ACT Podcast

Smartphones in schools are making headlines, with some parents and educators increasingly calling for stricter, enforceable rules across the UK. We clearly need to address the negative effects of screens on kids, but should teachers be responsible for enforcing these decisions? Can we find a balanced strategy that limits harm while promoting responsible freedom? And is there a distinctly Christian...

Who should Christians vote for in the upcoming election? What should our priorities be regarding education policies? In our latest podcast, recorded live on May 22nd, John Denning, Education Officer at the Christian Institute, provides insights into party policies on crucial education issues from a Christian perspective. Explore biblical views on voting priorities, the key concerns in education, a...

Join us as we unpack what the Landmark Cass Review into treatment for gender-questioning children means for Christian educators who strive to balance their faith with their professional responsibilities. We'll discuss the challenges of providing compassionate support to all students and  examine how Christians can avoid being vitriolic in the wake of the review. Our expert guests, Lovewise&ap...

Join Lizzie Harewood and Clare Luther in conversation in ACT's latest podcast offering a Christian perspective on supporting mental wellbeing in younger children. Through gentle guidance and uplifting stories, Clare shares practical tips and comforting insights to nurture the hearts and minds of our little ones, helping them grow with strength and faith in a challenging world.   Clare Luther...

The study of history is more than a collection of factual information like events, names and dates. History is a story, and it is a story that must be interpreted. The landscape of historical interpretation is ever-evolving, and differing cultural perspectives often compete to dominate the narrative. How do we, as Christian teachers, navigate this complex terrain while remaining true to a Biblical...

In this episode, ACT's  Lizzie engages in a candid conversation with Andrew Bunt about the real-world challenges young people face regarding gender issues. They delve into topics such as rapid onset gender dysphoria and explore how Christian educators can respond to these issues in the classroom with pastoral care and a steadfast commitment to truth and grace. Tune in for an enlightening disc...

We discuss what it means to teach Science well as a Christian in this episode of our series 'Teaching Christianly'. Can a Christian teacher reconcile what some suggest are incompatible explanations of the world? Lizzie Harewood, ACT Executive Officer, is in discussion with Steph Bryant and Cathy Priest from The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion http://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/  Lis...

Premier Christian Newscast The podcast, brought to you by Premier, which takes you deeper into the stories impacting Christians around the world. Each week, we’ll dig into a particular issue, hearing from those directly involved or with a vested interest to make sense of the story and why it matters. The state of sex education in schools Graphic lessons on oral sex, how to choke your partner safel...

ACT's Executive Officer Lizzie Harewood discusses how to teach English Christianly with ACT Directors Nigel McQuoid and Sarah-Jane Bentley. Interested in being a member of ACT? Visit  http://www.christian-teachers.org.uk Listen here: podcast.christian-teachers.org.uk  or on your usual podcast player. Why not join our growing network of Christian educators. Find out more www.christian-teachers...

Join ACT's Lizzie Harewood, Helen Thorne (BCUK) and teacher Simon Coe whilst they dissect some of the issues surrounding teacher stress and burnout from a distinctly Biblical perspective. Interested in finding out more about ACT? Visit https://www.christian-teachers.org.uk/ Listen here: podcast.christian-teachers.org.uk  or on your usual podcast player. Why not join our growing network of Chr...