Podcasts

Season 4 #Episode 1

How’s your Bible reading and prayer life? At SUNI we want to encourage people of all ages to meet God daily through the Bible and prayer and we hope the new format of our podcast helps us with this aim. Have a listen as we will interview and be hearing from a variety of different people sharing their top tips, rhythms and habits when it comes to their relationship with God; in how they listen to God through the Bible and speak to him in prayer. Enjoy & pass it on.

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Season 4 #Episode 2

Continuing on in our theme of Bible reading and prayer we are delighted to welcome Damian Wharton onto the podcast. At SUNI we want to encourage people of all ages, just like you, to meet God daily through the Bible and prayer and we hope the new format of our podcast helps us with this aim. So please Enjoy & pass it on.

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Season 4 #Episode 3

In this episode of the podcast, SUNI Intern, Heidi, will be helping us to look at the theme of Bible reading and prayer. Part of our aim at SUNI, is to encourage people of all ages and stages of faith (just like you) to meet God daily through these foundational practices. We hope that the new format during this season of the podcast will help us to help you so feel free to check out previous epsiodes as well! So please listen, enjoy and then pass it on to anyone you think might be encouraged by it. If you have any top tips or feedback, please get it touch.

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Season 4 #Episode 4

In this latest episode of the Scripture Union Northern Ireland podcast, Ruth & Phil chat with Rick Hill about his experience with Bible Reading and prayer... AND thanks to the box of destiny find out who his number one crush is!

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Season 4 #Episode 5

Last Podcast of the series We’ve really enjoyed talking to people about how they have been impacted and handle Bible reading and prayer and this one is no different. Have a listen as Phil and Ruth chat with Jude Cairns, Chief Executive of Love for Life.

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Season 3 #Episode 1

The Scripture Union Northern Ireland Podcast is back and this year (like everything else) it's a bit different. We have been running sessions called ’Times Like These’ wanting to be a voice, provide conversation and discussion, provide training, advice and resources for anyone involved in schools ministry, church life and those working with children, young people and families. In this first episode we think about connecting with schools using assemblies! Enjoy!

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Season 3 #Episode 2

Join us as we think about SU groups in the new normal and how schools have been learning and adapting during Times Like These and how the local church can play their part.

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Season 3 #Episode 3

Join the conversation that Phil Howe, our Training & Resources Manager had with Ed Drew (faithinkids.org) as we think about Family Ministry in Times Like These

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Season 3 #Episode 4

Join the conversation, as our Training & Resources Manager, Phil Howe speaks with Mel Lacey from Growing Young Disciples (growingyoungdisciples.co.uk) seeking to answer the question 'What Are We Learning In This Cultural Moment?' and how might it impact the future.

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Season 3 #Episode 5

Summer Camps, Missions, Holiday Bible Clubs, Festivals for children and young people were either cancelled or looked remarkably different in 2020. So what about the Summer ahead? What could it look like for ministry with children and young people? What opportunities and possibilities are there? Join us as we hear from our Camps and Missions Department. They will be sharing their experiences & learning, this was recorded in the early stages of planning for next Summer but we still hope it will help you think 'what about this coming summer' during Times Like These.

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Season 2 #Episode 1

SUNI Podcast Season 2 #Episode 1 New Podcast series out now! We have a new logo, a new format and a new media intern putting it all together #ThanksJosh! This month’s focus will be on how can people who served in the summer benefit the local church throughout the year? Check it out, click subscribe or why not even give us a review. Happy Listening

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Season 2 #Episode 2

SUNI Podcast Season 2 #Episode 2 Another month means another podcast. This time we will be looking at the importance of mentoring with our special guest Jose Cummings from Exodus and hearing the journey of a resource, that we hope and pray will equip and resource the local church www.walkwithmejourneys.orgFeel free to tag or share with people who you know would benefit from what is shared. Enjoy

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Season 2 #Episode 3

SUNI Podcast Season 2 #Episode 3 On this months Scripture Union Northern Ireland Podcast we hear about Internships! How they help develop young people, how they can help your local church & how you can help people you know involved in one. You will hear from our very own Interns and the journey they have been on so far. Please feel to tag // share // give us a review… so have a listen and enjoy!

