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Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastSummer prayer reflections: Events and FestivalsSomething a bit different over the summer: for the next four weeks we're presenting a short interactive prayer on a different aspect of your youth ministry. Today a chance to pray for youth groups which are taking young people away this summer, and for the camps, events and festivals which are receiving them.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.F...2025-08-0706 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastYoung people and women’s footballIn today’s episode we’re celebrating the Lionesses historic victory in the European Football Championships, and asking how young people really feel about women’s football. We also ask what it means to value and celebrate longevity when young people keep going in faith, and Martin hosts the most implausible organised fun ever.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For m...2025-07-3139 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastBen Lindsay Talks About RacePower the Fight CEO and youth work legend Ben Lindsay OBE sits down with Rachel for an extended chat about his new book, a youth edition of We Need To Talk About Race. Along the way he offers some important insights into how social media and other influences can shape us, and why we need to get serious about the issue of systemic racism. Plus we've got more of your feedback, and an organised fun segment that can best be described as... unique.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk...2025-07-2437 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastSummer event tips and new youth statsLucy, Rachel and Martin are joined by YFC’s Laura Hancock to discuss the findings of the brand new Growing Spirituality research. They provide their top tips for before, during and after a summer youth event trip, and answer your feedback - including a tricky question about social media safeguarding.Shownotes:YFC Research: https://yfc.co.uk/z-a-growing-spirituality/Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Y...2025-07-1743 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastMinistry to Generation AlphaWho are Gen A? What do they care about, and how do we help them to connect with the Christian faith? We’re joined by Youthscape’s Director of Training Alex Drew to unpack the trends and differences she’s seeing among under 15s. We read your emails (including one around toxic leadership- TW), and we stretch the definition of organised fun with a game that’s really more of an activity.ShownotesGWI report: https://www.gwi.com/reports/gen-alphaYouthscape Essentials Deep dive: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/online-video-training/yse-deep-dive-generation-alphaMcCri...2025-07-1040 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastNew mental health stats and the far-right revivalRachel and Martin are joined by Dr Hannah Bowden to analyse the latest NHS mental health statistics and explore the implications for youth ministry. There’s a discussion around controversial activist Tommy Robinson’s recent comments around Christian revival, and we take time to read your feedback and play a completely incoherent game that’s about tennis and not Dr Who.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast...2025-07-0341 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastSoul Survivor: Why didn’t we speak out earlier?More than two years on from the substantiated allegations against Mike Pilavachi, the team return to the question of why so few people tried to blow the whistle earlier. A new book by Facebook's former head of global public policy on the toxic culture in that company could provide a helpful and illuminating comparison. We also discuss whether Christian youth ministry volunteers actually need to be Christian, and as always we'll read your feedback and finish with a bit of organised fun.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or...2025-06-2636 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastDeep conversations, origin stories and kids' TVIt's an 'Ask Us Anything' special! Rachel and Martin dive into your questions and enjoy a wide-ranging conversation about balancing parenting and youth work, their shared history as failed BBC kids' presenters , and how to create a context for great conversations with young people. Listen in as 'Organised Fun' reaches a new kind of crescendo, and don't go anywhere until you've sent us your deep (and offbeat) questions too!Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like t...2025-06-1936 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastChristian books and young peopleThe team discuss whether young people can be impacted by Christian books, while taking a leisurely stroll through Martin’s poorly-promoted back catalogue. Our new Ask Us Anything segment ramps up with questions about the 1990s and our proudest youth work moments, and we respond to some vulnerably-shared listener feedback around sex and virginity.Shownotes:Capernwray sabbatical offer: https://capernwray.org/in-residence/Link to Martin’s book offer: www.youthscape.co.uk/martinDo get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on indi...2025-06-1237 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastVirgin Island and VolunteersRachel has opinions on Channel 4’s controversial reality show, and is not afraid to share them. There’s a meeting of Lucys as host (Lucy) Rae talks to youth ministry volunteer (Lucy) Mungai about the realities and joys of being part of a youth team. And Martin launches our brand new segment “Ask us Anything” along with its in-development theme tune.