Interview: True love

01/11/2019 | Reform

Nadia Bolz-Weber talks to Stephen Tomkins

Nadia Bolz-Weber – in her latest book, Shameless (Canterbury Press, 2019) – urges the Church to move on from traditional teachings on sexuality and stage ‘a second Reformation that turns sexual harm into sexual … Read More

I am… not fit for work

01/11/2019 | Reform

Martin Green on being deemed unfit for work

I have been assessed as ‘not fit for work’, so I don’t have to job search. I have a degenerative spine condition. I don’t get any extra payments for travel to hospital … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Farewell my dear friend

01/11/2019 | Reform

Saying goodbye to a dearly loved friend

A dear, dear friend of mine died recently. He was like a surrogate father to me. It all felt very sudden. I hadn’t been in contact with him much for many years. He … Read More

A letter from… Dirico, Angola

01/11/2019 | Reform

Marijn Goud meets heroes in Dirico, Angola

Today was a slightly different day. I was flying for the Halo Trust charity, which organises the removal of landmines and debris that is left behind by war. I flew to an active … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Books are a bit like sausages – don’t worry about how they’re made’

01/11/2019 | Reform

Paul Kerensa has too many publishers

I recently brought my standup show to the Christian Resources Together conference of godly publishers and booksellers. It went fine, you’ll be pleased to know – but was also joyously awkward, you’ll also be … Read More

Here & now: Helen Glasse

01/11/2019 | Reform

Helen Glasse looks back on her mental health at university

In my last week as a student in Bath, the Methodist chaplain asked me: ‘What wise words do you have from your time in Bath?’ I found myself answering very … Read More