All articles by Hope Bonarcher
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OpinionThe Lindsay Clancy mistrial has divided America – but what does it reveal about motherhood and faith?
Hope Bonarcher explores the deeply divisive Lindsay Clancy case and what it reveals about our society’s understanding of motherhood, mental illness and responsibility. As the case raises disturbing questions about motherhood, mental health and the sanctity of life, she asks what the Gospel has to say to a culture desperately in need of hope and light.
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Opinion“I’m grieving the end of my fertile years – even though I already have four children”
As she watches the next generation of mothers welcome new babies, writer Hope Bonarcher reflects on the bittersweet realisation that her own childbearing years may be drawing to a close. She explores what it means to grieve that transition while remembering that her deepest identity is found not in motherhood, but in Christ.
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Opinion“I thought my wedding might never happen – then one Christian friend showed me grace.”
Just seven days before she was due to walk down the aisle, Hope Bonarcher found herself in a hospital bed after attempting to take her own life. In this deeply honest and hope-filled article, Hope shares how one Christian woman’s grace-filled response became a turning point in her healing, and how God later used her own pain to bring hope and comfort to someone else.
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OpinionAriana 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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OpinionMadonna is still searching for something deeper – and her latest album reveals exactly what it is
Madonna’s fifteenth studio album, Confessions II, came out on July 3, 2026. The album is filled with spiritual imagery, but is she any closer to finding the truth? Writer Hope Bonarcher reflects on the pop icon’s lifelong spiritual search, her own journey out of New Age practices and why she believes true freedom is found in Christ.
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ArticleThe subtle sin of pride: How it sneaks into our Christian lives
Hope Bonarcher explores why pride is far more than a cultural slogan or political battleground—it is a spiritual condition that affects every human heart. Drawing on Scripture, she argues that true humility is the countercultural mark of those who seek to follow Christ.
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OpinionCan faith survive fame? The painful story behind Jelly Roll and Bunny XO’s split
Hope Bonarcher reflects on the reported divorce of country star Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunny XO, exploring what their journey reveals about brokenness, redemption and the realities of following Jesus. Rather than focusing on celebrity gossip, she argues that their story is a reminder that no marriage is immune to struggle, and that our hope must ultimately rest in Christ, not happy endings.
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ArticleHow do we respond to a world increasingly controlled by AI?
Hope Bonarcher was deleted without warning from Instagram – here she reminds us that, while our online identity is fragile, our true identity is found elsewhere
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OpinionThe ‘777 Rule’ for relationships is going viral, but does it align with God’s design for love?
Hope Bonarcher explores the viral ‘777 Rule’ through the lens of Christian marriage, asking whether intentional time together can strengthen both relationships and faith. Reflecting on modern busyness, family life, and the sacrificial nature of biblical matrimony, she considers how consistent connection may help couples better reflect the love of Christ in a distracted world.
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OpinionArtificial wombs, AI babies, and the death of motherhood? Why The Pod Generation film feels terrifyingly real
Hope Bonarcher dives into Sophie Barthes’ unsettling sci-fi satire The Pod Generation, a film that asks whether modern technology is liberating women — or quietly erasing what makes us human. With sharp cultural insight and theological reflection, Bonarcher explores why this futuristic comedy suddenly feels less like fiction and more like prophecy.
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ArticleObedience has taken her further than ambition ever could
God has long been working in the life of Bayile Adeoti, and, while the world of social enterprise and entrepreneurship has known it for some time, the nation is now taking notice. In the span of a few short years, she has been in the audience of His Majesty King ...
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ArticleWhat is today’s feminism really offering women?
Scripture warns that not every path that feels right leads to life. In a culture full of competing voices about what it means to be a woman, Hope Bonarcher considers the importance of discernment – measuring modern feminist ideas against God’s design for human flourishing
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OpinionThis Christian Rom-Com has everyone talking — but is it sending the wrong message?
Hope Bonarcher takes a closer look at Relationship Goals, the star-studded romantic comedy produced by Michael Todd, DeVon Franklin and Kelly Rowland. While the film delivers nostalgia, chemistry and laugh-out-loud moments, Hope questions whether its relationship advice lines up with the Christian values it claims to promote.
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OpinionThe Devil Wears Prada 2 exposes what women are really searching for
After nearly a decade modelling in New York’s fashion industry, Hope Bonarcher recognised the insecurity and ambition instantly. What surprised her was the film’s deeper message about beauty, belonging and the search for something eternal beneath the glamour.
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Opinion“Too busy, too tired, too insecure… so why did God still call me to sing?”
For Hope Bonarcher, the invitation to step into the choir came at a season of exhaustion, doubt, and endless responsibilities. What followed became a powerful reminder that God doesn’t wait for us to feel ready; He simply asks us to bring what we have and trust Him with the rest.
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ArticleObsessed 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
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ArticleLiving in an age of deception
Hope Bonarcher is horrified by how deceived our culture is today, but a look at biblical examples shows this is nothing new
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ArticleMeet Laura K Sayers: The Illustrator Bringing Faith and Whimsy to Paper Art
Our culture columnist, Hope Bonarcher, introduces us to illustrator Laura K Sayers
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OpinionBefore I became a Christian, America's Next Top Model star Jay Manuel told me I needed to ‘suffer for fashion’
Watching the Netflix documentary on America’s Next Top Model stirred up complicated memories for Hope Bonarcher, memories shaped by her own years working as a professional model long before she became a Christian. Reflecting on the gap between reality TV and the real modelling world, she shares how faith, perseverance, and personal conviction shaped a very different path from the one portrayed on screen.
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ArticleThe female revolution
Hope Bonarcher considers the lasting impact of being told, ‘you can have it all!’ for generations of women in her family
