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Brian McLaren on faith after doubt
Christian writer, speaker and activist Brian McLaren Christian Today about what he thinks is putting so many people - especially the young - off church and what can be done about it.

Jeff Lucas on how to thrive when life doesn't turn out as planned
The "Singing in Babylon" author wonders why so many Christians expect a first choice life when the Bible is so full of second choice stories.

Why does China feel so threatened by Christians?
Dr Ron Boyd-MacMillan,â¯Director of Strategic Research at Open Doors International, speaks to Christian Today about the impact that Covid-19 has had on religious freedom in China and whether things are about to get better or worse.

The Bishop of London on how Christians can stay anchored in the chaos of Covid-19
The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, speaks to Christian Today about what keeps her going when times are tough, and how Christians can use the difficult seasons in life to grow.

Why does God allow us to experience difficulties and disasters?
The Faraday Institute's Dr Roger Abbott speaks to Christian Today about the relationship between God and suffering, and why the truth is so much better than what we may naturally be inclined to think.

A lifeline for women considering abortion
When a woman faces a crisis pregnancy, abortion may be high up in their mind. London pastor Regan King heads up the Pregnancy Crisis Helpline, which is there to let women know that they have options and that abortion need not be the answer.

Is the Bible full of contradictions?
At first glance it can seem like God's Word is full of contradictions, but in his new book "Both-And", Ross Cunningham explains how all of the apparent paradoxes in the Bible can beautifully co-exist.

Where might the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith lead?
Anglican theologian the Rev Dr Ian Paul speaks to Christian Today about the Church of England's recently-released resources on sexuality and what might come of the discussions taking place around them throughout 2021.

Why slavery is still such a big problem today and what the Church can do about it
Christian Today speaks to Euan Fraser, Public and Corporate Affairs Manager at International Justice Mission, about the scale of trafficking and slavery today, and what impact the pandemic has had.

From actress to evangelist in the prisons of Brazil
Cally Magalhães never expected to be an evangelist in Brazil. She was a successful theatre actress in England and was also active in her local church, where she was head of evangelism and running a school. When she first went to Brazil in 1998 to work with street children she couldn't even speak Portuguese.

Faith or freedom? Christian domestic abuse victims need not make that choice
Domestic abuse hasn't stopped just because of the pandemic. In fact for some victims, it's only got worse. But it's not only a problem outside the Church. Sadly Christian women are abused too. Bekah Legg, Director of Restored, talks to Christian Today about why so many Christian victims mistakenly think they have to choose between their faith and their freedom, and why it's so important that they know this is not true.

Helping people engage with God's word during the pandemic
Christmas will be a little different this year but the message and the essence will be the same, says Elaine Duncan, of The Scottish Bible Society. She speaks to Christian Today about how the pandemic has impacted the charity's work in helping people to engage with God's word.

On the darkest day of the year, Christians will be sharing the light of Christmas
Stew Smith, formerly of Delirious? and now with CPO, talks to Christian Today about the inspiration behind the Share the Light campaign and why it's so important that the Church does just that this Christmas.

Meeting the real, living Jesus this Advent
For many people, 2020 will be remembered as a year like no other. Penelope Wilcock is hoping that her new book, 'Into the Heart of Advent', will speak into the challenges of this year by bringing people closer to Jesus.

A lamentation at Advent after a year of coronavirus
A nationwide prayer movement launches today to unite Christians in a cry of lament for the UK's towns and cities after a year marked by Covid-19 and lockdowns.

Growth and change at the World Evangelical Alliance
Incoming WEA Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher speaks to Christian Today about how the organisation is growing in its mission of mobilising the world's evangelicals for Gospel transformation.