Series: Christian influence in a secular world
Christians have to contend with the flesh, the world and the Devil. God’s resources are available to help us fight all three. As well as putting off the old nature and putting on the new we must contend for truth and righteousness in the world in which we live.
Institute Deputy Director Simon Calvert and Be Reasonable spokeswoman and mother-of-two Penny Lewis feature in this month’s longer listen, discussing a proposal to ban smacking in Scotland.
Be Reasonable spokesman Simon Calvert tells the Welsh Government to come clean and admit that its plan to ban smacking will criminalise parents. Read more here.
Simon Calvert talks about proposed conversion therapy bans in the UK, as well as extreme legislation in Victoria – explaining why such bans can have a detrimental effect to the freedom of Christians to speak out about their beliefs and to share the Gospel with others.
Simon Calvert talks about proposed conversion therapy bans in the UK, as well as extreme legislation in Victoria – explaining why such bans can have a detrimental effect to the freedom of Christians to speak out about their beliefs and to share the Gospel with others.
Colin Hart and Simon Calvert reflect on the wider implications of the recent criminalisation of parents in Wales who use light, infrequent smacking to lovingly discipline their children.
Simon Calvert explains that the new Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act will rob troubled couples of the opportunity to reconcile and will result in more people getting divorced.
The Christian Institute’s Simon Calvert encourages supporters to pray for a version of the Online Safety Bill that will properly protect people young people from online pornography activity but doesn’t trample over free speech.
Series: Solid Foundations
While salvation from sin is the most amazing gift God has given us, it is not the only blessing we receive from him. There are blessings outside of salvation, even for unbelievers. The Bible has much to say about human flourishing in this life as well as in the next, and makes clear that even the most mundane aspects of daily living are part of the theatre of God’s glory (1 Cor 10:31). Simon Calvert.
Series: Solid Foundations
While salvation from sin is the most amazing gift God has given us, it is not the only blessing we receive from him. There are blessings outside of salvation, even for unbelievers. The Bible has much to say about human flourishing in this life as well as in the next, and makes clear that even the most mundane aspects of daily living are part of the theatre of God’s glory (1 Cor 10:31). Simon Calvert.