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OpinionChristians cannot avoid being affected by Mark Zuckerberg plans to ‘dramatically reduce censorship’ across Meta
‘Without fact checking, what happens to truth and compassion and mercy and justice?’ asks author and writer, Ruth Leigh.
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OpinionDid you know Dolly Parton is godmother to Miley Cyrus? What should you be looking for in choosing a godparent for your child in 2025?
Are you considering who to ask to be godparent to your newborn, or are you a godparent already? Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, looks at the role, what is important, and what is not.
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Opinion‘As a Christian, I wholeheartedly celebrate couples like Zendaya and Tom Holland getting engaged, because of what it points to’
Rather than perceiving it as a status symbol, milestone or stamp of approval; marriage reminds us of the joyful union with Christ that we can all look forward to and participate in as followers of Jesus,’ says Alex Noel.
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OpinionShould Christian women be ‘soft girls’?
‘The soft girl lifestyle has been trending on social media platforms for the last decade, but does it do a disservice to how far the world has come for gender equality in the workplace, and is it the right solution for the pressure working Christian women face?’ asks Becky Hunter Kelm.
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OpinionAs a Christian woman, I have been encouraged by the trending hashtag #womeninmalefields
‘In a male-dominated society, Jesus always spoke to women with respect,’ says author, Ruth Leigh as she wonders what he would say to the new TikTok trend.
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OpinionWhy Grimes is turning to Christianity to help her stop smoking
Singer, Grimes has said that she never thought she needed religion, until she had to stop herself doing something destructive. Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright looks at what we know of her faith, and of her ex, Elon Musk.
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OpinionWhat Gavin and Stacey taught us about kindness, and how we need to take it into 2025
‘I am not talking about watering down the gospel, or not standing up to injustice, but in our day to day lives, let’s carry kindness into 2025,’ says Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright
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ArticleHuman righteousness is cheap, in 2025 Christians need their spiritual armour more than ever
Hope Bonarcher urges us all to eagerly seek after God’s righteousness and to contend for it amidst a culture that shifts like the sand
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ArticleChristian feminism is a gospel issue
Dr Belle Tindall looks back at the issues she’s raised with us over the past year
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OpinionThe Christian message of redemption runs through the books of late bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford
Barbara Taylor Bradford died on the 24th November aged 91. Author Ruth Leigh shares her reflections and the impact Barbara’s books had on her life.
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OpinionIt’s no surprise to hear OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips reportedly broke down after completing her attempt to have sex with 101 men in 24 hours. This is not God’s plan for us
‘As Christians, our response to stories like this should be twofold: we must speak truth to the lies of the culture and extend grace to those caught in its web,’ says former porn actress Jan Coleman.
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OpinionHere are 7 Christian documentaries for you to watch this Christmas
‘On a cold winter’s evening, or if you’re feeling a bit under the weather, what could be better than settling down to a story of God’s miracles?’ Kate Orson recommends some family-friendly television to watch this Christmas season.
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OpinionChristians can do better than to judge celebrities for using surrogates to have a baby
’While Jessica Chastain’s reasons for surrogacy clearly aren’t physical, her personal experience suggests that her mental health may have influenced her decision about family planning. In my opinion that is equally valid,’ says Sophie Dianne as she looks at the public reactions to film stars having babies.
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OpinionThere is Christian concern for Wicked, but at its heart, it's a story about friendship
Alex Noel says Wicked is: ’a moral tale about good versus evil - an allegory like so many of our best loved fairytales. And one which grapples with a profound question: ‘Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?’
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OpinionA Bridgerton style debutante ball has just taken place in Paris. Is this something Christians could embrace for matchmaking purposes?
According to research, online is where it is at if you want to find Mr Darcy, but what if you are fed up of dating apps? What if you long to live out your best Bridgerton dreams, and be presented by your family as eligible for marriage? Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, suggests debutante balls might be an option.
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OpinionOpen letter to all MPs ahead of the Assisted Dying Bill Debate
’Although the Bill says mental illness alone is not a qualifying condition for assisted death, the physical effects of eating disorders can blur the lines,’ says Hope Virgo
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OpinionI’m not a farmer but my Christian faith compels me to march with them
‘The Christian principle of solidarity comes from 1 Corinthians 12, and urges us to consider every member of the body of Christ and by extension of society - remembering those who are in fact indispensable and who deserve special honour,’ says Alex Noel, as she stands in solidarity with UK farmers.
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OpinionModel Bella Hadid has been scientifically declared as the world's most beautiful woman. Is there any value for Christian women to engage with these kind of beauty standards?
‘Outside beauty does not last, it fades, however perfect and symmetrical it is. What is inside is what counts. That gives hope to all of us,’ says Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright.
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ArticleWitchcraft is masquerading as female empowerment
Hope Bonarcher looks at the rising trend of occult practices in our culture, fuelled by female celebrities promoting being a witch as the ultimate freedom
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ArticleToxic masculinity is everywhere but a soft rebranding is not the answer
Hope Bonarcher lifts the lid on toxic masculinity, but also culture’s antidote – a gentler manhood that she is concerned is based on the ‘supremacy’ of womanhood
