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A £1.5 billion regeneration fund evangelicals should know about
I was recently listening to Natalie Williams, chief executive of Jubliee+ (member organisation), on Simon Guillebaud’s podcast share her testimony and talk about the importance of local churches getting mercy and justice into the DNA of church ministry and discipleship. Towards the end of the…
Alicia Edmund
Family, safety, community: Do we have to choose in the migration debate?
According to the YouGov polling tracker, migration is topping the country’s issues of concern for the first time since 2015. Whether it’s over flags, hotels, small boats or violent crime, everyone has something to say or a problem to posit. But when it comes to listening to voices articulating…
Jo Frost
Four tips for navigating redundancy as a Christian
As she had been praying for me, an image had popped into her mind – drooping sunflowers trying to put down roots inside a vase. That’s the wrong place! she thought. Then she saw hands lifting the flowers out and planting them in soil where they began to flourish. I thanked her and let her know it…
Bryony Lines
Celebrate the image of God in everyone this Disability Awareness Sunday
I lost my hearing 25 years ago. Along the way, I have also gained mobility difficulties and a facial difference. Mirrors are not my best friend!
Emily Owen
Who is my neighbour? The hermeneutic of love
As we continue to see protests in the UK in front of hotels housing refugees and England and Union Jack flags being displayed in high streets and neighbourhoods, and the mass protests in central London this past weekend, I find myself, contemplating, who is my neighbour? And from this question, I…
Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana
Ending the wild west: why the Online Safety Act matters
The internet revolution has transformed every aspect of our lives. Parents, communities, schools, and churches are all being tested by an online world that often feels beyond our control. Many of us remember an earlier, more hopeful vision of the internet. Yet today, our online lives are saturated…
Mark Gilmore
Christian nationalism in the UK: a contest for the nation's soul?
“We are a Christian country, or we were,” he told MPs, “and we need to recover the sense that our values are not arbitrary but are grounded in the eternal truths of the Christian faith.” His remarks were delivered to a largely empty chamber but later went viral. They also signalled a growing debate…
Peter Lynas
Three reasons why the church must press further into political and public engagement on poverty
We have been calling for the formation and publication of an anti-poverty strategy for the past number of years, along with many others in the Coalition of Christian Voices against poverty, which we co-founded. The recent public consultation on the Northern Ireland Executive’s draft Anti-Poverty…
Amy Scott
An ageing population – problem or opportunity?
The over-85s are now the fastest-growing group, set to double in the next two decades. Many of us even know someone who has reached their 100th birthday! The 2021 census revealed the average age of Christians in the UK was 51, up from 45 just ten years before.
Paul Crowther
Labour's plan for British renewal and our thoughts on digital ID cards
In this week’s episode of Cross Section, we explore the complex questions at the heart of national identity, politics and faith. Alicia Edmund is joined by Danny Webster and Peter Lynas for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with a news roundup of the stories that have caught our eyes this…
An update on assisted suicide and Starmer's recognition of Palestine
In this episode of Cross Section, Danny Webster, Alicia Edmund and Zanna Meynell sit down together in the studio for a wide-ranging and timely conversation at the intersection of faith, news and culture. We begin by continuing our ongoing exploration of Christian nationalism. After the recent…
Should we be concerned about Christian nationalism?
In this episode of Cross Section, the entire team comes together for an in-depth conversation about the complex and timely topic of Christian nationalism. The team unpacks what Christian nationalism really means, how it differs from UK evangelicalism, and why this conversation matters now more than…
Speaking up on sexuality and gender – live interview with Dr Preston Sprinkle
Jo Frost and Peter Lynas are back in this one-off special as they chat about all things sex, sexuality and gender with Dr Preston Sprinkle in the first-ever live recording of the Being Human podcast. Known for his work with the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, Preston shares his top tips…
Speaking up on sexuality and gender – live interview with Dr Preston Sprinkle
Known for his work with the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, Preston shares his top tips and insights for navigating these conversations in Christian spaces. Highlights include the importance of speaking up, the experiences of LGBT people within the church and the differences in approach…
Three reasons why prayer must be at the heart of our response to abortion
During the gathering, we prayed into four key areas: the wider situation across society and government; young people grappling with this complex issue amidst the noise of social media; those in our churches who have been personally impacted by abortion; and church leaders, as they seek to engage…
Lisa Barr
