Joe Lowther chats to Martin about Kick London and how churches can engage young people through sport, and Rachel meets Rachel who runs Kick London's Dance Academies as well as Beth, a young footballer.
Mark Oestreicher from the Youth Cartel talks about growth and development as a youth worker and his new book; 4 Views On Pastoring LGBT Teenagers
Mike Royal dropped in for a chat about life as a bishop, town planning and the way it shapes communities, church unity across ethnic and racial divides, Grenfell, TLG, the Cinnamon Network and more.
Rachel heads to Coventry where she catches up with Matt Cossey from Nexus ICA, and Martin shares the Megan Fox anecdote
When the brilliant Mike Palin headed to Athens GA, he promised to send back an in-depth report for the YS podcast... and he didn't disappoint. This week's podcast features Gage Henry and Mark Lamb from Athens Church talking about small group ministry, young leaders, how young people serving in church serves the whole family and the differences between UK and US culture. Including grits.
This week, Martin catches up with Alex Heath, Director of Faith Formation, School Chaplaincy and Liturgy at the Catholic Diocese of Northampton.
It's the 50th EVER YS Podcast and to celebrate, we've got more guests than presenters! Hear from Pete, Bryony and Dan about the amazing work of PaisGB in growing young leaders, reviving a traditional method of Bible study and impacting local schools.
Almost a year after the bombing of the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, we talk to local youth worker Susie Mapledoram about how youth workers in the city have been supporting young people after the attack.
Andy Winmill and Amy Heyes popped over from Birmingham for the day so we dragged them into the freezing cold podcast studio.
Jamie and Theresa from The Message Trust talk about faith, following Jesus, failure and more.
Rachel hears all about Spring Harvest's plans for an all-new indoor camping youth festival, Helen Cutteridge talks about volunteering in the youth venues and Martin shares what might be the worst youth work idea he's ever had.
Ssshhhh, don't tell Martin but we sneaked into the studio and recorded this bonus extra podcast to celebrate his 40th birthday!
Urban Saints' Director, Richard Langmead shares some of his hopes for Urban Saints, growing young leaders and his dreams of adventure.
A bonus extra episode of the Youthscape podcast recorded especially for Self Harm Awareness Day.
This week Phoebe Hill heads to the podcast studio to discuss the findings of No Questions Asked? - the latest report from Youthscape's Centre for Research.
Dr Andrew Root joins the podcast from America, talking about his latest book; Faith Formation In A Secular Age.
This week, local Deputy Headteacher, Rosalind Paul, drops into the studio. Ros has been involved with Youthscape since the beginning so has some great insights and advice for youthworkers wanting to work well with schools.
Rachel catches up with good friend, Brian Draper to talk about how to use mindfulness techniques to connect with God and help young people engage with it too. And we find out why Martin is a little bit more sparkly than usual...
Kate Middleton popped in to YS Towers for a quick game of #WhatIf? and a chat about emotional wellbeing
Rachel's opening topic has Martin and Mike squirming in their seats before they even get a chance to talk youth work. Stay tuned to find out which award Mike won in 1994
Martin and Rachel discuss music and Rachel interviews Chip K about using music in youth and schools work.
Martin grabs a skype interview with Lee Kirkby before he heads out for a day at the zoo...
Bringing together New Year resolutions, YouTube, an academic lecture and 1980s children's TV in a way that only the YS podcast can...
It's Christmas Day and the YS Podcast team are hanging out with Matt Adcock to talk festive films, youth work and how to get on the esteemed podcast shout-out list. Listen out for news of a brand new, fully funded MTh opportunity too.
Another double-header as Rachel interviews Victoria Etherington from the York Methodist Circuit and His Eminence, the Reverend Professor Doctor Sir Pastor Duke Len Kageler from NYACK
This week, Jamie and Naomi from the [Concrete] team bring us an interview with Kenda Creasy Dean with some questions based on their reading of The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry.
Recorded at the National Youth Ministry Weekend with a real-live audience, this episode features thought provoking discussion on male identity, gangs and purpose with Naomi Allen, Mike Royal and Nathan Dennis, with bonus extra interview with Alia Pike. Hosted by Martin Saunders and Cat Deeley.
