Culture

Slight rise in religious programmes on TV last year

The BBC is behind nearly all the religious programmes available on British TV.

Archbishop of York calls for better representation of faith in the media amid concerns over religious illiteracy

The Archbishop of York has warned that widespread religious illiteracy is leaving Britain less able to understand global events, its own history and the communities that make up modern society, calling for faith to be represented more accurately across the media.

BBC announces major four-part series exploring Jesus’s life and world

The BBC has commissioned a new four-part television series exploring the life of Jesus Christ, bringing together historical research, archaeological evidence and expert perspectives.

TV’s ‘Pilgrimage’ series wins special award

‘Pilgrimage,’ the TV series that brings together a group of celebrities and invites them to walk together to a religious site, has won a Special Award for its contribution to encouraging understanding between different faiths and outlooks.

Five Christian footballers using football’s biggest stage to point people to Christ

Amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players are using football’s biggest stage to point beyond themselves and give glory to God.

There’s a revolution taking place in local journalism – but churches could be missing out

If we want to get out the good news about what we’re doing, local newspapers are a good place to start.

Praying for the World Cup

Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer.

Biblical models and the creation of King Arthur

It is a frequent feature of Christian history that believers seek to understand their contemporary world by drawing parallels with biblical history. This can lead to some very ‘creative’ (and selective) interactions with the Bible; usually with Old Testament events. One remarkable example led to the creation of the figure of (King) Arthur.

Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ sequel gets release date

The biblical epic will arrive in theatres in two parts beginning in 2027, Lionsgate has confirmed.

John Lennox fears AI is making us lazy

Christian media leaders heard calls for courage, authenticity and discernment at the recent Revive 2026 conference.

Christian bookshop named 'champion' by industry association

Green Pastures is believed to be the only Christian bookshop in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas team up for faith-based single

Contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake and pop singer Nick Jonas have released a two-song collaboration, featuring the new single “The Author” and a remix of “Hope.”

Newsboys launch legal action against MercyMe, concert promoters and media

The Christian band Newsboys and owner Wes Campbell have filed a federal lawsuit in Tennessee alleging defamation and antitrust violations against major figures in CCM, including MercyMe and frontman Bart Millard, claiming a coordinated effort to force them out of the concert market.