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast w...2025-06-0539 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastMinistry to the manosphere: What the research says about our young menLucy, Rachel and Martin are joined by Dr Hannah Bowden from the Youthscape Centre for Research to look at some of the latest data on what’s happening with boys. Is there a specific role youth leaders can play in championing and getting alongside young men? And is it now taboo to celebrate masculinity when that word is so often prefaced by “toxic”?ShownotesThe Lost Boys report: https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CSJ-The_Lost_Boys.pdf Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or co...2025-05-2939 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastTalking with Young People about War and ConflictIn today’s episode the team ask how we can listen to and support young people as they process their concerns and questions around global conflicts. There’s a discussion on whether the titles we give ourselves in youth work really matter; the team delve into more listener feedback, and they unashamedly seek your ratings and reviews through some specially-themed organised fun.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youth...2025-05-2235 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastExam stress and a new PopeHow do we support young people through the stress and discomfort of exam season? What kind of leader will Pope Leo XIV be? And what are Talking Youth Ministry listeners reporting amid claims of a quiet revival? We answer all these questions and more - and enjoy the most unhinged organised fun so far…Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.F...2025-05-1538 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastTrump 2.0 and the rise of Christian NationalismMartin and Lucy discuss the emergence of polarised politics here and in the USA, and get some help from newly appointed American correspondent, Mark Oestreicher. In less significant news, we discover just how much of a Swifty Martin really is…ShownotesMarko's podcast "Five Minutes with Marko": https://open.spotify.com/show/4yoSx7orKojEbrYoegR6J0?si=f246aed077004787Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A You...2025-05-0843 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastIs the UK heading into revival?Martin and Rachel are joined by Dr Gemma Madle from the Youthscape Centre for Research to dive into the details of a survey that’s got everyone talking about revival. What’s really going on? How robust are the numbers? And what might be behind a spiritual awakening among young men? Plus we’ll take a look at the Minecraft movie phenomenon, and enjoy our regular dose of organised fun.Shownotes Quiet Revival Research: https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revivalYouthscape Centre for Research: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/resear...2025-05-0141 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastSupreme Court Ruling and a Quiet Revival?Rachel, Lucy and Martin discuss the implications of the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on gender, and begin to unpack new research which suggests an incredible upturn in church attendance. Plus they offer some short reflections on the death of Pope Francis, and enjoy perhaps the best organised fun so far.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more c...2025-04-2437 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastWhy Jesus is good news for young peopleAs it is Holy Week, we're taking a slight detour from normal service as we have more of a reflective episode. We're listening to talk by Emily Irving, Youth Minister at St Mary's Reigate, as she shares her take on why youth work is so important and what impact Jesus can have on young people. Martin and Rachel share their thoughts on Emily's talk at the end, so grab your church leader, your youth team and have a listen together!Shownotes: Emily's talk: https://www.youtube.com/live/sHDF8CnVOVIDo ge...2025-04-1740 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastIdentifying young leadersThis week the team tackle the topic of empowering young people in your youth group, a.k.a. young leaders. What do we mean by a leader? When is it unhelpful to call someone a leader? Do young people even want to be leaders in this cultural moment? Listen in for this as well as the usual scrapes and japes along the way...Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A...2025-04-1039 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastADHD vs attention span and Netflix’s Adolescence Pt IIRachel and Martin resume their discussion on the drama about a UK teen and his family, Adolescence, and now that Martin has finally seen it, he shares his thoughts on the series. We also look at what the rise in ADHD diagnoses means for our youth work, what we can learn to do different and where the responsibility lies. The duo end with some organised fun that strangely involves the retelling of a recent Easter rap that one of our hosts did in their schools work...Shownotes:The Man You're Made To Be (Martin's...2025-04-0340 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastThe evolution of prayer ministry with Katie MadanatRachel, Lucy and Martin are joined by volunteer youth worker and Satellites host Katie Madanat, to talk about prayer ministry with young people. What can we affirm from the previous era of charismatic youth events? What has helpfully changed? And how do we implement the learning in the context of our local groups? Plus there’s a chat about how to invest in and empower youth work teams, and some very, very spurious organised fun… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2745 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastNetflix's Adolescence and the rise of the youth socialContent warning: We discuss themes of violence against women and girls in this episode.Rachel and Lucy lead the charge on Netflix's new youth-centred drama called Adolescence. The 4 part series follows a 13 year old boy accused of murdering one of his peers and unpacking what caused this awful event. Our hosts take us through the parts of the show that feel familiar to the youth work they have experienced and also the questions and alarm bells it brought up for them. We also take a look at the importance of having socials as part of your...2025-03-2037 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastTrauma Informed Youth Work and the Girl Pop TakeoverMartin and Lucy chat to Dr Hannah Bowden, from The Youthscape Centre for Research, as she discusses the important topic of trauma in young people and what our role as youth workers looks like when supporting young people around this. We also discuss Lucy’s recent trip to see Sabrina Carpenter and what she’s learning about youth work from. Also some special birthday organised fun!Shownoteshttps://www.betsytraininguk.co.uk/Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.2025-03-1346 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastPerceptions of youth workMartin and Rachel hold up a few examples of how youth work is shown and talked about, both in mainstream tv dramas, as well as more recently in Brit Awards acceptance speeches from Ezra Collective and Stormzy. The team also dive through the mail bag in response to some spicy feedback from previous episodes...Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.Shownotes:Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 2, availbale on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0027w5g/wa...2025-03-0634 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastYouth Residentials 101This week the team take a deep dive into the world of youth residentials, aka taking young people away overnight. Martin, Lucy and Rachel explore why we should bother with the effort and planning it takes to pull off a great residential and they divulge some top tips and share their highlights. As always, we wrap up with some organised fun.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape P...2025-02-2742 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastYouth ministers - working hard or hardly working?This episode is a feedback special, we take on the topics suggested by two of our listeners - how to start schools work and we address a spicy message about how much face-to-face work a large number of youth workers do and why! As always, some organised fun is there to wrap up the episode.Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.2025-02-2042 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape Podcast3.5 ways of doing a Bible study with young peopleThis week Rachel, Lucy and Martin explore some methods they use when opening the Bible with young people and why it's their go-to. They also pick up on some research to suggest that a surprising number of young people would be in favour of welcoming a dictatorship. Plus we banish some classic youth ministry items in our version of Room 101…Shownotes Discovery Bible Study method: https://www.dbsguide.org/#panel1Swedish Method: https://overtheteacup.wordpress.com/2021/09/20/the-swedish-bible-study-method/Freezeframe:Jesus Centred Bible Study taken from this pdf: https://in...2025-02-1337 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastGeneration alpha, the offline renaissance and recruiting volunteersMartin and Rachel delve into the topic of the newest generation of young people - generation alpha. They look at what makes them distinctively different from gen Z and what makes them tick. Rachel also offers up her ABC* of recruiting volunteers, plus we play a game of ‘lights, camera, hallelujah!’Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual spotify episodes.ShownotesGeneration Alpha research: https://www.gwi.com/reports/gen-alpha#get-pdfTo hear more episodes like this, search for Tal...2025-02-0637 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastTraitors, Squid Game and the desire for human betrayalMartin, Rachel and Lucy do a deep dive into three of this seasons biggest global tv shows: Traitors, Squid Game and Beast Games. What does it say about the times we're living in? Are playing these sorts of mafia-esc games with young groups okay? What message does it send to the young people we work with?As always, let us know what you think - podcast@youthscape.co.ukShownotesMartin's article: https://www.premierchristianity.com/culture/should-christians-feel-guilty-about-watching-the-traitors/18814.articleEdelman Trust Barometer: https://www.edelman.com/trust/2024/trust-barometer2025-01-3038 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastDealing with the January blues and giving good feedbackThis week Martin and Lucy dig into Blue Monday and how best to support young people when they’re feeling low this year and also explore the question - how do you give good feedback?ShownotesHeadstrong Mental Health Resource Hub: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/mentalhealthhubTo hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2337 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastCheeky Nandos? Ideal spaces for 1:1 youth workMartin and Lucy look at why one particular chicken restaurant is their frequent choice for 1:1 youth work and some tips and lessons they've learned along the way. They also discuss the different ages and stages that you find in most youth work and their preferences; dig into the mail bag and leave some room for a Nandos superquiz...ShownotesBarna article: https://www.barna.com/research/parents-accept-responsibility-for-their-childs-spiritual-development-but-struggle-with-effectiveness/Emotional brain being developed before our thinking brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvk4sqNPa4MMartin's book: https://www.youthscape.co...2025-01-1635 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastPrivate school youth ministry and banning phonesMartin and Rachel dig into the sometimes difficult world of working in independent schools in the UK, commonly known as 'private schools' or 'public schools'. They look into how do we as youth workers navigate supporting the young people who have tens of thousands of pounds behind the career path chosen for them.Also, this month is the 20 year anniversary of 'No Sex Please, we're teenagers..' a social experiment documentary that Rachel Gardner hosted, and we look at what the 2025 equivalent is.Report mentioned: https://www.suttontrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Elitist-Britain-2019-Summary-Report...2025-01-0938 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastLooking Forward - setting goals and imagining the futureKicking off the new year, Rachel, Martin and Lucy take a look at what they think the future of youth work will look like in 2035 and a bit closer to home, they share some of their goals for the year ahead!To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0239 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastA stat is born: a Christmas specialWarning - there are some hard truths about Santa in this episode…Martin and Rachel are joined by Dr Gemma Madle, from the Youthscape Centre for Research, as the three of them dig into all things Christmas, research and young people! So get ready for this festive episode as we answer why is classical music having a comeback? What tangible evidence is there for Christmas spirit? Is there a gender pay gap between Mr & Mrs Claus?To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get you...2024-12-1935 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastWrapped… around the captain’s armWhat do you make of Marc Guéhi’s armband issues?Which one of the team is an avid Swiftie? What do Gen Z’s listening habits reveal to us?It’s that time of the year again and the team dig into what Spotify’s annual round up of music highlights to us as youth workers. They also delve into the world of football as one Christian footballer has been making headlines with what he’s put on his armband…Links:Martin's article on Taylor Swift - https://www.premierchri...2024-12-1237 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastFaith in the jungle?What happens when you drop an ordained priest into the “I’m a celebrity…” jungle? What was going on behind the scenes at NYMW? Who is Matt Dobson?Jump in with Lucy, Rachel and Martin as they discuss what we as youth workers can learn from the recent events on ITV’s flagship reality TV show, as well as catching up on Youthscape’s recent National Youth Ministry Weekend conference.To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more conte...2024-12-0537 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastLauren Windle on sobriety, celebrity and saying the wrong thingWe have a special guest - the one and only author, presenter, speaker and all-round legend Lauren Windle. Martin sits down with Lauren as they discuss some of her story, and how to support young people who are going through challenging situations.Meanwhile, the hosting trio dig into Domingo, film fancies and a little game of 'would you rather' - youth-ministry-style!To hear more episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook. ...2024-11-2840 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastThe Archbishop's resignation - what does it mean for youth ministry?This week, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, announced his resignation. What are the implications for youth ministry - both nationally and on the ground?We also lift the lid on the buildup to the National Youth Ministry Weekend which is happening this weekend. Rachel gives Martin and Lucy a challenge to complete on stage - if you're there, listen out!Links:Church of England statement: https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/independent-review-churchs-handling-smyth-case-publishedFull Makin