Jenni Talks

EXCITING NEWS for July - more details in the episode and by clicking th links below. In this second season of the podcast we have been mainly focusing on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year & is available now. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can buy the book or get in touch by going to my website www.jenniosborn.organd clicking on one of the options there. This episode is a conversation with Adam Muirhead from the Trust for Community Development in Brighton. We talk about youth work and politics, the creativity and flexibility of youth workers during this past year in particular that can also lead to burnout because, for the most part, we are natural ‘helpers’ and ‘doers’. There’s something very profound about the concept of doing less, better in our work and making small changes that will have a big impact. Book your space on The Retreat by going to my Facebook page: @jennitalks and looking for the events tab or by clicking this link to the Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jenni-osborn-33475740273 You can also email me on hello@jenniosborn.org 

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now from my website www.jenniosborn.org in either Kindle or paperback format. On my website you will find more details about mentoring and training that I offer - do get in touch if you are interested. This episode is a conversation with Joe Davies of the Mid-Faith Crisis podcast. We talk about the process of deconstruction of faith, the need for questions and doubt to be a part of faith. This is a conversation that has a personal element to it for me, having had some really difficult times wrestling with faith and beliefs that I once followed without questioning suddenly becoming the source of many questions! I know that I am not the only one and wanted to have this conversation to connect with those listening who might feel similarly, maybe you’ve reached a place of acceptance with doubt and questions, maybe you’re just at the beginning of this process, either way I agree with Joe that it’s a necessary part of life and faith. It might feel like you’re in the chrysalis, hanging on by a thread but brighter days are coming… I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share! Get in touch with Joe  Facebook.com/midfaithcrisis  midfaithcrisis.org joe@midfaithcrisis.org Get in touch with Jenni Facebook.com/jennitalks jenniosborn.org hello@jenniosborn.org @jenni_talks

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Simon Skidmore, a long term youth worker who works for a church and a local council youth service. We talk about the importance of young people being involved in challenging situations, Simon is a leader with the Adventure Service Challenge Award which encourages young people to take on different tasks and complete challenges much like the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. We also talk about how one local business man in Preston has given of his own resources to feed his community in partnership with local community groups like the church. If I was anywhere near Preston I’d be there like a shot! Simon also mentions the difficulties that young people have begun talking about to do with exams and not sitting them but still having to be tested – often without any preamble or warning, no time to revise or prepare. It’s a brief mention in this conversation but something that is a very current for the young people we are in contact with. This episode really demonstrates the importance of the three themes I talk about in the book: Hope, Community and Sanctuary. Do listen to the end section to hear what I think about the work that Simon is doing in partnership with others.  Contact Simon on families@wpmc.co.uk or simon.skidmore@warrington.gov.uk Contact Jenni on hello@jenniosborn.org FB: www.facebook.com/jennitalks Twitter: @jenni_talks Instagram: jenni.osborn

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Tim Richards who is the chaplain at Chelsea Academy in West London which is a Church of England academy with a large intake that encompasses different faiths. We talked about the role that a chaplain holds in a school community, about how much he enjoys the conversations with young people and staff, and how it has changed because of covid. I’ll just tell you that he was on dog-looking-after duty the morning I spoke to him, so any growling or scuffling noises in the background are not Tim but the dog! I’ll also point out that for some reason, I struggled a bit through the interview to find my words. Some of you lovely listeners know that I’m a stroke survivor, I am very fortunate to have very few after effects but finding the right words at the right time is one that rears its head every now and then. You might not notice any difference, ha! But I do, and I wanted to explain… I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share! Contact me:  Email: Hello@jenniosborn.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/jennitalks Twitter: @jenni_talks Instagram: jenni.osborn

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Lou Funnell who works for a council commissioned youth organisation, she tells us about how they have began 2 new groups during lockdown and how it’s been going. Contact Lou on social media:  Instagram: @LouFunnell @BrogdaleCIC  Spotify: What's On Your Plate and Contains Caffeine Contact Jenni:  Instagram: @jenni.osborn Twitter: @jenni_talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/jennitalks

