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Bear Grylls played a special role in Russell Brand's baptism

Jennifer Lee Fri 10 May 2024 17:12 BST

Assisting Russell Brand's baptism was a "privilege", survival TV star Bear Grylls has said.

What is Ascension Day and why do we celebrate it?

Neil Rees | Thu 9 May 2024 11:54 BST

Thursday 9th May is Ascension Day, which is a public holiday in many countries. This is the story.
'Cancelled' Welsh hymns on mental illness and addiction resurrected by singer

Duncan Williams | Wed 8 May 2024 11:43 BST

In a cultural revival that delves into the heart of Welsh heritage, folk singer Lleuwen Steffan has unearthed a trove of hymns that were once shunned by all-male committees, reportedly due to their candid exploration of issues such as mental health and addiction.
What does it mean to take the Bible literally?

Neil Rees | Tue 7 May 2024 8:35 BST

People often ask if Christians should take the Bible literally. Some people complain that Christians take the Bible too literally, others complain that Christians don't take the Bible literally enough. What should we do?
Why do some Christians celebrate Easter on a different date?

Neil Rees | Sun 5 May 2024 7:57 BST

This year in 2024, across most of the Orthodox world, many millions of people are celebrating Easter on Sunday 5 May. This is the story ...
Only 6% of self-professed Christians hold biblical worldview amid increasing syncretism in the US - survey

Ryan Foley | Fri 3 May 2024 9:18 BST

Only 6% of Christians have a biblical worldview as many Americans embrace syncretism, according to a new survey.
The little known story of how Victorian Christians re-invented May Day

Neil Rees | Wed 1 May 2024 12:57 BST

Maypole dancing was re-invented in the Victorian era as a tradition for Church of England schools. This is the story ...
Former Aussie PM pens memoir of faith

David Goodwin | Tue 30 Apr 2024 11:30 BST

"People used to accuse me of peddling my faith, which I found outrageous by the way. If I was peddling my faith, you would have known. Based on what you've now read, I kept all of that within."
Russell Brand calls baptism 'incredible, profound experience'

Staff writer | Tue 30 Apr 2024 8:41 BST

Actor Russell Brand says he feels "blessed" after being baptised on Sunday.
Mandisa laid to rest

Jennifer Lee | Mon 29 Apr 2024 9:42 BST

Christian singer Mandisa was laid to rest on Saturday after her untimely death last week at the age of 47.
Russell Brand announces baptism

The Christian Post | Mon 29 Apr 2024 8:49 BST

The actor and comedian planned to be baptized on Sunday.
Why are the books of the New Testament ordered the way they are?

Neil Rees | Sun 28 Apr 2024 7:47 BST

The New Testament consists of 27 books. The story of how we got the order we have today is very interesting, and it affects how we engage with it. This is the story ...
Olympian's fire for God continues to burn a century on

David Goodwin | Thu 25 Apr 2024 10:44 BST

Immortalised in the classic movie Chariots of Fire, Liddell was known for his unwavering faith in God and his refusal to compromise his beliefs for anyone.