A double header this week as Rachel catches up with Jon Langford to talk about discipleship and mentoring for young leaders but throws in a blast-from-the-summer interview with Oli Deeks too. But more importantly... can Martin drink his tea out of a jug?
In a YSPodcast FIRST, Rachel and Martin publish an on-the-day review of the National Youth Ministry Weekend. Expect highlights, lowlights, hints of what God was up to and even a conversation about toilets.
At Soul Survivor this summer, Rachel sat down with Bob Wallington to talk images and filters, friendships and welcome and the way we present the details about our youth work.
Don't get too excited but some of this podcast was recorded in AN ACTUAL STUDIO!!! Martin catches up with Ruth Jackson, the new editor of Premier Youth & Children's Work Magazine.
Captain Mischief and Henrietta Tornado are joined this week by Naomi Allen from XLP
Martin and Rachel are joined by the lovely Liz Edge for a chat about mental health and her new book.
This week Martin interviews the boss. But what will Rachel say when she finds out that he and Chris started without her?
Ever wanted to know what Martin's favourite bumper sticker is? Or which English words are popular in Italian? Or who will finally win the Word Challenge?
Football is this week's focus as Rachel and Martin both interview Emily and Ashley from Message On The Ball.
Following the recent launch of 9Beats, Youthscape's Alex Drew catches up with Mark Scandrette about the spiritual experiments aspect of the project and why it's important for young people to experience spirituality.
Martin and Rachel catch up with another NYMW speaker over Skype. Nathan Dennis is a Birmingham-based youth worker with all sorts of exciting stories to tell...
Dr Nick Shepherd joined the Youthscape team for chapel and breakfast so we recorded this interview during team meeting.
A skype conversation with Jendella Benson inspires more discussion between Martin & Rachel around how as youth workers we respond to teenage pregnancies and support younger parents.
Grace Wheeler from YFC drops in for a chat with Rachel about evangelism and the journey of faith.
This week, Paul Friend joins us all the way from Exeter to talk about rural youth ministry, along with stories from Rachel and Martin's holiday adventures...
Have you ever wondered what Martin and Rach were like at school? We find out when Emily Bosworth pops down from Leeds to talk Schoolswork...
Vicky Piggott-Genge got in touch by email so we skyped to find out what she had to say about managing a busy youth and children's work programme at her church in Poole.
This week, Rachel catches up with theresource.org.uk's Ali Campbell for an in-depth look at family, discipleship and all age church, Martin unwraps the new, improved Shuffle and the pair suggest their definitions of 'quack'
This week, Rachel and Martin are joined by Karen Hornett, Youthscape's Finance Director. Expect fundraising tips, youth work wisdom and 17 different versions of the best laugh you've ever heard.
Roving Rachel takes the YS Podcast on tour and finds Pete James and Christy Wimber in sunny Skegness
An introduction to one of the NYMW speakers; Tim Chaddick, as well as a chance to find out who really owns Martin's mum's biscuits.
Engage Worship's Sara & Sam join us for an insightful discussion on silence, personal spirituality and ornamental cabbages.
This week Ruth Ayres (Youthscape) hangs out in the studio with Rachel and Martin to talk about mental health, caring for young people and the Super Bowl.
This week we bring you an exclusive interview with the Director of The Shack, Stuart Hazeldine, complete with authentic London coffee shop background noise.
Martin and Rachel interview one of youth work’s most listenable voices, Matt Summerfield and unpack one of Youthscape’s newest resources #IsItOK?
Martin grabs an interview with the youth team from Open Doors when they drop in to the Youthscape offices, with discussion about Soul Survivor and the fourth word challenge - will it be Martin’s first win?
Rachel’s interview with Luke Hamilton (Alpha) sparks a discussion on young people and evangelism
Martin reveals some of the speaker line-up for the National Youth Ministry Weekend, Rachel interviews Natalie Collins (Spark) about domestic violence and the Youthscape team set another word challenge.
In this first episode, Martin and Rachel are joined by Jamie Cutteridge (Premier Youth & Children’s Work) for a discussion about Google’s Generation C research.
Martin Saunders and Rachel Gardner introduce the brand new Youthscape podcast and give you a taste of what’s to come