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Adam Whiting who works for St Mary’s church in Luton, he is the Youth and Young Adults Pastor. He also works with The Feast who are an interfaith organisation based in Luton. I was particularly interested in his experiences using Discord to connect with young people online and how this has worked, Adam gives a really comprehensive picture of how youth workers can use discord well with groups which I found really fascinating and hope that you’ll find it very useful indeed. The link for the Guidelines on Dialogue which is mentioned by Adam is this one https://thefeast.org.uk/resources#guidelines  I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share! Contact Adam by email youth@stmarysluton.org  Contact Jenni Twitter: @jenni_talks Facebook: @jennitalks Email: hello@jenniosborn.org

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic.  I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Steve Blower from Sidewalk in Scarborough. Their story of youth work during the pandemic features in the book and it was one that really stood out to me, in particular Steve’s use of the phrase Wilderness Prophets, I found this a really powerfully positive image of young people and I’m really pleased that I’ve started to hear it a bit more widely even since this conversation was recorded. Again for this conversation I adopted the slightly different style so the next voice you’ll hear is Steve’s explaining how the need for change during the pandemic has meant they have been working much more collaboratively with other organisations and how that has impacted them as a charity. I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share! You can contact Steve via the Sidewalk Facebook page www.facebook.com/SidewalkYouthProject or website www.sidewalk-scarborough.com You can buy his Grove Book from www.grovebooks.co.uk search for Y59 Contact me on  hello@jenniosborn.org Facebook facebook.com/jennitalks Twitter @jenni_talks Instagram jenni.osborn

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Matt Perry from Worth Unlimited who have different youth work projects in different communities around the UK. I asked him about how Worth Unlimited have fared during covid, including what the challenges have been for him as national director. We also talked about the latest campaign called Get Up and Gold, which is recognising that young people are often treated in a very negative way. Certainly throughout these pandemic times we have watched young people be overlooked or dismissed or worse punished as in the case of the exam results chaos of last summer. So Worth Unlimited are keen to stand in solidarity with young people, to showcase where young people are being talked of positively and to demonstrate that young people are worth their weight in gold. Contact details www.worthunlimited.co.uk to register for the Get Up and Gold challenge  You can find Jenni on Facebook @jennitalks Twitter @jenni_talks Instagram jenni.osborn Don't forget to share this episode with those who you think will enjoy it and thanks.

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with James and Mike of the Concrete Academy, a NEW faith-based youth ministry leadership course, something I think we’ve been needing to see in youth ministry circles for a while now. Not only is this idea something that is much needed in youth min world but also it was born during the covid pandemic, making it very much a new opportunity for youth workers in the faith sector to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I hope you enjoy hearing from Mike & James, and if you know anyone who might be interested in the Concrete Academy, do share it with them. You can get in touch with James & Mike via Twitter @ConcreteAcademy  Thanks for listening Get in touch:  jennitalks@gmail.com @jenni_talks on Twitter @jennitalks on Facebook jenni.osborn on Instagram

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people and young people to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. Do get in touch on Jennitalks@gmail.com This episode is a conversation with Bernie, author and Director of Innovative Enterprise and National Careers Week. We talk about students and careers, in particular National Careers Week which happened last week. Bernie is passionate about young entrepreneurs, especially as we emerge from Covid which has made big changes to the employment and careers landscape. He does a good job of describing the way life has a habit of throwing out random opportunities which we haven’t planned for and which often form part of our life journey. The sound fluctuates a little during this episode, I hope this doesn’t get in the way of Bernie’s overall message. This episode comes with a bit of a competition, particularly if you are listening in the week of its release. I will be giving away a copy of my book From Isolation to Community AND a copy of Bernie’s book The Ladder. You’ll need to share this episode and like one of the posts on social media in order to be in with a chance of winning. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Bernie as much as I did!

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast, From Isolation to Community. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new communities and spaces for young people to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. Do get in touch on Jennitalks@gmail.com This episode is a conversation with one of the youth work organisations that feature in the book: the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Youth Interventions Team. Charlie contacted me when she saw a plea on Facebook! I was so taken with what they are doing, my own roots are in intervention work in schools so I immediately recognised the value of what they have been doing and the creativity involved in taking a very hands on approach to moving their work online during the pandemic. These guys are one of only a few organisations who have found success in using video calling to build group relationships and dynamics, finding that it really works for the young people who come to them. I hope you enjoy this and share the joy with others too!

Welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast, From Isolation to Community.  In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new communities and spaces for young people to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book on Amazon, you can search for Jenni Osborn From Isolation to Community and it should come up! Or click this link https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08VNCSK4Z  One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward.  Do get in touch on Jennitalks@gmail.com you can also find me: Facebook - @jennitalks Twitter - @jenni_talks This episode is an introduction to the themes of the book, I was interviewed by my friend and business coach Will Taylor for his podcast, The Good Enough Project and decided this would make a good introduction for this new season of the Jenni Talks podcast too. So you’ll hear Will asking me the questions this time! While you listen, why not think about who might be really encouraged by listening to this episode and share the link with them? Big thanks to Will for the audio for this intro - hope you enjoy it.

In this episode I talk to Ali Campbell about the impact of lockdown on youth & children's work in church, we chat about how we parents and/or youth workers can help as school starts back again after the hiatus and what might be key for young people themselves to remember.

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can buy the book or get in touch by going to my website www.jenniosborn.organd clicking on one of the options there. This episode is a conversation with Charis Robertson from Hot Chocolate in Dundee. They are one of the organisations which are included in the book, and I wanted to find out bit about where things are at for them right now, at a time when much of the UK is emerging from lockdown. I remember hearing about Hot Chocolate at the time that it was just beginning its work with young people. The idea of ‘meeting young people where they are at’ is one which permeates a lot of youth work, whether it’s faith based or not, and I have loved talking to many for whom it is their clarion call. The values of Hot Chocolate are unashamedly Christian, values of radical inclusion, of binding the broken hearted and of offering freedom for young people to be the truest version of themselves. It began 20 years ago with cups of hot chocolate and a listening ear, it continues with pool tables and art classes and mental health support even at a time of tight restrictions. Find Hot Chocolate on www.hotchocolate.org.uk and also on Google maps! Contact Jenni  hello@jenniosborn.org FB: www.facebook.com/jennitalks Twitter: @jenni_talks Instagram: @jenni.osborn I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share!

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with David Bunce who has two roles, he heads up the Youth & Children’s Work in the Baptist Union in Austria as well as being a pastor of a local church in the village of Bad Ischl, near Salzburg. Church-based youth work has historically looked very different in Austria, as you’ll hear him explain. I find it fascinating having spent some time in Austria myself over a number of years, and always found myself wondering where the church is at work. It’s really encouraging to hear David’s enthusiasm, and desire to bring change whilst honouring the church’s traditions and ways of working. It’s worth highlighting the honourable mention for Margaret Pritchard Houston and her book on Children’s Spirituality called Beyond the Children’s Corner who came on this podcast a few months ago – Margaret, if you’re listening to this and can encourage your publisher to publish the book in German I know David would be hugely appreciative! I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t forget to share! Contact details  David Bunce -  Twitter @davidbunce website www.davidbunce.com Jenni Osborn Twitter @jenni_talks Facebook www.facebook.com/jennitalks Instagram @jenni.osborn Email hello@jenniosborn.org

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people & youth workers to engage with as a result of the pandemic. My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond which captures a snapshot of what has been happening in this past year is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, enable and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times. You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there. One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. You can get in touch via the website. This episode is a conversation with Ulrike from The Feast, who are an interfaith organisation based mainly in Birmingham but also have a presence in Luton. Ulrike contacted me after hearing my conversation with Adam Whiting a couple of weeks ago and offered to talk more about The Feast as she works for them and is passionate about encouraging young people and others to develop good conversational skills that create community and space for difference of opinion. These skills have always been important but it seems to me it’s more so than ever before as lines of disagreement and fracturing appear in response to some of the very significant events that we have seen played out in our media. We touch on some of these including the anti-racist movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Brexit and even American politics. It’s a really interesting conversation that I hope you enjoy as much as I did, perhaps you know someone else who would be interested too – do share with friends, colleagues, neighbours and family! Contact The Feast contact@thefeast.org.uk ulrike@thefeast.org.uk Guidelines for Dialogue can be found at www.thefeast.org.uk  Contact Jenni E: hello@jenniosborn.org FB: www.facebook.com/jennitalks Twit: @jenni_talks Insta: @jenni.osborn