report: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/independent-learning-lessons-review-john-smyth-qc-november-2024.pdf...2024-11-2132 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastHave young people lost faith in politics?This week the Talking Youth Ministry hosts are joined by Dr Gemma Madle, from the Youthscape Centre for Research, as they dive into some youth ministry research from the US. How do young people feel about politics? What role do we as the church have in a polarised world? What does the current political climate leave for young people to hope in?References & recommendations:Springtide Institute research:www.springtideresearch.org/cultivating-care#:~:text=Cultivating%20Care%20explores%20how%20emerging,peers%20and%20adults%2C%20and%20more.Springtide podcast series:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb...2024-11-1437 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastThe Anxious Generation: a Discipleship Crisis?Martin Saunders, Lucy Rae and Rachel Gardner are back again as we dive into all things youth ministry. Do smartphones spell disaster for the future of young people? How are they shaping us and what do we do about it? How do we figure out if we're doing a good job as youth workers? How do we celebrate it when we are?Please get in touch and tell us your youth work awards!Email: podcast@youthscape.co.ukor find us on socials @youthscapeKeep up to date with...2024-11-0737 minTalking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastWitchtok: Hallowe'en horror... or youth ministry opportunity?Martin Saunders, Lucy Rae and Rachel Gardner welcome you to the first episode of Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast. Each week they'll be exploring the world of adolescence, youth culture and what it all means for Christians who work with young people.First up for discussion, will driverless cars be the end for another rite of passage for teens? What role does youth work play in moments of transition as young people grow older?Does the explosion of 'witchy content' on TikTok (WitchTok) spell danger for Christian youth ministry?...2024-10-3135 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastA vision for intergenerational, lifelong faith - John Roberto | Episode 270In the final episode of the season, Rachel interviews the legendary John Roberto, author, researcher and all-round expert on lifelong faith. He lifts the lid on faith development and lays down the challenge for those of us in ministry of 'how do we disciple people through all 10 decades of their life?'Meanwhile, Martin opens up about a recent toothache gone wrong story that isn't for the faint-hearted... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1250 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastFaith that works in changing times - Elizabeth Oldfield | Episode 269Martin sits down with author, lecturer, broadcaster and host of The Sacred podcast, Elizabeth Oldfield. Together they unpack what faith development looks like in the period of 'perma-crisis' that young people are growing up in, and discuss Elizabeth's latest book - Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times. Elizabeth also tells us about her journey of rediscovering her faith as an adult and an insight into what she was like as a teenager in youth group. Meanwhile back at 'Youthscape Towers', Martin tells us of his mid-life crisis/chrysalis... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2024-08-0544 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastBuilding a lasting prayer life - Martin Saunders | Episode 268In a shocking change of events, Martin is answering the questions rather than asking them! Rachel is joined by the podcast producer Dave as they dig into Martin's new book, Signal Fire. Martin unpacks his journey in crafting this book as well as a deep dive into how important prayer is in lifelong faith development in young people... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2938 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastLeadership Longevity - Rick Otto | Episode 267This week Rachel sits down with Rick Otto, who is the Diocese Of Manchester's Childrens Advisor as well as heading up the children's work at New Wine. Rick unpacks some of his latest research about longevity in faith and what it means for us as leaders for the long haul. Meanwhile, Rachel and Martin play 'would you rather - youth work style' and Martin recalls his woes with his disastrous sabbatical... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-221h 00
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastBuilding faith that survives uni - Aaron Nayagam | Episode 266This week Martin chats to Aaron Nayagam from Fusion, all about young people transitioning from youth work to university, the pitfalls and the challenge that the youth work community need to take up around setting these young people up to win. Meanwhile Rachel and Martin discuss their youth work confessions and how they'd fare in 'Race Across the World'... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1645 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastLeadership and lasting faith - Liz Bewley | Episode 265This week's guest is Liz Bewley, Executive Director from OneLife. Liz and Martin dive into the importance and role that being a young leader can have on lifelong faith development in young people, Liz introduces Martin to 'The Character Death Star'. Meanwhile, back at Youthscape Towers, Martin and Rachel open up the conversation around influencers, the place of young people's voice in the church and the ever-popular Mr Beast... