The team explore how a recent focus on toxic masculinity and issues facing young men might have caused us to take our eyes off what’s happening for teenage girls. They also discuss the tricky issue of a youth group that never wants to move beyond the surface, and enjoy a game that helps them process the trauma of England’s World Cup Exit.

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Lucy, Rachel and Martin tackle a listener question about using the Bible with a mixed age group, an Ask Us Anything on youth ministry regrets, and news of a major injection of funding into statutory youth services. Plus in our new ‘Rachel’s Rambles’ segment, we ask: has the voice of Hagbane’s Doom really been touring Korea?

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BBC article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8j2mv0zw82o

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Two crucially important questions are getting Martin worked up this week. Is it possible to combine very different groups and needs in one youth work? And should Britain’s motorists take a long hard look at themselves when it comes to lane discipline? Rachel also ponders how culture is shaping young people’s ability to find belief in God plausible… and then shifts gear to host a quick fire round of organised fun.

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Rachel and Martin anticipate the end of term by asking if a summer break is the right thing for youth ministry. What’s the right time - and way - to end your youth work year in a manner that doesn’t short-change your young people… or your hard-working team? They’re also on uncertain ground as they debate the question of a north/south divide in youth ministry - and just in case that doesn’t upset everyone… there’s also a game.

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Lucy and Martin chat to Jenny Hammill, Creative Director at Scripture Union Scotland, about changes in the spiritual temperature, a growing youth festival and an amazing suite of free youth ministry resources. Plus they consider the impact of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as British Prime Minister on young people, and engage in a topsy-turvy bout of organised nuf.

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In the light of the stunning announcement of the UK Government’s social media ban for under 16s, Martin and Lucy return to a popular topic and ask: what will the impact be, and how can youth ministers respond? And as the football World Cup rolls on, we discuss whether the behaviour of a host nation should change the way we approach the tournament with young people.

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Pray As They Play: World Cup Footie Cards by Open Doors - https://youth.opendoorsuk.org/product/pray-as-they-play-world-cup-footie-cards/

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The team dive in to the complex world of teenage skincare influencers, and the potential impact that a heavy focus on achieving a flawless look could be having on our teen girls… and boys. There’s a preview of this November’s National Youth Ministry Weekend and its theme – ‘With Great Power’ – and World Cup Fever descends with a timely edition of Organised Fun.

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The team respond to the recent government-commissioned report around young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training. What are the headlines- and how can Christians and churches support and respond? We’re also looking into the broadening out of a trend, as young people overwhelmed by choice find themselves “sliding, not deciding.” Which also gave us a great idea for a game…

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Lucy, Rachel and Martin explore two big topics today- the youth culture phenomenon known as ‘maxxing’, and the question of how we best support young people as they navigate exams. Should we be their revision buddies, or their safe space to escape the constant demands of the school system? Martin and Rachel disagree- and Lucy referees!

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List of 30 games other than mix ups

1. Mafia
2. Werewolf
3. Sardines
4. Capture the Flag
5. Dodge ball
6. Wink Murder
7. Charades
8. Pictionary
9. Turn the raft
10. Ninja
11. Balloon Stomp
12. Egg and Spoon Race
13. Scavenger Hunt
14. Ultimate Frisbee
15. Crab football
16. Limbo
17. Musical Chairs
18. Heads Up
19. Hot Potato
20. Duck Duck Goose
21. Balloon Volleyball
22. Slip ’N Slide 
23. Pass the Orange
24. German Spotlight
25. Murder in the Dark
26. The Floor Is Lava
27. Lip Sync Battle
28. Rock Paper Scissors
29. Hunt the Thimble
30. Chubby bunnies

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Rachel and Martin are joined by Jeronne Rudder to debrief this week’s Youthscape & St Mellitus Annual Lecture: Radical Hope. As well as reflecting on the events of the evening, they talk through some of the audience questions that didn’t quite get asked… and after all that highbrow activity, there’s still plenty of space for a totally appropriate round of Organised Fun…

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Huambo: https://www.uhambo.co/

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