Blog - Difference: Make your faith count in a complex and divided world

Not peace but division?

This is the first in a series exploring challenging Bible passages for peacemakers. In it Victoria Mason explores how we might respond to Jesus' words that he came to bring not peace but division.

Reconciliation: equipping young people for our modern, conflicted world

Shem Pinnock reflects on fostering safe, inclusive spaces and navigating the passionate yet immediate nature of today’s youth.

Going round in circles

Victoria Mason suggests that the practice of reimagining is the opposite of empty optimism - instead, it's about connecting with God's bigger reality.

Difference for Youth Groups is launched

The Difference team are pleased to share a new resource, adapted for church youth groups to use to help nurture, disciple and encourage a new generation of peacemakers.

Embracing reconciliation and bridging divides

Steve Elton discusses reconciliation, how it brings hope, and its importance in connecting people with differences to transform cities and communities.

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Why tension must come before reconciliation

Chine McDonald, author and Director of the theology think tank, Theos, explores the legacies of Mamie Till-Mobley and Darnella Frazier and discusses why discomfort must come before reconciliation.

Difference for Secondary Schools is launched

Find out more about this new resource launched to support young people gain the tools and skills necessary to engage constructively and respectfully.

Young people can transform our hurting and broken world

Lou Peet shares why she’s inspired by young people and how the principles of peace and reconciliation can be transformative.

The psychology of good habits

In an interview with psychologist Dr Roger Bretherton, we explore how a psychological perspective can help us build better habits and what this has to do with following Jesus.

O come Emmanuel!

Dr Joy Allan reflects on the theology of ‘O Antiphons’, and how the names of Christ mentioned in it are declarations of goodness in our world that is fractured and broken.

Why peacemaking matters to mission

Pioneer Missioner, Catherine Matlock shares what inspires her as a peacemaker, why peacemaking matters for mission and what excites her about running Difference.

Is it dead or alive?

Bob Kikuyu challenges us to recognise what is at stake in our relationship with creation - and shares the practices that can help us rise to the challenge of responding to the climate crisis. (Guest blog for the International Day of Peace 2023)