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0856 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastEvent evangelism, and the importance of leaders who last - Tim and Emma Owen | Episode 264Continuing our theme of lifelong faith, Martin sits down with Emma and Tim Owen from the Message Trust to dig into the work they do in schools. Together they wrestle with the difficulties of pop-up events and the important relationship with the local church while contextualising the music and evangelism that they’re involved in.Meanwhile Martin and Rachel discuss the enneagram, a new food-related app and whether in the “third phase of life” they still have what it takes for one more adventure of a lifetime... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...2024-07-0153 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastWhat does the bible tell us about lifelong faith? - Andy du Feu | Episode 263This week Rachel sits down with Andy Du Feu, Principal of Moorlands College, to lift the lid on what the Bible says about faith formation. Back in the studio, Martin and Rachel divulge on some of their youth work 'zingers', and Rachel shares the story on the journey of church plant in Blackburn as well as a funny story about late night mistaken identity... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2457 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastDiscipleship that lasts - Tom Clark | Episode 262This week Martin invited Tom Clark, Online Pastor at Holy Trinity Brompton, to share some of the lessons he's learned being in youth ministry for nearly two decades and the intentional ways they've built discipleship for the long haul into the fabric of what they do. Rachel and Martin also discuss the recent tale of Martin's youth group's 30 year reunion and the sort of young person Martin was back in his teenage years... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1854 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastLaunching The Adventure of a Lifetime - Dr Hannah Bowden | Episode 261The podcast is back! This season we’re asking the important question of ‘how do we set up young people for a lifetime with Jesus’ and digging into the misconceptions and foundations of building lifelong faith.Martin and Rachel sit down with Dr Hannah Bowden, part of the Youthscape Centre for Research, as they kick off the start of the season exploring what data is already around there, how good Rachel is at sound effects and the topic of metaphorical pizza… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1049 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastTrend Report Teaser | Translating God: A Youthscape PodcastWe want to invite you to join Rachel Gardner and Dr. Lucie Moore as they explore the first part of the Translating God research from the Youthscape Centre for Research in their own podcast. They lift the lid on what the research is all about and give a sneak peak at some of the headlines and topics that they'll cover over the next 4 episodes. Still not sure? Have a listen by searching for 'Translating God: A Youthscape Podcast', you won't want to miss out… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1906 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastFinding hope in the midst of uncertainty - Dr. Paula Gooder | Into God Knows What | Episode 261The light at the end of a challenging season, this week we're talking about hope! Martin sits down with theologian and author Canon Dr. Paula Gooder as they begin to unpack how we can hope despite all of the chaos that is going on around us in this changing landscape. Meanwhile we unwrap Rachel's gift-giving woes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1844 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastPower, paganism and emerging spiritualities - Rev. Ben Atkins | Into God Knows What | Episode 254Rachel gets a chance to sit down with Rev. Ben Atkins as they talk about a recent trend that's popped up in youth culture known as WitchTok. Ben shares some of his own experiences with paganism and the occult and together Rachel and Ben explore what this could mean for our practice as youth workers. How do we set out to listen to and support young people while helping them to put down anything that takes them away from life with God? Get ready for an excellent interview as we dig into how young people might delve into this...2023-10-3048 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastWhat do young people think about the future? - Dr. Gemma Madle | Into God Knows What | Episode 252Martin and Rachel are back again with a brand new series - Into God Knows What.This season of the podcast is all about looking ahead towards the future. In a world that feels uncertain and ever-changing how can we as practitioners help young people navigate paths that we haven’t travelled ourselves? How do we chart out safe passage for ourselves, let alone those who are looking to us as we work with the teenagers around us? Come join us as we delve into the unknown, chat to experts and decipher and discern what this could me...2023-10-1645 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastWhy does God appear to be inconsistent in the Bible? | Alanzo Paul | Tough Questions in Youth Ministry | Episode 249This week's guest is Alanzo Paul, part of the team at The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Martin sits down with him as they discuss how Alanzo came to faith, how to inspire young people to love the whole Bible as well as tackling the 'tough question' for this week, what do you do when parts of the Bible that reveal God's character appear to us to be inconsistent?Meanwhile back at Youthscape HQ, Rachel also tells her latest woes in a minibus debacle... