Christian News Media Digest
“Keep the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” – Karl Barth
It was the renowned theologian Karl Barth who said that we should keep the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. He emphasized that we should be grounded in God’s Word but also aware of what is going on in the world around us and interpret it through the Bible. This news digest is a curated selection of Christian news articles, interviews and more that speak to current children-related issues and developments that are relevant to the Church. They provide insights, inform and equip those who are serving in children ministries whether at the global, national or local level.
*All articles are used with permission. Some of the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the WEA Children’s Network.

Christian Parents’ ‘Scrambled Philosophy of Life’ Turns Children Away from Christianity: Barna
Many self-identified Christian parents hold views that contradict the teachings of their faith, raising concerns about their ability to provide their children with an upbringing grounded in authentic biblical teachings, according to a new survey. The Cultural Research Center at

Peruvian Evangelical Congresswoman Wins Initiative Against Child Abuse
The Congress approved the declaration of 19 November as National Day for the fight against child abuse. In Peru 80% of those cases take place in the household. Twenty thousand five hundred cases of children and teenagers victims of sexual

Spanish Supreme Court: “Surrogacy Harms Minors and Exploits Women”
In a sentence, the highest court in Spain clearly opposes surrogacy because “it violates fundamental rights recognised in the Constitution and international agreements on human rights”. The first chamber of the Spanish Supreme Court has confirmed its ruling against the practice of surrogacy in

Youth For Christ Ministry Director Shares How Churches Should Reach Out to Youth
A Youth for Christ ministry director based in Oregon has stated that she believes churches need to do a better job of building bridges to meet young people where they are. Jessica Olsen, who serves as a middle school site

25 Things That Parents Owe to Their Children
When I lived in Atlanta I often drove by the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital. In front is a sign that is thought-provoking. “100 years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I

New World Health Organization Guidance Calls for Abortion to Be Fully Decriminalized
The World Health Organization has released a 200-page document calling for the full decriminalization of abortion worldwide, which it describes as “lifesaving care.” The WHO published an updated “Abortion care guideline” Wednesday, replacing guidance from 2012. In a statement, Craig Lissner, WHO’s acting

The Toll of War on Ukraine’s Disabled Children
Ukraine burns as the world watches on in horror. Many Ukrainians are escaping to neighbouring countries or relatively ‘safe’ parts of western Ukraine, but many millions are trapped in the living hell of cities being constantly shelled and bombed by

Christian Series ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Releases New Trailer
The bestselling children’s book series “The Wingfeather Saga” has released a new trailer for the first season after becoming the No. 1 crowdfunded animated children’s series in the world. “The Wingfeather Saga” is based on the bestselling novels by Andrew

Parents Lack of Biblical Worldview Puts Children at ‘Spiritual Disadvantage’: Barna Warns
6 out of 10 US parents don’t view the Bible as a ‘reliable and accurate source of God’s truth’ A prominent Evangelical researcher has warned that the lack of a biblical worldview among parents of preteens puts youth at a

Christian Kids and the Great Commission
The enemies of Christianity are working overtime to try and stop the Gospel from going forward. If nothing is done to get Christian kids involved in the mandate of the Great Commission, there shall come a time when missionaries will

I’m a 12-Year-Old Former Public School Student. Here’s Why I Hate Critical Race Theory.
My life will forever be impacted by a black boy and two white boys. These boys are the reason why I have grown to hate critical race theory (CRT), which has become a hot topic in my school district. Last

African American Author Recalls Seeing Her Aborted Baby in a Divine Dream: ‘His Name Is Tyler’
An African American author who recounted her own decision to get an abortion as a teenager at last month’s March for Life has shared how her faith in Christ helped her heal from post-abortive trauma, recounting a dream where God