Family and the daily struggle to balance work and life are the two biggest challenges for Christian women in Britain today, according to the results of a new survey.

The CPanel survey identified materialism, sexual pressures, finances and the media portrayal of women as additional challenges.

Of those surveyed, 60% said family problems were their main challenge, followed by the work/life balance at 58%.

This was followed by societal pressures at 51% and the portrayal of women in the media at 42%.

Around 15% of the women questioned regarded sexism and 20% regarded discrimination as a main challenge.

Christian men were also surveyed on their challenges. The highest ranked issue was the pressure from society to behave in certain ways at 49%.

The work/life balance was listed second at 47%, followed by issues surrounding pornography (43%) and materialism (40%).

The survey was carried out on behalf of Premier Christian Radio ahead of its Woman to Woman Conference in London on 27 October.

Maria Rodrigues-Toth, founder of the ‘Woman to Woman’ events and Premier presenter said: “Christian women in the 21st century are clearly facing the pressure of juggling family life and career, and this survey highlights that spiritual and practical strain."