The 267 Podcast: Recent Episodes
the267podcast
The official podcast of The 267 Project. Discussing how we can improve different areas of youth and children's work with various guests.
Today’s episode features Justin, a South African teacher and youth worker with Young Life, and Joel, a theologian and visual storyteller with STEP. We’re talking youth work, culture, identity and science. What keeps us going when it gets heavy?
Our friend Chris shares about working in schools and his insights into what young people have been experiencing, he brings the wisdom of prioritising holidays and we ponder "what Jesus would say on an answering machine?" Enjoy!
We welcome a dear friend of the ministry, Joel Hatton, to the 267 office to talk about the upcoming Illuminate event. Having filmed and edited last years event Joel has seen the beauty of what Illuminate can bring to young people hundreds of times over! We are more than exited to bring you this years event themed 'made for more" on the 15th March. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to book!
We talk about the way a deliberate space could impact those in youth and children's ministry and how that could practically look. What does a restorative place feel like and where might we find it? Mike quite likes penguins.
The "I love" icebreaker and introducing the new 267 team member Beau Beau puppy! Mike exploring ideas around why we need to gather and thinking about some of the challenges that face young people of this generation. What is the importance of gathering?
We reflect of the words of John Pavlovitz from his book "A Bigger Table" as Mike shares how this reflects the vision of 267 community and full life. Icebreakers included...
Out with the old and in with the new! Jests aside, we lovingly acknowledge Ben's absence and gratefully build on his hard work as we welcome Tach, our new podcast host. Mike and Tach are joined by Ryan and Katie to reflect on faith, university, and life-threatening finger injuries...
After a break of almost a year, Mike and Ben sit down with Joseph Butler to try and untangle some of the recent Soul Survivor controversy.
Episodes will now be released monthly, so be sure to follow so you don't miss out!
We have a chat at the YWAM base in Harpenden about how to use our gifts as opportunities.
This week we chat to Calum about the concept of loving Jesus, but struggling with The Church.
Today we're joined by Michael Hunter to talk longevity in youth work, finding people to support you, and Star Wars.
Today we're joined by Joné to talk about why she's chosen to not have social media and how this has benefited her faith. Also, we chat about if there are healthy ways to still use social media whilst prioritising God.
Returning guest Josh Pile brings us his wisdom on the difference between performance and worship, as well as finding our own authentic ways to worship.
Mike sits down with Rob McNerney to talk about weathering the storm, Downton Abbey and if Rob is going to become the king or the president.
This week we're joined by the wonderfully insightful Rev Chris to talk about tradition verses modernity, the church as a building and breakfast options.
We spoke with Emma Borquaye about what being a woman of faith looks like, staying true to yourself at school and if she sees herself as a pair of crocs.
We're joined by Emily Katy to talk about the ways in which we can best support young people struggling with mental health issues.
We gathered the team outside to discuss testimony, vulnerability in the church and most importantly, movies.
We're talking about our new event, BackToLife. Listen in to hear all about what's happening this summer and what brings us life.
Leaders Form
Day Camp Form
We once again gather to discuss women's voices and men's behaviour. Following on from the podcast last week, (which we highly recommend you listen to first) we talk about positive practical steps that the church and youthwork can take to begin to help fix some of these issues.
Once again, this episode comes with a Content Warning as we reference topics that could potentially be difficult for some listeners - this incudes SA and gender based violence.
On this episode, we have Lauren Banham, Ellie Catlin, Alex Stoney and Mike Palin to discuss women’s voices and men’s behaviour; prompted by the recent events surrounding violence against women, we tackle some things we’ve experienced and things we’ve seen on social media.
This episode comes with a Content Warning as we reference topics that could potentially be difficult for some listeners - this includes SA and gender based violence.
In possibly one of our greatest chats to date, this time we talk all things dating. Get ready for discussion of rom-coms, embarrassing dating stories and the pressures of modern Christian dating.
Join us back from hiatus for season 2! We're joined by our new third host, intern legend, Alex Stoney. Lizzy Plummer and Finn Pile chat with us about Evangelism. We talk about bread and pot noodles for almost 15 minutes. What an episode.
We're joined by Steve to chat about the future and being a Christian whilst starting university. Also we establish the most important system yet created by humanity; the jazzy scale.
Today we're joined by Seth and Noel to talk about their experiences, as well as how we and the church can be better supporters of the black community. We also find out that 18-year-olds don't know what HMV is.
(Also there were some minor issues with Noel's audio recording over zoom, so if there is a little static, that's the cause)
We're joined by returning guest Lauren Banham chat about how lockdown has been impacting our mental health.
In this episode we speak to two of our good youth worker friends, both of whom are in the process of leaving their roles. Join us for a real chat about the pressures of youth work, pancake toppings and Ben's uncharacteristically cheery mood.
(Update: The second part of our podcast with Ellie will have a short delay, but it shall hopefully be up some time soon)
In a groundbreaking new format we bring you the first part of a discussion surrounding spiritual disciplines and individual faith. Please email ben@the267project.com if you'd like to contribute to our continued discussion next week.
Join us mid-lockdown to discuss life during and after 'the big event' that I can't say the name of without algorithms making this podcast less visible to searches!
We have a group of young people from our new years residential sit down to discuss spiritual giftings after multiple hours of ice skating. Warning: High energy levels throughout.
On this podcast we get to know our new colleague Ellie whilst also reflecting on the current project.
This time we talk with Charlotte Jones about her perspective on justice and how we as indivduals can create a big impact. Also, our merchandise idea get a little out of control.
Louise Jones stops by to talk with us about how we can give young people a voice in the church. Also we find out that Mike is tasty.
On this episode we dive into the difficult world of sharing your faith at school and how we can all learn to 'live spicy'.
We're joined by Lauren and Willow to discuss some of the ways that the church could effectively use the space left by Soul Survivor's summer festival ending. Also Mike learns what 'Bougie' means. Mostly.
In this episode we discuss how to balance the performance aspects of worship and finding that special subway sandwich. Unfortunately, not a sponsorship but feel free to send us money anyway if you're listening subway.
In this episode we debate the merits of the traditional church service and how to challenge ourselves in our faith,
Katherine joins us to discuss the new 267 event Re-Fuelled coming up later this week. Book your tickets now at www.refuelled.eventbrite.com or miss it and regret it forever!