Jenni Talks

Jenni Osborn

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Supporting those who support young people. In season 2 we will be exploring youth work in the covid era and beyond, talking to those who have had their whole practice turned on its head in the last year about their experiences to date and reflecting on what the world of youth work might look like going forward.

09/06/2021

Season 2 Episode 15: Youth Worker Wellbeing with Adam Muirhead

EXCITING NEWS for July - more details in the episode and by clicking th links below. In this second season of the podcast we have been mainly focusing on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year & is available now. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can buy the book or get in touch by going to my website www.jenniosborn.organd clicking on one of the options there. This episode is a conversation with Adam Muirhead from the Trust for Community Development in Brighton. We talk about youth work and politics, the creativity and flexibility of youth workers during this past year in particular that can also lead to burnout because, for the most part, we are natural ‘helpers’ and ‘doers’. There’s something very profound about the concept of doing less, better in our work and making small changes that will have a big impact. Book your space on The Retreat by going to my Facebook page: @jennitalks and looking for the events tab or by clicking this link to the Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jenni-osborn-33475740273 You can also email me on hello@jenniosborn.org

45 min
26/05/2021

Season 2 Episode 14 Hot Chocolate and Young People with Charis Robertson

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can buy the book or get in touch by going to my website www.jenniosborn.organd clicking on one of the options there. This episode is a conversation with Charis Robertson from Hot Chocolate in Dundee. They are one of the organisations which are included in the book, and I wanted to find out bit about where things are at for them right now, at a time when much of the UK is emerging from lockdown. I remember hearing about Hot Chocolate at the time that it was just beginning its work with young people. The idea of ‘meeting young people where they are at’ is one which permeates a lot of youth work, whether it’s faith based or not, and I have loved talking to many for whom it is their clarion call. The values of Hot Chocolate are unashamedly Christian, values of radical inclusion, of binding the broken hearted and of offering freedom for young people to be the truest version of themselves. It began 20 years ago with cups of hot chocolate and a listening ear, it continues with pool tables and art classes and mental health support even at a time of tight restrictions. Find Hot Chocolate on www.hotchocolate.org.uk and also on Google maps! Contact Jenni hello@jenniosborn.org FB: www.facebook.com/jennitalks Twitter: @jenni_talks Instagram: @jenni.osborn I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share!

27 min
18/05/2021

Season 2 Episode 13 Faith & Doubt with Joe Davis

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now from my website www.jenniosborn.org in either Kindle or paperback format. On my website you will find more details about mentoring and training that I offer - do get in touch if you are interested. This episode is a conversation with Joe Davies of the Mid-Faith Crisis podcast. We talk about the process of deconstruction of faith, the need for questions and doubt to be a part of faith. This is a conversation that has a personal element to it for me, having had some really difficult times wrestling with faith and beliefs that I once followed without questioning suddenly becoming the source of many questions! I know that I am not the only one and wanted to have this conversation to connect with those listening who might feel similarly, maybe you’ve reached a place of acceptance with doubt and questions, maybe you’re just at the beginning of this process, either way I agree with Joe that it’s a necessary part of life and faith. It might feel like you’re in the chrysalis, hanging on by a thread but brighter days are coming… I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share! Get in touch with Joe Facebook.com/midfaithcrisis midfaithcrisis.org joe@midfaithcrisis.org Get in touch with Jenni Facebook.com/jennitalks jenniosborn.org hello@jenniosborn.org @jenni_talks

34 min
11/05/2021

Season 2 Episode 12: Youth Work Abroad with David Bunce

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with David Bunce who has two roles, he heads up the Youth & Children’s Work in the Baptist Union in Austria as well as being a pastor of a local church in the village of Bad Ischl, near Salzburg. Church-based youth work has historically looked very different in Austria, as you’ll hear him explain. I find it fascinating having spent some time in Austria myself over a number of years, and always found myself wondering where the church is at work. It’s really encouraging to hear David’s enthusiasm, and desire to bring change whilst honouring the church’s traditions and ways of working. It’s worth highlighting the honourable mention for Margaret Pritchard Houston and her book on Children’s Spirituality called Beyond the Children’s Corner who came on this podcast a few months ago – Margaret, if you’re listening to this and can encourage your publisher to publish the book in German I know David would be hugely appreciative! I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share! Contact details David Bunce - Twitter @davidbunce website www.davidbunce.com Jenni Osborn Twitter @jenni_talks Facebook www.facebook.com/jennitalks Instagram @jenni.osborn Email hello@jenniosborn.org

