Anita Laryea

Journey to Bethlehem: celebrating the birth of Jesus
Journey to Bethlehem: celebrating the birth of Jesus

Christian Today spoke with Journey to Bethlehem director, Adam Anders, to hear about his experience of making the film and what he hopes audiences will take away from it.

Restoring the ministry of blessing
Restoring the ministry of blessing

Christian Today spoke with Roy Godwin, founder of the Local Houses of Prayer movement and The Caleb Initiative, to hear his thoughts on restoring the ministry of blessing, the minimizing of the gospel message and whether he sees an increasing curiosity about God.

'God created me with dyslexia - it's a blessing, not a curse'
'God created me with dyslexia - it's a blessing, not a curse'

Christian Today speaks with author and book coach Matt Bird about his experience of growing up with dyslexia, his journey to self- acceptance, and what churches can do to support people with dyslexia or who are neurodiverse.

Meeting God in the midst of bereavement
Meeting God in the midst of bereavement

Christian Today speaks to The Leprosy Mission's Jonny Wicks about losing his wife Rachel to a brain aneurysm and how God walked with him through the pain and heartache.

The New Testament Church of God: 70 years of sharing the Gospel
The New Testament Church of God: 70 years of sharing the Gospel

Christian Today speaks with Bishop Claion Grandison, National Overseer of the New Testament Church of God, as it celebrates its 70th anniversary.

The Hiding Place: A powerful story of unwavering faith
The Hiding Place: A powerful story of unwavering faith

Christian Today speaks with Nan Gurley, star of a new adaptation about Corrie ten Boom and her remarkable story of faith and courage.

Hit faith-based movie Sound of Freedom gets UK release date
Hit faith-based movie Sound of Freedom gets UK release date

'All people of God must actively seek to help the oppressed,' says movie's star.

Using story to teach children about loss, grief and bereavement
Using story to teach children about loss, grief and bereavement

Christian Today speaks with Emma Borquaye, wife of rapper Guvna B, about their new storybook that aims to gently introduce the subject of bereavement to children.

Celebrities get behind Tearfund campaign to end plastic pollution
Celebrities get behind Tearfund campaign to end plastic pollution

Challenges include simple tasks like purchasing plastic-free fruit and vegetables for a week and using a reusable water bottle instead of buying drinks in plastic bottles.

Political mobilisation within the black Church: a work in progress
Political mobilisation within the black Church: a work in progress

Christian Today spoke with Rev Ade Omooba, Chair of the National Church Leaders Forum, to hear his thoughts on the political engagement of black churches and the impact a new manifesto is having.

Mothers of Zion: the women who were the pillars of Britain's black Pentecostal Church
Mothers of Zion: the women who were the pillars of Britain's black Pentecostal Church

Christian Today spoke with Juliet to uncover more about the Caribbean migrants' early years in the UK and the legacy these women left within the Pentecostal Church.

Young Christians to share the Gospel all around Europe this summer
Young Christians to share the Gospel all around Europe this summer

Young Christians are being invited to share their faith across Europe as part of a one-of-its-kind evangelistic project this summer.

Yorkshire cathedrals to welcome cyclists on 'pedal pilgrimage'
Yorkshire cathedrals to welcome cyclists on 'pedal pilgrimage'

Keen cyclist Shaun Cutler spearheaded the initiative to aid people out of lockdown and support physical and mental wellbeing.

Festival celebrates diverse contribution of gospel music
Festival celebrates diverse contribution of gospel music

"Much modern mainstream music, as well as many genres of music of black origin, owe their origins and inspirations to gospel music. However, these roots often go unacknowledged and unrecognised," organisers said.

Archbishop of Canterbury seeks to unify the Church in prayer
Archbishop of Canterbury seeks to unify the Church in prayer

The Archbishop of Canterbury is launching a new initiative which aims to "demystify" prayer through teaching and learning how to pray in unity.

Calls from Churches to speed up gambling reform
Calls from Churches to speed up gambling reform

Church leaders have called the government's Gambling White Paper a "combination of welcome changes, disappointing delay in some important areas, and missed opportunities".