Giles Gough

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What Makes a Healthy Christian Marriage? Insights from The Marriage You Want by Sheila Wray Gregoire and Dr Keith Gregoire

2 weeks ago | premierchristianity.com | Giles Gough

This new book by Sheila Wray Gregoire and Dr Keith Gregoire promises advice on marriage based on biblical wisdom and thorough research. Giles Gough loved it so much he gave it a 5-star review Christians, it seems, love a good book on marriage. A quick Google will show that if you type in ‘Christian Marriage Advice Books’ and ‘Marriage Advice Books’, you will get a lot of the same results. Many of these undoubtedly contain tried and tested advice.
Marvel’s Daredevil is a Christian. Born Again has a lot to live up to

1 month ago | premierchristianity.com | Giles Gough

As the only character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe whose Christian faith is a central aspect of his story, Daredevil: Born Again offers not just the adventures of a gritty crime drama, but a real exploration of spiritual struggle. Giles Gough explains why we should pay close attention Source: Maximum Film / Alamy Stock Photo Comic book movies/TV shows as a genre are essentially all the other genres at a dress up party. Of course you’ve got action, adventure and sci-fi.
Amazon Prime’s House of David is a masterpiece

1 month ago | premierchristianity.com | Giles Gough

House of David charts the rise of David from shepherd boy to the most celebrated king of Israel. Giles Gough says the big-budget series features a strong opening with stellar performances and will give viewers insight into the strength and humility of one of the Bible’s most enigmatic characters “Can one stone change the course of history?” the softly spoken narrator asks as the first episode opens with David picking a stone from the river.
A Whole Life in Twelve Movies by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins: A Thoughtful but Overambitious Cinematic Journey

1 month ago | premierchristianity.com | Giles Gough

A Whole Life in Twelve Movies promises readers “a journey through life, spirituality and what it means to be human”. But our reviewer says it stumbles along the way In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: a Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality, (Brazos Press) American poet Kathleen Norris and peace activist Gareth Higgins discuss movies that can help us better understand our lives from beginning to end.
Kaos imagines a world shaped by the Greek pantheon, not Christianity

Sep 11, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Giles Gough

The Netflix series Kaos takes Greek myths and puts them in a modern setting. But what does Zeus have to do with the God of the Bible? Giles Gough explores Despite being released at the end of last month, Kaos is still riding high inNetflix’s most watched category. The series, which gives a modern spin on Greek mythology, features an all-star cast headed by Jeff Goldblum playing Zeus.
Christians shouldn’t be offended by the Olympics opening ceremony

Jul 30, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Giles Gough

Many Christians have complained about the Last Supper being recreated by drag artists during the Olympics Opening Ceremony. But is there actually anything to be offended by? The Paris Olympics opener was bombastic. Not content with being contained to a stadium, the nearly four-hour spectacle sprawled out across the capital in an attempt to showcase Paris to the world. But one short segment has generated more headlines than the rest of the opening ceremony put together.
This film on Freud and CS Lewis won't convince anyone of God's existence

Jun 24, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Giles Gough

On the eve of the second world war, Sigmund Freud invites a young Oxford professor to his house to debate the existence of God. Not long afterwards he dies of suicide. What did the pair talk about, and was Freud’s mind ever changed on the question of faith? Freud’s Last Session imagines a conversation between the psychologist, Sigmund Freud – at the end of his life – and the writer and academic, CS Lewis – before he achieved the literary fame he would later be known for.
Dancing for the Devil is a disturbing portrayal of a Christian cult

Jun 17, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Giles Gough

This new Netflix documentary about a cult leader is hard viewing for Christians, but could help us identify the early warning signs of spiritual abuse, says Giles Gough Dancing for the Devil: The 7MTikTokCult landed on Netflix at the end of last month, shocking audiences with its allegations of cult-like behaviour inside 7M Films, an LA-based talent management company that describes itself as “representing some of the top social media influencers in the world”.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs can’t use God to mend his image

May 28, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Giles Gough

A video of the rapper previously known as Puff Daddy attacking his ex-girlfriend forced the star to own the actions he’d previously denied. But by playing the ‘God card’ Giles Gough says his apology lacked conviction In November 2024, Sean Combs (previously known as ‘Puff Daddy’, ‘Puffy’ or ‘P. Diddy’) was sued by Cassandra Ventura, also known as Cassie, after she accused him of rape and severe physical and emotional abuse.
The American Society Of Magical Negroes review | A charming but gentle satirical comedy

Apr 24, 2024 | filmstories.co.uk | Lauren Miles |Maria Lattila |Simon Brew |Giles Gough

A young artist (Justice Smith) joins a magical society to soothe white people in Kobi Libii’s directorial debut. Here’s our The American Society Of Magical Negroes review. The American Society Of Magical Negroes is, in so many ways, absolutely nothing like 2012’s John Carter. It didn’t cost $350m to make, for one. It’s also very unlikely to set off a chain of events ending in Disney buying Star Wars (not least because, at time of writing, they still own it).