All Testimony articles
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Testimonies
'When I asked God if he was Allah, I heard a voice reply "I am Jesus Christ"'
Ruqayyah Valencia-Dacosta struggled with anxiety and depression leading to a suicide attempt. But an encounter with the love of God took her from Islam to Christianity
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Interviews
Worship leader turned pastor Tauren Wells: ‘My mission is to call greatness out of others’
The pastor and ‘Hills and valleys’ singer reflects on the voices that shaped him, the disappointment that almost derailed him, and why he believes today’s young men don’t need a platform – they need a father
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Real Life
‘God called me to improve the mental health of a million people’
After becoming disillusioned with his military career, Will Petty reached rock bottom, grappling with depression and alcoholism. He explains how God led him to a greater purpose and a new vocation – to forge a path for others to find their healing
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Interviews
Elle Limebear: ‘I want to rebuke this idea of us being an anxious generation’
After a life-long battle with anxiety, worship leader Elle Limebear is showing fear the door. As she releases her boldest music to date, the daughter of Delirious? frontman Martin Smith opens up about prophetic words, how she accidentally rewrote her father’s classic worship song and what touring the world is really like
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Testimonies
‘Debt nearly broke me. God got us through’
Having been a carer from a young age, Paul Helsby was used to relying on himself. But when a stroke almost took everything from him and the debt mounted up, he was forced to turn to God
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Testimonies
'Drink, drugs, sex, career, travel - I’ve tried it all. Nothing satisfies like Jesus Christ'
Calum Mackenzie grew up in a Christian family, but walked away from faith while at university. During the next 22 years he tried everything the world could offer, but nothing seemed to satisfy him. Until one day, a desperate expletive-laden prayer changed everything
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Real Life
‘People don't recover from locked-in syndrome. I’m a walking miracle’
Rev David Hazeldine surprised medics by making a near-full recovery from locked-in syndrome. The experience revolutionised his understanding of God’s mercy
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News Analysis
Are churches being attacked by satanists?
Heather Tomlinson investigates disturbing reports from the New Forest
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Testimonies
‘My once-atheist friends are turning to God’
When The Times run an article about Gen Z coming back to Christian faith, you know something must be going on. It is, says Premier’s Jess Stark. It’s the beautiful witness of a generation of young people living in radical holiness
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Testimonies
‘Christians told me I was going to hell’
As a young surfer Ernie Morrow was hounded by a preacher who told him he was destined for hell. Even as more of Ernie’s friends became Christians he brushed off their attempts at evangelism. But witnessing one of America’s worst fires coupled with an evangelistic message from Billy Graham turned his life around
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Testimonies
From worldly success to fulfilment in God
Stood atop a VIP table in a New York nightclub, rapper Eugy Official had an out-of-body experience in which God asked him a single question. It would change the course of his musical career
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Real Life
‘We’re trying to change skiers’ perceptions of who God is’
When Lara and Will Sussman became Christians, they wondered how God could use them. It turned out, he wanted them just where they were – in a French ski resort
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Testimonies
'God saved me from drugs, prison and homelessness'
A tumultuous childhood marked by sexual abuse led Rob Wery to start abusing substances at the age of seven. After more drug use and gang involvement, he ended up in the same prison as two of his children. That’s when God broke into his life
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Magazine Features
How a Christmas knock at the door changed Rob Parsons' life forever
When a homeless man arrived on his doorstep one Christmas, Rob Parsons never dreamed that he would stay for more than 45 years. Or that Ronnie would impact their life so significantly
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Interviews
The Diplomat’s David Gyasi: ‘I’m quite explicit about who Jesus is’
The star of Netflix’s The Diplomat on how becoming a father at 19 drew him to faith and why he’s far more interested in people’s character than their showbiz connections
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Testimonies
Jesus didn’t change my life once. He changes it every day
The Christian life is a series of conversions, says Michael Coren, as he shares his story of experiencing “the gentle but powerful touch of Jesus” over many years
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Real Life
'Jesus is changing lives in Magaluf'
Hundreds of people heard the gospel preached on the beaches of Mallorca this summer. British student Charlie McCarthy was among the many volunteers who engaged in evangelism on the island, organised by Reach Mallorca. He explains what God did, and how engaging strangers in conversations about Jesus has grown his own faith
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Testimonies
‘I pretended to be a Christian, but God transformed my life for real’
Kia Hadaeghi falsely sought asylum in the UK as a persecuted Christian – even though he was a Muslim. But an encounter with God changed his life. Now he’s on a mission to reach Iranians all over the world with the hope of Jesus
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Magazine Features
10 creative ways to share your faith
If you’re struggling to share the good news with a friend or family member, here are some tips from the Agapé UK team
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Interviews
The Way UK’s Jesse Fellingham: Celebrity, self-doubt and going viral for Jesus
The son of worship leader Lou Fellingham has amassed a huge following on social media – and it’s all in the name of evangelism. He opens up about insecurity, getting his mum into gigs and why it’s OK to fail