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Association of Christian Teachers' Executive Officer - Lizzie Harewood and guest speakers discuss relevent topics and issues to encourage you to live for Christ as you lead in the classroom.
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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 safely, and the existence of 72 different genders. According to the Christian MP Miriam Cates, these ...
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. 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.org.uk Want to support our ministry? https://www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/chris...
Teaching RE might sound like a natural fit for Christians—but the reality is far more complex. Today, Religious Education isn’t just about explaining biblical beliefs or comparing world faiths. It’s a subject shaped by competing ideas about its purpose, evolving national frameworks, and political debates over who decides what should be taught, and whether non-religious worldviews should carry statutory weight. In this episode, Lizzie is joined by Cristo, ACT Director and Subject Leader in RE ...
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 Christian educators. Find out more www.christian-teachers.org.uk Want to support our ministry? http...
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...
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 ...
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...
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.org.uk Want to support our ministry? https://www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/christian_teachers
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/ Listen here: podcast.christian-teachers.org.uk or on your usual podcast player. Why not join our growi...
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 ...
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 passio...
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 hea...
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 'additi...
"Truth, Grace, and the PSHE Lesson: Talking Porn in Schools" In an age where explicit material is more easily available than ever, we explore how Christian teachers can navigate the challenging task of addressing pornography in schools. How do we hold firm to biblical convictions in a permissive culture, while avoiding both naivety and fear-driven messaging? Joined by Ian and Mandy from The Naked Truth project, we look at how to speak with clarity and compassion, work within school frameworks...
In this episode, we sit down with John Westwell MBE of the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics to explore what it means to teach maths Christianly. Drawing on years of experience and his involvement with the Stapleford Centre’s early work on spiritual and moral development in the curriculum, John reflects on how mathematics points to the order, consistency, and beauty of God’s creation. We discuss how a Christian worldview shapes both what we teach and how we teach—m...
In this short episode Jo and Lizzie chat about the plans for the Imago Dei conference on 27th September, hear a sneak peak from Professor John Lennox and Jeremy Peckham and see why you might like to join us on the day. Further information and booking details can be found here. 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.org.uk Want to support our ministry? ...
In this recording of an ACT online session, we were joined by Steve Beegoo (Christian Concern), Hemara Earl (Oxford Schools Chaplaincy), and Martin Thornley (chair of governors) to explore a Christian perspective of school governance. Together, they unpacked the biblical foundations for serving in this vital role, offering encouragement, practical wisdom, and the chance to ask questions on all issues to do with school governance. Whether you’re already a governor or simply considering h...
Fostering resilience in young minds: How can Christian educators respond to the growing emotional needs of students? Join Lizzie Harewood as she explores this vital topic with Livy Gibbs from TLG in our latest podcast episode. Hear about effective models for emotional support and how teachers can provide hope and stability to the children who need it most. Listen now! https://www.tlg.org.uk Listen here: podcast.christian-teachers.org.uk or on your usual podcast player. Why not join our...
In this episode of the 'Teaching Christianly' podcast, Lizzie is joined by Joe Lowther, CEO of Kick—a ministry using sport to transform young lives in schools and communities across the UK. Joe shares how Kick helps embed Christian values and the gospel message into PE through coaching, mentoring, and chaplaincy, now working in 107 schools across 8 regions. Together they explore how physical activity supports wellbeing, builds character, and creates opportunities for gospel-filled conversatio...
In this episode of the ACT Podcast, we explore the issue of toxic masculinity in schools—what it is, what it isn’t, and how Christian teachers can respond with wisdom and compassion. Reagan King joins us to share insights from mentoring young men and to set out a Christ-centred vision of healthy masculinity. With a focus on the realities of school life, the conversation offers practical, biblically grounded guidance for supporting boys and young men- and girls- in today’s classrooms. Listen h...
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