All Opinion articles – Page 61

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    Do we need a #MeToo movement for women in the Church?

    2021-02-19T00:00:00Z

    Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher shares her personal experience of abuse in the Church and says we need to ask some hard questions about our culture.

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    Should Christians be watching dating shows?

    2021-02-18T00:00:00Z

    Forced intimacy, casual sex and “love at first sight” – is this how God wants us to find love? Dating and relationships writer Lauren Windle explores...

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    Why Harry and Meghan’s baby news gives us all hope

    2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

    As a news reader, Premier's Tola Mbakwe has been used to hearing and reporting on bad news almost every day during COVID-19. Here's why she thinks we should all be celebrating the latest from the royal family

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    Is there a right way to pray?

    2021-02-15T00:00:00Z

    Carla Harding works for the 24/7 Prayer movement, but when she was younger she felt terribly inadequate in the area of prayer. She shared her story with Premier radio presenter, Maria Rodrigues

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    A different kind of love story

    2021-02-14T00:00:00Z

    This Valentine's Day, Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher wonders why we only attribute 1 Corinthians 13 to marriage ceremonies...

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    How has COVID-19 affected our attitude towards Ash Wednesday?

    2021-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Writer Florence Gildea encourages us to use this time to reflect on God's blessing of humanity

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    Was I really meant to be single or have I been running away from commitment?

    2021-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Sheila Jacobs jokingly refers to herself as a “professional single”. But the pandemic has meant she hasn’t had a hug for a year and she now wonders whether she made the right choice…

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    Is divorce okay for Christians?

    2021-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Dr Zina Arinze is a lawyer, so why did she go into the field of helping those who have been through divorce find healing and restoration? Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues spoke with her to find out more about her story

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    What Christians can learn from Bridgerton about sex

    2021-02-01T00:00:00Z

    Bridgerton has just been named the biggest Netflix series of all time and Woman Alive editor Doll Fisher says it's not just about corsets and gossip

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    Let's talk about sex

    2021-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Adrian and Celia Reynolds have written a book about the struggles couples often face with physical intimacy in marriage, exploring why the Bible says about it and the priority sex should take in a marriage. Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues spoke with them about it

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    Processing unexpected death

    2021-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Kate Patterson and her pastor husband had been writing and presenting on the topic of eternity, when a few months later it became a more significant topic for the family than they could ever have imagined. Kate has now released a book called 'Living for Eternity', and Premier radio presenter Maria Rodrigues spoke to her to find out more

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    Violence against Christians in Nigeria is spiralling out of control

    2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

    In 2017 Amina was part of a group kidnapped by Muslim terrorists and held hostage for eight months. Five years before, the terrorists came to her home and slaughtered her husband. Premier reporter Tola Mbakwe spoke with Amina about her experience

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    Let God help you redefine 'Blue Monday'

    2021-01-18T00:00:00Z

    As Christians, we should look to change the narrative of what is said to be the most depressing day of the year

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    Do UK churches only cater for the middle-class?

    2021-01-13T00:00:00Z

    Natalie Williams has authored two books on the role she believes churches ought to play in combatting poverty and injustice. When she became a Christian, she says she had to learn new ways of behaving, and not just when it came to following the Gospel. She spoke to Premier Radio presenter, Maria Rodrigues

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    ‘It’s ok to admit you’re struggling’

    2021-01-08T00:00:00Z

    The past year has taken its toll on us all – this online retreat aims to help us deal with the loss and disappointment from COVID-19