Heather Tomlinson

The danger of smartphones for a child’s faith
The danger of smartphones for a child’s faith

Will Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and other children’s Christian classics soon be relegated to museums due to the rise of the smartphone? And how will this affect the faith of the next generation?  

Will marriage and family soon be a priority in UK politics once again? 
Will marriage and family soon be a priority in UK politics once again? 

There are signs of increasing interest in restoring marriage and family in British politics as evidence mounts that the traditional model is best for children and society, and a declining birthrate threatens more problems in the future. 

Political and business leaders told civilisation is in grave danger, Christianity is our hope
Political and business leaders told civilisation is in grave danger, Christianity is our hope

Some of the most influential people in the world were told this week that to rebuild and renew our societies, faith in Christ is essential.

When is 'aid' not Christian?
When is 'aid' not Christian?

The USAID controversy has sparked a fierce debate over government funding of abortions, controversial LGBT activities and even promotion of atheism in the poorest countries of the world.

What should we make of celebrity conversions?
What should we make of celebrity conversions?

From Bob Dylan to Kanye West, the fate of many celebrity converts to the faith demonstrates that the Church needs less idolatry, more grace, and more than a pinch of salt.

Why Trump has delighted pro-lifers across the world: the President's rapid series of measures to limit abortion
Why Trump has delighted pro-lifers across the world: the President's rapid series of measures to limit abortion

Pro-life groups across the world have been celebrating during the first days of the second presidency of Donald Trump after a number of significant victories to the cause of the unborn in the US.

The assisted dying bill is being pushed through without proper scrutiny
The assisted dying bill is being pushed through without proper scrutiny

Experts express shock at 'astonishing bias' and serious flaws in Labour's attempt to legalise euthanasia in the UK that will open up a 'Pandora's box of risk'.

JD Vance versus Rory Stewart on the meaning of 'love your neighbour'
JD Vance versus Rory Stewart on the meaning of 'love your neighbour'

The Christian theology of love has hit the headlines thanks to a furious debate started by JD Vance.

The faith of the Holocaust rescuers: Christians inspired to courageously save lives
The faith of the Holocaust rescuers: Christians inspired to courageously save lives

This Holocaust Memorial Day, we take a look at the Christians who risked their lives to save Jews during World War Two, and the faith that inspired them.

What is the 'vibe shift' – and what does it mean for the Church?
What is the 'vibe shift' – and what does it mean for the Church?

There are some signs that this ideology, often called 'woke', may be on the wane, and with it the associated beliefs that encourage hostile battles between demographic groups, and progressive ideas about sex, family and gender.

Six celebrities brave enough to be conservative, Christian and pro-life
Six celebrities brave enough to be conservative, Christian and pro-life

There are only a small number of celebrities bold enough to be open about these opinions in the face of an elite that is usually firmly liberal and secular, and often condemning of anyone with more traditional opinions.

What is the 'deep state' and should we be worried?
What is the 'deep state' and should we be worried?

Like so many political questions in this era of the 'culture wars', how you view the 'deep state' depends from which perspective you come from, and whether you perceive Trump and his policies positively or negatively.

Who really won the 2020 US presidential election?
Who really won the 2020 US presidential election?

Truth is obscured when there is such severe disagreement and distrust between political factions.

The faith of the detransitioners
The faith of the detransitioners

Many who reject a transgender identity have found peace in Christ.

What happened when a whole church ditched the digital?
What happened when a whole church ditched the digital?

This year thousands more Christians will follow the lead of a US church that fasted from smartphones and found that relationships with each other and with God improved.

From St Stephens to the Epiphany to Candlemas: what are the unusually named Christian celebrations around Christmas and New Year?
From St Stephens to the Epiphany to Candlemas: what are the unusually named Christian celebrations around Christmas and New Year?

The days and weeks following Christmas are meant for much more than turkey leftovers. Throughout the ages churches have designated particular days to remember important Christian stories – and to celebrate – and the period following Christmas is particularly full of them.