Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape Podcast

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• 1000 Youth Workers and More Grandparents

  October 8, 2026 · 36 min

  Rachel and Lucy chat through the government’s recent announcement of investing in 1000 more youth workers and the opportunities this might present for youth ministry. They also delve back into the role of grandparents in young people’s…

• With Great Power

  October 1, 2026 · 42 min

  Rachel, Martin and Lucy discuss the theme for this year’s NYMW, ‘With Great Power’, a listener asks whether we effectively equip young people to live a life of faith outside of church and Rachel attempts to redeem herself in Organised…

• Black History Month (with Jeronne Rudder)

  September 24, 2026 · 47 min

  This week we’re joined by Jeronne Rudder, founder of Uhambo and Youthscape trustee, to discuss why youth groups should engage with Black History Month. We also answer a question around how to engage with your own teenager’s school without…

• The Grand Satellites Debrief

  September 17, 2026 · 39 min

  Now a month has passed, the team debrief this year’s Satellites event and discuss what elements can make a youth festival great. Lucy also brings to the table some brilliant research from Scripture Union around the role that grandparents…

• Unfolding the Algorithm

  September 10, 2026 · 46 min

  Rachel and Lucy are joined by Jemimah Allen, Director of Resources and Youth Work at Youthscape, to talk about how one of Youthscape’s most popular resources - ‘Unfold’ - came to be. Jemimah also brings her wisdom to the team around…

• BONUS: National Day of Prayer for Schools

  September 9, 2026 · 29 min

  To celebrate the National Day of Prayer for Schools (9th September 2026), Rachel interviews Pete Baker, co-founder, about the importance of schools ministry and why we should get involved in praying for our schools. Find out more…

• Navigating tragedy with young people

  September 3, 2026 · 27 min

  Martin, Rachel and Lucy discuss the tragic incident at Big Church Festival and how we might navigate the question of suffering with the young people we work with. Plus, it’s the start of a new academic year and an age old question of when…

• Hit’n’Run with a Club

  August 28, 2026 · 25 min

  Over the summer we’re doing things a little bit differently: shorter episodes, and the agenda set by you! Join Rachel, Lucy and Martin as they tackle your burning questions. Subjects this week include whether ‘hit’n’run’ youth work works…