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Being Human Series
Our six part small group course complete with study guide exploring what it means to be human
Why should Christians care about the Cass Review?
The report concludes that “gender medicine for children and young people is built on shaky foundations” and is “remarkably weak” evidence on medical interventions. Dr Cass found the "toxicity" of the debate around gender meant professionals were "afraid" to openly discuss their views even as the…
Peter Lynas
Hate Crime in Scotland – what does the new legislation mean for you?
This briefing note is not legal advice. What has happened? In 2021, the Scottish Parliament passed the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill. We and our membership influenced and contributed to positive changes as it went through the legislative process, including meeting then-Cabinet…
Chris Ringland
Loving our Sikh neighbours: my experience as a Sikh-background believer
I came to faith almost 10 years ago but the journey to that point took probably twice as long. As a child, I heard about Jesus through school, TV and even Hindi films which had Christian characters such as Amar Akbar Anthony. But I didn’t understand then who He was. A few months after I gave birth…
Rupinder Kanda
Voter ID: fraud prevention or a hindrance at the ballot box?
The next English local elections are fast approaching. On 2 May, voters will have the opportunity to vote for local councilors and metro mayors in the last local election before the general election that will follow later in the year. Elections give us the chance to have our say in who runs our…
Zanna Meynell
North West Leaders' Day
There is a constant cacophony of voices telling us who we are, how to live and what will lead to a better life. Each of these voices tells a story about what it means to be human: what’s true, what’s real, what’s wrong, what will make you happy, and how to get it. We are hosting a North West…
Being Human podcast - season five
This season dives behind cultural trends, headlines and everyday encounters to explore some of the biggest issues of our day as Jo and Peter help shape a new apologetic for the 21st century. All the while exploring how we can ensure that it’s God’s story that ultimately defines being human today.
What does it mean to be human? Chart-topping podcast, Being Human, returns for its fifth season, continuing to explore a new apologetic for the 21st Century
Co-hosts Jo Frost and Peter Lynas, are back this springtime with a fifth season of the popular Being Human podcast. Packed with relevant cultural stories and biblical insights, Jo and Peter bring their trademark laid-back conversation coupled with razor-sharp commentary as they help shape a new…
From Andrew Tate to #MeToo: can we bridge the battle of the sexes?
Ten years ago, it was not uncommon to find 15-year-old me in a heated debate with my 80-year-old neighbor. From Brexit to foreign policy to climate change, you name a subject, we probably disagreed on it. We would embark on lengthy – yet always friendly – debates over a cup of tea around the…
Emma Sowden
Stormont Snapshot – April 2024
Last week, the Official Opposition, the SDLP, tabled motions on removing the universal credit two-child limit and on eradicating fuel poverty. Matthew O’Toole was aiming to build consensus on this issue and both motions passed through the Assembly. He called for the Executive to remove the…
Mental health crises in leadership: let's talk about it
It had been an amazing trip. I loved leading worship and teaching on it, and I’d just had the privilege of teaching on a YWAM school of worship for a week. It had been a wonderful time of people experiencing God in new, vibrant and restorative ways, and now it was time to return home. I was…
John Gibson
Graduate Scheme application form
To apply for the graduate scheme, please download the Application form and email it to the relevant person as specified in the job pack. Once you start the online form, you will be able to save your progress.
Mindless scrolling and news fatigue: is digital abstinence the answer?
They explained that they no longer read the news, and they’re off social media. I have several people around me, non-Christians and Christians alike, who are tapping out of the news cycle, finding it too depressing, too overwhelming. Some note they were sick of compassion fatigue, reading about…
Katherine Brown
General election
Ahead of the election on 4 July we produced resources to help you live out your Christian faith in your attitudes and actions