Culture
Christian advent calendar sales 'soar' after online storm with Meghan Markle fans
The Leprosy Mission reports that sales of its Real Advent Calendar have “soared” following an online blow-up involving Meghan Markle and a pair of Anglican priests.
Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 86
Jim Bakker, the controversial televangelist who once owned one of the most popular theme parks in the United States but later went to prison for his financial misconduct, has died at age 86.
Winnie-the-Pooh centenary marked with new Christian reflection resources for schools
Church schools are being invited to explore Christian values through the much-loved stories of Winnie-the-Pooh as part of new resources produced to mark the character’s 100th anniversary.
The book that changed Sweden: 500 years of the Swedish New Testament
2026 is the 500th anniversary of the first New Testament in Swedish. This is the story …
Songs of Praise celebrates 65 years with special anniversary episode - and finds a new generation online
The BBC’s long-running religious programme ‘Songs of Praise’ is marking its 65th anniversary with a special episode celebrating its history and changing place in British broadcasting.
Why we sing: Music, spirituality and the search for meaning
A conference at the University of Birmingham explored how singing can express faith, build community and help people find meaning.
From Genesis to Revelation: The ambitious AI project turning the Bible into music
Micah Fiechter is the founder of the Music Bible, a project that has used AI to convert the entire Bible into music form across a range of genres. Christian Today spoke to Micah to find out more about what inspired him to start the project and the impact he hopes it will have.
Backlash over Meryl Streep casting as Aslan in 'The Magician's Nephew'
"It's an act of creative vandalism pretending to be artistic sophistication. It's more ideological slop produced by the machine that's given us plenty already," said one Texas pastor.
Nashville team uses AI to convert whole Bible into musical form
You can now listen to the whole Bible in musical form while you do your exercise.
Christian publisher celebrates 'extraordinary year' after scooping Publisher of the Year award
SPCK has expanded considerably in the last decade or so.
‘Sounds of the Church’ gives Christian musicians live platform at CRE 2026
Christian musicians from across the UK are being invited to apply for the chance to perform live at this year’s Church Resources Exhibition (CRE).
First Cornish musical setting of the Eucharist receives cultural award
The Cornish People’s Mass, a Eucharistic service entirely in the Cornish language, has been recognised with a prestigious award for its cultural significance. This is the story …
God is ‘at work’ among heavy metal fans at Download
Some festivalgoers have subsequently joined churches after encountering chaplains.
‘Shout to the Lord’ songwriter Darlene Zschech says the Church is entering ‘revival days again’
Veteran worship leader Darlene Zschech believes the Church is once again entering a season in which God is moving powerfully and new expressions of worship are emerging.
Dolly Parton’s lifelong Christian faith: ‘My music was more my ministry than a job’
Country music legend Dolly Parton, who has died at the age of 80, was known around the world for songs including ‘Jolene’, ‘9 to 5’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’, but behind her decades-long career was a Christian faith that she frequently described as central to her life.
Anna Faris says son has asked her to become a Christian
The Scary Movie star suggested she was open to becoming a Christian "but it’s going to take a whole lot of long conversations".
