Rachel gets a chance to sit down with Rev. Ben Atkins as they talk about a recent trend that's popped up in youth culture known as WitchTok. Ben shares some of his own experiences with paganism and the occult and together Rachel and Ben explore what this could mean for our practice as youth workers. How do we set out to listen to and support young people while helping them to put down anything that takes them away from life with God? Get ready for an excellent interview as we dig into how young people might delve into this world in order to find meaning, purpose and identity and what they gospel has to say about that.
Meanwhile, back at Youthscape HQ, Martin tries some smelling salts, both share their mixed experience of Halloween and we hear a tale from Martin's time trying to make it as a Hollywood screenwriter...
What is Youthscape Podcast?
A weekly podcast from Youthscape, hosted by Rachel Gardner and Martin Saunders. Expect interviews, thought provoking discussion, perspectives on faith, church and youth culture and a serious amount of fun.