Chine McDonald

From the Virgin Mary to #TradWives, society’s interpretations of the Bible have always distorted how women are seen. @bethallisonbarr.bsky.social and @chinemcdonald.bsky.social got together at Greenbelt to tell a more hopeful and surprising story.

Jesse Jackson: a life of faith and activism Chine McDonald reflects on the life and legacy of civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who died this week. 18/02/2026

"Since the death of civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson, he has been called a 'titan', and an 'icon'. But to many, one of the most distinctive things about him was that he was called: 'Rev'.

@chinemcdonald.bsky.social reflects on life of Jesse Jackson:
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There’s been much outrage about this recent incident, and I think it's got a lot to do with theology...

In God Is Not a White Man, I wrote about how in 1900 Christian author Charles Carroll wrote a book called The Negro a Beast or in the Image of God. Yes, really.
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Analysis: Multilateral cause needs theology Christian thinkers offer a resource as the world navigates geopolitical tensions, says Chine McDonald

"As that belief in progress has wavered during the past decade, this is perhaps the moment for faith to step in again"

Christian thinkers offer a resource as the world navigates geopolitical tensions, says @chinemcdonald.bsky.social

#UN #multilateralism #Theos

Concerned European football chiefs discuss response to Trump over Greenland European football’s leaders are increasingly concerned about Donald Trump’s wish to annex Greenland and have held initial discussions about how the sport could respond

UEFA and European FAs deeply concerned about Greenland crisis. Informal talks held this week about what a response could look like if things escalate in fast-moving situation. Military aggression likely red line for serious World Cup boycott talk. Story: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Thanks so much for sharing my story x

A Surprising Cure For Shame Chine felt like she was going mad. It was 3 a.m., and her baby had been crying for...

In today’s devotion I mention @chinemcdonald.bsky.social’s relatable experience and look at one thing you might try when you experience shame.

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Migrants are at the heart of our art, our music, our whole history. That’s what the right won’t admit to you | Rowan Williams From Britain’s medieval buildings to western pop and contemporary art, these creations showcase our interwoven stories, says former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams

Migrants are at the heart of our art, our music, our whole history. That’s what the right won’t admit to you | Rowan Williams

Trump promised Maga the US wouldn't police the world - now it's running Venezuela The world now watches on with astonishment, fear and horror - what's next?

“The world now appears to be at the mercy of a 79-year-old egomaniac…there is no doctrine, no philosophy, no sense to what America will do next.

“Foreign policy relies on predictability and stability, and Trump is allergic to both—and with no-one around him either able or willing to rein him in.”

My latest for @financialtimes.com 👇🏿

Alumni on the airwaves:
🎧 @chinemcdonald.bsky.social (2002, Theology & Rel Studies) on Today programme: bbc.co.uk/sounds/pla...
🎧 @atjcagan.bsky.social (2006, Archy & Anth) on #CuriousCases: bbc.co.uk/sounds/pla...
🎧 @elliechan.bsky.social (2009, English) on BBC Radio 3: bbc.co.uk/programmes...

Spirituality and song: What Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ says about sainthood Hannah Rich unpacks the religious imagery and themes in ‘Lux’ – the new album by Rosalía. 25/11/2025

I've written some pretty heavy policy stuff recently, so it was a real treat to get to indulge in this @theosthinktank.bsky.social piece about female mystics, complicated women and the beauty of Rosalía's new album 'Lux'.

New net migration figures at 930am.

Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023

56% of people think it went up last year
17% think stayed the same
14% think it went down

2025 figure to be lower again
16% expect that
38% think it will be up
31% about the same

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Thought for the Day - Chine McDonald - BBC Sounds 03 NOV 2025

Greenbelt trustee @chinemcdonald.bsky.social's Thought For The Day from this morning

"Human fragility and commonality pierce through political polarisation..."

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I'm on the Thought for the Day rota again the morning after a national tragedy; and yet again guided by producer extraordinaire Rosie Dawson. You can listen on BBC Radio 4 Today programme just after 7.45am. Prayers for all those affected by the horrific train attack. Awful.

Hahaha indeed!

Amazing 😂

Analysis: Can devolution redeem politics? Chine McDonald looks at Andy Burnham’s call for more localism

Analysis: @chinemcdonald.bsky.social looks at #AndyBurnham’s call for more #localism #devolution

Whatever happened to The Donut Man? I miss him Despite having a theology degree from the University of Cambridge, I am convinced that much of my enduring Bible knowledge was formed during long childhood car journeys listening to the Donut Man. For those who aren't familiar with 90s icons of evangelical subculture, the Donut Man ...

My guy. Wrote this a while back! www.premierchristianity.com/columnists/w...

New Archbishop of Canterbury will face old evils She may have shattered a stained glass ceiling but she will experience the same challenges as other female leaders

"As if the role of Archbishop of Canterbury won’t be challenging enough, Mullally will face an extra layer of challenge precisely because she is a woman."

@chinemcdonald.bsky.social on the challenges and opportunities facing Dame Sarah Mullally.

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New Archbishop of Canterbury will face old evils She may have shattered a stained glass ceiling but she will experience the same challenges as other female leaders

Me for the @financialtimes.com on the Archbishop of Canterbury-elect on.ft.com/47cnfzC

Theos Annual Lecture 2025 with Andy Burnham Join us for what promises to be an inspiring evening with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.

The man of the hour, Andy Burnham, will be delivering this year's @theosthinktank.bsky.social annual lecture on: 'Faith in Devolution'.

We're nearly sold out of tickets, so if you want to be there, then book your space today: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...

Presenting Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 Today programme this morning just after 7.45am

Church leaders' condemn Tommy Robinson march 'co-opting and corrupting' crosses Dozens of bishops and Christian leaders wrote: "Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude ot...

"Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude others is unacceptable"

@chinemcdonald.bsky.social signs open letter condemning the misuse of Christian symbols at Far-right rally.
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The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division | Editorial Editorial: Symbols of Christian nationalism were prominent at last Saturday’s ‘unite the kingdom’ march. Their deployment had little to do with religious faith

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In case you missed it 👇🏿

Catch me presenting Thought for the Day tomorrow morning on BBC Radio 4's Today programme..

Kindred spirit! I've never seen anyone else say this. But I can't bear them! Pretty much the only thing I don't eat.

I'm back presenting Thought for the Day this morning on BBC Radio 4 Today programme just after 7.45am