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AI artist tops Christian charts, prompting backlash

AI artist tops Christian charts, prompting backlash

"Solomon Ray" climbed to the top of the charts with his album Faithful Soul and hit song Find Your Rest making him the first AI artist to get a double No.1. "But, of course, he’s not real," writes Emily Pollok.


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Ten questions with Tom Allen

Ten questions with Tom Allen

Tom Allen has served as pastor of Eastbourne Grace Baptist Church since October 2021. Prior to this he was pastor …

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Armed forces gospel work brings encouragement

Armed forces gospel work brings encouragement

The organisation that seeks to read the Bible with members of the Armed Forces says its work is growing significantly …

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Tapani Simojoki

Tapani Simojoki

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) held its 71st Annual Synod from November 14-15 in Tottenham, north London, during …

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James Mildred

Why we need truth and grace in political advocacy

James Mildred
Nicola Laver

The Gettys at Christmas: 'As perfect as it could be this side of eternity'

Nicola Laver
Kay Morgan-Gurr

Don't say these 12 things to a wheelchair user

Kay Morgan-Gurr

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'A joyful Christmas is not a consumerist Christmas'

'A joyful Christmas is not a consumerist Christmas'

My best Christmas Day celebration was a present-less gathering in Malawi.The worship was full of percussion, al fresco, around …

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'The gospel is Jesus Christ'

'The gospel is Jesus Christ'

A friend of mine is the youngest chaplain in the British Army, so they have sent him to train with …

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'A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices!'

'A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices!'

There is a spine-tingling line in the Christmas hymn, O Holy Night: “A thrill of hope, the weary world …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Church is transformed into the land of Narnia

Church is transformed into the land of Narnia

A church in Lancashire has been transformed into C.S. Lewis’ beloved land of Narnia with the hope of pointing visitors …

UK & Ireland
Christmas evangelism in the Welsh valleys

Christmas evangelism in the Welsh valleys

Christmas is a unique time of year where popular culture seems to marry with the Christian experience. For just one …

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Aid cuts worry Christian charities

Aid cuts worry Christian charities

Christian charities that provide international aid are facing up to further cuts to the UK’s foreign aid budget planned for …

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Abortion: Progress and setback

Abortion: Progress and setback

Monaco has ruled out legalising abortion. Its Minister of State told the Principality’s legislative assembly on 26 November that it …

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Iranian converts begin jail sentences

Iranian converts begin jail sentences

Three Christian converts in Iran have been imprisoned for two years because of their involvement in a house church – …

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Iraqi Christians pessimistic after vote

Iraqi Christians pessimistic after vote

Many Christians boycotted recent elections in Iraq due to the hijacking of their minority representation seats by a hostile party. …

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Richard Turnbull – a loss that is felt across the globe

Richard Turnbull – a loss that is felt across the globe

John Martin with a personal reflection on the life of theologian Richard Turnbull who died recently. A separate …

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Calum MacLeod

Calum MacLeod

The Free Church of Scotland has named Calum Iain MacLeod as the Moderator Designate for its 2026 General Assembly. Brought …

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Louise Perry

Louise Perry

Author and social commentator Louise Perry has recently converted to Christianity, she has said in a video online.An influential …

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Remember who is God

Remember who is God

“Wanna hear a joke about a control freak? Yes, you do!” Jonny Ivey’s Control Freak: Let your restless heart …

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Whole life discipleship

Whole life discipleship

As a pastor I was very grateful to The London Institute of Contemporary Christianity (LICC) for their emphasis on whole-life …

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Loving God with our minds!

Loving God with our minds!

This beautifully produced hardback book has been carefully crafted by Dirk Jongkind, who is the Academic Vice Principal of Tyndale …

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Recorded hymns - your views

Date posted: 26 Dec 2025

Dear Editor, This is an enquiry about whether you know of any Christian organisation who supply equipment of recorded …

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Christian nationalism - your views

Date posted: 22 Dec 2025

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to David Shepherd’s article on “Christian Nationalism and far-right exclusivism” [see the …

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Preachers with a limp - your views

Date posted: 21 Dec 2025

Dear Editor, I thank God for the life of Terry Puttick, whose promotion to glory was announced in the …

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