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-1249 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastHow do you make youth ministry a priority when other needs are pressing? | Alice Smith | Tough Questions for Youth Ministry | Episode 246Rachel sits down with Youthscape's newest member of the team, Alice Smith. Alice has just joined from the team at Christians Against Poverty and discusses where youth ministry fits amongst the pressing needs of poverty in a community. Meanwhile, Martin and Rachel confess the parts of youth ministry that they're not very good at... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1534 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastWhat does unity look like when your theology differs? | Linda Geevanathan | Tough Questions for Youth Ministry | Episode 242Martin sits down with the wonderful Linda Geevanathan, a long-time friend of Youthscape and local youth worker in Luton, as they chat about unity in the context of differing beliefs. Meanwhile, Rachel and Martin talk about April fools and times when pranks don't always go to plan... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-1853 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastHow do you manage challenging volunteers? | Alex Drew | Tough Questions in Youth Ministry | Episode 235Martin sits down with Youthscape's own Alex Drew (for the second time), as they discuss training, volunteers and how to best set up other members of our youth teams to win. Rachel and Martin bond over their dread of becoming a 'challenging volunteer' and they troubleshoot some of each other's difficult situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1345 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastWhat do I do if I disagree with my church’s teaching? | Matt Summerfield | Tough Questions for Youth Ministry | Episode 232Martin and Rachel kick off the new year with a new series where they delve into the tough questions of youth ministry. Sitting in the hot seat today is Matt Summerfield, author, church leader and chair of Youthscape's trustees. He shares stories from his time leading Urban Saints and Martin and Rachel share some of their 'Elephants in the Closet'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1648 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastChris Curtis | Stronger: Growing Faith in Young People | Ep 227Rachel and Martin are back in the new academic year with the first episode of a mini-series building up to the National Youth Ministry Weekend in November. They chat to Youthscape's CEO and one of the speakers of this years conference, Chris Curtis about the story of Youthscape and how we ended up with the this year's theme: Stronger - growing faith in young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2041 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastYS Big Conversations Episode 8 - Talking about... EvangelismMartin and Rachel talk about Twizzle, octogenarians and sit down with Dr Lucie Shuker (from Youthscape's Centre for Research) and Dan Randall (from Hope Together) to chat about some new research all about peer-to-peer evangelism amongst young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0447 min
The Youthscape PodcastYoutube - the good, the bad and the ugly part 1 Youthscape Podcast 17Youthscape young people and staff chatting about the positives and negatives of Youtube 2021-11-0524 min
Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape PodcastThe Youthscape/Limitless Crossover Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0349 min
Limitless Youth Ministry PodcastBONUS EPISODE: The Youthscape / Limitless Leadership Podcast Crossover Special!As if world wasn’t in a weird enough place already, we drop an extra-special bonus episode of the podcast… The Youthscape / Limitless Leadership Podcast Crossover Special!
That means Rachel Gardner, Martin Saunders and Tim Alford sit down to reflect on their lessons from the past two years in youth ministry, and for some good old fashioned banter.
If you’d like to hear more from Rachel and Martin, go check out the Youthscape Podcast over at https://www.youthscape.co.uk/podcast
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen. Enjoy!2021-11-0349 min
The Youthscape PodcastGaming chats Youthscape podcast 16Young people from Youthscape talking about the evolution of gaming and how they feel about where gaming is going. 2021-07-2329 minThe Youthscape PodcastConspiracy theories Youthscape podcast 15Young people from Youthscape talking about their take on conspiracy theories. 2021-07-2236 minThe Youthscape PodcastTips on Journalling Youthscape podcast 14The young people and staff from Youthscape, talking about how to journal and the benefits of doing it2021-07-1312 min
