Teaching For Today

In the news this week: The Prime Minister commits to reviewing controversial sex ed material in schools, MPs strike down a move to make it clear that people are free to pray silently in abortion clinic censorship zones, and record-breaking premature twins celebrate their first birthday. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories PM agrees to urgent review of inappropriate sex ed materials Censorship zones: MPs reject attempt to clarify that silent prayer is lawful Backlash as Prince Harry champions ‘self-medicating’ drug abuse Record breaking preemie twins celebrate 1st birthday

In the news this week: A pro-life pregnancy centre is the victim of a hatchet job by BBC’s Panorama, an official report finds little or no evidence of conversion therapy in the Republic of Ireland, and the Isle of Man has withdrawn sex ed lessons promoting radical gender ideology following a backlash from parents. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Panorama hatchet job attacks pro-life pregnancy centre Little or no evidence for ‘conversion therapy’ in ROI, official report finds Chaplain reported to anti-terror unit for challenging LGBT ideology will appeal case Isle of Man halts sex ed lessons after ‘drag queen told kids there are 73 genders’

In the news this week: A global group of Anglican bishops announces it cannot remain in communion with the Church of England, a former SNP Minister says the Scottish Government should have heeded women’s concerns over gender self-ID, and a baby born with just half a heart is now almost two years old after his mum turned down an abortion. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Anglicans: ‘We are heartbroken we can no longer recognise the CofE’s leadership’ Former SNP Minister: ‘We should have listened to women’s concerns over gender self-ID’ Police Scotland quits Stonewall’s pro-LGBT scheme Poll: Brits strongly support porn age-verification checks Baby born with just half a heart full of life at almost two years old

In the news this week: Further evidence emerges of the shocking ill-treatment of gender-confused children at London’s Tavistock clinic, MP Danny Kruger exposes the dangers of legalising assisted suicide, and magistrates in Birmingham clear pro-life campaigners of all ‘silent prayer’ charges. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Tavistock exposé: ‘A definitive record of what happened’ MP: ‘Very sinister for doctors to deem who is better off dead’ Justice Minister: ‘Prisons need to end drug addiction not accept it’ Magistrates clear pro-lifers of all charges

In the news this week: The Church of England ‘commends’ plans to bless same-sex partners, Christian MPs welcome the Government’s defence of free speech at universities, and the CPS drops charges against a pro-lifer arrested for silently praying near an abortion clinic. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories A ‘sad day’ as CofE votes to bless same-sex partners Welsh Government wants to make legal ‘sex swaps’ much easier Christian MPs welcome Govt’s stance on uni free speech CPS drops ‘silent prayer’ charges against pro-lifer

Simon Calvert talks about proposed conversion therapy bans in the UK, as well as extreme legislation in Victoria - explaining why such bans can have a detrimental effect to the freedom of Christians to speak out about their beliefs and to share the Gospel with others. All information was correct at the time of recording.

Clamping down on illegal online activity is a good thing. But the Government wants to require social media and search engine companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to protect people from what it calls ‘legal but harmful’ content too. Big Tech shouldn’t get to decide what is and isn’t allowed to be said on controversial issues. Where will this leave mainstream Christian beliefs on sexual ethics, gender, parenting? The Institute’s Ciarán Kelly and Dave Greatorex discuss some of the problems with the Online Safety Bill.

Dr Nick Needham explains how 'common grace' (God's favour to all men whether they are Christians or not) is so helpful in understanding the work of The Christian Institute.

Westminster is threatening to override the NI Executive and unilaterally expand the abortion provision it imposed in 2019. Revisit our podcast where Callum Webster speaks to Angus Saul about the radical change.

The Christian Institute's Ciarán Kelly speaks to Trustee Rupert Bentley-Taylor about his own journey with the Lord, the responsibilities and trials of preachers, and how they should approach the Word of God.

Dr Sharon James and Michael Taylor discuss the recent rise in people identifying as transgender, where this has come from, and how Christians can respond with compassion and sensitivity.

A year after the landmark judgment protecting freedom of expression in the UK, The Christian Institute’s Sam Webster gives his verdict on the ruling, explains why it was so important, and dives a little deeper into some of the far-reaching implications.

The Christian Institute’s Education Officer John Denning explains his role, and how parents and teachers can engage with schools over the introduction of Relationships and Sex Education and other materials being used to promote LGBT issues in the classroom.

Northern Ireland is under attack from politicians and activists wanting to change the laws on marriage and abortion. Dawn McAvoy from Both Lives Matter and The Christian Institute’s Callum Webster contribute to the discussion.

Dr Chris Sinkinson and Ciarán Kelly chat about The Christian Institute’s brand new DVD Bible study series Living Christianity, and how it all came together.

What is 'hate'? Can we define it? Which, if any, characteristics should be protected by law? All that and more in this our podcast on "Hate Crime". The Christian Institute's Scotland Officer Nigel Kenny and sociologist and author Dr Stuart Waiton contribute to the discussion.

Institute Deputy Director Simon Calvert and Be Reasonable spokeswoman and mother-of-two Penny Lewis feature in this month’s longer listen, discussing a proposal to ban smacking in Scotland.

What is no-fault divorce? Where has the recent push come from? And why would it be detrimental to children, families and society? Find out in our new podcast.

Throughout scripture, beginning with the Fall, there is a conflict between good and evil. Today, Christians are in a battle against "the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 6:12). Far from hindering the gospel, there are times when God uses conflict to further his redemptive purposes.

"To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves." (Ephesians 1:6)"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." (1 John 4:9)