All Blog articles – Page 24
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Flame Catholic youth conference was on fire
Nage gives her feedback on the biggest Catholic youth conference in England and Wales
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Why I'm giving up complaining for Lent
Editor, Ruth Jackson, explains why should join her in giving up complaining for Lent.
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Momo: modern day Salem
As another internet phenomenon turns out to be a hoax, deputy editor Emily Howarth asks what this tells us about our society
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I was hungry and you fed me… pancakes?
As Shrove Tuesday approaches, here’s how your groups could support those who are going hungry
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A Christian schools worker's response to Shamima Begum
Shamima Begum's request to return the UK has started many ethical debates. It particularly resonates with those who care for young people at risk of radicalisation. Hannah Fox was a secondary school teacher in East London when Shamima left the UK. She shares her reflections on how Christians should respond to Shamima's request.
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How to empower young people to reach young people
In a society that seems to have lost many reference points for God, encouraging young people to share their faith feels more important than ever. Youth for Christ’s Joel Preston shares his thoughts about the Youth Evangelism Conference, an event which is hoping to do just that
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Bedtime story: Twins in trouble
Bedtime is so special for faith formation and we want to help you in it. Jane Howarth shares a story that draws out a little moral dilemma
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Filtering Fear: The Fight Against Anxiety
Elizabeth Neep talks to Hillsong Youth and other youth work organisations about how youth and children's workers can tackle anxiety.
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A different message of love
Amy Pollard, director of the Mental Health Collective, shares how her charity used Valentine’s Day to pass on a message of love that isn’t mushy
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Film review: Instant Family
Editor, Ruth Jackson, shares why she thinks Instant Family offers a better message of love this Valentine's day.
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Six lessons young people can learn from Letitia Wright’s BAFTA acceptance speech
Letitia Wright, star of Black Panther, won the award for Rising Star at the BAFTAs. Her acceptance speech openly spoke about her faith in Jesus. Emily Howarth lays out what children and young people can learn from her example
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Knife crime continues to rise
Knife crime continues to rise across the UK, but especially so in London. Naomi Allen from XLP shares what we can do about it.
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Michael Green: a man who impacted countless young lives
Tributes have been pouring in for Dr Michael Green who died Wednesday. Editor Ruth Jackson describes the impact he had on her own life
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Are your young people carers?
Mandy Massey is regional manager for Spurgeons in the Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Dudley area and works to support young carers. With so many in the UK, it is likely that there are young carers in your community who need you support. Mandy suggests some ways we can help
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Youth workers need Sex Education
Premier Youth and Children’s Work deputy editor, Emily Howarth, explores what youth workers can learn from the Netflix series
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You don't have to start a youth club
There are no young people in your church. Should you start a youth group? Levi Phillips from the Capital Youth team for the Diocese of London doesn't think so. Here's a few alternatives.
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All you need to know about youth culture in 2019
With youth culture becoming ever harder to navigate, New Day’s Gaz Sims shares how they’re helping to equip those passionate about raising the next generation
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Joseph and Potiphar’s wife
Meeting aim: To explore the value of purity and practicability of pursuing sexual holiness.