Should the Government Teach the Bible?

Talk Truth 07.08.26 - Tanner Hnidey | Texas has become the first state to adopt a required reading list that includes passages from the Bible in its public school curriculum, sparking a debate far beyond education. Tanner Hnidey explores whether governments should promote Scripture in public schools, the difference between preserving Christian values and mandating faith, and why parents—not the state—bear the primary responsibility for discipling their children. The conversation also examines Canada's biblical foundations and why true faith must ultimately be freely chosen. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Foundational message 02:51 Guest comes in – Tanner Hnidey 03:56 Should schools teach the Bible? 06:11 Should government teach Scripture? 09:02 Who should disciple our children? 12:34 Why have parents surrendered this responsibility? 19:15 Can government preserve Christian values? 22:27 Is democracy biblical? 23:44 Tanner's upcoming book on abortion 25:27 Parents or government? 27:02 Living in Truth booklet 27:50 Support Talk Truth