Martin and Rachel delve into the topic of the newest generation of young people - generation alpha. They look at what makes them distinctively different from gen Z and what makes them tick. Rachel also offers up her ABC* of recruiting volunteers, plus we play a game of ‘lights, camera, hallelujah!’

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Generation Alpha research: https://www.gwi.com/reports/gen-alpha#get-pdf

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Martin, Rachel and Lucy do a deep dive into three of this seasons biggest global tv shows: Traitors, Squid Game and Beast Games. What does it say about the times we're living in? Are playing these sorts of mafia-esc games with young groups okay? What message does it send to the young people we work with?

As always, let us know what you think - [email protected]

Shownotes

Martin's article: https://www.premierchristianity.com/culture/should-christians-feel-guilty-about-watching-the-traitors/18814.article

Edelman Trust Barometer: https://www.edelman.com/trust/2024/trust-barometer

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This week Martin and Lucy dig into Blue Monday and how best to support young people when they’re feeling low this year and also explore the question - how do you give good feedback?

Shownotes

Headstrong Mental Health Resource Hub: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/mentalhealthhub

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Martin and Lucy look at why one particular chicken restaurant is their frequent choice for 1:1 youth work and some tips and lessons they've learned along the way. They also discuss the different ages and stages that you find in most youth work and their preferences; dig into the mail bag and leave some room for a Nandos superquiz...

Shownotes

Barna article: https://www.barna.com/research/parents-accept-responsibility-for-their-childs-spiritual-development-but-struggle-with-effectiveness/

Emotional brain being developed before our thinking brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvk4sqNPa4M

Martin's book: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/store/product/the-man-youre-made-to-be

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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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