# CI News: 19 December 2025

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Podcast: [Teaching for today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/teaching-for-today-975796)
Published: 2025-12-19T17:19:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.christian.org.uk/resource/ci-news-19-december-2025-2/
Audio file: https://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/19-Dec-25-CI-News-AUDIO.mp3
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Duration seconds: 336

## Resource

In CI News this week: Retired pastor Clive Johnston gives evidence at his trial for preaching on John 3:16 in an abortion censorship zone, the Welsh Government’s smacking ban review finds increased pressure on police and social services, and award-winning Christian songwriter Keith Getty encourages churches to sing theologically rich songs. You can download the video via this link . Featured stories Breaking: Decision deferred in Pastor Clive case Exclusive: Pastor Clive Johnston on being prosecuted for preaching in an abortion buffer zone Welsh smacking ban review identifies increased pressure on social services Dáil shuts down extreme pro-abortion agenda ‘Christians need to sing theologically rich songs in their churches’: Keith Getty

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