Youthscape Thrive PodcastEp 1. Fear and Phobias ft. Dr Kate Middleton2021-03-1724 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastEp 3. Mindfulness and Meditation ft. Rev Grace Sentamu2021-03-1726 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastEp 9. Stress and Anxiety ft. Psychotherapist Rachel Makin2021-03-1721 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastEp 8. Healthy Habits and Practices ft. Gemma Milligan2021-03-1718 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastEp 7. Relationships ft. Rachel Gardner2021-03-1734 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastEp 4. Social Media and Self Esteem ft. Jemimah Woodbridge2021-03-1727 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastEp 5. Mind Body Connection ft. Simon Smith2021-03-1723 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastEp 6. The Power of Forgiveness ft. Rob McNerney2021-03-1719 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastEp 2. Dealing with Loss ft. Dr Lucie Shucker2021-03-1720 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastEp 10. A Positive Outlook on the Pandemic ft. Dave Walford2021-03-1722 minYouthscape Thrive PodcastWelcome to the Youthscape Thrive Podcast2021-03-1700 min
The Youthscape PodcastYouthscape Podcast 13 Love and what it means to us ❤️The young people and staff from the Youthscape project talking about Love and what it means to us ❤️2021-03-1120 min
The Youthscape PodcastYouthscape Podcast 12 creative chatsYoung people and staff from the Youthscape project talking about everything creative!2021-02-2648 min
The Youthscape PodcastSleep... How can we get a good nights sleep? Youthscape Podcast 11The young people and staff from Youthscape talking about sleep, how to get good nights sleep and the dangers of too little sleep. 2021-02-1618 minThe Youthscape PodcastYouthscape Podcast 10 Music and emotion - how can music let our mood?Here is a podcast of young people and staff from the youthscape project talking about music and how it can help. If you are feeling down, stressed or depressed, music can help you cope. There is a lot to listen to! Let us know what works for you. 2021-02-0418 minThe Youthscape PodcastYouthscape Podcast 9 Winter Lockdown ResilienceWhat can we do to keep ourselves feeling resilient during this lockdown. Here are some things that have worked for the Youthscape young people and staff. 2021-01-2823 minThe Youthscape PodcastYouthscape podcast 8 New Year, New you? How to do it right!We are talking with young people and staff from the Youthscape project about to make and how to stick to new years resolutions. We hope you enjoy it!2021-01-1926 minThe Youthscape PodcastYouthscape Podcast 7 Looking after your mental health part 2 with Cathy DillYoung people and staff from Youthscape Donegal talking about what works for them to help look after your mental health. 2020-12-1319 minThe Youthscape PodcastYouthscape Podcast 6 Looking after your Mental HealthYoung people and staff from Youthscape along with special guest Cathy Dill talking about tips and strategies to help you look after your mental health. Massive thanks to Cathy xx2020-12-0220 minThe Youthscape PodcastYouthscape podcast 5 Black lives matter no. 2Young people from the Youthscape project talking to Billy Banda from Donegal Youth Service, giving us insight into the lives of Irish black people and the Black Lives Matter Campaign. 2020-11-2415 minThe Youthscape PodcastYouthscape Podcast 4 Black Lives Matter workshopA live workshop with the Young people and staff from Youthscape Colette McCallan from TIDES and Billy Banda from World Wide Voices and Donegal Youth Service.2020-11-1021 min
YouthscapeFINDING THE PURPOSE OF LIFE - THE STORY OF RAHUL AND SIMRAN by Kabir ChakrabortyThe story is about hope and finding the purpose of life. It emphasizes on the strength of love and positivity. 2020-11-0907 minYouthscape"Noir dore Nirobodhi" by Barasha ChoudhuryBifolotar arotu ketiaba sofolota lukai thke2020-11-0907 minYouthscapeএক আধা লিখা কাহিনীমৈত্ৰি আৰু অনুৰাগ।। গুৱাহাটী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ৰ এক সপোন , সেই কৃষ্চূড়া ৰ দেশৰ এক প্ৰেম কাহিনী।।2020-11-0906 minYouthscapeমই চুইচাইড কৰা নাছিলো by Manimugdha RajkonwarWritten by Manimugdha Rajkonwar2020-11-0906 minYouthscapeসেই দিন আৰু এই দিন...The story is about a boy named Bubu, a boy who has always lived his life for others. And on the Judgement Day, who lives for whom?2020-10-2508 minThe Youthscape PodcastYouthscape podcast 2 Ghost StoriesAnother selection of spooky tales from the Youthscape programme told by young people and staff from Youthscape Donegal.2020-10-2323 minYouthscapeIn search of IdentityThis is a story of a woman who fight for her identity2020-10-1808 min
The Youthscape PodcastYouthscape podcast 1 Ghost storiesThis is a selection of spooky ghost stories from Donegal told by the young people and staff from the Youthscape programme2020-10-1520 minYouthscapeআহিনৰ পৃষ্ঠাশেৱালিৰ সুবাসত মতলীয়া আহিন।আহিনে মেৰিয়াই লৈছে লাজুকী নিয়ৰৰ টোপালবোৰক।এই আহিনতেই সৃষ্টি উন্মাদ নিশাৰ প্রতিটো প্রেমৰ কবিতা।2020-10-1105 minYouthscapeBelieve in Yourself - Musfik HussainThe story is based on about a real life of a youngster.2020-10-0606 minYouthscapeThe Silent Language of LoveLove Story Episode-12020-09-3006 minYouthscapeNisaat Enishar Eti GolpoA love story of a boy named Niloy, who is a theatre actor and Enisha, a university girl who met in an unusual way and thus their love story continues...2020-09-3009 min