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About Martin Saunders
Martin Saunders is Deputy CEO of Youthscape and Contributing Editor for Christian Today.
Martin Saunders
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Let the Archbishop rest! Why we have to learn the lessons of lockdown
Despite having already postponed the sabbatical once because of the pandemic, the idea that the Archbishop might want to prioritise his personal and spiritual wellbeing seems unpalatable for many. Which begs the question: have we learned very much at all from 2020?
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Is there really a God-shaped hole in everyone?
The idea of a God-shaped hole feels good to us because it establishes Christians as the people who carry the secret of worldly fulfilment. But is it an entirely Biblical idea, asks Martin Saunders.
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The man you're made to be
Say what you like about that old vision of masculinity though, at least it was clear, writes Martin Saunders
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Are there really unicorns in the Bible?
Yes, there really are. And here is why they are significant.
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Solo review: Star Wars asks if there's an unforgivable sin
While some will suggest that it doesn't feel like a real Star Wars instalment, Martin Saunders says he actually found it quite refreshing.
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A legacy of souls: Why we should be grateful, not sad as Soul Survivor closes
It's the news that no one in UK youth ministry ever wanted to hear, and the announcement we all knew one day would come.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg vs the BBC: Did he stand firm where Farron failed?
It seems to me that all Rees-Mogg did was perform a much better evasion of this sadly-familiar line of media questioning. And in doing so actually, he potentially adds weight to the idea that you can't hold political office and practice a faith with absolute integrity.
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GDPR could kill Christian organisations – so is it OK to just ignore those emails?
The great GDPR revolution has well and truly arrived, and is currently causing major headaches in practically every organisation that ever built a mailing list.
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Christian tech journalist aims to tackle the video game demons
A Christian writer who is one of Britain's top games journalists is seeking to help parents to better understand and navigate the complex world of video gaming through a new book.
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Deadpool 2 review: Is evil beyond redemption?
Even in a cinematic world that is so cynical, and takes such a low view of the world and of humanity, the writers and characters still gravitate toward a narrative about the light shining in the darkness.
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Book of Revelation reimagined in the style of The Cat in the Hat
A self-styled irreverent theological writer has paraphrased the Biblical book of Revelation in the style of poetic children's author Dr Seuss.
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Is it ok for Christians to be ambitious?
It sneaks up on us. A little success becomes addictive, causes us to chase some more, and then turns into a mindset that we never saw coming and still can't perceive.
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Planning a World Cup 'outreach' event? Then please, do it right, and plan it now...
6 tips to plan your ideal church event at the FIFA World Cup
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Jim Bakker's TV show amounts to spiritual abuse – so why is he still broadcasting?
If one thing is sadly clear from watching far too much late-night Christian television, it's that some believers are painfully gullible, and easily led.
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Avengers: Infinity War review: Discomfort for Christians and sympathy for the devil
The story, which somehow weaves together more than 20 different heroic characters and pulls in plot strands from 10 years of the MCU, stretches right across the universe
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Picturing Christ: how has Jesus been depicted over the last 2,000 years?
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Why is there hope for all who believe in Jesus?
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The little-known history of the Nativity play
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Appointment of new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief welcomed
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Should the Archbishop of York resign?
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Archbishop of York resists calls to resign over handling of abusive priest case
