Teaching for today

In the news this week: The Government publishes its long-awaited gambling review, Home Secretary Suella Braverman tells the police to pursue criminals rather than promoting wokery, and we reflect on Britain’s 55 years of abortion shame. You can download the video via this link . Featured stories Govt urged to ‘act now’ as long-delayed review to tackle gambling crisis drags on ‘Fight crime not free...

In the news this week: Rishi Sunak backs the ‘fundamental importance’ of biological sex, the Netherlands expands euthanasia to children of all ages, and we remember the life of the evangelist and founder of Operation Mobilisation George Verwer. You can download the video via this link . Featured stories PM: ‘Biological sex is fundamentally important’ Backlash to WI ‘forcing groups to admit men’ Eu...

In the news this week: Holyrood announces a legal challenge against Westminster’s decision to block its ‘sex-swap’ Bill, Anglican church leaders say they can no longer recognise the Church of England’s leadership, after bishops voted to bless same-sex partners and an event discussing the harm of trans ideology in Scottish schools has gone ahead, despite fears trans activists would protest against...

In the news this week: The Equalities Commission advises the Government to adopt a biological definition of sex in law, Church leaders in Scotland warn Holyrood not to criminalise ordinary Christians with a broad conversion therapy ban, and a baby given only 48 hours to live finally returns home after a two year stay in hospital. You can download the video via this link . Featured stories Church l...

Dave Greatorex, the CI’s Head of Research, outlines the biblical doctrine that underpins why the Institute does what it does, as well as explaining the reasoning for why we campaign on some issues but not others.

In the news this week: The Government is accused of presiding over a gender ideology safeguarding scandal in schools, Scotland’s newly elected First Minister vows to push through the SNP’s stalled ‘sex swap’ Bill, and Christian MP Nick Fletcher shares the Gospel with fellow Parliamentarians. You can download the video via this link . Featured stories ‘Safeguarding blind spot’ on sex and gender in...

In the news this week: Controversial sex ed charity Educate and Celebrate is accused of deceiving schools over Ofsted endorsement, a new survey suggests online pornography is fuelling a rise in sexual assaults in schools, and Conservative MPs have urged the Government to give more support to stay-at-home mums. You can download the video via this link . Featured stories Controversial sex ed charity...

In the news this week: The Government instructs police officers to uphold the freedom to disagree, a group of MPs are seeking to impose same-sex marriage on the CofE, and a baby deemed to have a less than ten per cent chance of survival is now six months old. You can download the video via this link . Featured stories Police told to uphold freedom to disagree with same-sex marriage MPs’ ‘brazen at...

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 m...

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 att...

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...

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...

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...

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 ethic...

The media and education loudly proclaim that we are a secular society. Are they right? Sociologists tend to believe that affluence, universal education, scientific and medical advances mean there is no longer any need to believe in God. They say that secularisation and modernity have gone hand in hand. But how does this claim stand up to scrutiny? Has history been distorted to make secularisation...

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.