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Olly and Becky from Youthwork+ discuss and ponder how to engage young people, youth & kids work ideas, theology, perspectives and how to solve issues.

  1. Ep 43 - Wayne Dixon - Schools worker CCIS, Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead

    JAN 28

    Ep 43 - Wayne Dixon - Schools worker CCIS, Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead

    Host Becky Lawrence interviews Wayne Dixon, a dedicated worker in schools ministry through Christian Connections in Schools. Wayne shares his journey of over 40 years in youth & kids schools ministry, discussing the activities he runs in schools, the importance of building relationships, and the impact of prayer. He unpacks Hanging Around Ministry and why it works. He highlights the significance of nationwide initiatives like Open the Book, Christmas Unwrapped and Easter Cracked and the need for Christians to engage with their local schools. Wayne also reflects on the lessons learned throughout his ministry, the challenges faced, and the joy of seeing young people connect with faith. The conversation emphasises the importance of serving, listening, and being present in the lives of children and young people.  Don’t miss the part where Becky inadvertently gives Wayne a promotion - mistakenly telling listeners he runs CCIS!  oops!

    49 min
  2. Ep 42 - OG hosts Olly & Becky share some highlights and lowlights of youth/kids ministry

    12/22/2025

    Ep 42 - OG hosts Olly & Becky share some highlights and lowlights of youth/kids ministry

    Olly's our other OG host has been off starting his curacy (vicar in training) role in Chipping Norton, but he rejoins Becky for this Christmas special. Spaghetti Pictionary + church carpet . Hot chocolate spillages. M1 confusion. Complaints from parents. Young people going on mission trips, getting baptised, youth leader weekends away and more. Listen to this episode in full to find out the real stories behind all these things and more. You'll laugh, cringe but hopefully not cry!

    1 hr
  3. Episode 41 - Lewis Simonds Curate St Frideswides MK

    11/26/2025

    Episode 41 - Lewis Simonds Curate St Frideswides MK

    Lewis shares his journey into youth ministry, highlighting how his early experiences as a secondary school teacher ignited his passion for working with young people. He explains how we pursued that call and started Vicar training. Host Becky Lawrence engages in a heartfelt conversation with Lewis Simonds, a curate at St. Frideswides Church in Milton Keynes. Together, they explore the vital role of children's, youth and family ministry and the transformative power of inclusivity in church communities. "We need to ask ourselves: Are we truly welcoming to families and children?"

    58 min
  4. Episode 40 - Dot Muraya Youth Worker New Life Church, Milton Keynes

    10/29/2025

    Episode 40 - Dot Muraya Youth Worker New Life Church, Milton Keynes

    In this episode Becky catches up with Dot, the youth worker at New Life church Milton Keynes.  Hear how Dot kept coming back to church youth work, how God has changed & empowered her along the way, and hear some fab stories of God at work in her ministry.  She tells us about being an introvert and feeling intimidated of young people, about taking 100 youth to New Day festival(!), how she welcomed a young person with autism to the youth group, why & how she makes time for prayer every week and how she saw God at work in the foster care system.  She also asks Becky what she would do with magical Thanos gloves (Avengers Endgame reference!) - if she could click her fingers and take away or add something to the world of young people - for all this and more - give this episode a listen.   Your faith will thank you for it!

    35 min
  5. episode 39 - Tony McGinley Church Planter Pastor, Whitehouse Church, Milton Keynes

    09/24/2025

    episode 39 - Tony McGinley Church Planter Pastor, Whitehouse Church, Milton Keynes

    Becky catches up with Tony about his journey into ministry - becoming a Christian at 16 on a surprise trip to Spring Harvest, spending 6 months in Tanzania, studying with CYM, and more recently being called to plant a church in a new build estate. Hear amazing stories of God preparing the way and some nuggets of wisdom he learned in his years as a youth worker. Be encouraged.

    1h 9m
  6. Ep 38 - Dave Gidney, Children Worldwide & Scripture Union, Birmingham

    08/27/2025

    Ep 38 - Dave Gidney, Children Worldwide & Scripture Union, Birmingham

    Becky catches up with Dave to find out his journey into ministry and how God kept calling him back to children's ministry. Hear all about his 'many hats' including his role at Children Worldwide - hosting breakfasts and networks for kids leaders, and his role at Scripture Union equipping others to reach the 95% of kids and youth not engaged with church. Hear his top tips and find out what question he wanted to ask our host Becky.

    34 min
  7. Episode 37 - Ben Jones, Missional Generation, Leeds

    07/30/2025

    Episode 37 - Ben Jones, Missional Generation, Leeds

    Becky interviews Ben Jones, Founder of Missional Generation, a charity based up in Leeds that are focused on equipping young people to be influential for Jesus in every arena of life. They have several resources that use cutting edge technology to make this happen - including augmented reality, apps and coming soon a new AI tool for youth leaders to help plan sessions! Listen to Becky find out about Ben's youth work journey, and find out how Missional Gen's resources might be able to help you in your work with young people. Be inspired!

    38 min
  8. Episode 36 - Interview with Kathryn Foster, Lantern Church, Bedworth

    03/26/2025

    Episode 36 - Interview with Kathryn Foster, Lantern Church, Bedworth

    Becky interviews her sister who leads a church plant with her husband Paul. She talks about the family and all age focused activities they run, some of her own faith story and how she ended up going from Cabin Crew to ministry! Tune in for advice and inspiration from ordinary Christians doing great things.

    29 min
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Olly and Becky from Youthwork+ discuss and ponder how to engage young people, youth & kids work ideas, theology, perspectives and how to solve issues.

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  • Creator
    Youthwork+
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Youthwork+
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