Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape Podcast

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Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape Podcast

Join Martin, Lucy and Rachel for a weekly dive into all things youth ministry. Inspiring, fun and plenty of practical advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Youth 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. For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  2. FEB 13

    3.5 ways of doing a Bible study with young people

    This 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/#panel1 Swedish Method: https://overtheteacup.wordpress.com/2021/09/20/the-swedish-bible-study-method/ Freezeframe: Jesus Centred Bible Study taken from this pdf: https://insight.typepad.co.uk/bible_study_methods.pdf Channel 4 research 'Gen Z: Trends, Truth & Trust': https://www.channel4.com/corporate/about-4/gen-z-trends-truth-and-trust 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 content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  3. FEB 6

    Generation alpha, the offline renaissance and recruiting volunteers

    Martin 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. Shownotes Generation Alpha research: https://www.gwi.com/reports/gen-alpha#get-pdf 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.

    37 min

  4. JAN 30

    Traitors, Squid Game and the desire for human betrayal

    Martin, 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.uk Shownotes Martin's article: https://www.premierchristianity.com/culture/should-christians-feel-guilty-about-watching-the-traitors/18814.article Edelman Trust Barometer: https://www.edelman.com/trust/2024/trust-barometer 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.

    38 min

  5. JAN 23

    Dealing with the January blues and giving good feedback

    This 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? Shownotes Headstrong Mental Health Resource Hub: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/mentalhealthhub 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.

    38 min

  6. JAN 16

    Cheeky Nandos? Ideal spaces for 1:1 youth work

    Martin 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... Shownotes Barna 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=kvk4sqNPa4M Martin's book: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/store/product/the-man-youre-made-to-be 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.

    36 min

  7. JAN 9

    Private school youth ministry and banning phones

    Martin 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.pdf 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.

    39 min

  8. JAN 2

    Looking Forward - setting goals and imagining the future

    Kicking 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.

    39 min
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Join Martin, Lucy and Rachel for a weekly dive into all things youth ministry. Inspiring, fun and plenty of practical advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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