Carl Robinson and Dan O’Hara share how their Growing Faith Learning Hub in Exeter is bringing families, children, and young people to the heart of church life. From toddler groups and school-run cafés to youth spaces and chaplaincy, they talk about small steps, flexibility, and creating spaces for real conversations. Inspiring stories, practical ideas, and lessons learned along the way.

Find out more here - https://www.nse.org.uk/learning-hubs/whipton-diocese-of-exeter

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Access the full research report here.

Access all research from the Growing Faith Foundation here.

Want to pick up some great tips for listening to Young People's voices? Explore our 'Listening Toolkit' here.

Question of the Half Term Report - Do you feel your mental health is stronger this year compared to this time last year?

Question of the Half Term Report - Does music help you feel closer to God?

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Techniques for listening to children and young people.

In this episode, Hannah Persaud talks to Kate Warstone from Portsmouth Diocese, about the brilliant community work of the St Faith's Hub, Leesland, Gosport. They also explore the Chatting Faith project and how St Faith's have used it to meet the needs of their local community.

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In conversation with Mike North from Sheffield Diocese, he shares their innovative approach to running an event for young people led by young people.

The Foundation's most recent Question of the Half Term, Does God care about poverty?

In this episode we meet Josh Hunt our Chaplaincy Specialist at the Growing Faith Foundation. Hear about what brings him to the Foundation and what his hopes are for his role within it.

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'Hearing the voice of children'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Karen Beal, Fiona Tweedie and Ali Campbell about their research projects, featured in Chapter 5 of our 2024 Research Digest.

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