All articles by Alex Noel
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OpinionThere is Christian concern for Wicked, but at its heart, it's a story about friendship
Alex Noel says Wicked is: ’a moral tale about good versus evil - an allegory like so many of our best loved fairytales. And one which grapples with a profound question: ‘Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?’
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OpinionI’m not a farmer but my Christian faith compels me to march with them
‘The Christian principle of solidarity comes from 1 Corinthians 12, and urges us to consider every member of the body of Christ and by extension of society - remembering those who are in fact indispensable and who deserve special honour,’ says Alex Noel, as she stands in solidarity with UK farmers.
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ArticleSpeciality coffee is not just a fad, being a values-led, social business means 'trying to be like Jesus'
Founder of CLO Coffee, Linda Castle, recounts the struggles to keep her socially conscious organisation alive amidst competition from larger chains
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ArticleWhy 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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ArticleJoining our stories with God’s
Lizzy Standbrook is a storyteller and creative strategist with a heart to help charities get their message across more effectively
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Article‘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
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ArticleMaking God an intrinsic part of every lesson
Lorraine Trevett spoke to Alex Noel about how her late husband started The King’s School, and the faithfulness of all those involved despite the many challenges
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OpinionWhat will the 2024 Olympics be remembered for?
The 2024 Paris Olympics ended on Sunday, Alex Noel takes a look of the two weeks of sport and wonders if the opening ceremony will be remembered more than the games?
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Article‘When you’re on the receiving end of a miracle, it’s very odd’
Singer and musician Sheyi Martins-Allen spoke with Alex Noel about her struggle to conceive, and how God worked to not only ensure the safe delivery of her son Noah, but deliver her from a deeply held fear
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OpinionDiane Abbott MP has been named ‘Mother of the House’
In looking at Diane Abbott’s new title, Alex Noel asks, who is your ‘mother of the house’ and as Christians, what does the role entail?
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OpinionSir Keir Starmer has invited us to join his ‘Government of Service’
Alex Noel asks how might Jesus’ leadership style benefit both us and our new Prime Minister, and gives us tips on how to be better servant leaders.
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OpinionGirls Aloud are reuniting! What can girl bands show Christian women about friendship?
‘Girl bands have come to epitomise the best and worst of female friendship,’ says Alex Noel as she takes a look at some of our favourite female groups.
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OpinionWhat Christians can learn from ‘Death Cafés’ and ‘living funerals’
After hearing about the growth of ’Death Cafés’ , Alex Noel has come to the conclusion that maybe facing death can make life worth living.
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OpinionBeyoncé’s new album ’Cowboy Carter’, calls the shots - this is what Christians can take from it
Beyoncé is known for using music to process injustices against her, and Alex Noel suggests that her new album shows how we can take the injustices we’ve experienced and make something extraordinary out of them.
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OpinionCan Christians lead the way to combat the post-pandemic shift to selfish individualism?
During the pandemic, many of us banded together to solve problems in our communities, and adopted a more communal approach. Alex Noel wonders if we can get back to being more ’collective’ and be a positive influence in the process.
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ArticleAre we ageist?
Alex Noel unpacks our society’s attitudes towards ageing, and suggests the Church is uniquely placed to tell a better story
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ArticleModern day slavery: Human trafficking
Gina Cavallo is an influential voice advocating for victims and survivors of human trafficking. A survivor herself, Gina helps to shape US policy and state legislation, and is a ‘prevention educator’ in schools and colleges
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OpinionThe rise of Raye - the singer and her Christian faith
’This is not a neat and tidy tale of finding faith,’ says Alex Noel of multiple Brit Award-winning singer Raye, and her seven year journey to become an independent artist.
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ArticleThe wait - my journey with infertility
Lucy West (née Britten) carved out her singing career in Christian bands like V*Enna, BlushUK and LZ7, performing songs and sharing the gospel with countless young people. She’s now using her voice in another way – to talk about infertility
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ArticleA place of holistic nourishment
Thea Muir, founder of the successful I Am So Many Things brand, has recently started a community café with her husband, Dom
