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Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ made me think about what it means to be truly seen
Hope Bonarcher reflects on Ariana Grande’s controversial new music video and the painful reality of her own experience with anorexia. Looking beyond the blood, fame and performance, she considers our deep longing to be seen, valued and known – and what it means that God looks beyond our outward appearance to our hearts.
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From manifestation to Jesus: Why influencer Madison Rose walked away from New Age spirituality
Jemimah Wright explores how influencer Madison Rose built a successful career teaching manifestation alongside one of the movement’s biggest names, only to discover after the devastating loss of her father that neither success nor spirituality could heal her grief. She says it was Jesus who finally gave her the hope and identity she had been searching for.
The hidden spiritual shift every new mum experiences
Writer and researcher Dr Rhiannon McAleer has spent years exploring the intersection of motherhood, faith and identity. Drawing on groundbreaking new research from Theos and Bible Society, she reveals how becoming a mother can profoundly reshape not only a woman’s life, but also her understanding of God.
REAL TALK: My adult children don’t seem to need me anymore. How do I find purpose again?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
Relationships
REAL TALK: My adult children don’t seem to need me anymore. How do I find purpose again?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
Admin dates: The friendship trend everyone loves – but I think it’s making us lonelier
Is the Church pressuring women to marry too young? Why we need to rethink the timeline
REAL TALK: My husband is refusing to talk to our children about sex
The dating trend everyone says is romantic - why it could leave you heartbroken
I thought divorce would destroy my faith. Instead, it taught me what courage really looks like
Real Talk: My husband spends more time with Chat GPT than me - what can I do?
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Meet the new Woman Alive Columnist who’ll make you laugh at life (and yourself)
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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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
From manifestation to Jesus: Why influencer Madison Rose walked away from New Age spirituality
Jemimah Wright explores how influencer Madison Rose built a successful career teaching manifestation alongside one of the movement’s biggest names, only to discover after the devastating loss of her father that neither success nor spirituality could heal her grief. She says it was Jesus who finally gave her the hope and identity she had been searching for.
From cerebral palsy to complete healing: One mother’s extraordinary story
Jane Knoop spoke to Rita Baroni about the devastating diagnosis that left her daughter facing a lifetime in a wheelchair, and the remarkable events that followed. Rita shares how, in her darkest moment, she stopped pleading for a miracle and simply asked God for the grace to keep going.
From one child to 50,000 lives: Becky Murray’s extraordinary mission
Jane Knoop spoke to Becky Murray, founder of the global anti-exploitation charity One By One, about how a single, shocking encounter with a vulnerable child on the streets of Sierra Leone ignited a lifelong mission to fight human trafficking and injustice.
Life Lessons: She lost her childhood caring for her mum – then God wrote a different story
Jemimah Wright spoke with Catherine Grant, co-founder of The Entertainer, to hear the remarkable story of a childhood marked by hardship, caring responsibilities and loss. From leaving school at 13 to helping build one of Britain’s best-known toy retailers, Catherine reflects on the faith that has sustained her through every chapter of her life.
Meet the new Woman Alive Columnist who’ll make you laugh at life (and yourself)
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
BIBLE
Why your quiet time isn’t working (and what the Enneagram might reveal instead)
Writer, speaker and author Sarah Guinness knows that maintaining a regular quiet time with God isn’t always as straightforward as we’d like to believe – especially during the disruption of the summer holidays. Here, she explains how understanding the Enneagram transformed her relationship with God and why finding a spiritual rhythm that suits your personality can bring fresh life to your faith.
Church
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.
Can you be a good Christian without going to Church every Sunday?
Kate Orson explores a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: does faithful discipleship really require weekly church attendance? Drawing on her own experience of chronic illness and living far from a local fellowship, she reflects on what the Bible says about community, legalism and belonging.
The surprising reason the Church needs fewer leaders
Alex Noel explores the Church’s fascination with leadership and asks whether we’ve overlooked a vital part of discipleship: learning how to follow. Reflecting on Jesus’ example and the life of the early Church, she suggests that faithful following, not leadership, may be the true foundation of Christian maturity.
Obsessed with reality, but bored by truth?
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
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 took a leap of faith – then landed my dream book deal’
Welcome to our brand-new monthly book column. Alongside the book club, we now have this brilliant opportunity to get to know authors better as they share how they got into writing, their writing process and how their faith impacts what they do.
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)
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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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Book Club: What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian resilience by Tish Harrison Warren
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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.
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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
Starting my business, one page at a time
‘You need to make God your CEO’
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Parenting
REAL TALK: My adult children don’t seem to need me anymore. How do I find purpose again?
The hidden spiritual shift every new mum experiences
I’m a midwife – here’s what the Bible really says about breastfeeding
The unexpected way social media helped my son beat depression
Protecting our children or policing their screens? The great social media debate
How to prepare your children for a world that isn’t a fairy tale
Why don’t Gen Z women want children?
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.
The faith of Bonnie Tyler: The rock legend who never let go of Jesus
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm pays tribute to the life and legacy of Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh rock icon whose powerhouse voice defined a generation. She reflects on the singer’s enduring faith in Jesus Christ and the hope that sustained her throughout her life.
“You only believe that because…” What Jennifer Aniston’s comments can teach us about faith
Jemimah Wright explores the debate sparked by Jennifer Aniston’s appearance on a popular podcast and asks whether many of us are making a common logical mistake when we discuss faith. Could understanding the “genetic fallacy” help Christians have more gracious, and more persuasive, conversations about Jesus?
I camped at Wimbledon, and what I found after dark completely surprised me
Sophie Dianne spent a night in the famous Wimbledon queue to discover the Christian volunteers bringing kindness, conversation and prayer to tennis fans from around the world. She shares why the work of Love All Serve All reminded her that some of the most powerful acts of evangelism happen far away from a church building.
TikTok’s biggest tarot reader just deleted everything – here’s why
Kate Orson reflects on the remarkable story of TikTok’s biggest tarot reader, who shocked millions by deleting her content and declaring her faith in Jesus. She explores why such dramatic conversions provoke such strong reactions, and what they can reveal about the power of the gospel.
What our obsession with Taylor Swift’s celebrity wedding says about faith
As speculation around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding reaches fever pitch, Jenny Sanders asks why celebrity romances captivate us so deeply. She argues that while famous love stories may inspire us, Christians are called to look beyond the headlines to find their true role models and lasting hope.
What watching my children play sport taught me about Jesus
Prayer and Reflection
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
The faith of Bonnie Tyler: The rock legend who never let go of Jesus
“You only believe that because…” What Jennifer Aniston’s comments can teach us about faith
I camped at Wimbledon, and what I found after dark completely surprised me
TikTok’s biggest tarot reader just deleted everything – here’s why
What our obsession with Taylor Swift’s celebrity wedding says about faith
What watching my children play sport taught me about Jesus
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