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Is God a Man?

Is God male or female? The Bible says neither, yet it calls God Father and Son and compares Him to a mother hen. Here's what that language tells us about who God is and how He wants to relate to us.

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What Happens When Winsomeness is Missing?

From the dinner table to the public square, when you bypass winsomeness trust erodes, tribalism deepens and contempt replaces conversation. Max traces these dangerous consequences and explores how the Christian call to love our enemies offers a genuinely different way to move forward.

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Why Winsomeness Matters in Christian apologetics

Exploring the biblical case for winsomeness, Max unpacks why gracious, Christ-like speech should be at the heart of every conversation a Christian has, especially the hardest ones.

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What the Wildfires Reveal

Why are we moved to help when disaster strikes? Following the recent UK wildfires, communities mobilised to offer practical and pastoral support. What does that instinct to love, protect and care tell us about the world we live in?

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The Odyssey and a Shattered Conscience

Why do stories like 'The Odyssey' endure from one generation to the next? Alanzo contends that Nolan's cinematic version is not just about 'getting home', it's about a shattered conscience. Ultimately, he argues, vengeance cannot bring the forgiveness, healing and peace that Odysseus is truly searching for.

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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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It’s Trending…But is Christianity True?

Christianity is trending. Bible sales are up 134%, Gen-Z are more 'religious' than boomers, and pop stars are singing about prayer. So what's going on? Jo Frost reflects on the 'gift of disillusionment' and asks whether dissatisfaction with the changing cultural landscape is opening the door for the Gospel.

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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 Civilisations Choose to Remember

Why do old artefacts matter? Why does history shape our identity so deeply? Rahil examines the recent return of Chola artefacts to India, exploring museums, memory, and what Christianity uniquely offers when it comes to remembering the past honestly.

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Following the Evidence: Rebuilding Trust in Uncertain Times, Part 4

How do we decide what is real? This final part of 'Rebuilding Trust in Uncertain Times' explores Jesus, legal reasoning and the search for ultimate truth. It asks whether the biggest questions of life point beyond the courtroom to God Himself.

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Untouchable in the Land of Equality

The caste system is not exclusive to India, it's showing up in Silicon Valley boardrooms too. Rahil explores how the Christian story offers such good news, whatever your heritage.

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