Interviews exploring intergenerational ministry, worship, preaching, theology, the Bible, children’s and youth groups. Roots produces weekly lectionary based resources for churches to support worship and learning for all ages. Find out more at www.rootsforchurches.com
Whether it's anxiety, exam pressure, or managing big emotions and overwhelm, children and young people have a lot to deal with. Melanie and Revd Dr Kate Middleton discuss the importance of churches creating safe spaces for children and young people to have open conversations about their emotions and experiences. Churches must engage with issues around mental and emotional well-being, combining great psychology, psychiatry, and theo...
Reverend Katie Tupling helps us think about language and theology of disability in the Church. Drawing from her own experience living with cerebral palsy, Tupling unravels the complex relations between disability, faith and societal attitudes. We discuss the crucial role language and liturgy play in churches to creating inclusive spaces where disabled individuals not only feel a sense of belonging but have the opportunity to grow i...
In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith and science with Sarah Moring from God and the Big Bang (GatBB). Sarah encourages us to step into the gap between church teaching and the science curriculum to create a place where children and young people can ask their big questions, blending scientific exploration and faith formation.
The episode touches on creation and evolution, with an openness of perspective. How can we ...
Debbie Thrower, the founder of Anna Chaplaincy, is an Anglican licensed lay minister and former broadcaster. She shares statistics on the rising rate of dementia in an aging society, highlighting the urgent need for churches to consider how we care for those with dementia.
Anna Chaplaincy, which is part of BRF Ministries, came into existence out of Debbie's personal experience dealing with her parents' complicated health issues. S...
This episode seeks to dismantle some popular misconceptions about AI and demystify its implications for churches.
James Poulter shares his insights on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential benefits for churches. AI can provoke curiosity or fear, so he explains in simple terms how large language models like ChatGPT work and how the technology is gradually shaping our lives and the operation of organizations, inc...
Join us in our latest episode of the Roots Podcast where we sit down with Gillian Warson, a professional musician and part of the team of contributors who offer song suggestions for Roots' subscribers each week. We delve into the enduring relevance of hymns in worship, their historical and contemporary contexts. We discuss the thought process behind hymn selection, highlighting the relevance and power these age-old tunes continue t...
Melanie Cave speaks with Mark Arnold, Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints. They discuss accessibility and the inclusion of Autistic people, as well as children and young people with additional needs, in ways that better foster connection and belonging.
We also preview the new Roots' Visual Timetable for churches launching in 2024. Visit www.rootsforchurches.com/vt to order one for your ministry.
Melanie Cave speaks with Chris Curtis, CEO of YouthScape, about how to start youth ministry when you have very few or no young people. Starting from scratch is possible!
Find out why Roots for Churches is launching a podcast and what you can expect.
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