Duncan Williams

United Kingdom

Journalist and Editor at Freelance

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Articles

Shrewsbury festival to celebrate landmark Christian anniversary

2 weeks ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

Shrewsbury is set to host a major cultural and spiritual festival this spring to commemorate 1,700 years since the First Council of Nicaea, a foundational event in Christian history. Running under the banner 'Nicaea 2025', the festival brings together art, music, talks, and pilgrimage in recognition of the Nicene Creed - a declaration of faith shared across Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican and major Protestant traditions worldwide.
Russell Brand, born-again Christian and media personality, charged with rape and sexual assault

2 weeks ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

British comedian, actor, and outspoken Christian convert Russell Brand has been formally charged with rape and multiple counts of sexual assault, stemming from allegations involving four women dating back over two decades. The charges, confirmed by the Metropolitan Police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) last week, mark a major development in a case that has stirred public and media interest since it first came to light in 2023.
Mel Gibson's 'The Resurrection of the Christ' to begin filming in Italy this August

3 weeks ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

Mel Gibson is set to return to the director's chair for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. The film will begin shooting this August at Rome's renowned Cinecittà Studios, according to Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of the studio.
US study claims two in five Brits raised Christian no longer believe

3 weeks ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

A new report from the Washington-based Pew Research Center suggests that Britain's religious identity is undergoing a transformation, with two in five people brought up as Christians no longer identifying with the faith. However, while traditional church attendance is in decline, Christianity continues to evolve, finding new expressions and communities in modern Britain.
Taking the first step of faith

1 month ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

Faith is often accompanied by uncertainty, yet it is in stepping forward that we encounter the power of God. The Israelites learned this at the Jordan River, where God performed a miracle only after they demonstrated obedience. Standing on the banks of the river, they faced a barrier that separated them from the Promised Land. The waters were at flood stage, impossible to cross by natural means. Yet God had given them a command - to step into the water before He would act.
A new era of biblical storytelling?

1 month ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

The relationship between faith and storytelling has always been central to Christianity. From the parables of Jesus to grand cinematic adaptations of biblical narratives, each generation has found new ways to bring Scripture to life. Today, artificial intelligence presents an unprecedented opportunity: the ability to generate detailed visual interpretations of biblical stories at a fraction of the cost of traditional filmmaking.
Lent and Ramadan have sparked complaints over the 'woke' storyline in BBC Radio drama The Archers

1 month ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

BBC Radio 4's long-running rural drama The Archers has come under fire for its recent exploration of Ramadan, with many listeners criticising the decision to feature a Christian character, Lynda Snell, fasting in the run-up to Lent. The controversial storyline has ignited debate, with fans accusing the BBC of being "woke" and disregarding traditional Christian observances in favour of promoting Islamic practices.
Bible sales surge by 87% as Generation Z rediscovers faith

1 month ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

Bible sales in the UK have risen sharply, increasing by 87 per cent from £2.69 million in 2019 to £5.02 million in 2024, according to new data from SPCK Group and Nielsen Book Data. Publishers and researchers attribute this growth to Generation Z's renewed interest in spirituality, marking a striking cultural shift. While overall non-fiction book sales declined by 6% between 2023 and 2024, religious books have defied the trend.
a new communication blueprint for the Church

1 month ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

In an era where media narratives shape public perception, churches often struggle to make their voices heard. Rev Peter Crumpler, an Anglican minister, former Director of Communications for the Church of England, and a seasoned journalist, has spent years working to bridge the gap between faith communities and the press.
Velázquez portrait of Mother Jerónima de la Fuente Michelangelo's bronze Christ corpus to be displayed together for first time

1 month ago | christiantoday.com | Duncan Williams

This March, two significant works of art will be shown together for the first time at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht, offering a rare opportunity to explore the connection between the Baroque and Renaissance periods. A portrait by Diego Velázquez of the devout Mother Jerónima de la Fuente, painted in 1620, will be exhibited alongside a 25cm bronze cast of Christ, thought to have been modelled by Michelangelo.