that became the beginning of a deeper journey into God’s calling. She explores what it means to discover the gifts the Holy Spirit has placed within each of us, and why those gifts are meant to be used for the common good.
I tried to disprove Jesus, instead, the evidence changed my life forever
Writer Stephanie Rousselle shares the remarkable story of how a determined teenage atheist set out to debunk Christianity, only to find herself captivated by the truth of the resurrection. She reveals why delighting in God, not simply believing in Him, is the secret to a joyful, enduring and fruit-bearing faith.
Why I believe curses are real, and how Christ breaks them
Bestselling author Jennifer Eivaz shares her testimony of healing from childhood trauma and explains why she believes spiritual curses are a biblical reality that Christ came to break. Drawing on both personal experience and Scripture, she explores how Jesus offers freedom from destructive generational patterns and the hope of a new legacy.
I don’t believe in manifesting – but I do believe in prayer
Unearthing a suitcase leads to the discovery of one woman’s incredible story of service in Chile
What a cathedral hidden in the mist taught me about faith
Evangeline Lilly: “At my core, the thing that’s most important to me is my faith”
I was a Christian clinical psychologist – but it was a client who taught me about forgiveness
My birthday turned into a travel nightmare – but God gave me something far better
Welcome to the first Woman Alive online magazine
The interview that changed everything: How I discovered the gift God had already given me
I tried to disprove Jesus, instead, the evidence changed my life forever
Why I believe curses are real, and how Christ breaks them
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