Martin Saunders

10 worship songs that should never be used in a seeker-friendly service
10 worship songs that should never be used in a seeker-friendly service

Church can be an odd experience for first time visitors, and nowhere more so than in the songs we sing.

Struggle with cynicism? 3 steps to help you be more positive
Struggle with cynicism? 3 steps to help you be more positive

Cynicism is a barrier both to our unconditional, Christ-imitating love of others and and also our own growth as disciples, says Martin Saunders.

Midnight Special: A wonder-filled film about fatherhood
Midnight Special: A wonder-filled film about fatherhood

Films like this don't come around too often, says Martin Saunders.

Why it\'s time to retire \'Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin\'
Why it's time to retire 'Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin'

That old evangelical mantra is meant to encourage us to prioritise God's love for everyone, but that's not all that "Love the sinner, hate the sin" is about, says Martin Saunders.

Meet YouTube\'s most innovative Christian
Meet YouTube's most innovative Christian

How do you effectively share the Christian faith in a world where people increasingly spend their free time online?

Batman vs Superman: The Easter blockbuster about a divisive Messiah
Batman vs Superman: The Easter blockbuster about a divisive Messiah

If you thought the wave of superhero movies had peaked, think again. This Easter's big film release could herald a decade in which the genre doubles in size.

Fast-tracked restoration: Why is Mark Driscoll already back in church leadership?
Fast-tracked restoration: Why is Mark Driscoll already back in church leadership?

How soon is too soon for a fallen leader to be restored?

No spoilers: The secret genius of 10 Cloverfield Lane
No spoilers: The secret genius of 10 Cloverfield Lane

10 Cloverfield Lane is as tense, twisting and surprising as you could possibly hope for, says Martin Saunders.

9 \'Christian phrases\' that aren\'t actually biblical
9 'Christian phrases' that aren't actually biblical

Whether we're searching for that killer sermon line, or a word to encourage a struggling friend, we fall back so often on the register of Christian idioms.

The sweetest name I know... 13 lip-smacking Christian confectionery items
The sweetest name I know... 13 lip-smacking Christian confectionery items

Ever feel guilty about reaching for that chocolate bar or packet of sweets? Martin Saunders has got some Good News for you...

Dear America: the joke\'s no longer funny. We think you might actually elect Donald Trump. And we\'re terrified.
Dear America: the joke's no longer funny. We think you might actually elect Donald Trump. And we're terrified.

You might think non-Americans should stay out of it but this is too important, says Martin Saunders.

In the name of love: Ten profound U2 lyrics about Christian faith
In the name of love: Ten profound U2 lyrics about Christian faith

In the name of love: Ten profound U2 lyrics about Christian faith

Hail Caesar! The \'other\' Roman Centurion conversion movie is a bizarre, self-satisfied mess
Hail Caesar! The 'other' Roman Centurion conversion movie is a bizarre, self-satisfied mess

Martin Saunders went to see 'Hail Caesar!', and found the whole thing incredibly disappointing.

Want to feel more thankful? Time to write a Done-It List
Want to feel more thankful? Time to write a Done-It List

When was the last time you felt truly thankful?

Happy Leap Year: 29 things to do with an extra day
Happy Leap Year: 29 things to do with an extra day

It's Leap Day! Martin Saunders has 29 ideas for how to make the most of the extra day.

Seven films about faith: Christian Today\'s Alternative Oscars
Seven films about faith: Christian Today's Alternative Oscars

Martin Saunders offers a faith-based alternative to the Academy Awards...