Tanya Marlow

Oct 25, 2023 | premierchristianity.com | Tanya Marlow

“Everything I know about God comes through these disabled bones,” writes Julia Watts Belser, historian of ancient religion, Jewish rabbi and disabled activist. In her latest book, Loving Our Own Bones (Hodder & Stoughton), these three strands of her identity combine in a provocative and scholarly commentary on ableism in the Jewish Bible. The introduction sets out her stall as a feminist, queer, anti-ableist Jewish theologian who does not feel the need to defend scripture.

Oct 9, 2023 | premierchristianity.com | Kate Orson |Mike Royal |Tanya Marlow |Tim Dieppe

The University of Exeter’s new MA in magic and the occult reflects growing interest in all things magical and mystical. Kate Orson, who was involved in the new age for more than 20 years, explains why she is concerned, and how Christians can respond Last week, the University of Exeter announced a new masters degree, created in response to the “recent surge in interest in magic”.

Sep 26, 2023 | premierchristianity.com | Emma Fowle |Tanya Marlow |Roger Cooke |Sara Schumacher

Evangelists Carl Beech and Steve Legg have been friends for more than 20 years. They have pioneered ministries and travelled the world telling people about Christ. Earlier this year, Carl was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease, while Steve was told the cancer he’s been battling meant he had just five months to live.

Jun 21, 2023 | premierchristianity.com | Tanya Marlow

We’ve all been reading about Soul Survivor, but another situation is rumbling on in the background without fanfare. Two directors of UCCF (the university Christian Unions organisation) are currently suspended, pending investigation. In December 2022 UCCF’s Trust Board quietly wrote to its supporters to tell them that they were investigating “various allegations” regarding Richard Cunningham (National Director) and Tim Rudge (Field Director).