Writers
Sorted, the leading magazine for men, boasts an unrivalled team of writers. These include:
Bear Grylls
Known worldwide as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventures. BAFTA award-winning TV host Bear Grylls began his journey in 21 SAS before becoming one of the youngest-ever climbers of Mount Everest.
Lee Jackson
Lee is an award-winning motivational speaker and presentation coach. He delivers his ‘Get Good at Work (from home)’ sessions on and offline internationally.
Dave Hopwood
Dave is a freelance writer and speaker. Accessible, entertaining and honest, he spends much of his time communicating the Christian faith using contemporary media and relevant language. He is author of several books including The Blokes Bible and Film & Faith.
Ali Hull
Ali Hull is addicted to books – reading them, and helping others write them, polish them, publish them and publicise them.
Sue Rinaldi
Sue travels nationally and internationally as a concert artist, worship co-ordinator, speaker and creative consultant. A self-confessed info junkie and movie enthusiast, her interest in culture, justice, technology and the future fuels her living and writing.
Tony Yorke
Tony is an award-winning journalist, a committed charity worker – and the author of The Hacker Chronicles, a series of novels about the English Civil Wars.
Samantha Rea
Samantha Rea is a London based dual nationality, freelance journalist with an MSc from LSE. When she’s not interviewing celebrities or writing lifestyle features she can usually be found amongst her eclectic assortment of plants, reading Jilly Cooper novels or ducking from seagulls while doing yoga.
Martin Carter
Martin is a professionally certified leadership coach. He works internationally with individuals, groups and organisations helping them to make a bigger difference in the world. He is also the founder of ‘A Brush with Coaching’ a free online resource offering coaching support and encouragement to anyone seeking to live a more purposeful and impactful life.
Ard A. Louis
Ard A. Louis is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford, where he leads and interdisciplinary research group studying problems on the border between chemistry, physics and biology. He is an Associate of the Faraday Institute of Science and Religion, Cambridge and a member of St. Aldates’s Church, Oxford.
Jon Cobb
Jon Cobb runs independent financial advisers, Trinity Wealth Management, He runs a Men’s ministry in Luton and dreams of opening a boxing gym there one day! A keen runner, ex white-collar boxer and passionate Portsmouth Football Supporter.
Tim Barnes-Clay
Tim Barnes-Clay is an experienced motoring writer with a background in radio and TV journalism. He puts his pedal to the metal each issue with his must-read car reviews.
Peter Horne
Peter Horne is a qualified life coach with a passion for helping people change stuff in their lives when they feel stuck. He works with both individuals and organisations and is married with four children. Peter is a member of All Saints Church in Littlehampton.
J.John
J.John is a motivational speaker. His appeal transcends gender, age, culture, race and occupation. He helps people to see the spiritual dimension of life and he enables people to find a purpose to their everyday lives.
Jeff Lucas
Author and speaker Jeff Lucas travels internationally in a ministry of Bible teaching which carries a specific vision to encourage and equip the church. He is the author of fourteen books. He writes a monthly column for Christianity Magazine, as well as daily Bible notes for CWR entitled Lucas on Life Every Day.
Gerrit Bantjes
South African by birth, Gerrit became a fitness coach at Cardiff RFC after playing first class rugby in South Africa and Wales. He served in two armies and passed the gruelling British Army Pre-Parachute Selection Course, P-Company, at the age of 40. Married to a Welsh girl, he has lived in Cardiff for more than 20 years. Gerrit works for Care for the Family and speaks all over the UK.
Harry Benson
Harry Benson is research director for The Marriage Foundation and author of Commit or Quit: The Two Year Rule and Other Rules for Romance
Simon Atkins
A GP for 20 years, Simon Atkins has also been a medical journalist and covered a wide range of health topics on TV, radio, newspapers and in magazines. He is also the author of eight books on medical subjects ranging from diabetes to dementia. He is a Reader in the Church of England, a keen runner and Bristol City supporter.
Emma Waring
Emma Waring is a nurse, psychosexual therapist and authors of Seasons of Sex and Intimacy. She regularly writes on the topic of sexual problems for newspapers and magazines.
Andy Flannagan
Andy is executive director of christiansinpolitics.org.uk and takes the message of positive political engagement around the UK. His book, Those Who Show Up, has inspired many people to get involved in politics.
Stuart Weir
Stuart is passionate about faith and sport and spends his life trying to help people make the connection. He has written several books about sport and Christianity and has worked as a sports writer at Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship events. He has been to three football World Cups and was Togo’s Olympic attaché at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
Tony Vino
Tony Vino is a professional comedian who straddles the world of comedy clubs, festivals and churches.
Nathan Blackaby
Nathan is the CEO of Christian Vision for Men, a global men’s ministry. He loves skipping, boxing, riding motorbikes and his dog. He has lived in Brazil working with Teen Challenge and enjoys trying to keep his Portuguese going.
Miles Protter
Miles has worked with thousands of people as a mentor and coach and now runs The Values Partnership, a professional mentoring practice, together with his wife Deborah. He’s also founded Men’s Business, a not for profit, dedicated to men connecting with each other, listening and learning together how to navigate life well.
Hugh Southon
Hugh has been a freelance journalist for over 40 years working on virtually every tabloid and broadsheet newspaper. He runs his own website Claretandhugh.info a West Ham FC dedicated site which has over a quarter of a million followers. He has been a practising Christian for many years and quips football and rock ‘n’ roll take positions two and three after that.