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Dundee-based chaplain provides lifeline to people struggling with addiction and poor mental health
Dundee-based chaplain provides lifeline to people struggling with addiction and poor mental health

Tailored care and guidance is helping people to turn away from addiction towards functioning lives in the Scottish city of Dundee.

Practising Christians more sceptical of artificial intelligence
Practising Christians more sceptical of artificial intelligence

Practising Christians and Scripture-engaged believers are more skeptical of artificial intelligence than the American public as a whole, according to a new survey.

From OnlyFans to Jesus
From OnlyFans to Jesus

Many Christians celebrated when two Onlyfans girls turned from porn to Christ recently, but why have they been met with a barrage of criticism online?

Bear Grylls played a special role in Russell Brand's baptism
Bear Grylls played a special role in Russell Brand's baptism

Assisting Russell Brand's baptism was a "privilege", survival TV star Bear Grylls has said.

'Cancelled' Welsh hymns on mental illness and addiction resurrected by singer
'Cancelled' Welsh hymns on mental illness and addiction resurrected by singer

In a cultural revival that delves into the heart of Welsh heritage, folk singer Lleuwen Steffan has unearthed a trove of hymns that were once shunned by all-male committees, reportedly due to their candid exploration of issues such as mental health and addiction.

Why do some Christians celebrate Easter on a different date?
Why do some Christians celebrate Easter on a different date?

This year in 2024, across most of the Orthodox world, many millions of people are celebrating Easter on Sunday 5 May. This is the story ...

Only 6% of self-professed Christians hold biblical worldview amid increasing syncretism in the US - survey
Only 6% of self-professed Christians hold biblical worldview amid increasing syncretism in the US - survey

Only 6% of Christians have a biblical worldview as many Americans embrace syncretism, according to a new survey.

Former Aussie PM pens memoir of faith
Former Aussie PM pens memoir of faith

"People used to accuse me of peddling my faith, which I found outrageous by the way. If I was peddling my faith, you would have known. Based on what you've now read, I kept all of that within."

Russell Brand calls baptism 'incredible, profound experience'
Russell Brand calls baptism 'incredible, profound experience'

Actor Russell Brand says he feels "blessed" after being baptised on Sunday.

Mandisa laid to rest
Mandisa laid to rest

Christian singer Mandisa was laid to rest on Saturday after her untimely death last week at the age of 47.

Russell Brand announces baptism
Russell Brand announces baptism

The actor and comedian planned to be baptized on Sunday.

Olympian's fire for God continues to burn a century on
Olympian's fire for God continues to burn a century on

Immortalised in the classic movie Chariots of Fire, Liddell was known for his unwavering faith in God and his refusal to compromise his beliefs for anyone.

Christian artists pay tribute to Mandisa after death at 47: 'her battle is over'
Christian artists pay tribute to Mandisa after death at 47: 'her battle is over'

Police have provided an update on their investigation into the death of 47-year-old Christian artist Mandisa on April 18 as fellow musicians have reflected on the impact she had on their lives.

New Christian film removes obstacles for deaf people
New Christian film removes obstacles for deaf people

Premiering this month, the movie was written and produced by deaf professionals, ensuring the Gospel story is presented through a deaf lens while remaining true to the Biblical account of Christ's life.

Increasing share of young adults say the Bible has transformed their lives: poll
Increasing share of young adults say the Bible has transformed their lives: poll

New research reveals that the share of young adults who think the Bible has had a transformative effect on their lives has increased even as a majority of them remain "Scripture Disengaged."

Five reasons to love 'Doubting Thomas'
Five reasons to love 'Doubting Thomas'

Thomas the Apostle gets a bad press. He's been known down the centuries as 'Doubting Thomas' because he wanted to see proof that Jesus had risen from the grave.