Being Human quick takes


Take a dive behind the leading stories of today and see what's new in the Being Human project with Peter and Jo.

C of E and reimagining social care | Being human

C of E and reimagining social care | Being human

Catch Peter in today’s quick take as he thinks about another recent proposal from the Church of England: the ‘Commission on Reimagining Care’. Watch now
Three habits for a Christmas in the permacrisis | Being Human

Three habits for a Christmas in the permacrisis | Being Human

‘Permacrisis’: the word of the year for 2022. Watch Emma this quick take, as she asks: is the Christmas story still relevant? Watch now
Sexuality: a better story for our church and culture | Being Human

Sexuality: a better story for our church and culture | Being Human

In this better story, our sexuality does not define us, and nor is sexual fulfilment the key to flourishing. Instead, our image bearing and nature and love of God does both. Watch now
Reimaging Halloween | Being Human

Reimaging Halloween | Being Human

How can we reimagine Halloween? As followers of Jesus, Peter encourages us to reenchant conversations with friends and family this season. Watch now
TRAs vs TERFs: Who keeps our kids safe?

TRAs vs TERFs: Who keeps our kids safe?

Jo explores the story behind the headlines surrounding children's charity Mermaids. Watch now
"I believe everyone is reachable" - what Brother Andrew taught us | Being Human

"I believe everyone is reachable" - what Brother Andrew taught us | Being Human

Emma brings us a quick take today on remembering the life of an advocate for the persecuted church and founder of Open Doors, Brother Andrew. Watch now
How do we grieve two very different deaths: HM the Queen and Chris Kaba? | Being Human

How do we grieve two very different deaths: HM the Queen and Chris Kaba? | Being Human

Watch Rev Israel Olofinjana in his quick take on the recent deaths of Queen Elizabeth II and the police shooting of 24-year-old Chris Kaba in south London. Watch now
BeReal: Is social media becoming more human? | Being Human

BeReal: Is social media becoming more human? | Being Human

Catch Emma in this quick take for the Being Human project as she sheds light on the latest social media app currently trending – BeReal Watch now
Was doubting Thomas a postmodernist? | Being Human

Was doubting Thomas a postmodernist? | Being Human

For our quick take this week, Peter pays tribute to the apostle Thomas as 'the patron saint of postmodernism’. Watch now
Why can't we expect truth from our leaders? | Being Human

Why can't we expect truth from our leaders? | Being Human

The race for the UK's next Prime Minister is on. Jo challenges us that we should never stop expecting truth and integrity from our leaders. Watch now
The Iranian church and the fight for freedom

The Iranian church and the fight for freedom

Join Emma, as she highlights a story from the persecuted church in Iran. Amidst this cultural moment, what can we, the Western church, learn about true integrity and freedom? Watch now
Is secular Britain reviving Christianity’s rituals? | Being Human

Is secular Britain reviving Christianity’s rituals? | Being Human

As a post-Christian society strives to create its own meaning and rituals, will we take the opportunity for deeper conversations about the source of true meaning? Watch now
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