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.
One in 10 UK Children Have Seen Porn by Age 9 – Report
An alarming new report by the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has revealed the devastating extent of children’s exposure to pornography. The report is drawn from a survey of 1,000 young people and focus groups with teenagers aged 13 to 19.
Are You Ready for the Christian School ‘Revolution’?
We’re living in a time when controversies are raging in America’s public schools. Our public schools are under intense scrutiny like never before. Many believe education, morality and discipline standards are dropping. What are concerned parents supposed to do? With
Expert Offers Tips for Passing Faith to Children as Most Parents Don’t Think It’s ‘Very Important’
A Christian parenting expert has offered his thoughts on new polling showing that about a third of American parents say that passing their religious beliefs to their children is essential to their parenting. The Pew Research study, released on Jan.
Girls Raped, Face Life of Sexual Exploitation After Dedication to Hindu Goddess
An Indian woman described how she was routinely sexually assaulted as part of a socially accepted Hindu practice called “Devadasi,” which involves parents coercing their young daughters into an elaborate wedding ritual with a Hindu deity followed by a life
“Friendship Is a Superpower That Has Been Radically Overlooked in Our Era”
“Popular culture focuses on romance and sexual relationships, while in church we focus on family and serving others. And so, friendship ends up getting ignored by both society and church”, says Sheridan Voysey. The author and speaker based in Oxford
Christians Say Family Is Biggest Influence When Resolving Conflicts: Survey
When it comes to resolving conflicts, Christians say they’re most influenced by their family members, according to a research poll released by the Barna Group. The study, released earlier this month, found that over half of Christians (57%) say their family
Christian Teacher Accused of Misgendering Pupil Denies Misconduct
A Christian teacher has denied professional misconduct after allegedly misgendering a pupil and criticising Islam on YouTube. Joshua Sutcliffe, 32, is fighting against his removal from the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA). A hearing into his conduct took place in Coventry
Pandemic Accelerated Fall in Church Attendance, Especially Among the Young: Study
While religious identity among Americans remained largely stable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it accelerated existing trends in declining church attendance, particularly among the young, a new report from the Survey Center on American Life shows. In “Faith After the Pandemic: How COVID-19
Most Teenagers Say They Viewed Porn by Age 13, Survey Finds
Nearly three out of every four teenagers have viewed pornography at some point in their lives, with more than half first seeing sexually explicit material by age 13, according to a new study. Common Sense Media, which describes itself as
Church of England’s First ‘Gender-Queer’ Priest Shares Hope of ‘Normalizing It for Children’
The first “gender-queer” priest in the Church of England hopes “normalizing it for children” will be a priority for the church. Rev. Bingo Allison, a biological male who identifies as non-binary, said God was guiding the 36-year-old into a “new
Abortion Is Leading Cause of Death Worldwide for Fourth Year in a Row
Statistics reveal that abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide for the fourth year in a row, as the number of abortions nearly quadrupled the number of deaths from infectious diseases in 2022. Worldometer, a database that keeps track
A New Year Additional Needs Checklist
Happy New Year! It’s that time of year that offers us an opportunity to take stock, review what we do, and make changes to improve or develop what we are providing. How about thinking about whether our children’s and youth