Joseph Hartropp
The crowds love him and he tells the best jokes. So why is this Christian comic quitting stand-up?
Can Christians do comedy? Many would consider the prospect either impossible or ill-advised. Christian Today met up with Christian comedian Andy Kind to discuss po-faced Christianity, grace and egomania and, the best Christian joke and why he's moving on from comedy to evangelism.
'The future starts today, not tomorrow': 12 quotes to remember Saint Pope John Paul II
Today is the birthday of Saint Pope John Paul II, the late Christian leader who has become an icon of reverence and inspiration to many.
Egypt's Coptic Pope meets the Queen and the Archbishop of Canterbury in historic UK visit
Egypt's Orthodox Coptic Pope was received this month by Her Majesty The Queen, and later the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Prince of Wales, as His Holiness undertook a historic pastoral visit across the United Kingdom.
Sleep-deprived and severely stressed: Is it time Britain took a Sabbath?
New research suggests that many British adults are struggling with sleep deprivation, constant tiredness and severe stress. Are they in need of a Sabbath?
Americans are ditching biblical literalism â and that's good news
A recent study suggests that most Americans believe the Bible is divinely inspired, but fewer than ever take it literally. But what does 'literally' even mean? Are people rejecting Scripture, or just reading it better?
Bono's advice to young Christian artists: 'I want to hear raw honesty'
The rock icon and U2 front man Bono has urged young Christian artists to be 'brutally honest', as he reflected on the spiritual wisdom of the Psalms.
Trump urges Turkey's President ErdoÄan to release jailed Christian pastor
President Trump used a White House meeting with Turkey's President ErdoÄan to urge the leader to expedite the release of jailed Christian pastor Andrew Brunson.
ACLJ files UN case for jailed Christian pastor, accuses Turkey of human rights violations
The American Centre for Law and Justice (ACLJ) has filed a case with the UN over the Turkish detention of Christian pastor Andrew Brunson, ahead of Trump's meeting with Turkey's president today.
Most Americans believe the Bible is divinely inspired, but fewer than ever take it literally
Most Americans still believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, but the number who believe it should be taken literally (24 per cent) is at a 40-year low.
Catholic priest arrested in Italian mafia bust, accused of embezzling millions meant for migrants
A Catholic priest is among 68 people arrested in Italy in a bust on a large-scale mafia scam, which allegedly abused funds intended for needy refugees.
'One life is all we have': The surprising sainthood of Joan of Arc
On this day in 1920, the woman known as Joan of Arc was canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church. The move might have surprised Joan, since 500 years earlier, the Church had burned her at the stake.
Middle East's first ordained female minister denied entry for a trip to the UK over fears she won't return home
The first ordained female Christian minister in the Middle East has been denied a short-term visa to the UK, with the British government fearing she may not leave the country at the end of her trip.
Vote your Christian values, urge bishops in election letter
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have written a letter to their dioceses nationwide, stressing Christian values as it implores participation in Britain's upcoming general election.
Jesus said the disciples would do 'greater works' than he did. He didn't mention walking on water
This weekend brought the news of a pastor apparently eaten alive by crocodiles in an attempted demonstration of his faith.
Who was Francis Schaeffer? 9 quotes from a 20th century Christian icon
Francis Schaeffer, an enigmatic thinker, writer and icon of 1970s evangelicalism died on this day in 1984. His legacy has endured to this day, in more ways than one.
Story about Zimbabwe pastor eaten alive by crocodiles is fake news
A story about Zimbabwe pastoreaten alive by three crocodiles after he attempted to show his congregation he could walk on water has been widely reported. The trouble is it never happened - the story is fake news.