Hop in and listen to the latest Youth Updates looking at how young people talk about *trauma*, the return of festivals, what a glow up is and a new up-and-coming social media platform!

Hop in and listen to the latest Youth Updates looking at how young people talk about *trauma*, the return of festivals, what a glow up is and a new up-and-coming social media platform!

EPISODE 14: Handing Trauma, Festivals, Authentic Social Media and Glowing Up 

Youth Updates is one year old! Huzzah! In this special drop of Youth Updates we reflect back on what we were talking about one year ago and how things have moved on since then. Alongside this, we take a look at 'that' moment from the Oscars and the importance of young people sharing their faith with their mates.

Youth Updates is one year old! Huzzah! In this special drop of Youth Updates we reflect back on what we were talking about one year ago and how things have moved on since then. Alongside this, we take a look at 'that' moment from the Oscars and the importance of young people sharing their faith with their mates.

Episode 13: Happy Birthday, 'That' Oscars Moment & Peer Evangelism

'1 in 3 young people miss lockdown' - was a finding from a piece of research we discuss in this month's episode, as well as how the Russia Ukraine conflict is affecting young people and what on earth the streaming platform Twitch is.

'1 in 3 young people miss lockdown' - was a finding from a piece of research we discuss in this month's episode, as well as how the Russia Ukraine conflict is affecting young people and what on earth the streaming platform Twitch is.

Episode 12: Ukraine, Twitch and Some People Are Missing Lockdown?

What do drill music, Encanto and being happily single have in common?! They're all a part of this episode! Join Hannah, Beth and their guest, Jon, as they have a good old chinwag about some elements of youth culture - and let's not forget the sensational word of the month! 

What do drill music, Encanto and being happily single have in common?! They're all a part of this episode! Join Hannah, Beth and their guest, Jon, as they have a good old chinwag about some elements of youth culture - and let's not forget the sensational word of the month!

Episode 11: Drill, Happy Singleness and The Thing We Don’t Talk About... 

It's 2022 and Youth Updates is back! Join us (with our fancy new clean audio quality!) as we reflect on key Google trends of 2021, think about the patterns of young people's church attendance and a type of fishing that keeps appearing in celebrity culture. We're lowkey excited for this one...

It's 2022 and Youth Updates is back! Join us (with our fancy new clean audio quality!) as we reflect on key Google trends of 2021, think about the patterns of young people's church attendance and a type of fishing that keeps appearing in celebrity culture. We're lowkey excited for this one...

EPISODE 10: The One About Google, Fishing & How 24% of Youth Groups Have Stopped 

Join us as welcome a special guest in a one-off 'Youth Updates' all about the issue of sexting, but never fear – we've still got a word of the month for you!

Join us as welcome a special guest in a one-off 'Youth Updates' all about the issue of sexting, but never fear – we've still got a word of the month for you!

Episode 9: ‘Tis the season...to talk about sexting?

Join us for episode 8 as we chat about the Netflix phenomena of Squid Game, what happened in the year 2010 (aka the year 11-year-olds were born!), leaked Instagram research and what ‘lives rent free’ means.

Join us for episode 8 as we chat about the Netflix phenomena of Squid Game, what happened in the year 2010 (aka the year 11-year-olds were born!), leaked Instagram research and what ‘lives rent free’ means.

Episode 8: Squid Game, 2010 and Leaked Instagram Research 

Episode 7 unpacks young people’s climate anxiety, Halloween, what ‘ghost’ really means and a little lad who loves berries and cream.

Episode 7 unpacks young people’s climate anxiety, Halloween, what ‘ghost’ really means and a little lad who loves berries and cream.

Episode 7: Berries and Cream

Join us for episode 6 as we look at Kanye West's new album, the influence of family on faith and county lines.

Join us for episode 6 as we look at Kanye West's new album, the influence of family on faith and county lines.

Episode 6: Donda, Family Influence & County lines 

Join Hannah, Beth and Tom as they talk about how Gen Alpha are coming, the Olympics, micropreneurship and the word of the month!

Join Hannah, Beth and Tom as they talk about how Gen Alpha are coming, the Olympics, micropreneurship and the word of the month!

