Culture

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.

Proclaiming Good News through musical theatre
We serve a creative God - the One who spoke and creation itself exploded into life! What an opportunity, then, to use creative ways to share the Good News of Jesus.

Why Raye is right to choose a Bible app over Instagram
In a world obsessed with being seen, heard and validated online, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Raye has made a refreshingly countercultural decision: stepping away from social media and leaning into Scripture instead.

The backstory to St George and his flag
23 April marks St George’s Day, which often passes unnoticed. But who was St George and why is he England's patron saint? This is the story …

Charlie Puth shares more about his church background and its influence on his music
Puth said he appreciates "all things church".

Yet more voices point to religiously illiterate BBC
Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Roger Bolton lamented the “relative illiteracy about religion" at the Beeb.

New ‘Tyndale Trail’ launched to mark 500 years of English New Testament
A new long-distance walking trail tracing the life of Bible translator William Tyndale has been launched in south-west England, as part of commemorations marking 500 years since his groundbreaking English New Testament.

Harry Clark meets Pope Leo XIV in new BBC One documentary
Clark described the meeting as one of the most extraordinary experiences of his life.

Leading Christian drama company still riding high
‘Riding Lights,’ the Christian drama company that has toured to communities across the UK for nearly 50 years is still going strong, with its production of ‘Night Falls’ playing to audiences across the country.