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How American Gospel teams helped to revive British evangelicalism
How American Gospel teams helped to revive British evangelicalism

From the war and into the 1960s, Gospel teams formed by American servicemen on military bases helped revive many local British churches. This is the story …

Adventurer Bear Grylls details how faith has changed him 'from the inside out'
Adventurer Bear Grylls details how faith has changed him 'from the inside out'

Prominent TV personality and adventurer Bear Grylls says his faith in Jesus changed him "from the inside out" and encourages people to give Christ a chance as he did. 

Jordan Peterson refuses to identify as Christian during atheist debate
Jordan Peterson refuses to identify as Christian during atheist debate

Canadian psychologist and author Dr Jordan Peterson declined to identify as a Christian during a debate with twenty atheists, sparking widespread reaction online. 

How social media made me a better Christian
How social media made me a better Christian

The Sermon on the Mount transforms social media from angry vipers’ nest to crucible for discipleship.

Six incredible stories of survival against the elements - and God’s helping hand
Six incredible stories of survival against the elements - and God’s helping hand

Many cases are well known and have been made into Hollywood films. Yet the role of faith in these encounters is often underplayed.

Bible engagement rises among younger men, surprising researchers at American Bible Society
Bible engagement rises among younger men, surprising researchers at American Bible Society

After years of steady decline, Bible engagement in the United States has ticked upward for the first time in four years, driven largely by a surprising demographic: younger men.

New Testament scholar NT Wright weighs in on transgenderism and the Christian faith
New Testament scholar NT Wright weighs in on transgenderism and the Christian faith

New Testament scholar NT Wright responded to a complex question about transgender identity and Christian faith during a recent episode of his “Ask N.T. Wright Anything” podcast.

Faith and religious observance a significant factor in 'human flourishing', Harvard study finds
Faith and religious observance a significant factor in 'human flourishing', Harvard study finds

"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." taken from Psalm 42.

Why the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed matters
Why the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed matters

You might be wondering: what does a fourth-century church meeting have to do with me today? Actually, quite a lot.

Joe Rogan questions Big Bang theory, says he's 'sticking with Jesus' over Resurrection
Joe Rogan questions Big Bang theory, says he's 'sticking with Jesus' over Resurrection

Joe Rogan finds the idea of the Resurrection more realistic than the claim that the universe created itself.

You are the light of the world and the salt of the earth: the power of Christian distinctiveness
You are the light of the world and the salt of the earth: the power of Christian distinctiveness

As a Christian, there may be times when you feel small, powerless, or even question your place in the world. You may ask yourself, “What difference do I make?”

Shabbat as 'strolling light'
Shabbat as 'strolling light'

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish perspective of the Sabbath.

Kelsey Grammer says he nearly lost faith after beloved sister's horrific murder
Kelsey Grammer says he nearly lost faith after beloved sister's horrific murder

“Frasier” actor Kelsey Grammer opened up about how he “cursed God” following the murder of his sister, but love — and a “reawakening” that happened while promoting the film “Jesus Revolution” — restored his faith. 

The unyielding faith of one woman that shook an empire
The unyielding faith of one woman that shook an empire

In the year AD 203, a young woman named Vibia Perpetua stepped into a Roman arena in Carthage, North Africa. The crowd jeered, wild beasts prowled, and death was certain. Yet she did not hesitate.

Leviticus: the joyful middle book of the Torah
Leviticus: the joyful middle book of the Torah

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Leviticus, holiness and loving your neighbour. 

How church bells rang again after the war
How church bells rang again after the war

In the UK church bells which had remained silent during the war, rang again on VE Day in 1945. This is the story …