Is success solely a sign of God’s favour? And does lack of success imply God’s disapproval? Stephen Foster dispels these notions by contrasting between worldly perceptions of Jesus’ life and God’s perspective. He encourages those of us who are enduring tough times, reminding us that God is actively interested in our response to challenges.

Stephen Foster is married to Beth and together they have four young daughters. Stephen originally trained as barrister before becoming a vicar. Today he leads St Aldates Church in Oxford.