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The faith, grit and generosity behind Dolly Parton’s rhinestone life
Jenny Sanders reflects on the Christian faith, remarkable generosity and sharp business mind behind the much-loved singer’s glittering public persona – and asks what we can learn from the legacy she leaves behind.
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Harry and Meghan are coming home – but what does home really mean?
As Harry and Meghan prepare to return to the UK, writer Alex Noel asks what it really means to come home – and whether we can ever truly belong again after we’ve left.
Why Hayden Panettiere had her daughter baptised in Ukraine – and what she said about the ‘incredible’ Christian moment
Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the life and faith questions raised by the tragic death of actress Hayden Panettiere.
Women over 40 are being written off. But what if we’ve been looking for our worth in the wrong place?
Women over 40 can feel increasingly invisible in a culture obsessed with youth, career success and constant reinvention. Writer, Ann Louise Graham asks what happens when we stop measuring our worth by our jobs and achievements and instead discover our identity and purpose in Christ.
Relationships
REAL TALK: My sister can’t have kids and wants me to donate my eggs to her
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.
Want to find a husband? What Finland’s pink baskets can teach Christian single women
REAL TALK: My adult children don’t seem to need me anymore. How do I find purpose again?
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
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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
Profile: ‘God told me to be famous at home’: Why one influencer walked away from YouTube at the height of her success
At the height of her YouTube success, with around 100,000 followers across social media, YouTube grants helping to support her family and a thriving online ministry reaching thousands of women, God asked Nellah Kunzwa (Nellah Grace) to do something that made no sense: walk away. In this exclusive interview with Woman Alive, the NHS doctor, content creator and founder of Biblical Boss Babe shares why obedience mattered more than influence – and how a life-changing encounter with God at 17 shaped everything that followed.
Life Lessons: Dot Butler’s incredible journey from nightclub dancer to Christian leader
From a childhood marked by loss to a life she could never have imagined, Dot Butler has learned to take the limits off God. Now, as an award-winning Christian leader, former journalist and champion for vulnerable children and families, she reflects on the extraordinary journey that began when a 21-year-old nightclub dancer surrendered her life to Jesus.
I spent a decade looking for God in psychedelics – here’s what I discovered
After searching for spiritual truth through psychedelics, Selah Croft says she eventually discovered the healing and freedom she had been looking for in Jesus. Here, she explains how her extraordinary encounter with the Holy Spirit in 2025 changed the way she understood her past and the dangers she believes Christians should be aware of.
From business failure in New Zealand to winning over the Dragons: How one mum of four built an entrepreneurial empire through faith and resilience
On World Entrepreneur’s Day, we hear from entrepreneur and sustainability expert Nikki Buckley. When she appeared on Dragon’s Den, four dragons wanted to invest in her eco-friendly business. But behind the television success lay years of failed ventures, financial uncertainty and learning to trust God through every setback.
Why Hayden Panettiere had her daughter baptised in Ukraine – and what she said about the ‘incredible’ Christian moment
Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the life and faith questions raised by the tragic death of actress Hayden Panettiere.
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
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)
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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Book Club: What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian resilience by Tish Harrison Warren
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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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In Business: 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
Starting my business, one page at a time
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Parenting
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?
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
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.
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.
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
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
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