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    Unapologetic #117 Nicola Morrison: How to find hope in despair

    2024-08-13T10:51:00Z

    How do we differentiate truth from disinformation? Is it possible to verify the truth of Christianity in a similar way? How can we cope with injustice, discrimination and racism? Are we able to reconcile the goodness of God with the horrendous suffering we experience? Where can we turn in the midst of mental health struggles? Nicola Morrison, author of Victory is My Name, shares her thoughts.

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    Unapologetic #116 Nicola Morrison: A trip to church saved my life

    2024-08-06T08:34:00Z

    Nicola Morrison, an editor and former BBC reporter, has experienced many highs and lows in her personal and professional life. She shares her struggles with childhood trauma, mental health difficulties and career setbacks. Following a failed attempt to take her own life, Nicola visited a church, which changed the trajectory of her life forever. You can read more of her story in Victory is My Name.

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    How effective are ‘thoughts and prayers’ in times of great suffering?

    2023-01-11T15:30:00Z

    As the new year unfolds in the shadow of rising living costs, raging war and a pervasive mental health crisis, Erik Strandness looks at what those in the midst of despair actually need

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    Atheist says Queen’s funeral was ‘empty and platitudinous’. I disagree.

    2022-09-22T16:25:00Z

    Andy Bannister responds to atheist journalist Ian Dunt on whether Christianity can offer more than a ‘cardboard shield against existential despai