Martin Saunders

15 Christian board games you won\'t believe actually exist
15 Christian board games you won't believe actually exist

Does your family games shelf need a clear-out? Then look no further...

How reading the Bible in a year changed my life
How reading the Bible in a year changed my life

It's hard work but deeply rewarding, says Martin Saunders.

How to make a New Year\'s resolution you\'ll actually keep
How to make a New Year's resolution you'll actually keep

The arrival of a new year always gives us a great opportunity to reflect on what we'd like to change about ourselves. For me, the New Year's Resolution isn't just a vaccuous product of festive over-consumption, but a great opportunity to initiate those changes.

A year in film: the Christian themes in 2015\'s biggest movies – part two
A year in film: the Christian themes in 2015's biggest movies – part two

If the first half of 2015 was full of great movies, the second half was arguably even better.

A year in film: the Christian themes in 2015\'s biggest movies – Part One
A year in film: the Christian themes in 2015's biggest movies – Part One

A chance to reflect on what we've enjoyed on the big screen, and also on some of the Christian or religious themes that the big releases have incorporated...

Astrology, breastfeeding, asylum seekers and invisible donkeys. Time to look again at the Christmas story.
Astrology, breastfeeding, asylum seekers and invisible donkeys. Time to look again at the Christmas story.

The trouble with our favourite things is that we're prone to over-consuming them. What might we miss in the process?

The 10 greatest Christmas films of all time
The 10 greatest Christmas films of all time

Every Christmas, the same debate emerges among film fans: what's the the greatest festive film of all time?

Star Wars: Should you take your kids?
Star Wars: Should you take your kids?

Martin Saunders on whether it's safe to take your kids to see the latest Star Wars epic.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a triumph of storytelling
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a triumph of storytelling

Given that advent is intended to be the season of anticipation, the release today of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is aptly timed.

Serial podcast returns: is its subject a hero or a deserter? And is he a Christian?
Serial podcast returns: is its subject a hero or a deserter? And is he a Christian?

Like most superlatives, the word 'phenomenon' is handed out far too cheaply these days.

Christian Christmas jumpers. Actually a thing.
Christian Christmas jumpers. Actually a thing.

Are you struggling with your Christmas shopping? Are there hard-to-buy-for members of your family, who seem unexcited no matter what they unwrap on December 25th? Then the answer to your prayers may well have arrived.

Mark Zuckerberg\'s $45 billion giveaway - and why it\'s challenging for Christians
Mark Zuckerberg's $45 billion giveaway - and why it's challenging for Christians

Zuckerberg and Chan's extraordinary act of philanthropy should present a huge personal challenge to us all, says Martin Saunders.

Five ways to make your advent a little more meaningful
Five ways to make your advent a little more meaningful

Is there more to the season than overeating, over-consuming and oversharing?

Jesus Junk: 10 of the weirdest messiah-inspired products on the market
Jesus Junk: 10 of the weirdest messiah-inspired products on the market

He wasn't exactly consumerism's biggest advocate, but that hasn't stopped Jesus from being one of the most marketed individuals in world history.

Blaming Muslims: why Christians must take the lead in fighting Islamophobia
Blaming Muslims: why Christians must take the lead in fighting Islamophobia

Can we learn to empathise, not demonise? asks Martin Saunders.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 2- searching questions and a darkly prophetic edge
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 2- searching questions and a darkly prophetic edge

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 2- searching questions and a darkly prophetic edge