G+T Guest writers

This year’s John Lewis Christmas advert shows a family preparing to welcome a teenager into their home as foster carers. The foster father’s attempts to learn to skateboard are part of his preparation for the arrival of a teenager into their home. This focus on the foster father is welcome. Approximately 40% of foster carers… Continue reading The original foster care story at the heart of Christmas – by Ian Butcher

‘Saving Liberalism from Itself’ – by Ian Geary

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 G+T Guest writers

A review of Saving Liberalism from Itself: The Spirit of Political Participation by Timothy Stacey, 2022 Understanding the contemporary variant of liberalism which dominates the West at this time is an important subject for the Church in order to understand its mission and witness. Liberalism places human freedom at the centre of economics, politics… Continue reading ‘Saving Liberalism from Itself’ – by Ian Geary

Wellbeing

No such thing as ‘safe space’ – by Jon Canessa

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 G+T Guest writers

I work at Newcastle Cathedral leading the Lantern Initiative. We seek to be a beacon of light to people experiencing dark and difficult times. Some of this work involves walking in solidarity with people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Addiction Addiction is part of the human condition and can be understood as both ‘dis-ease’… Continue reading No such thing as ‘safe space’ – by Jon Canessa

Theology

The Marmite Apostle: Making sense of Paul – by Stephen Kuhrt

November 9, 2022November 10, 2022 G+T Guest writers

In 1902 Marmite came into existence when it was discovered that brewer’s yeast could be made into an edible form. Its richness of Vitamin B helped increased its popularity. The most fascinating aspect of Marmite, however, has been its marketing. In the mid-1990s, its distinctive flavour led to the genius decision to promote it through… Continue reading The Marmite Apostle: Making sense of Paul – by Stephen Kuhrt

Ethics & Christian living, Theology

Getting the most out of Halloween – by Stephen Kuhrt

October 30, 2022October 31, 2022 G+T Guest writers

Some believe the Church should have nothing to do with Halloween. They see as a rather horrible celebration of evil which is a bad influence on children. Others believe that the Church needs to chill out and realise how daft it is to put a downer on a bit of harmless fun. The ironic thing… Continue reading Getting the most out of Halloween – by Stephen Kuhrt

Ethics & Christian living

Listening to the ‘others’ we talk about

October 15, 2022October 16, 2022 G+T Guest writers

This is a response to Martin Kuhrt’s article Dividing body, soul & spirit: Gnostic heresies live on Hi Martin, We don’t know each other but I subscribe to Grace + Truth and I read your recent article. I also do the same job as you in a different part of the country. I found your… Continue reading Listening to the ‘others’ we talk about

Politics, Theology

Dividing body, soul & spirit: Gnostic heresies live on – by Martin Kuhrt

October 2, 2022October 16, 2022 G+T Guest writers

When I was a student in the 1980s, one of my left-wing, feminist friends said that the Prime Minister of the time, Margaret Thatcher, ‘was not really a woman’. At the time, I laughed it off. But I thought about it again this week when the Labour MP Rupa Huq told a fringe meeting at… Continue reading Dividing body, soul & spirit: Gnostic heresies live on – by Martin Kuhrt

Ethics & Christian living, Personal

Jumping out of the boat – by Danny Kuhrt

August 25, 2022August 29, 2022 G+T Guest writers

Based on a talk given at the Lee Abbey Youth Camp, August 2022 on Jonah 1: 6-16 Can you think of a time you’ve run away from something? Last night I felt something at the bottom of my sleeping bag. I grabbed it expecting to find my torch. But it wasn't a torch. It was… Continue reading Jumping out of the boat – by Danny Kuhrt