Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape Podcast

The discussion dives into the influence of smartphones on today's youth, spotlighting the challenges of sleep deprivation and social isolation. There's a focus on recognizing successes in youth ministry, highlighting small wins and innovative strategies to engage young people. The hosts also tackle the spiritual aspects of youth curiosity about the supernatural. Fun playful activities for youth engagement are explored, along with memorable anecdotes that emphasize connection and community building.

The hosts dive into the intriguing rise of 'WitchTok' and its implications for youth culture and ministry. They explore how driverless cars could affect traditional rites of passage for young people. The conversation touches on the challenges of navigating youth transitions, especially moving from primary to secondary school. Humor and personal anecdotes bring life to discussions about spirituality, community, and the evolving landscape of adolescence, all while emphasizing the importance of engaging youth during spooky season.

In 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.

Martin 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 more information.

In 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

Tim and Emma Owen from the Message Trust discuss event evangelism in schools, emphasizing the importance of local church partnerships. The hosts talk about age, the Enneagram, and aspirations for the future. They explore leadership styles, personal growth, and engaging young people through music and evangelism, emphasizing long-term relationships in youth ministry.

This 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.