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Being the hands and feet of Jesus in a warzone
Being the hands and feet of Jesus in a warzone

British doctor Laura Douglas-Beveridge, 33, has just returned to the UK after serving for three weeks at Samaritan Purse's field hospital in Ukraine. She speaks to Christian Today about the trauma she witnessed but also how her faith inspired and sustained her.

What is so special about the Gospel of John?
What is so special about the Gospel of John?

Theologian David F Ford speaks to Christian Today about his new commentary on the Gospel of John and what makes this particular Gospel so special.

Raising up faith in the multimedia generation
Raising up faith in the multimedia generation

Duncan Reid, of Wonderborn Studios, speaks to Christian Today about how churches can offer a children's ministry that meets the expectations of youngsters growing up in a multimedia world.

The challenges of being a pastor in an ever-changing world
The challenges of being a pastor in an ever-changing world

Glenn Packiam, author of The Resilient Pastor, speaks to Christian Today about the pressures on today's pastors and how they can thrive in spite of them.

Defending Christian freedoms in the public square
Defending Christian freedoms in the public square

Senior barrister Paul Diamond speaks to Christian Today about why he has decided to give up his wider practice and focus on the rights of Christians to manifest their faith in the public square.

Stepping into Britain's ancient churches
Stepping into Britain's ancient churches

Writer Peter Stanford speaks to Christian Today about the importance of safeguarding Britain's ancient churches for future generations and why he hopes more people will take the time to venture inside them.

The long road to justice for Raymond Koh
The long road to justice for Raymond Koh

Susanna Koh, the wife of kidnapped Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh, speaks to Christian Today about why her husband might have been targeted in this way and why she will never give up her fight for justice.

Courage in adversity: learning from Alexander Hamilton this Lent
Courage in adversity: learning from Alexander Hamilton this Lent

Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin speaks to Christian Today about her new Lent book inspired by "Hamilton" and why there is so much about the man behind the musical that resonates with her.

From homelessness to hope
From homelessness to hope

Seyi Obakin OBE, CEO of Centrepoint, speaks to Christian Today about his work with homeless young people, the pressures of the pandemic and how his Christian faith inspires him through thick and thin.

The fear of being forgotten: why the Church needs to pray for Christians in Afghanistan
The fear of being forgotten: why the Church needs to pray for Christians in Afghanistan

Hana Nasri, an Open Doors senior partner based in the Gulf region whose real name has been changed for security reasons, speaks to Christian today about the plight of Christians in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover.

'Don't forget us. Christians here are suffering' - a spotlight on West Africa
'Don't forget us. Christians here are suffering' - a spotlight on West Africa

As Open Doors warns of the "Talibanisation" of West Africa, Christian Today speaks to the organisation's senior analyst on freedom of religion and belief in sub-Saharan Africa, Illia Djadi, about the threat to Christians in the region.

Beyond psychiatry
Beyond psychiatry

Dr David Enoch speaks to Christian Today about about the relationship between faith and psychiatry, and his new memoir, Enoch's Walk – 95 Not Out.

Finding God in the universe
Finding God in the universe

Christian Today speaks to Dr Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory in Rome, about how his faith in God inspires his work as an astronomer.

When home isn't a safe place for children
When home isn't a safe place for children

Violence against children in the home tragically rose after the start of the pandemic. Ian Soars, of Spurgeons Children's Charity, speaks to Christian Today about why home isn't always a safe place and what the Church can do to turn this around for more children.

From hardship to hope
From hardship to hope

In the run-up to Christmas 2020, Rodney Winchester was facing one of the most challenging seasons of his life but after receiving debt support and emergency packages from Christian Against Poverty, Christmas this year could not be more different.

Why Christians are so concerned about a conversion therapy ban
Why Christians are so concerned about a conversion therapy ban

Rev Graham Nicholls, director of the Affinity network, speaks to Christian Today about the government's proposed conversion therapy ban and why he and so many other Christians are concerned.