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How men change with fatherhood

John Stonestreet and Shane Morris Thu 20 Oct 2022 13:13 BST

New, just published research has suggested that a man's brain cortex shifts in "size and shape" when he becomes a dad. The cortex is responsible for high-level functioning such as reasoning and emotions.

Sucked into the comparison trap?

Iona Rossely | Tue 18 Oct 2022 15:25 BST

The time we spend comparing ourselves is time lost in living our own lives – hours and hours of stolen joy.
Can Christians learn anything from the 'forgotten' revival?

Peter Crumpler | Tue 18 Oct 2022 14:48 BST

When Queen Victoria was on the throne and the American Civil War was raging, a Christian revival took place in an English town, north of London.
Away from the chaos of Westminster, most MPs are trying to get on with serving their constituents

Tim Farron | Mon 17 Oct 2022 17:28 BST

As we long for wise and stable government, let's remember the ongoing support and commitment that most local MPs continue to devote to their local communities – including some of those you least agree with.
The humble Sukkah, symbol of the Jerusalem Temple in our fallen world

Irene Lancaster | Mon 17 Oct 2022 8:34 BST

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the major Jewish festival of Sukkot and what it has to do with tents and 'clouds of glory'.
Why struggling churches should merge with healthy churches

Oscar Amaechina | Fri 14 Oct 2022 8:41 BST

It is no longer news that thousands of churches are closing on an annual basis around the globe. If this trend is not stopped, many believers are in danger of losing the spiritual lifeline that churches offer.
As the government reviews its school trans guidance, the Church of England should do the same

Roger Kiska | Tue 11 Oct 2022 13:34 BST

Schools have also become a battleground for ideologues and campaigners who wish to impose their claims on others through shame and naked threats.
Tough on hate speech may soon mean tough on any speech

Julian Mann | Tue 11 Oct 2022 13:01 BST

It is easy to see how tougher hate speech laws could be used against orthodox Christian views on marriage, sexuality and gender.
How can teens build their faith in Jesus?

Ya Ting | Tue 11 Oct 2022 10:48 BST

Young Christians need a community of like-minded peers. Without it, a vicious cycle can emerge, with the lack of youth in church leading to more leaving.
Even Christians who are Democrats are abandoning the Social Gospel

Ryan Burge | Mon 10 Oct 2022 8:25 BST

Survey data show that church attendance, not party, is more likely to determine how Christians view the kingdom.
Growing pains for Arab evangelical Christians in the Middle East

Daoud Kuttab | Sat 8 Oct 2022 14:05 BST

Pressure from Arab governments and other Christian groups has only contributed to evangelicals' cooperation in the region.
How can we revitalise our Christian youth?

Matthew Skirton | Fri 7 Oct 2022 15:01 BST

Young Christians are finding themselves in an increasingly secular society, with many feeling unable to talk about their faith in public.
Economic meltdown and some wise words from Micah

Tim Farron | Wed 5 Oct 2022 12:39 BST

We need to be praying for great wisdom for our government to understand their stewardship responsibility and to put this into practice by acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly through this crisis.