All People & Influential Figures articles – Page 18
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Article10 reasons why Christians should thank Richard Dawkins
Christians are often upset by Richard Dawkins. But Heather Tomlinson believes we also have many reasons to thank the controversial atheist
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Article5 historical figures you (probably) didn’t know were Christians
Christianity has defined the history of the Western world. Although churchgoing has been the norm for centuries, the following key figures’ faith was also an important part of their life and work
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ArticleJ.John - filling the football stadiums again
Canon J.John has been sharing the gospel since the day he was converted 40 years ago. He tells Justin Brierley why his biggest challenge is yet to come
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ArticleGeorge Osborn: From Ouija Boards to Born Again
George Osborn believed that drugs, drink and Ouija boards were aiding his quest for happiness. But when the spirits he was communicating with turned against him, God stepped in
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ArticleBethel Church: Heaven on Earth?
California’s most prominent charismatic church, led by Bill Johnson, divides opinion. Andy Peck finds out why some believe Bethel is seeing heaven come to earth, and others claim that it’s a deception
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ArticleSorry Whoopi, Hitler was no Christian
Whoopi Goldberg recently argued that Hitler was a Christian. Professor of History Richard Weikart sets the record straight
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ArticleProfile: Jarrod McKenna
Australian pastor and justice activist Jarrod McKenna was arrested four times last year, but has been described as ‘the sort of God botherer that you don’t mind being bothered by’. Justin Brierley meets him.
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ArticleTim Keller: How I prepare my sermons
Tim Keller is the bestselling author of The Reason for God and founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. We asked how he prepares his sermons
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ArticleThe world’s most astonished atheist
When the United States bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki seventy years ago this month, Joy Davidman—best known today as the wife of C.S. Lewis—was in a vulnerable way.
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ArticleFrom page 3 girl to daughter of the King
Former page 3 girl Susie Flashman Jarvis tells her story of leaving behind the worlds of modelling and drugs.
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ArticleNicky Gumbel and the evangelisation of the nation
According to its leader, Rev Nicky Gumbel, Holy Trinity Brompton’s planting strategy is part of a ‘hidden revival’ in the UK Church. Justin Brierley finds out more.
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ArticleThe Archbishop of Canterbury's top ten tips for evangelism
Last night the Most Revd Justin Welby shared his wisdom on evangelism with our team here at Premier. Here’s his top ten on sharing Christ with those around you…
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ShowsUnbelievable? The curious case of Eben Alexander: near death and out-of-body experiences
Eben Alexander is a neurosurgeon whose book Proof Of Heaven became a bestseller. It documented his visions of heaven while in a coma which had shut down much of his brain.
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ArticleFive reasons Lord Sugar would fire Jesus
As a fresh set of candidates battle for Sir Alan’s approval in The Apprentice this autumn, Justin Brierley reflects on how Jesus would have fared.
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ArticleWhat my 45 minutes with Mark Driscoll told me about him
Following Mark Driscoll’s resignation from Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Justin Brierley reflects on the lessons he learned from an interview with the megachurch pastor, which went viral.
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ArticleGuillaume Bignon: From staunch atheist to Christian theologian This is my story...
In the first of a new regular testimony feature, we hear how a series of unusual experiences led Parisian atheist Guillaume Bignon on an intellectual journey to Christ.
