Martin and Rachel dig into the sometimes difficult world of working in independent schools in the UK, commonly known as 'private schools' or 'public schools'. They look into how do we as youth workers navigate supporting the young people who have tens of thousands of pounds behind the career path chosen for them.

Also, this month is the 20 year anniversary of 'No Sex Please, we're teenagers..' a social experiment documentary that Rachel Gardner hosted, and we look at what the 2025 equivalent is.

Report mentioned: https://www.suttontrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Elitist-Britain-2019-Summary-Report.pdf

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Kicking off the new year, Rachel, Martin and Lucy take a look at what they think the future of youth work will look like in 2035 and a bit closer to home, they share some of their goals for the year ahead!

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Warning - there are some hard truths about Santa in this episode…

Martin and Rachel are joined by Dr Gemma Madle, from the Youthscape Centre for Research, as the three of them dig into all things Christmas, research and young people! So get ready for this festive episode as we answer why is classical music having a comeback? What tangible evidence is there for Christmas spirit? Is there a gender pay gap between Mr & Mrs Claus?

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What do you make of Marc Guéhi’s armband issues?

Which one of the team is an avid Swiftie? What do Gen Z’s listening habits reveal to us?

It’s that time of the year again and the team dig into what Spotify’s annual round up of music highlights to us as youth workers. They also delve into the world of football as one Christian footballer has been making headlines with what he’s put on his armband…

Links:

Martin's article on Taylor Swift - https://www.premierchristianity.com/culture/the-gospel-according-to-taylor-swift/17102.article

Rachel Earwicker's early music career - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nraS1AjH5xAsF3EWBAtEg?si=mMYMlZZhQiOq9mUhXXKwLg

Study that Lucy referred to - https://djmag.com/news/93-young-people-rely-music-lyrics-therapeutic-tool-study-finds

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What happens when you drop an ordained priest into the “I’m a celebrity…” jungle? 

What was going on behind the scenes at NYMW? Who is Matt Dobson?

Jump in with Lucy, Rachel and Martin as they discuss what we as youth workers can learn from the recent events on ITV’s flagship reality TV show, as well as catching up on Youthscape’s recent National Youth Ministry Weekend conference.

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We have a special guest - the one and only author, presenter, speaker and all-round legend Lauren Windle. Martin sits down with Lauren as they discuss some of her story, and how to support young people who are going through challenging situations.

Meanwhile, the hosting trio dig into Domingo, film fancies and a little game of 'would you rather' - youth-ministry-style!

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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-published

Full Makin report: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/independent-learning-lessons-review-john-smyth-qc-november-2024.pdf

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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/id1511036543
• https://open.spotify.com/show/3ltXdYqKM58wVIzddyTfJi?si=44064e242a554241

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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!

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References & recommendations:

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

One 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

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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?'

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References

• Martin's Premier Christianity article: https://www.premierchristianity.com/culture/witchcraft-is-trending-on-tiktok-here-are-5-ways-christians-can-respond/18349.article

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