10 historical Christians who changed the world
Get inspired with the stories of ten whole-life disciples from days of old!
These artists, scientists, campaigners, and entrepreneurs didn’t leave their discipleship on the church steps. From writing symphonies to saving lives, they used the skills and passions God had given them to make a difference right where they were.
Some you’ll know – others, not so much. So, without further ado, let us introduce to you…
This article is one in a series (Culture & Discipleship) from the the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity.
Called to be (De)influencers?
The age of the influencer has peaked and a new age is dawning – that of the deinfluencer.
For years now, social media influencers have told us precisely what products to buy to be bang on trend. But, now, a growing number of deinfluencers are fighting back, using their platforms to say we don’t need another £200 lipstick, or a 20th pair of top-price trainers. Instead, we should use what we already own, or opt for cheaper, lesser-known, and better alternatives.
This article is one in a series (Connecting with Culture) from the the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity.
‘Hi Ren’: 'Screwtape Letters' for the Streaming Generation?
‘This is a soul splitting open and exploding into art.’ – Ari Grossman
I’ve been watching complete strangers shed tears, at a loss for words, or opening up about their own mental health struggles, prompted by their first viewing of one song.
I’ve been watching reactions to ‘Hi Ren’, a video performance by independent musician Ren. It’s a nine-minute exploration of the artist’s struggle with self-doubt – compelling in its delivery, deceptive sophistication, and raw honesty. By the end, we are in no doubt this is a life lived, not imagined.
What ‘Hi Ren’ does so well is explore the lie that we are constantly told by the world, the flesh, and the devil (1 John 2:15–17) – you’re not good enough, so just give up.
This article is one in a series (Connecting with Culture) from the the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity.
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