Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times.

You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there.

One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website.

This episode is a conversation with James and Mike of the Concrete Academy, a NEW faith-based youth ministry leadership course, something I think we’ve been needing to see in youth ministry circles for a while now.

Not only is this idea something that is much needed in youth min world but also it was born during the covid pandemic, making it very much a new opportunity for youth workers in the faith sector to engage with as a result of the pandemic.

I hope you enjoy hearing from Mike & James, and if you know anyone who might be interested in the Concrete Academy, do share it with them. You can get in touch with James & Mike via Twitter @ConcreteAcademy 

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Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people and young people to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times.

You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there.

One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. Do get in touch on [email protected]

This episode is a conversation with Bernie, author and Director of Innovative Enterprise and National Careers Week. We talk about students and careers, in particular National Careers Week which happened last week. Bernie is passionate about young entrepreneurs, especially as we emerge from Covid which has made big changes to the employment and careers landscape. He does a good job of describing the way life has a habit of throwing out random opportunities which we haven’t planned for and which often form part of our life journey.

The sound fluctuates a little during this episode, I hope this doesn’t get in the way of Bernie’s overall message.

This episode comes with a bit of a competition, particularly if you are listening in the week of its release. I will be giving away a copy of my book From Isolation to Community AND a copy of Bernie’s book The Ladder. You’ll need to share this episode and like one of the posts on social media in order to be in with a chance of winning.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Bernie as much as I did!

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast, From Isolation to Community. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new communities and spaces for young people to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times.

You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there.

One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. Do get in touch on [email protected]

This episode is a conversation with one of the youth work organisations that feature in the book: the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Youth Interventions Team. Charlie contacted me when she saw a plea on Facebook! I was so taken with what they are doing, my own roots are in intervention work in schools so I immediately recognised the value of what they have been doing and the creativity involved in taking a very hands on approach to moving their work online during the pandemic. These guys are one of only a few organisations who have found success in using video calling to build group relationships and dynamics, finding that it really works for the young people who come to them.

I hope you enjoy this and share the joy with others too!

Welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast, From Isolation to Community. 

In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new communities and spaces for young people to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times.

You can buy the book on Amazon, you can search for Jenni Osborn From Isolation to Community and it should come up! Or click this link https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08VNCSK4Z 

One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. 

Do get in touch on [email protected] you can also find me:

Facebook - @jennitalks

Twitter - @jenni_talks

This episode is an introduction to the themes of the book, I was interviewed by my friend and business coach Will Taylor for his podcast, The Good Enough Project and decided this would make a good introduction for this new season of the Jenni Talks podcast too. So you’ll hear Will asking me the questions this time! While you listen, why not think about who might be really encouraged by listening to this episode and share the link with them?

Big thanks to Will for the audio for this intro - hope you enjoy it.

I talk to Christelle Lerryn about life with three boys and how they have coped during some very difficult and challenging circumstances. I hope that this will encourage and uplift those of you who listen, and if it does, do share it with others! 

We touch on abusive relationships and trauma therapy, but we also talk about the importance of getting yourself the help you need, of listening to those around you and of hope and love! Christelle and I have been friends for about a year and she is someone who really radiates love and hope, she has such a positive approach to life, even in difficult circumstances and I'm really happy to be able to share some of this with you lovely listeners. 

The show we mention that Christelle has done with her therapist Mike Phillips can be found here 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwR8ewhGplg&ab_channel=OhNoNotAnotherLiveShow (copy and paste if it doesn't create a link)

As promised, the helpline numbers are here: the Samaritans are an amazing helpline which you can call at any time if you need to talk to someone who will listen, their number in the UK is 116123. In the USA you can call the SAMHSA helpline which is 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

If you would like to get in touch with me - and I'd love to hear from you! Then you can find me on 

Email [email protected]

Facebook @jennitalks  

Twitter @jenni_talks

Lynn and her team work in schools to support autistic children, teachers and also parents. We talk about translating hope, working in schools during the covid era and putting training online. 

ReachOutASC are putting on a FREE conference which is 9th - 12th February 'Getting it Right', you can find more details about this on their website www.reachoutasc.com I would really recommend getting involved if you have autistic children or young people in your family or class or youth group. This is the link http://www.gettingitright.live/?sc=DeLY2wAw&ac=1TxL5lKV 

My book 'From Isolation to Community: youth work in the covid era' is out on Monday 1st Feb in ebook format from Amazon. Telling the story of youth work in the covid era, across many different contexts, from Woodcraft Folk, through long-term detached projects to faith-based youth ministry. This is a book for anyone in youth work wanting to learn from our covid experiences and figure out what we need to focus on as we go into an uncertain future.

Print copies will be available at a later date, if you would like a printed copy please let me know on email [email protected] or on social media.

In this episode I talk to Natalie Harling from The Outward Bound Trust about the work have been doing during Covid to support young people and those around them including teachers. They are doing some fantastic work that’s very different to what they used to but still very much in keeping with their mission to which is “to inspire young people to defy their limitation so they become strong, resilient and curious, ready for the challenges of life.”

Their website is www.outwardbound.org.uk– do go and have a look to see what they are currently offering to schools in their local area. If you want to get in touch with me please email me on [email protected] or go to the website www.jenniosborn.org

My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond is due out on 29th Jan 2021. It will be available in e-book format from Amazon initially, with printed copies to follow. If you would like to pre-order a printed copy please let me know!

It's January 2021 and after several weeks of dithering, the UK Government have declared another national lockdown this time including schools. 

We're 10 months into the pandemic and although vaccines are in our news everyday, the current situation makes it feel like we haven't moved on at all. Add to that, where March 2020 was warm and sunny, January 2021 is cold, dark and wet. In March 2020 the mood was optimistic and compliant, in January 2021 the national mood is much more varied and covers a wide range of opinion about what is actually happening and what we should be doing about it.  

So, how are we going to survive a third lockdown in a month that is usually long, dark, cold and wet? I asked a few friends to help me out with this episode, so instead of a conversation between me and a guest (or 2!) you'll hear a collection of different voices with different ideas to offer as well as some words from me that will hopefully help! 

Don't forget to share it with others or get in touch and let me know what you liked! The email is [email protected], we're on Twitter as @jenni_talks and on Facebook as @jennitalks 

I'm writing a book on youth work in the covid era and I will let you know when it's available as well as where you can find it. In the meantime, if you'd like to buy my Grove Book on Mental Health and Young People you can do that from www.grovebooks.co.uk search for Y56.

James has an extraordinary story of seeing hope, love and trust amidst destruction and oppression in the refugee camps in Calais and Dunkirk. His journey back to faith and realisation that God is at work in even the most humble of circumstances is inspiring and fascinating to listen to. 

His plea for 2021 to be a year of welcome without fear and with great love is significant and will stay with me in the coming weeks and months. 

If you'd like to get in touch you can do so via Twitter @jenni_talks or Facebook @jennitalks or by email [email protected] 

I'm writing a book about youth work in the covid era and looking forward to giving you more details about publishing dates and how you can buy imn the near future! In the meantime if you would like to buy my Grove booklet on Mental Health and Young People do go to www.grovebooks.co.uk and serach for Y56.