Joseph Hartropp
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Anglican Intelligence: 5 things even spiritual Alexa can't do (yet)
The CofE has launched an Alexa 'skill', enabling millions across the nation to put questions of faith to the voice-controlled digital assistant. But, thankfully, there are still a few things Alexa can't do yet. → Read More
Yanny vs Laurel: Meaningless meme or a spiritual parable?
Yanny vs Laurel. A new internet debate-turned-meme has taken over social media this week, but does it have something to teach the church? → Read More
Marvel has plans for a Muslim teenage superhero on screen: it's about time
Marvel Studios has revealed plans for a film portraying the story of Kamala Khan. aka Ms Marvel – a Pakistani Muslim teenage superhero – on the big screen. With comic book movies largely dominated by white men – and rarely engaging religion – her inclusion will be a welcome move. → Read More
The Jewishness of Jesus: Andy Stanley and why Christians can't 'unhitch' from the Old Testament
Popular US evangelical pastor Andy Stanley has reportedly said that Christians need to 'unhitch' the Old Testament from their faith. Whatever he meant by that, here's why the Jewishness of Scripture – and ultimately Jesus – can't be side-lined. → Read More
The last hot take: Is Christian blogging dead?
It's been revealed that the British Christian blog collective Threads UK will soon 'draw to a close'. Has Christian blogging died, and what's the future for 'Christian' media? → Read More
Looking up: What is Ascension Day and why does it matter?
Today marks the celebration of Ascension Day in the Christian calendar. What is it and why does it matter? → Read More
May the Fourth be with you: Faith, the Force and the spirituality of Star Wars
May the Fourth be with you, because yes, it's Star Wars day. What might be the spiritual insights of this pop-culture phenomenon? → Read More
Avengers: Infinity War won the biggest opening weekend of all time. How did Marvel do it?
You might have that a little indie flick named 'Avengers: Infinity War' came out last week and duly demolished the box office. The film starring the villainous 'mad titan' Thanos had proved its own titanic worth, winning the biggest opening weekend of all time. How did Marvel do it? → Read More
A done debate? Most US religious groups now back gay marriage
Most US-based religious groups now back the legalisation of same-sex marriage, according to a study released on Tuesday. Supporters of gay marriage in America now outnumber its detractors by two to one. Wwhat might this remarkable shift mean, particularly for the US church? → Read More
Athanasius against the world: How the church clashed on the nature of Christ
Today marks the feast day of a Church father titanic in influence but perhaps unknown to many Christians today. Saint Athanasius of Alexandria faced down heresy and controversy in the earliest years of the church – decisively shaping orthodoxy as we know it today. → Read More
'A good death'? Bishop Graham Tomlin on Alfie Evans, Christian healing and why the church must defend the NHS
Last night in London an Anglican Bishop joined healthcare professionals to discuss the NHS, Christian 'healing', Alfie Evans and why believers might need to rethink suffering and death. → Read More
New Bible board game takes children on a 'pilgrimage to paradise'
A new Bible-based board game challenges players knowledge of Scripture in a fun, challenging and even morally formative 'pilgrimage to paradise'. A sort of Christian 'snakes and ladders', is this the game your kids (or you) have been waiting for? → Read More
Do we need to fear hell before we can love God?
There was another evangelical furore on Twitter yesterday about eternal damnation. Does God need hell to show how much he loves you? → Read More
'Self-care': Demonic indulgence or a godly discipline?
A study recently shared by Barna reveals the 'self-care' habits of Americans who consider themselves Christian or simply 'spiritual'. What should one make of its findings, and is 'self-care' a dangerous enterprise of self-indulgence, or a vital discipline for a healthy church? → Read More
'Self-care': Demonic indulgence or a godly discipline?
A study recently shared by Barna reveals the 'self-care' habits of Americans who consider themselves Christian or simply 'spiritual'. What should one make of its findings, and is 'self-care' a dangerous enterprise of self-indulgence, or a vital discipline for a healthy church? → Read More
NT Wright: St Paul was an 'extremist' who would despair at our church disunity
What should modernity make of St Paul? It's one question the world-leading biblical scholar NT Wright has sought to engage in his latest book 'Paul: A Biography'. → Read More
NT Wright: St Paul was an 'extremist' who would despair at our church disunity
What should modernity make of St Paul? It's one question the world-leading biblical scholar NT Wright has sought to engage in his latest book 'Paul: A Biography'. → Read More
'We do God, we just don't talk about it': Peter Stanford on bringing faith back to the fore
'One of my favourite figures is that one in six atheists believe in angels...none of it is as clear cut as people think. Faith is still a powerful force in people's lives.' → Read More
'We do God, we just don't talk about it': Peter Stanford on bringing faith back to the fore
'One of my favourite figures is that one in six atheists believe in angels...none of it is as clear cut as people think. Faith is still a powerful force in people's lives.' → Read More
'The Bible of Love': Snoop Dogg shifts gear with a faith-filled worship record
Snoop Dogg is loud and proud about his Christian faith in his new Gospel album Bible of Love. It marks not only a fascinating shift for the established rapper, but an impressive and remarkable worship record in its own right. → Read More