Why the social action agenda failed — part 3.In parts 1 and 2 of this reflection series, I wanted to open up some honest learning and reflection from my time as the Director of…May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
Why did the social action agenda fail? Part two.It’s easy to critique a government agenda. What about the organisation I was responsible for, Generation Change? Where did we go wrong?May 1, 20202May 1, 20202
Why did the social action agenda fail?Despite millions of pounds spent, and 7 years of explicit government support, why has there been so little progress on youth social action?Apr 26, 20201Apr 26, 20201
Why pity is our best defence against tyrants like Donald TrumpWhen we see the poverty of ambition in ‘strongman’ leaders, they cease to hold power over us.Jul 24, 2018Jul 24, 2018
England is crying out for moral revivalOn and off the pitch, we have never had such a desperate need for moral identity and leadership.Jul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018
We’ve stopped learning how to have relationshipsWhy are so many of us ending up hurt, frustrated and lonely?Jun 21, 20185Jun 21, 20185
Why did no-one tell me the whole Jesus thing is true?The evidence is clear: here are 7 good reasons to see the Jesus story as historically accurate.May 30, 2018May 30, 2018
The Wrong Liberalism and How We Escape.Everything we know about the world is about to change. Here’s how we make the most of it.May 15, 20182May 15, 20182
Why Facebook may not survive the social purpose revolution.Watching Mark Zuckerberg get grilled by US Senators yesterday I had a revelation…Apr 10, 2018Apr 10, 2018
How did a skeptic like me become a Christian?After 26 years of being a perfectly convinced atheist, I accidentally became a Christian last year. What on earth is going on.Mar 27, 20183Mar 27, 20183
Consent is an insufficient ethic for sexNon-stop allegations of sex abuse are provoking a welcome conversation about consent. But is there more we need to revisit about our…Jan 17, 2018Jan 17, 2018
My first Christmas as a ChristianTo my great surprise, 2017 was the year that I became a Christian. Which means that, whilst this is my 27th Christmas, in many ways, it…Dec 22, 2017Dec 22, 2017
What I’ve learned about marriage — 5 months inGetting married has been the most intensive process of personal growth I’ve ever experienced. Here’s what I didn’t know, going in.Sep 30, 2017Sep 30, 2017