Episode 5: 'Gen Alpha are coming!'

Hi, hello and welcome to Youth Updates: a regular drop of information around what’s going on in youth culture.Exploring the digital world, trends, language, pop culture, issues, faith &amp; spirituality and hot topics; each drop gives you a snapshot into 3 areas of youth culture designed to raise awareness and inspire you for your context. Listen to each podcast and never miss a beat by subscribing or to get a quick glimpse why not read the blog under each episode at yfc.co.uk/youthupdates. From us to you – we present Youth Updates!

Join Beth &amp; Hannah as they unpack Love Island, a new tool for reporting nude photos, results day and the word of the month (complete with fabulously sung jingle!)

Join Beth &amp; Hannah as they unpack Love Island, a new tool for reporting nude photos, results day and the word of the month (complete with fabulously sung jingle!)

Episode 4: ‘Islands, Nudes & Results Day’ 

We're so glad you've joined us as we delve into a few snapshots of youth culture. This time we look at photo-dumping, Olivia Rodrigo's 'sour' album, the timeless nature of football and our word of the month!

We're so glad you've joined us as we delve into a few snapshots of youth culture. This time we look at photo-dumping, Olivia Rodrigo's 'sour' album, the timeless nature of football and our word of the month!

Episode 3: 'Photodumping, Sour and the Euros'

Tune in to hear about our second drop of info helping you keep in the know when it comes to youth culture!

Tune in to hear about our second drop of info helping you keep in the know when it comes to youth culture!

Episode 2: 'Vogue, School and Justice'

Hi, hello and welcome to the very first youth updates! We’re glad you’ve joined us in this corner of the youth-work world as we aim to open up dive into youth culture. Our heart is to be youth-workers helping youth-workers (and families and churches!) by dropping regular information via our blog and podcast. This drop we are looking at news in the digital world, a trend that has gone bye-bye and an issue to consider as we come out of lockdown. For the full experience, go to: yfc.co.uk/podcast/episode-1-the-start-of-something-new

Hi, hello and welcome to the very first youth updates! We’re glad you’ve joined us in this corner of the youth-work world as we aim to open up dive into youth culture. Our heart is to be youth-workers helping youth-workers (and families and churches!) by dropping regular information via our blog and podcast. This drop we are looking at news in the digital world, a trend that has gone bye-bye and an issue to consider as we come out of lockdown. For the full experience, go to: <a href="https://yfc.co.uk/podcast/episode-1-the-start-of-something-new/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yfc.co.uk/podcast/episode-1-the-start-of-something-new</a>

Episode 1: 'The Start Of Something New'

Hi, hello and welcome to Youth Updates: a regular drop of information around what’s going on in youth culture. Exploring the digital world, trends, language, pop culture, issues, faith &amp; spirituality and hot topics; each drop gives you a snapshot into 3 areas of youth culture designed to raise awareness and inspire you for your context. Listen to each podcast and never miss a beat by subscribing or to get a quick glimpse why not read the blog under each episode at yfc.co.uk/youthupdates. From us to you – we present Youth Updates! 

Hi, hello and welcome to Youth Updates: a regular drop of information around what’s going on in youth culture. Exploring the digital world, trends, language, pop culture, issues, faith &amp; spirituality and hot topics; each drop gives you a snapshot into 3 areas of youth culture designed to raise awareness and inspire you for your context. Listen to each podcast and never miss a beat by subscribing or to get a quick glimpse why not read the blog under each episode at <a href="https://yfc.co.uk/youthupdates/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yfc.co.uk/youthupdates</a>. From us to you – we present Youth Updates!

Youth Updates Trailer

Hi, hello and welcome to Youth Updates: a regular drop of information around what’s going on in youth culture. Exploring the digital world, trends, language, pop culture, issues, faith &amp; spirituality and hot topics; each drop gives you a snapshot into 3 areas of youth culture designed to raise awareness and inspire you for your context. Listen to each podcast and never miss a beat by subscribing or to get a quick glimpse why not read the blog under each episode at <a href="http://yfc.co.uk/youthupdates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yfc.co.uk/youthupdates</a>. From us to you – we present Youth Updates!

Youth Updates

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