<description>&lt;p&gt;Lucy, Rachel and Martin discuss the implications of the recent ban on social media for under 16s in Australia. Is it a good idea? Could it work here- and should we want something similar? Plus with £500m of new funding announced for the UK youth sector, should Christian youth workers feel excited? As ever there’s some organised fun- this time featuring some of the weirdest Christmas Carol lyrics ever written. Festive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;To hear more&amp;nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Talking Youth Ministry

Lucy, Rachel and Martin discuss the implications of the recent ban on social media for under 16s in Australia. Is it a good idea? Could it work here- and should we want something similar? Plus with £500m of new funding announced for the UK youth sector, should Christian youth workers feel excited? As ever there’s some organised fun- this time featuring some of the weirdest Christmas Carol lyrics ever written. Festive. Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes. To hear more&nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Big Ban Theory

<description>&lt;p&gt;Martin and Rachel look ahead through Advent with some tips for leading others when you’re not quite feeling the Christmas spirit yourself. They also present our first full year of listening stats with some surprising revelations from around the globe. Plus we’ve got a bumper mailbag full of your feedback and of course, a little side order of organised fun.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;To hear more&amp;nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Martin and Rachel look ahead through Advent with some tips for leading others when you’re not quite feeling the Christmas spirit yourself. They also present our first full year of listening stats with some surprising revelations from around the globe. Plus we’ve got a bumper mailbag full of your feedback and of course, a little side order of organised fun. Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes. To hear more&nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Tara Twinkle and the Festive Feels

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week Rachel and Lucy discuss the decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap, how we can change worship culture in our churches and how to approach social media with young people. Find out which host has the bougiest Advent calendar and wait with expectation to hear what’s been planned for Organised Fun...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;To hear more&amp;nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week Rachel and Lucy discuss the decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap, how we can change worship culture in our churches and how to approach social media with young people. Find out which host has the bougiest Advent calendar and wait with expectation to hear what’s been planned for Organised Fun... Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes. To hear more&nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped and the Discomfort of Change

<description>&lt;p&gt;We’re joined by not one but two special guests this week as we unpack the latest edition of The Children’s Society’s annual Good Childhood Report. Dr Gemma Madle from the Youthscape Centre for Research shares some of the key findings, and Headstrong’s Laura Haddow helps us to think about how Christian youth work can respond. Plus all the usuals, and a stunning revelation about a dark secret from Martin’s past…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;Shownotes&lt;/u&gt;﻿&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Good Childhood report - https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/professionals/resources/good-childhood-report-2025&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Headstrong - https://www.beheadstrong.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;To hear more&amp;nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We’re joined by not one but two special guests this week as we unpack the latest edition of The Children’s Society’s annual Good Childhood Report. Dr Gemma Madle from the Youthscape Centre for Research shares some of the key findings, and Headstrong’s Laura Haddow helps us to think about how Christian youth work can respond. Plus all the usuals, and a stunning revelation about a dark secret from Martin’s past… Shownotes﻿Good Childhood report - https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/professionals/resources/good-childhood-report-2025Headstrong - https://www.beheadstrong.uk Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes. To hear more&nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A Good Childhood?

<description>&lt;p&gt;It’s our National Youth Ministry Weekend review episode. Relive the UK’s biggest youth work gathering, or if you didn’t manage to get along, hear some of the main insights. Plus we’ve got a larger than normal amount of Hagbane’s Doom content, and to balance out the silliness, some amazing testimonies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;Shownotes&lt;/u&gt;﻿&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nick Perrin's 'Hagbane's Doom' musical: https://www.starshine.co.uk/products?p=/hagbanes-doom&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube playlist of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_loYJcP8Tr-MEqu9ouxMUCZp0BYLtHyFi0&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;To hear more&amp;nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

It’s our National Youth Ministry Weekend review episode. Relive the UK’s biggest youth work gathering, or if you didn’t manage to get along, hear some of the main insights. Plus we’ve got a larger than normal amount of Hagbane’s Doom content, and to balance out the silliness, some amazing testimonies. Shownotes﻿Nick Perrin's 'Hagbane's Doom' musical: https://www.starshine.co.uk/products?p=/hagbanes-doomYoutube playlist of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_loYJcP8Tr-MEqu9ouxMUCZp0BYLtHyFi0 Do get in touch with us by emailing us podcast@youthscape.co.uk or commenting on individual Spotify episodes. To hear more&nbsp;episodes like this, search for Talking Youth Ministry: A Youthscape Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.For more content from Youthscape, find us on Instagram and Facebook.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Upturn girls (and guy)

Join Martin, Lucy and Rachel for a weekly dive into all things youth ministry. Inspiring, fun and plenty of practical advice.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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