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Russell Brand says first month as a Christian has been 'beautiful'

Stephanie Velez Wed 29 May 2024 12:25 BST

Brand said he was "learning" a lot and still had so much more to learn but that the journey so far had been "beautiful".

Taking on the giant of pornography

Anita Laryea | Mon 27 May 2024 9:44 BST

Christian Today spoke with Ian Henderson, founder and CEO of The Naked Truth Project, to hear about how the church has been tackling pornography over the last decade, new challenges with the rise of AI, and what parents can do to safeguard their children from adult content.
New report finds 'surge' in corporate attention to religious diversity

Kathryn Post | Tue 21 May 2024 11:56 BST

More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies now include religion in their commitment to diversity, according to the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.
The story of the women of Pentecost

Neil Rees | Sun 19 May 2024 9:11 BST

Women played an important role at the original Pentecost, which St Peter felt obliged to explain to the crowds. This is the story ...
Getting the most out of parent and toddler groups

Anita Laryea | Sat 18 May 2024 10:47 BST

Christian Today spoke with Joanna Gordon, CEO Daniel's Den, to hear about the importance of setting a strong foundation for children and why toddler groups are such a vital part of church ministry.
Five 'true story' films now streaming on Amazon Prime that you'll want to watch

Heather Tomlinson | Thu 16 May 2024 8:24 BST

You might despair at the negativity and depravity in many modern films, but if you're already subscribed to a streaming service, there are hidden gems to be found in their vast databases, including big budget films that have a positive message and small, independent Christian films.
On your feet

J John | Wed 15 May 2024 7:58 BST

Feet are vital – over an average lifetime we walk between 75,000 and 100,000 miles – and any problem with them seriously affects our life. It's hardly surprising, then, that the Bible makes 162 references to feet in the Old Testament, and 75 in the New Testament
Dundee-based chaplain provides lifeline to people struggling with addiction and poor mental health

Church Army | Tue 14 May 2024 12:16 BST

Tailored care and guidance is helping people to turn away from addiction towards functioning lives in the Scottish city of Dundee.
Practising Christians more sceptical of artificial intelligence

Ryan Foley | Tue 14 May 2024 12:06 BST

Practising Christians and Scripture-engaged believers are more skeptical of artificial intelligence than the American public as a whole, according to a new survey.
Autism and the image of God: how to be a welcoming community?

Samuel Richmond | Tue 14 May 2024 11:26 BST

By adjusting ourselves and our environments, we can ensure that autistic children receive the care and support they require to flourish in both home and church settings.
What happened in the ten days between Ascension and Pentecost?

Neil Rees | Sun 12 May 2024 12:24 BST

Between Ascension and Pentecost, the surviving eleven apostles replaced Judas and appointed the 13th apostle. This is the story ...
Learning from hymnody

Martin Davie | Sat 11 May 2024 11:14 BST

Newton's words, and the classical Christian theology underlying them thus provide us with a great promise. However, they also provide a great challenge to us and to other people known to us. The challenge is whether we really are members of the city of God.
From OnlyFans to Jesus

Heather Tomlinson | Sat 11 May 2024 10:04 BST

Many Christians celebrated when two Onlyfans girls turned from porn to Christ recently, but why have they been met with a barrage of criticism online?