All Popular culture articles
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ArticleLook closer, you’ll find the first Eubank Jr - Benn fight was secretly a sermon on fatherhood
With Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn due to box again this week-end - Augustus Gomez looks back to their fight in the summer and what it says about fatherhood
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Article4 ways Christian parents can respond to the ‘Gen Z stare’
The impact of technology and Covid-19 has left Gen Z ill-equipped for normal social interaction - Nesu Kwaramba helps Christian parents respond with compassion
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Article5 ways Christian parents can help their youth and children combat the impact of social media algorithms
Christian parents can help their children broaden their sources of online information - Andy Flannagan explains how
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ArticleWhat The Celebrity Traitors reveals about the human heart — and why Christian parents should care
Beneath the cloaks and candlelight of The Celebrity Traitors lies a powerful lesson about the human heart. Alice Pinney believes that for Christian parents, this BBC hit offers a creative doorway into talking with children about truth and redemption
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ArticleHow Christian parents can help their families navigate disagreement in their communities
Everyone being made in the image of God is the starting point for good dialogue and disagreement - Andy Flannagan explores why
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ArticleSketch is a film that will help Christian families stop and consider their emotions and take them to Jesus
Charles Merritt thinks that the latest offering from Angel Studios will be helpful for Christian parents looking to help their children open up about their feelings
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ArticleChristian parents can embrace the 6-7 meme and enjoy their children’s nonsense
On the face of it the 6-7 meme doesn’t make any sense, but Tabitha Heathcote says that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing for Christian families
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ArticleHow Christian parents can help their families navigate political turmoil
Andy Flannagan offers hope to Christian parents who are concerned about the impact of the culture wars on their children and young people
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ArticleHow Taskmaster can inspire your family to celebrate God-given creativity
Taskmaster might look like a silly game show, but behind the chaos lies something surprisingly profound. It’s a programme that brings families together, sparks laughter, and reminds us how wonderfully creative God has made each of us
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ArticleDisney’s latest teen music drama, Electric Bloom, is classic Disney but there is plenty Christian parents can usefully reflect on with their tweenagers
Dawn Kay dives into the Disney world of Electric Bloom. With its themes of friendship, difference and identity, there are plenty of opportunities for faith conversations in the home
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ArticleDespite the dark exterior Wednesday has themes Christian parents should welcome and lean into with their families
Part 2 of season 2 of the Netflix hit series Wednesday is out this month - Lisa Skinner weighs up the pros and cons of watching it as a family
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ArticleChristian parents can use KPop Demon Hunters to explore the gospel
KPop Demon Hunters’ climactic song ’What It Sounds Like’ takes us close to the good news of Jesus. Michael J Tinker explains how…
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ArticleWhat Christian parents need to know about caffeine pouches
Caffeine pouches are easily available and pose a number of risks for youth and children - Ellie Willcock unpacks this latest fad
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ArticleStories like Harry Potter can help Christian parents aid their young people through the 3 key challenges of adolescence
Adolescents face huge questions around identity, belonging and purpose and the best answers come from the gospel - Gareth Crispin explains why
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Article4 takeaways for Christian parents from David Attenborough’s new BBC animal documentary: Parenthood
Gareth Crispin explores how the latest offering from the BBC provides lots of opportunities for Christian parents to reflect on parenthood
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Article4 ways Christian parents can engage with the latest TikTok trend: Aura farming
Alice Pinney digs into this latest iteration of online image curation and has helpful reflections for Christian parents
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ArticleFantastic Four: First Steps can help youth and children see the Church in a new light
Charles Merritt thinks that this latest Marvel offering has a lot to say about the value of the church as family
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ArticleChristian parents can usefully use KPop Demon Hunters to explore themes of idolatry and the Kingdom of God with their family
It might sound unlikely but Charles Merritt shows how this latest film from Netflix is a great springboard for great family faith conversations
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ArticleBuilding the Band - The new Netflix show Christian parents should know about
Musician Michael Tinker is pleasantly surprised with Building the Band - not only does it provide some interesting discussion starters for young people, the music and format are quite good too!
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ArticleSummer glow-up or comparison burnout: The perfection trap for young people
In summertime, social media floods with images of ‘glow-ups’, smoothie cleanses, intense workouts, miracle beauty products, and wellness routines promising an idealised version of health and happiness. At first glance, setting a goal of becoming healthier and happier seems harmless. But scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll quickly see that the wellness industry, far from being about well-being, is a multi-billion-pound machine built on selling us the promise of improvement while profiting off our insecurities. The cost of buying into this cycle, financially, emotionally, and mentally, is significant, and it’s time we ask: who’s really ……
