TikTok’s New Favourite Song is About Jesus
It’s strange when a song you love becomes a social media sensation.
For months, the song ‘Soldier, Poet, King’ has consistently popped up on my Instagram feed. With its folksong feel and catchy chorus, it’s captured the imagination of the internet, getting 140 million streams on Spotify. It’s even inspired a personality quiz revealing whether you’re a soldier, a poet, or a king. The custom is to broadcast your results on TikTok or Instagram, singing along to the verse dedicated to your archetype.
This article is one in a series (Connecting with Culture) from the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity.
Every Body is Beautiful
To mark International Women’s Day, the award-winning Loose Women Body Stories campaign is back, and it’s back with a bang.
With a focus on ‘Celebrating Every Body’, it puts older women, disabled women, and women from ethnic minorities in the spotlight. It’s empowering. It’s relatable. It’s necessary.
How do you see your body? How do you feel about your body? How do you behave towards your body?
In a recent survey, 75% of women said they avoid mirrors because of negative body image, and 58% that they have no body confidence. Whether we wish our thighs were smaller or our skin was smoother, we all have our insecurities.
This article is one in a series (Culture & Discipleship) from the the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity.
What is Lent?
Lent is a significant season in the year for Christians – a time of solemnity and self-reflection where they confess their failings and resolve to live a more godly life based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. It lasts for just over six weeks leading up to Easter.
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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.
To Strike or not to Strike?
That is not a simple question!
Every day brings news of further strikes. Think transport, NHS, Royal Mail, schools, and the civil service. Everyone’s impacted. And opinions run hot.
It’s tempting to support who you feel most sympathy for. Yet if a dispute reaches a point where workers walk out, both sides have fallen short.
This article is one in a series (Connecting with Culture) from the the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity.
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