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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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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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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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Truth on Trial: Rebuilding Trust in Uncertain Times, Part 3

Lawsuits against Meta and Alphabet are revealing something more than corporate negligence. As concerns grow over social media, truth and responsibility, what do our instincts for justice, care and fairness reveal about human nature?

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Is your identity something you discover, or create?

We’re told that the key to a meaningful life is to look within. But what if that idea has a…

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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.

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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.

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How Does Jesus Revolutionise Attitudes Towards Women?

John 14:9 says, 'Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father'. If this is the case, what do Jesus' interactions with women tell us about God? Lara explores what Jesus' teaching, and approach to women reveal about the heart of the Creator.

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What Is The Occult and What Draws People To It?

Do occult practices actually deliver what they promise? As more people are drawn to alternative spirituality driven by deep longings to connect with something, we must ask: does occultism offer ultimate truth, or are we searching in the wrong place?

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