ACT Podcast

Mar 07 2025 12 ep. 45 mins 1
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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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Safeguarding in schools: a Christian perspective

Mar 07 2025 47 mins  
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 ho

A discussion with Miriam Cates: education, policy, and standing for Christ in Parliament.

Dec 09 2024 23 mins  
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. Why not join our growing network of Christian educators. Find out more www.christian-teachers.org.uk Want to support our ministry? https://www.st

Smart phones in schools - a Christian response

Oct 25 2024 38 mins  
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 dist

Navigating the Election: Education Policy and Christian Teachers

Jun 21 2024 65 mins  
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

Navigating The Cass Review: Key insights for Christian educators

Jun 13 2024 48 mins  
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, L

Nurturing mental wellbeing in Early Years and KS1: A Christian perspective

Apr 25 2024 39 mins  
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. Clar

Teaching History 'Christianly'

Jan 26 2024 42 mins  
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 tr

A Pastoral Response to Gender Identity

Sep 12 2023 43 mins  
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 enlight

Teaching Science 'Christianly'

Jul 07 2023 43 mins  
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

The state of sex education in schools

Jun 13 2023 53 mins  
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