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Liam Payne’s death reminded me of how we all need to find our identity in Christ
Halloween is not harmless: ‘I have seen the power of evil in Haiti, but Jesus is more powerful’
‘Christians should support “End of Demand” for sex work’
Research confirms fifty percent of women feel their medical needs have been ignored because of their gender. Can faith play a part in the healing?
There is power in gospel music and its dark history offers lessons in perseverance
Are unhappy marriages a myth?
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Lex Renick on faith, identity, and transformation: 'God removed my dysphoria and renewed my life'
Lex Renick spoke with our deputy editor Jemimah Wright about how a turbulent childhood led to navigating gender dysphoria as an adult, but complete surrender to God transformed everything…
Set free to set others free
Esther Beckley’s career was cut short when she suffered horrific racist abuse, bullying and a murder attempt in the workplace. Trapped in chronic anxiety, depression and demonic torment, Jesus rescued her from despair and death
‘I hated being called Joy but now I love it’
Nigerian-born comedian Joy Carter was abandoned at birth, lost her twin and then raised by a white British couple. She spoke with Alex Noel about infant trauma and learning to navigate the sexist and racist world of comedy
Lord, send me!
For years, Ruth Cox felt called to serve overseas but it was a number of years before she was able to, and there was much heartache as well as joy along the way
‘Do not suffer alone’
Evangelical Alliance editor and former BBC broadcast journalist Nicola Morrison opened up to Premier Unbelievable’s Ruth Jackson about her professional and personal journeys, including her struggle with self-harming
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Fourteen years after marrying as a virgin, I have never had an orgasm
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Why do I feel doomed to unrequited love?
Miranda Hart’s marriage news has a message of hope for single Christian women who want the same
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Being fair is part of our calling as Christians
Elaine Storkey urges us to embrace the biblical principle of economic justice
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Why can’t women choose to be childfree?
With a recent survey revealing more women are deciding not to have children, Alex Noel looks at the Church’s attitude in response
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Fans of Jilly Cooper rushed to watch the Disney Plus series of her raunchy novel, ‘Rivals’. But what are Christians to make of all this sex on our TV screens?!
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, tunes into the adaptation of the well-known book series ‘packed with sex, romantic entanglements, and shocking antics.’
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Why can’t women choose to be childfree?
With a recent survey revealing more women are deciding not to have children, Alex Noel looks at the Church’s attitude in response
‘Domestic abuse can be a difficult subject for the church, and I am trying to change that'
Having grown up in the church as a pastor’s daughter, Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of The For Baby’s Sake Trust, a charity that aims to break cycles of domestic abuse and give babies the best start in life, says, ’it felt and continues to feel like marriage difficulties and harm in relationships were difficult secrets.’
I told my friends about Jesus on Facebook, and this is what happened
Kate Orson shares her experience of making herself vulnerable on social media and the rejection that followed.
Halloween is not harmless: ‘I have seen the power of evil in Haiti, but Jesus is more powerful’
‘Witchcraft is not harmless entertainment in Haiti,’ says Ingvild Snow, as she shares the realities of the power of darkness, but reminds of us our authority and victory in Jesus.
Atheists now outnumber theists in the UK – but it’s not all bad news
Ann-Louise Graham says that Christians now being perceived to be the ‘bad guys’ resonates not because this is a novel concept, but because it has long been the reality. She encourages us to stand firm under opposition.
Thoughts on the fairness of life
A prayer and reflection for November
‘Trust is a major key in our walk with God’
Well-known speaker and author Nancy Goudie is the founder of NGM (New Generation Ministries) and runs life-changing spiritual health weekends. She explains how it all started and shares the more personal struggles and miracles along the way
Are you caring for your neighbour?
Kezia Neusch is the creator of The Whole Home, an online space where she explores attainable low-impact living. Should all Christians be doing this?
On being different to the world
Hope Bonarcher shares honestly about the sting of rejection, and learning more about herself
On the pressure to do the ‘right’ thing
Veronica Zundel urges us to look at how we live not to appease campaigners, or make ourselves feel more holy, but because to do so is loving others as Jesus did
The gift we didn’t know we needed
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
I have learnt to consider the challenges of menopause through the unique perspective of faith
On World Menopause Day, Jayne Manfredi asks, ‘Does scripture tell a different story? Not one which denies the value of hormone therapy or modern medicine, but one which might support women in mind and soul whilst going through this transition?’
I told my friends about Jesus on Facebook, and this is what happened
Halloween is not harmless: ‘I have seen the power of evil in Haiti, but Jesus is more powerful’
Atheists now outnumber theists in the UK – but it’s not all bad news
Thoughts on the fairness of life
‘Trust is a major key in our walk with God’
Are you caring for your neighbour?
On being different to the world
On the pressure to do the ‘right’ thing
The gift we didn’t know we needed
I have learnt to consider the challenges of menopause through the unique perspective of faith
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Girl power reimagined
Joining our stories with God’s
Making God an intrinsic part of every lesson
Why do women perform better at school, but men are ahead in the workplace?
Influencer, Anna Mathur says, ‘You can’t do it all’
Cooking in season
Sexism in the city
Faith and fashion
Home is where you are
Helping families to stay together
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Is ethical parenting possible?
Lessons from baby loss - ‘God’s grace is sufficient’
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Should governments put age restrictions on social media use?
Encountering thin places
The Government is giving 15 hours of free childcare - as a Christian mum of three, here are my thoughts on it
Mothering without a mother: finding strength in God through grief
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