Anita Laryea

Tracing the roots of Christmas carols: An interview with composer Andrew Gant
Tracing the roots of Christmas carols: An interview with composer Andrew Gant

New book Deck the Hall by composer Andrew Gant tells the origin stories of our beloved Christmas carols.

How churches can help people deal with grief
How churches can help people deal with grief

Christian Today speaks to Sonya Pascoe, bereavement trainer at Care for the Family, about the organisation's new book The Grief Journey and how churches can support people who have lost a loved one.

Honouring the songs of my childhood
Honouring the songs of my childhood

Christian Today speaks to gospel artist Michelle John to hear about what gospel music means to her, her experience in the music industry, and how she is trusting God with her journey.

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot – A faith-based movie that demonstrates God's unfailing love
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot – A faith-based movie that demonstrates God's unfailing love

This new film from Angel Studios showcases the power of kindness and perseverance and delivers a clear message that whatever the Lord calls us to do, He will surely provide the necessary resources.

Inviting the non-religious to pray
Inviting the non-religious to pray

Christian Today spoke with Emma Weaver, Development Co-ordinator for Try Praying, to hear about why prayer is so appealing to people who are not religious and how it can help Christians share their faith.

Experiencing the peace of God in the midst of infertility
Experiencing the peace of God in the midst of infertility

Christian Today spoke with author Lucy West about her new book, 'The Wait', detailing her eight-year struggle with infertility, the path to adoption, and how the Church supported her through this difficult season.

How surviving cancer shaped my music and my faith
How surviving cancer shaped my music and my faith

Christian Today spoke with gospel artist Sarah Téibo to hear more about how her faith carried her through a frightening cancer diagnosis and how her experience has shaped her music and her relationship with God.

Taking on the giant of pornography
Taking on the giant of pornography

Christian Today spoke with Ian Henderson, founder and CEO of The Naked Truth Project, to hear about how the church has been tackling pornography over the last decade, new challenges with the rise of AI, and what parents can do to safeguard their children from adult content.

Getting the most out of parent and toddler groups
Getting the most out of parent and toddler groups

Christian Today spoke with Joanna Gordon, CEO Daniel's Den, to hear about the importance of setting a strong foundation for children and why toddler groups are such a vital part of church ministry.

Kate Bottley on what faith means to her
Kate Bottley on what faith means to her

"I don't believe in a vengeful God, I believe in a loving God that loves us so much."

Leaning on God when His people disappoint
Leaning on God when His people disappoint

Christian Today speaks with worship leader Natalie Runion about her experience of 'church hurt' and what Christians can do to support those who have had similar experiences.

Teaching children God's perfect design for marriage
Teaching children God's perfect design for marriage

"Even in the Church today we are starting to see young people having relationships for fun not because they are necessarily interested in marriage."

Fulfilling the call to make disciples
Fulfilling the call to make disciples

"There aren't any cheat codes if we want to see change," said Mark Waterfield.

Tears of Gold – portraits of the persecuted
Tears of Gold – portraits of the persecuted

Hannah Rose Thomas speaks to Christian Today about how art is helping to heal the trauma experienced by female victims of violence and conflict.

How Christian women are standing firm in the face of persecution
How Christian women are standing firm in the face of persecution

Around the world, ordinary Christian women are suffering and being mistreated for no other reason than their faith. Christian Today speaks with Henrietta Blyth, CEO of charity Open Doors, to hear about the unshakeable faith of the persecuted Christian women they serve and how God has been working through the organisation.

Are we seeing a resurgence of belief in God?
Are we seeing a resurgence of belief in God?

Despite declining church attendance, Premier Christian Radio's Justin Brierley senses that belief in God is on the rise.