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It takes a village: a final word on youth work and theology (for now)
Everyone is doing theology, but do they know it? David Bailey gives some final thoughts in a conversation about theological shorthand and youth ministry.
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Why Christian theology needs youth ministry (a response to David Bailey)
Phoebe Hill responds to David Bailey’s work on ‘theological shorthand’, exploring why a ‘thick’ theology is important for youth work, and how a ‘thin’ one could be problematic.
23 Jan, 2020
Fragments of faith: Theological shorthand and youth ministry
What is ‘theological shorthand’ and how does it operate in youth ministry? David Bailey explores how theology in youth work often takes a unique form that offers both opportunity and room for critique.
Why Theology? A fresh vision for Research
Head of Theology Phoebe Hill explains her new role that’s shaping Youthscape’s dynamic, reflective, and theological approach to research.
12 Dec, 2019
Three ways you can create new insights in your youth work
Research isn’t just for academics. New knowledge can create insight, which is vital for working with young people across contexts. Lucie Shuker suggests three ways to make attentive research part of your work.
What works for me: the self-care practices of children and young people
For young people struggling with their mental health, professional, external help won’t always be sought. Gry Apeland explores recent research into ‘self-care’ practices and the reasons for their appeal.
02 Oct, 2019
Training for Christian youth & children’s ministry is in decline. Why?
The number of students training for Christian youth and/or children’s work is in decline. Why is that, and what does it mean for the future?
The curate escape: examining body positivity online
A new report from the YMCA explores how and why young people craft and curate images of themselves online.
Domestic violence and Netflix’s ‘Dirty John’: What is Coercive Control?
A recent Netflix show focusses on the destructive reality of Coercive Control. This article explores this subversive form of psychological manipulation, how young people might be affected by it, and what can be done to help.
07 Aug, 2019
New ideas: Pivoting toward hope
What does ‘hope’ look like for young people – what difference does it make? How can youth workers learn from a theologically grounded vision of hope?
One in five young women in England have self-harmed – how can we help?
New statistics confirm that one in five young women reported self-harming. SelfharmUK’s Jess Whittaker explores the factors that motivate self-injury and how loved ones can help.
10 Jun, 2019
Mental health of children and young people: Gender, self-harm and inequality (Part 2)
Lucie Shuker and Jo Fitzsimmons sat down to discuss ‘Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017’ which was published in November 2018. The second part of their conversation is recorded below.
06 May, 2019
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