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Peter Crumpler
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'Pray for the media,' urges leading CofE bishop
A senior Church of England bishop has called for Christians to pray for the media and its impact globally, nationally and locally.
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Is your town a good place to grow old?
It's true that generally people are living longer and in better health than in generations before, but there are increasing challenges for older men and women in our communities.
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Why local radio cuts make me lose faith in the BBC
From this autumn, tens of thousands of BBC radio listeners across England will lose their local religious programmes in plans that have been widely criticised and opposed.
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Can the Church win back people's trust?
Today, in the UK and around the world, trust in institutions of all kinds – including the Church – is at an all-time low. But could advice to a bishop from a Victorian writer help win back public confidence?
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How the 'Jesus Revolution' impacted the UK – and me
Despite the 'Jesus Revolution' taking place in the United States, its ripples hit UK shores in a way that has had long-lasting effects on the British church.
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Tell the good news in the Church too, Welby tells journalists
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has praised the media for its 'challenge and scrutiny' and for the role it plays in a democratic society, while reminding journalists that "for all its faults", the Church is full of good news stories.
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Should Christians give up on football?
As the English Premier League season draws to a close, is the gulf between faith and football now so wide that Christians should be embarrassed about playing any part in 'the beautiful game'?
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Religion on TV facing major threat
Just days after millions of people around the world watched the Coronation of King Charles III from Westminster Abbey, the future place of religious programming on UK TV channels is under threat.
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How to fight back against artificial intelligence
I've been writing Christian comment columns for newspapers and radio for more than 30 years – but I had a shock when I asked an artificial intelligence computer programme to write one for me.
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Could watching football be a religious experience?
Churches and Christians could find much to ponder in the passion, enthusiasm and long-term commitment shown by football supporters – the vast majority of whom will not be in church on Easter Day.
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Bishop protests about election law changes
A senior Church of England bishop has raised serious concerns about new election laws that he believes could adversely impact "the poorest and the most marginalised."
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A Mother's Day prayer for families living with dementia
A prayer that can be used by all those affected by dementia on Mother's Day this Sunday.
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In praise of passion
Enthusiasm is infectious. But sadly, in our churches, we don't always do enthusiasm well.
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Calling young Christians with a passion for media
A pioneering mentoring project to encourage young Christians to develop careers in the media has launched a search to find applicants for a new six-month programme.
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Why Christians should support their local media
What happens locally really matters ... and local news matters massively.
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