Tim Keller, Soul Survivor, safeguarding and gay blessings: 2023 in review
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Abuse scandals. Famous deaths. A lot of reports. And a even more arguing about same-sex relationships. 2023 was a busy year for church news, and 2024 is already shaping up to be more of the same. But before the last 12 months is totally swamped by what’s already kicked off this year, let’s take a brief look back at some of the most consequential stories from 2023, and think about how they may develop over the coming year. This week we’re joined by Emma Fowle and Sam Hailes from Premier Christianity magazine to discuss which stories left an impact from 2023 and why, and consider how they may continue to unfold over 2024.
Released on 15 Jan 2024
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