Andy Walton

Russia\'s latest attack on religious freedom – banning Jehovah\'s Witnesses
Russia's latest attack on religious freedom – banning Jehovah's Witnesses

Russia has banned the activities of Jehovah's Witnesses after a decision by its Supreme Court branded them 'extremist'.

We all want the same things... Craig Finn talks Trump, the Gospels and his brilliant new record
We all want the same things... Craig Finn talks Trump, the Gospels and his brilliant new record

The Hold Steady singer has just released his third album. Here he sits down with us to talk about it, as well as his ongoing facination with the Gospels...

Bill Gates is right – we must keep the UK\'s commitment to foreign aid
Bill Gates is right – we must keep the UK's commitment to foreign aid

Withdrawing aid would cost lives - which is reason enough to continue it, say Bill Gates. He's right...

It\'s taken 8 years, but the UN finally recognises Christian anti-persecution charity
It's taken 8 years, but the UN finally recognises Christian anti-persecution charity

Christian Solidarity Worldwide, one of the UK's leading anti-persecution organisations, has been given long-awaited UN accreditation. The organization, which is based in London, but camapigns for the protection of Christians across the world, had been waiting for eight years to receive the accreditation.

Easter Sunday – The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist
Easter Sunday – The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist

Here is the fourth of four Passion playlists from Christian Today. It features Christian artists like Gungor, Crowder and Tim Hughes alongside secular artists such as The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Cash.

Holy Saturday – The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist
Holy Saturday – The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist

Here is the third of four Passion playlists from Christian Today. It features Christian and secular artists, including Laura Marling, Lucinda Williams and Sam Cooke.

Good Friday – The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist
Good Friday – The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist

Here is the second of four Passion playlists from Christian Today. It features Christian and secular artists, from the likes of Johnny Cash and Bruce Springsteen through to the endlessly innovative Sufjan Stevens.

Good Friday – The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist
Good Friday – The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist

Here is the second of four Passion playlists from Christian Today. It features Christian and secular artists, from the likes of Johnny Cash and Bruce Springsteen through to the endlessly innovative Sufjan Stevens.

Is Lord Carey right that the UK government could do more for persecuted Christians?
Is Lord Carey right that the UK government could do more for persecuted Christians?

Former Archbishop Lord Carey says the UK government should do more for persecuted Christians. Is he right?

Maundy Thursday: The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist
Maundy Thursday: The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist

Here is the first of four Passion playlists from Christian Today. It features Christian and secular artists, from the legendary Leonard Cohen and Bruce Cockburn to the less well-known such as Page CXVI.

Delving deep into the darkness – how Holy Week helps us appreciate Easter...
Delving deep into the darkness – how Holy Week helps us appreciate Easter...

The ancient practice of marking Holy Week - the seven days running up to Easter – enables us to engage all our senses.

New Bethel worship album \'Starlight\' released today, with all female worship leaders
New Bethel worship album 'Starlight' released today, with all female worship leaders

'Starlight' comes from Bethel Music, the worship ministry based at Bethel Church in Redding California. All of the tracks were recorded on a live tour – the first time a Bethel album has been recorded like that.

Why are Christians taking to the streets and marching with Crosses, Palms - and Donkeys?
Why are Christians taking to the streets and marching with Crosses, Palms - and Donkeys?

Some churches are 'reviving the Anglo-Catholic tradition of processing on Palm Sunday and distributing palm crosses,' on the Sunday before Easter.

Palm Sunday – How Jesus\' Triumphant entry into Jerusalem turned the world on its head
Palm Sunday – How Jesus' Triumphant entry into Jerusalem turned the world on its head

What's the significance of Jesus' actions on Palm Sunday? And what does it have to teach us today?...

Easter eggs and the end of Christendom: Why we need to be careful which ditch we die in
Easter eggs and the end of Christendom: Why we need to be careful which ditch we die in

When is the right time for us as Christians to protest and when should we just get on with life?

Labour heavyweight Hilary Benn tells Christian group we are in \'Winter of political discontent\' over Brexit
Labour heavyweight Hilary Benn tells Christian group we are in 'Winter of political discontent' over Brexit

Hilary Benn, one of the key Members of Parliament in the Brexit process, has told a meeting of Christians in Westminster that he understands why many of his constituents voted to leave the EU.