Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape Podcast

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.pdfTo 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.

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/podcast/the-voices-of-young-people-podcast/id1511036543https://open.spotify.com/show/3ltXdYqKM58wVIzddyTfJi?si=44064e242a554241To 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.

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: [email protected] find us on socials @youthscapeKeep up to date with all the latest Talking Youth Ministry and Youthscape news on our website: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/podcastReferences & recommendations:The Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtOne article to introduce you to his work: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/24/the-anxious-generation-jonathan-haidt-book-extract-instagram-tiktok-smartphones-social-media-screens?fbclid=IwAR3UZIHCe3omfP0obUdiYafudwaKDZsbXr6ZpQ3NizBKicfi_TKSGWHQg88_aem_AcQSUojI-RNoSOUF20WYdDUoZuC4yKkhJg5QKum4-jNF4P9G1Pue1NFoSdirYa-9itk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?And Rachel explains the inevitable issue her beloved Leo is having, while Martin introduces a game of 'youth ministry: what happens next?'Email: [email protected]'s Premier Christianity article: https://www.premierchristianity.com/culture/witchcraft-is-trending-on-tiktok-here-are-5-ways-christians-can-respond/18349.articleKeep up to date with all the latest Talking Youth Ministry and Youthscape news on our website: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.