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.
5 Stages of Abuse: Teach Your Teens to Avoid Toxic Relationships
In conservative Christianity, it is quite common for teens to be advised about dating and relationships. But at the very minimum, one in three girls and one in six boys will still eventually experience a traumatic, abusive relationship that includes
Christianity’s Decline Likely Due to Collapse of Marriage, Fatherhood: Survey
Churches must work to restore healthy marriages and fatherhood to combat a growing decline in Christianity, according to a survey released by a faith-based group. J.P. De Gance is the founder and president of Communio, a nonprofit that equips churches to
130 Years of Girls’ Empowerment: the History of the Girls’ Brigade
A journey through the Girls’ Brigade physical archives is a journey through time. It’s a small room tucked away at headquarters, and could be mistaken for a storage cupboard filled with donations from previous members and volunteers. But if you
Kevin Sorbo Writes New Children’s Book to Expose Dangers of ‘Woke Gender Confusion’
Christian actor and producer Kevin Sorbo has released a new faith-based children’s book that he wrote to expose the dangers of “woke” ideology and its agenda that’s blurring the lines of God’s creation and what it means to be male
‘Paw Patrol’ Children’s Cartoon Spinoff Debuts Non-Binary Character
The popular cartoon series “Paw Patrol” introduced a new “non-binary” character on one of its spinoff shows, making it one of several series to push LGBT storylines in children’s programming. A writer on the children’s TV series “Rubble & Crew,”
Going Beyond Inclusion
When thinking about working with children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, churches typically find themselves at one of three waypoints on the journey; accessibility, inclusion, or belonging. But what do each of these waypoints look like, and
‘Sound of Freedom’ Finally Arrives in European Cinemas
The film on child trafficking began to be screened in a dozen of Eastern European countries in August. In the UK, it was the fourth most seen movie the first weekend. In the year of Barbie and Oppenheimer, another film is
3 Main Defenses Against Child Abuse
The movie “Sound of Freedom” struck a chord with American audiences this summer — and not necessarily a comfortable one. The movie discusses a horrifying concept: child trafficking. But human trafficking is only one form of child sexual abuse. Taken
Child Evangelism Fellowship Seeks to Reach 100M Children with the Gospel, Urges Christians to Mobilize
When it comes to missions, Child Evangelism Fellowship believes one of the most important — and overlooked — groups is children. “One of the most beautiful passages in the Bible that reflects the heart of God is concerning children,” CEF Executive Vice
The Most Loved Gospel Hymn Among Kids
Every day God is working powerfully in the lives of little children around the world who are told how much Jesus loves them. Thankfully, there are few barriers in the hearts of children preventing them from being gently led into
Childhood Obesity: Why Your Child Should Start Exercising Now to Prevent Adult Health Conditions
People who engage in exercise in early childhood have been found to have a significantly lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome in early adulthood compared to those who did not. This was the findings of a study published by the
The King’s College to Lose Accreditation by Aug. 31
The King’s College, a prominent Christian liberal arts college in New York City, is expected to lose its accreditation by the end of August. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) announced Friday that King’s College, which had already opted to