I talk to Christelle Lerryn about life with three boys and how they have coped during some very difficult and challenging circumstances. I hope that this will encourage and uplift those of you who listen, and if it does, do share it with others!  We touch on abusive relationships and trauma therapy, but we also talk about the importance of getting yourself the help you need, of listening to those around you and of hope and love! Christelle and I have been friends for about a year and she is someone who really radiates love and hope, she has such a positive approach to life, even in difficult circumstances and I'm really happy to be able to share some of this with you lovely listeners.  The show we mention that Christelle has done with her therapist Mike Phillips can be found here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwR8ewhGplg&ab_channel=OhNoNotAnotherLiveShow (copy and paste if it doesn't create a link) As promised, the helpline numbers are here: the Samaritans are an amazing helpline which you can call at any time if you need to talk to someone who will listen, their number in the UK is 116123. In the USA you can call the SAMHSA helpline which is 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) If you would like to get in touch with me - and I'd love to hear from you! Then you can find me on  Email jennitalks@gmail.com Facebook @jennitalks   Twitter @jenni_talks

Lynn and her team work in schools to support autistic children, teachers and also parents. We talk about translating hope, working in schools during the covid era and putting training online.  ReachOutASC are putting on a FREE conference which is 9th - 12th February 'Getting it Right', you can find more details about this on their website www.reachoutasc.com I would really recommend getting involved if you have autistic children or young people in your family or class or youth group. This is the link http://www.gettingitright.live/?sc=DeLY2wAw&ac=1TxL5lKV  My book 'From Isolation to Community: youth work in the covid era' is out on Monday 1st Feb in ebook format from Amazon. Telling the story of youth work in the covid era, across many different contexts, from Woodcraft Folk, through long-term detached projects to faith-based youth ministry. This is a book for anyone in youth work wanting to learn from our covid experiences and figure out what we need to focus on as we go into an uncertain future. Print copies will be available at a later date, if you would like a printed copy please let me know on email Jennitalks@gmail.com or on social media.

In this episode I talk to Natalie Harling from The Outward Bound Trust about the work have been doing during Covid to support young people and those around them including teachers. They are doing some fantastic work that’s very different to what they used to but still very much in keeping with their mission to which is “to inspire young people to defy their limitation so they become strong, resilient and curious, ready for the challenges of life.” Their website is www.outwardbound.org.uk– do go and have a look to see what they are currently offering to schools in their local area. If you want to get in touch with me please email me on jennitalks@gmail.com or go to the website www.jenniosborn.org My book, From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond is due out on 29th Jan 2021. It will be available in e-book format from Amazon initially, with printed copies to follow. If you would like to pre-order a printed copy please let me know!

It's January 2021 and after several weeks of dithering, the UK Government have declared another national lockdown this time including schools.  We're 10 months into the pandemic and although vaccines are in our news everyday, the current situation makes it feel like we haven't moved on at all. Add to that, where March 2020 was warm and sunny, January 2021 is cold, dark and wet. In March 2020 the mood was optimistic and compliant, in January 2021 the national mood is much more varied and covers a wide range of opinion about what is actually happening and what we should be doing about it.   So, how are we going to survive a third lockdown in a month that is usually long, dark, cold and wet? I asked a few friends to help me out with this episode, so instead of a conversation between me and a guest (or 2!) you'll hear a collection of different voices with different ideas to offer as well as some words from me that will hopefully help!  Don't forget to share it with others or get in touch and let me know what you liked! The email is Jennitalks@gmail.com, we're on Twitter as @jenni_talks and on Facebook as @jennitalks  I'm writing a book on youth work in the covid era and I will let you know when it's available as well as where you can find it. In the meantime, if you'd like to buy my Grove Book on Mental Health and Young People you can do that from www.grovebooks.co.uk search for Y56.