The Mission Sparks Podcast

Long drive home from holiday? We've got some play along games for you. Join in, borrow the ideas for your youth group, and enjoy some clips from our first 16 episodes. 
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What can churches do in the summer? It's not too late to do something, but what could that something be? Matt, Beckie, and Jenni share ideas for the whole family for the summer holidays. Oh, and also, Beckie has an announcement to make. 
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Matt, Beckie, and Pete stumble across the topic of pilgrimage and the things we need to "keep going" in the Christian life, especially if we've been walking it for a long time. What has helped you to continue the journey? And how did Samson catch 300 foxes? All sorts of questions in this one. 

Today we talk about safeguarding. This isn't safeguarding training; it's a conversation about how to engage in outreach with children and young people in safe ways. There's an interesting section on "grey areas," where it's not immediately obvious what the best course of action is. Chloe - Scripture Union's Safeguarding Manager - joins Matt and Beckie to discuss. 
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Join the Sparks team for their first ever live recording of the Mission Sparks Podcast. Recorded at the Central Region Gathering earlier this year, contributors discuss the main message of the Gospel of Jesus and share some helpful (and some unhelpful) ways of explaining it to children and young people today. Contact:
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Mark and Ziggy from Scripture Union's sports team join Matt and Beckie to talk about the recent Holy Ground marathon; a fierce competition to raise awareness of our Holy Ground initiative, encouraging churches to adopt a local space for one hour a week and engage with children and young people through sport. 

Lucy Pearson, creator of Scripture Union's Rooted resources, talks to Matt and Beckie about the value of conversation spaces in youth and children's ministry and how to get started, including discussion on the Rooted resources and support SU can offer. 
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Neil joins Matt, Beckie, and Pete to talk Holiday Clubs. Whether you're a seasoned expert or you've never had a go, there's something in this conversation for you. The team also discuss the most important question yet raised on the Mission Sparks Podcast: Can Matt fit a slinky in his mouth?

Dave Newton - National Director of Scripture Union England and Wales - discusses the value and role of the Bible in the work of mission. Conversation turns to the old Scripture Union exam, the value of Scripture memorisation, and how impossible it is to read the Bible without getting excited for God's mission to rescue his people. 
 
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With a particular focus on Collective Worship and Assemblies, this episode explores opportunities in primary schools, how to join the dots, and reminisces on some of the songs we used to sing (and maybe still do.) 
 
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