Commitment-Phobe: Farewell my dear friend

01/11/2019 | Reform

Saying goodbye to a dearly loved friend

A dear, dear friend of mine died recently. He was like a surrogate father to me. It all felt very sudden. I hadn’t been in contact with him much for many years. He … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Tackling my anxiety

27/09/2019 | Reform

‘There is not a clear or helpful conversation about anxiety in the Church’

It seems that since I have stopped buying into making myself a better Christian, I have started to become more whole. I am no longer racing to … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: My Christian holiday

23/08/2019 | Reform

What is it with Christians and camping?

Another year, another summer, and another season of my family and me successfully avoiding Christian camping. I recently asked the vicar’s wife: ‘What is it with Christians and camping?’ She promptly and succinctly … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: I have an unhealthy addiction to church

01/07/2019 | Reform

Moving on from atheism, Commitment-Phobe toured churches and tried God. Now, as a Christian, her journey continues

As a couple, my husband and I were starting to feel impostor syndrome at church, and so last month we decided to be … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: My husband feels alone

28/05/2019 | Reform

My husband tells me church isn’t working for him

What is it like to be married to a church obsessive when it isn’t really your thing? This month, my husband opened up to me.

I have doubts, struggles and … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: My new confidence

29/04/2019 | Reform

I have found new confidence in leading worship

As I have lamented countless times, I do not play an instrument or read music, which is a regular source of anxiety when it comes to worship leading. I have allowed it … Read More