Change

What difference does Christianity make? Read our curated articles that report on how Christian faith impacts individuals, communities, and nations. Change is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

Article
  1. Change
  2. War & peace
An aid worker and a local resident consult a list as they stand outside in a battle-affected town.

Letter from Odesa

Peter Robertson
It’s fatiguing living close to the front line. Peter Robertson reports on how aid is supporting those suffering in Ukraine.
2min read
Article
  1. Change
  2. S&U interviews
A woman sits on a chair in a field holding a large stringed musical instrument.

After the anniversary

Peter Robertson
Ukrainian musician Lyuba Reznichenko reflects on the war’s anniversary and on the aid given in so many ways. Interview by Peter Robertson.
5min read
Article
  1. Change
  2. Generosity
A village pub with its name on the gable end: The Generous Briton

Risky generosity

Mark Wreford
In Nottingham, Mark Wreford recalls a moment at a church door and contemplates the challenge of it.
5min read
Article
  1. Change
  2. War & peace
The Stepanakert Monument

Diary of an invisible war

Lika Zakaryan
As her journalism career started, Lika Zarkaryan’s home town was invaded. She kept a diary as she reported and recalls the experience of an invisible war.
7min read
Article
  1. Change
  2. Freedom of Belief
Community members celebrate at lunch in a church hall

How an oppressed people are finding a home in Britain

Robert Wright
While repression continues in their homeland, Iranian converts to Christianity are building communities in the UK. Robert Wright meets with them.
7min read
Article
  1. Change
  2. Faith
Image overlooking London

Shining light on the census

Jonathan Moules
Exploring census maps on religious affiliation, Jonathan Moules finds out why it is a flawed measure of a country’s faith
5min read
Article
  1. Change
  2. Grace
Statue of John Newton

Aside from Amazing Grace

Jonathan Aitken
Helping win a historic victory for humanity was an influencer with a shocking back story. Biographer Jonathan Aitken discovers there’s more to John Newton than penning Amazing Grace.
6min read
Article
  1. Change
  2. Justice
A mosaic shows a saint with a beard holding a bible and his hand held up in a blessing.

The 4th century social justice warrior

Ryan Gilfeather
He was the first to condemn slavery, over 1,500 years ago. Gregory of Nyssa critically examined society, looking at the relationships and structures everyone takes for granted.
5min read