ACT Podcast

Lizzie speaks with Paul Harrison from Christian Safeguarding Services about how Christian teachers and school staff can uphold a truly biblical approach to their most vital duty: keeping children safe. What does the Bible say about protecting the weak and vulnerable? Where might a Christian perspective on safeguarding differ from contemporary cultural narratives around risk? And how can our attitude reflect a genuine Christlike concern for students' safety, rather than seeing it as an 'additional burden'?

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Join Lizzie as she talks with former MP and Christian teacher Miriam Cates about her time on the Education Select Committee, her efforts to challenge ideological materials in RSHE, and the realities of living out her faith in Westminster.

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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 perspective on this issue?

In this episode, Lizzie Harewood talks with Fulham Boys' School headteacher Dave Smith and deputy head Sam Brown about their recent decision to ban smartphones entirely. With practical strategies like "dumb" phones and Yondr pouches, they discuss whether schools can create healthier, more focused environments, and whether a Biblical rationale has impacted their decision to take this step.

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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, and how to ask your local MP questions that elicit meaningful answers. Tune in for a discussion on navigating the election with wisdom.

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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's Julie Maxwell (Community Paediatrician) and Christian Concern's Head of Education Steve Beegoo will share insights on navigating these changes, offering practical advice for maintaining a respectful classroom environment.

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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 is a Christian, a married mum of two and children's author who runs a dachshund hotel. Her passion is to help young children explore their big emotions and get meaningful conversations started at home and in the classroom through her stories, The Little Paws Hotel www.head2heartbooks.com

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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 understanding and explanation of the world? 

Join Lizzie in conversation with two current history teachers as we consider how we can bring glory to God in our classrooms.

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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 discussion that offers valuable insights for Christian teachers and anyone concerned about the well-being of our youth in today's complex world.

Andrew is Emerging Generations director at Living Out, an organisation that encourages Christians, equips churches, and engages the world with God’s plan for sexuality and identity  He is the author of People Not Pronouns: Reflections on Transgender Experience (Grove Books) and Finding Your Best Identity: A Short Christian Introduction to Identity, Sexuality and Gender (IVP).

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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/ 

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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 safely, and the existence of 72 different genders. According to the Christian MP Miriam Cates, these are some of the things appearing in sex education classes up and down the country. According to her campaign, a radical progressive ideology has infiltrated sex and relationships education. In response to her lobbying, the prime minister said he would bring forward a review into sex education in schools, to ensure they are not teaching quote inappropriate or contested content. But is this really something to be worried about? What are children actually being taught about sex, gender and identity at school? Should Christian parents be joining any campaigns to supposedly de-wokify education, or is this all just a right-wing culture war talking point? Guests this week: - Nick Batt, youth and families worker at Christ Church Bromley - Julie Maxwell, community paediatrician and deputy director of Lovewise - Lizzie Harewood, executive officer of the Association of Christian Teachers

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