What is it like to live under autocratic regimes and in times of war? The new CNE columnist from Ukraine, pastor Igor Bandura, tells about it in the podcast.

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, churches in Ukraine have become hubs of hope and aid for all those affected by this war. From caring for wounded war veterans to having children draw out their fears, these actions capture a small picture of what Ukrainian churches have been doing, as Baptist Union leader Igor Bandura points out.

Lyudmyla Marfin is an ordinary woman who does not stand out in a crowd. Yet, she is a chaplain and visits the front regularly.

The news is more often negative than positive. However, as Christians we should choose a different path, says Sari Savela.

In recent years, the Russian Orthodox Church has increasingly aligned itself with Russian nationalism. Is the Church’s focus on nationalism overshadowing its primary mission of spiritual salvation?