31 min
05/05/2021

Season 2 Episode 11 - Hope, Community and Sanctuary with Simon Skidmore

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Simon Skidmore, a long term youth worker who works for a church and a local council youth service. We talk about the importance of young people being involved in challenging situations, Simon is a leader with the Adventure Service Challenge Award which encourages young people to take on different tasks and complete challenges much like the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. We also talk about how one local business man in Preston has given of his own resources to feed his community in partnership with local community groups like the church. If I was anywhere near Preston I’d be there like a shot! Simon also mentions the difficulties that young people have begun talking about to do with exams and not sitting them but still having to be tested – often without any preamble or warning, no time to revise or prepare. It’s a brief mention in this conversation but something that is a very current for the young people we are in contact with. This episode really demonstrates the importance of the three themes I talk about in the book: Hope, Community and Sanctuary. Do listen to the end section to hear what I think about the work that Simon is doing in partnership with others. Contact Simon on families@wpmc.co.uk or simon.skidmore@warrington.gov.uk Contact Jenni on hello@jenniosborn.org FB: www.facebook.com/jennitalks Twitter: @jenni_talks Instagram: jenni.osborn

27 min
28/04/2021

Season 2 Episode 10: The Feast - interfaith youth work

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Ulrike from The Feast, who are an interfaith organisation based mainly in Birmingham but also have a presence in Luton. Ulrike contacted me after hearing my conversation with Adam Whiting a couple of weeks ago and offered to talk more about The Feast as she works for them and is passionate about encouraging young people and others to develop good conversational skills that create community and space for difference of opinion. These skills have always been important but it seems to me it’s more so than ever before as lines of disagreement and fracturing appear in response to some of the very significant events that we have seen played out in our media. We touch on some of these including the anti-racist movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Brexit and even American politics. It’s a really interesting conversation that I hope you enjoy as much as I did, perhaps you know someone else who would be interested too – do share with friends, colleagues, neighbours and family! Contact The Feast contact@thefeast.org.uk ulrike@thefeast.org.uk Guidelines for Dialogue can be found at www.thefeast.org.uk Contact Jenni E: hello@jenniosborn.org FB: www.facebook.com/jennitalks Twit: @jenni_talks Insta: @jenni.osborn

39 min
21/04/2021

Season 2 Episode 9 School Chaplaincy with Tim Richards

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Tim Richards who is the chaplain at Chelsea Academy in West London which is a Church of England academy with a large intake that encompasses different faiths. We talked about the role that a chaplain holds in a school community, about how much he enjoys the conversations with young people and staff, and how it has changed because of covid. I’ll just tell you that he was on dog-looking-after duty the morning I spoke to him, so any growling or scuffling noises in the background are not Tim but the dog! I’ll also point out that for some reason, I struggled a bit through the interview to find my words. Some of you lovely listeners know that I’m a stroke survivor, I am very fortunate to have very few after effects but finding the right words at the right time is one that rears its head every now and then. You might not notice any difference, ha! But I do, and I wanted to explain… I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share! Contact me: Email: Hello@jenniosborn.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/jennitalks Twitter: @jenni_talks Instagram: jenni.osborn

31 min
14/04/2021

Season 2 Episode 8: Lou Funnell & Council Commissioned Youth Work during Covid

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Lou Funnell who works for a council commissioned youth organisation, she tells us about how they have began 2 new groups during lockdown and how it’s been going. Contact Lou on social media: Instagram: @LouFunnell @BrogdaleCIC Spotify: What's On Your Plate and Contains Caffeine Contact Jenni: Instagram: @jenni.osborn Twitter: @jenni_talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/jennitalks

29 min

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Supporting those who support young people. In season 2 we will be exploring youth work in the covid era and beyond, talking to those who have had their whole practice turned on its head in the last year about their experiences to date and reflecting on what the world of youth work might look like going forward.

Creator

Jenni Osborn
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

41
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Jenni Osborn