The team discuss whether young people can be impacted by Christian books, while taking a leisurely stroll through Martin’s poorly-promoted back catalogue. Our new Ask Us Anything segment ramps up with questions about the 1990s and our proudest youth work moments, and we respond to some vulnerably-shared listener feedback around sex and virginity.

Shownotes:

Capernwray sabbatical offer: https://capernwray.org/in-residence/

Link to Martin’s book offer: www.youthscape.co.uk/martin

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Rachel has opinions on Channel 4’s controversial reality show, and is not afraid to share them. There’s a meeting of Lucys as host (Lucy) Rae talks to youth ministry volunteer (Lucy) Mungai about the realities and joys of being part of a youth team. And Martin launches our brand new segment “Ask us Anything” along with its in-development theme tune.

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Lucy, Rachel and Martin are joined by Dr Hannah Bowden from the Youthscape Centre for Research to look at some of the latest data on what’s happening with boys. Is there a specific role youth leaders can play in championing and getting alongside young men? And is it now taboo to celebrate masculinity when that word is so often prefaced by “toxic”?

Shownotes

The Lost Boys report: https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CSJ-The_Lost_Boys.pdf

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In today’s episode the team ask how we can listen to and support young people as they process their concerns and questions around global conflicts. There’s a discussion on whether the titles we give ourselves in youth work really matter; the team delve into more listener feedback, and they unashamedly seek your ratings and reviews through some specially-themed organised fun.

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How do we support young people through the stress and discomfort of exam season? What kind of leader will Pope Leo XIV be? And what are Talking Youth Ministry listeners reporting amid claims of a quiet revival? We answer all these questions and more - and enjoy the most unhinged organised fun so far…

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Martin and Lucy discuss the emergence of polarised politics here and in the USA, and get some help from newly appointed American correspondent, Mark Oestreicher. In less significant news, we discover just how much of a Swifty Martin really is…

Shownotes

Marko's podcast "Five Minutes with Marko": https://open.spotify.com/show/4yoSx7orKojEbrYoegR6J0?si=f246aed077004787

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Martin and Rachel are joined by Dr Gemma Madle from the Youthscape Centre for Research to dive into the details of a survey that’s got everyone talking about revival. What’s really going on? How robust are the numbers? And what might be behind a spiritual awakening among young men? 

Plus we’ll take a look at the Minecraft movie phenomenon, and enjoy our regular dose of organised fun.

Shownotes

Quiet Revival Research: https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival

Youthscape Centre for Research: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/research

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Rachel, Lucy and Martin discuss the implications of the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on gender, and begin to unpack new research which suggests an incredible upturn in church attendance. Plus they offer some short reflections on the death of Pope Francis, and enjoy perhaps the best organised fun so far.

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As it is Holy Week, we're taking a slight detour from normal service as we have more of a reflective episode. We're listening to talk by Emily Irving, Youth Minister at St Mary's Reigate, as she shares her take on why youth work is so important and what impact Jesus can have on young people. Martin and Rachel share their thoughts on Emily's talk at the end, so grab your church leader, your youth team and have a listen together!

Shownotes:

Emily's talk: https://www.youtube.com/live/sHDF8CnVOVI

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This week the team tackle the topic of empowering young people in your youth group, a.k.a. young leaders. What do we mean by a leader? When is it unhelpful to call someone a leader? Do young people even want to be leaders in this cultural moment? Listen in for this as well as the usual scrapes and japes along the way...

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