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.
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- Royalty

After uncovering the enchanting story of how Prince Albert encouraged Queen Victoria, Belle Tindall explains why it's not only children who crave the art of encouragement.
5min read
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- Generosity

Crossing divides in the most unexpected circumstances, Jer Swigart shares an extraordinary encounter that brought questions about friends, enemies and how far his empathy could stretch.
7min read
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- Freedom of Belief

In the face of compassion fatigue, connecting with the humanity of a cause requires the artistic, not just the imperative. Belle Tindall reviews Clay and Canvas.
4min read
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- War & peace

It’s fatiguing living close to the front line. Peter Robertson reports on how aid is supporting those suffering in Ukraine.
2min read
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- S&U interviews

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
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- Generosity

In Nottingham, Mark Wreford recalls a moment at a church door and contemplates the challenge of it.
5min read
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- War & peace

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
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- Freedom of Belief

While repression continues in their homeland, Iranian converts to Christianity are building communities in the UK. Robert Wright meets with them.
7min read
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- Faith

Exploring census maps on religious affiliation, Jonathan Moules finds out why it is a flawed measure of a country’s faith
5min read
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- Grace

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
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- Justice

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