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1 month ago | 
bethallisonbarr.substack.com | Beth Allison Barr |Chine McDonald
I knew of Chine McDonald before I knew her.
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2 months ago | 
premierchristianity.com | Chine McDonald
A biblical view of family is much wider than one man, one woman and two kids, says Chine McDonald
Over the Christmas holidays, my husband, children and I spent a week at my parents’ house. For a few days, we lived as one multi-generational household, joined by my two sisters, my brother-in-law, aunt and cousin. Spending time under one roof with extended family gave me a glimpse of what life can look like when we think beyond the so-called nuclear family.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
ft.com | Chine McDonald
The writer is director of the religion and society think-tank Theos The resignation of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury this week...
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
churchtimes.co.uk | Chine McDonald
Cover starONE of the best parts of the book-writing process is when it’s all over (or, at least, the hard work is done), and you are presented with the cover design. That is to say, this is one of the best parts if you like what your publishers’ designers have come up with. In my case, I am thrilled with the cover of my upcoming book Unmaking Mary: Shattering the myth of perfect motherhood.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Chine McDonald
If you want to pass on faith, it needs to be actions, not just words, says Chine McDonald
It’s not often that I pay attention to what Richard Dawkins says. But there is no doubt that my Christian formation took place against a backdrop of prominent New Atheists such as the evolutionary biologist himself and was, whether I like it or not, influenced by it.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Chine McDonald
No job is entirely secular. And even those employed in Christian ministry should be engaging with the outside world, says Chine McDonald
This summer, I was installed as a canon theologian at Chester Cathedral (pictured, above). These honorary roles sit at the intersection between a cathedral and the academy, between the Church and public life, between the sacred and the secular.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
churchtimes.co.uk | Chine McDonald
IN A recent episode of The RE Podcast, I was asked the one thing that I would wish for to make the world a better place. I would wish that each of us had the superpower to be able to get into another person’s head, to see their point of view; to understand their fears and anxieties and motivations, their hopes, and their deeply held beliefs — especially those with whom we vehemently disagree.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Chine McDonald
JD Vance is wrong to pick on childless women, says Chine McDonald. Without their commitment and service, the Church would not exist
Source: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
Some of my best friends are ‘cat ladies’ – the offensive slur describing childless women used by JD Vance, the US Republican vice-presidential nominee – that sparked global outrage when an old interview of him resurfaced.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Chine McDonald
Our world cannot afford to ignore faith, argues Chine McDonald. We need more religion in media and broadcasting, not less
One of the best jobs I ever had was on a local newspaper. After gaining a degree in theology and training as a journalist, I convinced a hard-nosed newspaper editor that on top of my trainee news role, what his paper really needed was a religion reporter. It was the perfect career in which to use my skills and interests and – just about – make a living.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
churchtimes.co.uk | Chine McDonald
It’s a royal washoutIN MAY, my husband and I were invited to attend one of the royal garden parties at Buckingham Palace. For weeks beforehand, we had seen photos of guests at previous garden parties enjoying glorious sunshine. As our day approached, we carefully put together our outfits — in my case, a bright-red dress with a pleated skirt, and a bright-red fascinator (acquired second-hand from Vinted) to match. Thereafter, nothing went to plan.
