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If I’m Good, Why Do I Need God? 

Ever wondered if being 'good enough' is actually really enough? If I live a good life, why should the gospel matter? This article digs into what 'good' even means and why goodness is hard to ground without God.

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Hope For the Future

In her keynote address at the 2026 National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, Clare explored why hope remains essential for public life. Through the story of Bartimaeus and the resurrection of Jesus, Clare challenged leaders not to demand from politics what only God can offer.

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How John Lennox’s Faith Was Shaped

John Lennox talks about the upbringing that pointed him to Jesus, in this interview summary. From his father's stand on human dignity to the surprising book left on his desk, John shares some of the stories that shaped him.

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What the Hell? Why would God send people to hell who have never heard of Jesus?

What happens to people who never get the chance to hear about Jesus? Do they go to hell? It's one of the oldest objections to Christianity. This is Alanzo's take on the topic.

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Why Christianity Might be Worth a Second Look

You can read every book on swimming and still be dry on the water's edge. At some point, understanding has to give way to action. Getting in is easier than you think, just three words - 'sorry', 'thank you', 'yes'.

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Can We Live With AI?: Rebuilding Trust in Uncertain Times, Part 2

Can we really trust AI to shape humanity's future? John Lennox explores the promises and dangers of artificial intelligence, digital control, transhumanism and why the resurrection of Jesus Christ offers a far greater hope than technological immortality.

12 min read
Rebuilding Trust in Uncertain Times, Part 1

We live in uncertain times, but uncertainty about the future often reflects a deeper uncertainty about our foundations. In this summary, of his 2024 Summer School talk, John Lennox offers a compelling case for rediscovering Christian hope as a way to rebuild hope in today's uncertain world.

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What is Easter About? The history and why it matters

2.6 billion Christians will be celebrating Easter, but what actually happened that makes it so important? Max looks at the historic events that took place in and around Jerusalem 2000 years ago, tracing what happened and why they became the foundation of the Christian faith.

15 min read
Does Anyone Hear Me When I Pray?

If God actually listens, why does the silence feel so loud? Liv explores the tension between the promise of 1 Peter 3:12 and the experience of unanswered prayer.

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Spiritual, but not religious: Addressing common misconceptions

'Spiritual but not religious?' What does this mean and what does it have to say about who we are? Our spiritual curiosity rightly points beyond ourselves, but are we correct in writing-off religion? Max investigates whether looking to Christ means we need not chose between the two.

11 min read
What Makes Me Human? Exploring Identity and Dignity

Many of us search for identity by looking inward, yet basing our worth on shifting feelings or achievements can be deeply crushing. This article explores an alternative. Drawing on biblical insights, explore how true human dignity and identity is received as a gift rather than achieved through effort.

5 min read
What Happens When We Die? Can the Resurrection Unlock Eternal Life?

Is death the end, or just a transition? Beyond vague myths of "going to heaven" lies a far more robust hope. Discover how the historical resurrection of Jesus offers a concrete answer to life’s greatest mystery—moving from ancient philosophy to the reality of a new kind of bodily life.

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