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  • ‘We provide a soundtrack to Christmas’

    Paul Sharman shares why playing carols matters so much – and how a band’s presence brings hope.

    Feature | War Cry
    28 Nov 2025
  • What is Advent?

    Explore the meaning of Advent, the weeks leading up to Christmas, and how valuable its themes of hope, peace, joy and love are.

    Christmas | War Cry
    28 Nov 2025
  • What is the Nativity?

    Discover the true meaning behind the Nativity story, one of the most recognisable and loved parts of the Christmas story.

    Christmas | War Cry
    28 Nov 2025
  • Why do we celebrate Christmas?

    Discover why Christians celebrate Christmas, the history of the season and the hope and light that the birth of Jesus brings into the world.

    Christmas | War Cry
    28 Nov 2025
  • Soap shines spotlight on modern slavery

    When ITV’s Emmerdale decided to create a storyline highlighting the horrors of modern slavery, the show’s writers and Joshua Richards, who plays victim Bear Wolf, asked The Salvation Army for help.

    War Cry | Interview
    12 Nov 2025
  • A force for good

    Steven Spencer, director of The Salvation Army’s International Heritage Centre, reflects on the work of the Army during the Second World War.

    War Cry | Feature
    4 Nov 2025
  • 6 ways the Christmas specials of Kids Alive! and War Cry can help you

    The Christmas editions of Kids Alive! and War Cry are a missional resource that can be used throughout December – find out how they can help you.

    Feature | Christmas
    24 Oct 2025
  • Harry Clark: Yours faithfully

    Previous Traitors winner Harry Clark reflects on his own experiences of the competition and reveals how a pilgrimage set him back on the right path.

    War Cry | Feature
    11 Oct 2025
  • Wellbeing is struggling to make the grade

    War Cry's Emily Bright considers the anxiety epidemic spreading among UK students.

    Feature | War Cry
    13 Sep 2025
  • Don't mean to impose, but...

    War Cry's Emily Bright considers how we can overcome imposter syndrome.

    Feature | War Cry
    6 Sep 2025
  • Homeless World Cup: A world of difference

    War Cry’s Philip Halcrow finds out about this year's Homeless World Cup hosted by The Salvation Army in Norway.

    War Cry | Feature
    23 Aug 2025
  • We'll support you evermore

    War Cry’s Philip Halcrow finds out how a Salvation Army centre for people experiencing homelessness has been helping its residents by linking up with Premier League club Sunderland.

    Feature | War Cry
    16 Aug 2025

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