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Olivia Rodrigo

What singer Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak taught me about hearing God

2026-06-23T17:18:00+01:00

Emma Barnett

BBC’s Emma Barnett shone a light on endometriosis: Here’s where I found God in my darkest flare-ups

2026-06-22T04:49:00+01:00

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Too many voices: How social media ‘therapy talk’ is confusing our relationships

2026-06-23T05:14:00+01:00

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​ “The biblical truth about introverts that changed everything for me”

2026-06-23T05:00:00+01:00

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Forget flowers and flirty texts, why “doing the dishes” might be the new love language

2026-06-18T05:45:00+01:00

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Protecting our children or policing their screens? The great social media debate

2026-06-17T05:56:00+01:00

UMBRELLA

Can a film or art piece be Christian without mentioning God?

2026-06-18T05:04:00+01:00

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The Beauty Trap: Has the Church bought into the world’s standards?

2026-06-22T04:26:00+01:00

  • 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?

Real life

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Two women at the heart of Christian publishing

2026-06-30T07:50:00+01:00By and

Former Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher and current editor Jemimah Wright spoke to commissioning editor Charisa Gunasekera and publishing director Lauren Windle about calling, representation and platform

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From the New Age to new life in Jesus

2026-06-30T07:41:00+01:00By

Growing up without faith, Lucinda Button (Lu) dove into all that the New Age had to offer in an attempt to heal inner wounds, only to find it never held the lasting peace she was searching for. Then Jesus revealed Himself to her, and her life took a complete U-turn. Today, she runs she runs The Bridge Ministry, supporting those moving from the New Age to Jesus 

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“I loved Jesus — so why was wine still my comfort?”

2026-06-16T05:52:00+01:00By

Christy Osborne’s journey begins in the aftermath of profound grief, where a simple glass of wine slowly becomes a daily source of comfort she never intended to rely on. She explores how alcohol quietly took the place of Jesus, and how she found her way back to lasting peace and freedom.

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I used to tell myself I was an idiot all the time - as a Christian woman this is how I found freedom from shame

2026-06-11T05:42:00+01:00By

Toni Kim shares her personal struggle with shame and the freedom she continues to find in Christ. With vulnerability and biblical insight, she reminds Christian women that while shame may try to define us, our true identity is found in being deeply loved daughters of God.

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“What Tourette’s taught me about control, shame, and God’s patience with me”

2026-06-04T05:35:00+01:00By

As Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, observed annually from 15 May to 15 June, draws attention to the realities of living with the condition, writer Tabby Kibugi reflects on her own diagnosis. She shares how living with Tourette’s has deepened her understanding of God’s patience and grace in the midst of circumstances she cannot change.

Relationships

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Ten things I wish I’d known in my first year of marriage

2026-06-30T11:01:00+01:00By

As he celebrates 43 years of marriage with his wife, Killy, J. John reflects on the lessons he wishes he’d known as a newlywed. Drawing on insights from his new devotional, Marriage Works: 40-Day Devotional to Strengthen Your Relationship (Philo Trust), he shares ten simple but life-changing principles for building a marriage that lasts.

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BIBLE

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The encounters three women had with Jesus in the Gospel of John

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Elaine Storkey unpacks the encounters three women had with Jesus in the Gospel of John, highlighting their vital roles in revealing who Jesus was to those around them

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Obsessed with reality, but bored by truth?

2026-04-28T10:08:00+01:00By

Hope Bonarcher looks at the ramifications of a society entertained by the dramatisation of other people’s lives, and why she believes our gaze should be focused elsewhere

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CURRENT AFFAIRS

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In Sarah Taylor’s appointment, England Men’s Cricket have brought welcome encouragement to ordinary women – whatever our field!

2026-05-20T04:44:00+01:00By

Sharmila Meadows explores how Sarah Taylor’s groundbreaking appointment to England Men’s Cricket speaks far beyond sport, offering encouragement to women stepping into challenging and unfamiliar spaces. Drawing on the stories of biblical women including Esther, Ruth, Deborah and Mary Magdalene, she examines what faith, courage and obedience can look like in a man’s world.

Church

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Obsessed with reality, but bored by truth?

2026-04-28T10:08:00+01:00By

Hope Bonarcher looks at the ramifications of a society entertained by the dramatisation of other people’s lives, and why she believes our gaze should be focused elsewhere

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Remembering the story of Easter after four days off-grid in the wilderness

2026-04-03T06:02:00+01:00By

Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright finds herself unexpectedly reoriented to the sacred rhythm of Easter Week. With fresh perspective, she reflects on the unfolding story of Jesus’ final days.

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BUSINESS

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The CEO who says the Holy Spirit is her business strategy

2026-06-30T07:40:00+01:00

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Thinking of going back to work? Here’s what no one tells you about career breaks

2026-06-01T11:25:00+01:00

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Obedience has taken her further than ambition ever could

2026-06-01T11:25:00+01:00

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What if a girl’s first period reflected God’s care, not fear?

2026-06-01T11:13:00+01:00

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How Nicky and Sila Lee’s daughter helped build one of Britain’s most celebrated Christian-owned vineyards

2026-04-28T09:58:00+01:00

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Meet Laura K Sayers: The Illustrator Bringing Faith and Whimsy to Paper Art

2026-03-27T14:39:00+00:00

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Starting my business, one page at a time

2026-02-22T14:32:00+00:00

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‘You need to make God your CEO’

2026-01-28T05:04:00+00:00

‘We’re all about dating wisely’

2025-12-22T14:46:00+00:00

  • 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

  • Starting my business, one page at a time

  • ‘You need to make God your CEO’

  • ‘We’re all about dating wisely’