Do celebrity testimonies help bring people to Christ?
Duncan Williams
When a familiar face talks about Christian faith, people listen. An interview with a Hollywood actor, a musician speaking about conversion or a sports star thanking God after a major victory, can bring Christianity to the attention of millions who might never set foot inside a church.
For Christian publishers and broadcasters, these stories are an obvious attraction. They offer recognisable names, personal accounts of change and the opportunity to reach audiences well beyond the usual Christian readership. But there is always an important question to consider with this. Does celebrity Christianity genuinely help people discover faith, and are there dangers in the way these stories are told?
How can the AI revolution help Christians?
Duncan Williams
More than 500 years before books became cheap and widely available, a German craftsman developed a technology that transformed how information could be produced and shared.
Johann Gutenberg's printing press, developed in the mid-15th century, is widely regarded as one of the most important technological developments in European history. Its impact was particularly significant because one of the earliest and most influential books produced using the new technology was the Bible.
Why listening is an act of grace
Duncan Williams
Over the years, through my work in journalism and in helping to develop trauma recovery materials, I have come to appreciate something both simple and profound: the power of listening.
Time and again I have seen how giving someone space to speak – without interruption or judgement – can bring comfort, understanding and, at times, healing. We all long to be heard. When that happens, something within us often begins to mend.