Engage All Ages: The Intergenerate Australia/NZ Podcast

We're finishing up another series of Engage All Ages with some of John Roberto's key questions, that will help us evaluate and reflect - essentially checking in on what we are doing within our faith communities.

Some of those key questions include:

• What are we doing with a particular age group?
• What are we doing with their families (if appropriate)?
• How do we integrate them into an all ages together community?
• What do we need to continue, or what do we need to stop?
• What should be strengthened or improved?
• What do we need to start doing?

John Roberto is the author of 'Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations' - www.amazon.com/gp/product/1640654860/?tag=churchpublisi-20

Purchase 'Canoeing the Mountain' by Tod Bolsinger at Koorong - www.koorong.com/products/canoeing-the-mountains-christian-leadership-in-uncharted-territory-515518

Learn more about John Roberto at www.lifelongfaith.com

Visit www.lifelongfaith.com/intergenerational for more information and free resources from John Roberto.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

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In this episode Michael and Tammy dive into different models of learning and faith formation within communities. What is best practice - is it online learning, or should we prioritise learning together in a face to face setting?

Once again we hear from John Roberto, author of 'Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations', about his approach to learning in an intergenerational setting.

The next 'Planted to Flourish' gathering will take place on Saturday, the 14th of November at the Mount Pleasant Uniting Church in Perth - www.intergenerate.com.au/event-details/planted-to-flourish-perth-western-australia

Purchase Hugh Mackay's book 'The Way We Are' through Australian bookseller QBD - www.qbd.com.au/the-way-we-are/hugh-mackay/9781761470059/

Learn more about John Roberto at www.lifelongfaith.com

Visit www.lifelongfaith.com/intergenerational for more information and free resources from John Roberto.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Engage All Ages, Michael and Tammy are diving further into the work of John Roberto (author of 'Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations'), exploring what Christian maturity and lifelong faith formation look like in intergenerational communities.

John Roberto’s key principles include faith as a lifelong journey across seasons, churches articulating clear goals for faith maturing, and a holistic approach (head, heart, hands) that forms and transforms.

Other topics include how identity is shaped in community, and how faith formation must engage active believers through to non-believers using life experience, tradition, and application.

The next 'Planted to Flourish' gathering will take place on Saturday October 10th 2026 at St Peter's Anglican Church in Maroochydore - www.intergenerate.com.au/event-details/planted-to-flourish-sunshine-coast

Learn more about John Roberto at www.lifelongfaith.com

Visit www.lifelongfaith.com/intergenerational for more information and free resources from John Roberto.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's Rise 96.5.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this series we will diving into thoughts around learning throughout our lifetimes, focusing on content delivered by John Roberto at the recent online workshop 'Cultivating the Seeds of the Gospel Today'.

John Roberto is well known in the intergenerational faith formation community, and is the author of a number of books including 'Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations'.  He is also the founder of Lifelong Faith (which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year), as well as founding The Center for Ministry Development in 1978.

In this episode we look at systems, and how changing our systems can set us up for success as we look to be more intergenerational in our faith formation and worship settings.

Listen to the episode 'Celebrate Good Things' from our first series here - www.omny.fm/shows/engage-all-ages-the-intergenerate-australia-nz-pod/celebrate-good-things

The next 'Planted to Flourish' gathering will take place on Saturday October 10th 2026 at St Peter's Anglican Church in Maroochydore - www.intergenerate.com.au/event-details/planted-to-flourish-sunshine-coast

Learn more about John Roberto at www.lifelongfaith.com

Visit www.lifelongfaith.com/intergenerational for more information and free resources from John Roberto.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's Rise 96.5.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a brand new series of Engage All Ages, the podcast of Intergenerate Australia & New Zealand.

In this series we will diving into thoughts around learning throughout our lifetimes, focusing on content delivered by John Roberto at the recent online workshop 'Cultivating the Seeds of the Gospel Today'.

John Roberto is well known in the intergenerational faith formation community, and is the author of a number of books including 'Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations'.  He is also the founder of Lifelong Faith (which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year), as well as founding The Center for Ministry Development in 1978.

In this episode we'll start unpacking some of those ideas around life long faith, learning and cultivating the seeds of the Gospel.

Visit www.lifelongfaith.com/intergenerational for more information and free resources from John Roberto.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's Rise 96.5.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last episode in this series where storytelling is at the heart of our discussion, as Michael Stalley, Tammy Preston and Phil Smith look at ways that we can live out our story with an intergenerational focus.

One word that is key to this series is the Japanese word 'PechaKucha' - it simply means 'chit-chat', but is also a storytelling format where presenters show 20 slides for 20 seconds each.

In this episode we return to New Zealand, to hear from Rachel Sangster, Co-Pastor at Riccarton Baptist Church in Christchurch, about a monthly gathering they run called Brunch Church.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's Rise 96.5.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season, storytelling is at the heart of our discussion, as Michael Stalley, Tammy Preston and Phil Smith look at ways that we can live out our story with an intergenerational focus.

One word that is key to this series is the Japanese word 'PechaKucha' - it simply means 'chit-chat', but is also a storytelling format where presenters show 20 slides for 20 seconds each.

This episode's PechaKucha is from Julian Ross, who is a lay preacher at St Paul's Uniting Church in Stafford (Brisbane), who shares about what it means to be learning and growing together in her congregation. 

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's Rise 96.5.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season, storytelling is at the heart of our discussion, as Michael Stalley, Tammy Preston and Phil Smith look at ways that we can live out our story with an intergenerational focus.

One word that is key to this series is the Japanese word 'PechaKucha' - it simply means 'chit-chat', but is also a storytelling format where presenters show 20 slides for 20 seconds each.

This episode's PechaKucha comes from Missy Ditchburn, who is the Salvation Army's Children’s Adviser, Social Justice & Gender Equity Coordinator on the North Island of New Zealand.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's Rise 96.5.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season, storytelling is at the heart of our discussion, as Michael Stalley, Tammy Preston and Phil Smith look at ways that we can live out our story with an intergenerational focus.

One word that is key to this series is the Japanese word 'PechaKucha' - it simply means 'chit-chat', but is also a storytelling format where presenters show 20 slides for 20 seconds each.

This episode's PechaKucha comes from Dion Blundell, who is the Vicar at St Mary by the Sea in Auckland.  Dion is also part of the Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand planning team, and he shares his experience of what it means to worship and learn together in an intergenerational space.

Find out more about the intergenerational approach, heart and vision of St Mary by the Sea at their website - www.stmary.co.nz

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's Rise 96.5.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to a brand new series of Engage All Ages with Michael Stalley, Tammy Preston and Phil Smith!

In this season, storytelling is at the heart of our discussion, as we look at ways that we can live out our story with an intergenerational focus.

One word that is key to this series is the Japanese word 'PechaKucha' - it simply means 'chit-chat', but is also a storytelling format where presenters show 20 slides for 20 seconds each.

In this episode, worship goes under the microscope with Louise Bartlett sharing her PechaKucha on worship.  Louise has been part of the Intergenerate Australia and New Zealsn planning team, as well as working with the Baptist Association of NSW and ACT in the areas of children's and family ministry.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's Rise 96.5.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.