Bristol Youth Work Podcast

For a recent BYMN Masterclass, Mike chats with Emma Duncan, learning mentor at SMRT Sixth Form in Bristol, about young people and mental health. Emma shares about the impact of the pandemic on young people's mental health, the signs and symptoms to look out for with our young people and what we can do to support them. Music by Dan Waine

Mike chats to Matt Smith, a youth worker based in Lockleaze, Bristol, about the role of sport in our society and the opportunities it can create within youth work. Matt shares about his passion for all things sport, the possible rivalry between church and sport on Sundays, how simple activity can unlock vulnerability and why you should incorporate sport in your youth work! Music by Dan Waine

Kicking off our new series, Mike Waine chats to Lewis Wedlock, Social Action Project Coordinator for Project Zazi, part of Off The Record Bristol which works with young black people and young people of colour and supports them in exploring culture and identity and tackling issues of inequality and oppression. Lewis shares about young people and race, identity and mental health and how the three are connected, as well as what resources are available to youth workers to engage young people in...

Welcome back to the Bristol Youth Work Podcast! Very soon we’ll be back with our new series, which will be focussed on looking at the issues which both define and divide our society and the impact of those things on our young people and our youth work. Before that, a special episode - back in June, Joel chatted with the amazing Dot Tyler, who heads up the Youth and Emerging Generations team at 'We Are Tearfund'. Dot shared with us about Climate Justice and young people, why this is a...

Mike chats to Brittany Gunn, Youth Pastor at Redland Parish Church, about Ice Hockey and culture shock, having police called on your youth session, the joys of seeing young people stepping into their potential and the challenge of being called to stop. Music by Dan Waine

After a short break, the Bristol Youth Work Podcast season 2 is back! In this special episode, Mike chats to Cherry Dakin, Youth Track Coordinator for Tastelife UK, a charity who provide tools for recovery for those who struggle with eating disorders and for their supporters. Mike chats to Cherry about the work of Tastelife, the impact of the pandemic on eating disorders and what we can do to support young people in their thinking about eating. Notes: - www.tastelifeuk.org - Use the...

Mike chats to Hayley Brydges, Youth Minister at St Mary's, Stoke Bishop, about crocheting, the perils of planning, the importance of leaving space for God in youth work and the role of intergenerational relationships. Notes: Bristol Youth Ministry Network - www.bmyn.org Music by Dan Waine

In this special episode, Mike chats to Joel Harris, Youth and Student Coordinator for Kintsugi Hope, about the impact of the pandemic on young people's mental health, the importance of relationships in youth work and what resources Kintsugi Hope offers youth workers supporting young people with their mental health. Notes: https://www.kintsugihope.com https://www.kooth.com https://youngminds.org.uk Music by Dan Waine

Mike chats to Paul Friend, Director of South West Youth Ministries, about parenting in Lockdown, his time as a SWYM trainee, facilitating 'God encounters' for young people and the need for new youth workers to support young people coming out of the trials of this past year. Notes: https://swym.org.uk https://swym.org.uk/events/ https://www.spreesw.org Music by Dan Waine

Mike chats to Bex Baillie, Student Progress Coordinator at Urban Pursuit, about lockdown book groups, the ugly consequences of family competitions, the importance of creating spaces for young people between schools and youth clubs and the impact of the financial crisis on youth work. Notes: https://urbanpursuit.co.uk/ IG: urbanpursuitbristol Music by Dan Waine

We're back for Season 2 of the Bristol Youth Work Podcast! To kick us off, Mike chats to Joe Cook, Youth Minister at Woodlands Church, Bristol, about the benefits of community living in lockdown, travelling the world with Mike Pilavachi, feeling the strain of missing in person delivery and what economic theory has to say about youth work in 2021! Notes: http://www.themixbristol.co.uk https://gravityleadership.com/podcast/ https://thisculturalmoment.com Music by Dan Waine

We're back! After a fantastic first series of conversations, we've got more brilliant guests lined up for season 2 of the Bristol Youth Work Podcast. Wisdom, wild stories and intriguing ideas aplenty, we'll be finding out more about the wonderful people involved in youth work in the Bristol area. So keep your eyes peeled, season 2 episode 1 coming at you on February 26th!

Joel chats to Laura Hancock, National Ministries Director for Youth for Christ, about the benefits of growing up in a small church, leading from the second chair, how to avoid burnout in ministry and top tips for good communication. Notes: Leading From the Second Chair by Mike Bonem and Roger Patterson How to Lead When You're Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins Music by Dan Waine

For our season finale, the tables are turned! Dan Waine chats to his brother Mike Waine, Targeted Youth Worker for Creative Youth Network, about why good coffee takes time, getting caught in a prison riot, why detached work is important and his take on the core purpose of youth work. Music by Dan Waine

Mike chats to Luke Wareham, Targeted Youth Worker for Creative Youth Network in North Bristol, about working with young refugees and asylum seekers, writing and recording music in Lockdown, the importance of 1:1 support and if there's a hope for the revival of youth clubs. Notes: https://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk https://urbanpursuit.co.uk https://www.lukeandrachelworship.co.uk https://www.bymn.org/resources Music by Dan Waine

Mike chats to Sam Clarke, Youth Minister at St Michael's Church, Stoke Gifford, about lockdown weddings, enjoying mountaintop moments, the pain of forgetting names and ministering through Minecraft. Notes: https://www.kintsugihope.com/youth http://www.themixbristol.co.uk Music by Dan Waine and Mixkit.co

Mike chats to Maddie Doherty, Youth Pastor at Community Church, Southmead, about what not to do when you're cooking, culture shock with YWAM, injuring family members at youth camps and the importance of schools work for supporting young people. Notes: https://ywam.org http://spreesw.org/ https://www.youthscape.co.uk/store/product/swap Music by Dan Waine and Mixkit.co

Mike chats to Lorna Savage, North Area Coordinator for South West Youth Ministries, about community living, home improvement shows, the perils of school assemblies and the importance of connection over content. Notes: https://parentingforfaith.org/author/rachel-turner https://parentingforfaith.org/podcast South West Youth...

Mike chats to Pete Norris, who is currently training at Trinity College in Bristol to be a vicar in the Church of England. Among other things, they talk about studying in Lockdown, praying for young people in McDonalds, not turning movements into monuments and how to best meet young people where they're at. Notes: https://www.unlimitedchurch.org.uk/ https://www.enc.uk.net/ https://www.youthscape.co.uk/ Music by Dan Waine

Mike chats to Rob Gardner, Youth Pastor at St Nicks Bristol, about running playlists, job hunting in the Himalayas, Christian youth festivals and the importance of online content. Notes: The Gathering - on 'St Nicholas Bristol Youth' Youtube channel. Music by Dan Waine