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Season 2 #Episode 4

SUNI Podcast Season 2 #Episode 4 How do the local church deal with the massive topic of mental health? Have a listen to the story of a group of churches coming together for one purpose and hear how it may impact what you do in your area and the difference it could make.

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Season 2 #Episode 5

On this months’ episode, we are going to be listening to a talk that Mark Beattie, principle of Diamond Primary School, gave at our Schools Ministry Conference at the beginning of February. Unfortunately, due to technical issues, we only managed to catch the end of Mark’s talk, however, it is full of Biblical application that we hope will help those involved in schools ministry. Enjoy!

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Season 2 #Episode 6

Are we creating Safe spaces? We hope your homes are a safe space at this time. In this month’s Scripture Union Northern Ireland Podcast we are thinking of a world beyond COVID-19 and what it would look like if there were safe spaces in our schools. Life is becoming increasingly complex for children and young people, meaning that school communities have a range of individual emotional and spiritual needs within them. This recording looks at Chaplaincy as a developing model of Pastoral Care and Spiritual support and how the Church in Northern Ireland might be involved. Enjoy!

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Season 1 #Episode 9

SUNI Podcast #Episode 9 Our final podcast of the academic year!! This episode we’ll be hearing from our General Director Damian Wharton on the importance of Compelling Communication. Jeff Gawn will be leaving us in August but has given us his Bible reflection and a few thoughts on his farewell. Kathy Craig… sorry, Croskery, will be sharing how to make the most of the summer. Thanks to all who have listened, commented, shared, given feedback and been on this journey. Happy listening and it be remiss of us not to say a MASSIVE thank you to our media intern Shannon Smillie for all her hard work behind the scenes.

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Season 1 #Episode 8

SUNI Podcast #Episode 8 Why not have a listen to the latest SUNI Podcast? This month we are delving into Bible engagement with Children and Young People and why it matters. Our E3 Fermanagh worker Jeff Gawn will be chatting with our host Phil Howe about this before hearing from Lyndsey Marks on her Bible reflection. The final piece for Episode 8 is to go ‘Back to School with God’, come and hear Mark Moorhead’s experience, as a former Children’s Worker and current SUNI staff. Enjoy!

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Season 1 #Episode 7

SUNI Podcast #Episode 7 Interested in praying for Schools? Interested in the Bible? Want to hear from a legendary long time member of the SU staff team? Then why not listen to Anita Conkey, Rachel Sheppard, Joel Hutchinson and Jonathan Parkes unpack their wisdom alongside regular host Phil Howe. Happy Easter!

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Season 1 #Episode 6

SUNI Podcast #Episode 6 Another month, another podcast! This month we chat about effective schools ministry with Leanne Dunlop, hear a Bible reflection from Rachel Tweedie, our E3 North Down & Newtownards worker, and Ashleigh Beattie shares her experience when it comes to illustrated faith… not sure what that is? Then why not have a listen. Enjoy!

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Season 1 #Episode 5

SUNI Podcast #Episode 5 On episode 5; we explore people development with two of our council members Benny and Janine, hear Sarah Coghlans Bible reflections & listen to Joanne Coulter (PA to the General Director), her staff story! Enjoy

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Season 1 #Episode 4

SUNI Podcast#Episode 4 Special Schools/Damian’s Bible bit/New Staff-Andrew & Sarah/Summer Loving with Paul JWe’re back with another episode of the Scripture Union Northern Ireland Podcast…enjoy!

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Season 1 #Episode 3

SUNI Podcast #Episode 3 The Scripture Union Northern Ireland Podcast exists to equip and resource the local church in our joint mission of making God’s Good News known to children, young people and families. In this month’s podcast we look at what effective partnership can look like // hear Al’s Bible thought…as voiced by Leanne // Look at helpful Christmas Resources // Hear from Kathy Craig on Camps and Missions Check us out on iTunes, subscribe and why not give us a review! If you like it, why not pass it on to someone who might appreciate the listen! Copyright music is from Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde – Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/YKdXVnaHfo8

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Season 1 #Episode 2

SUNI Podcast #Episode 2 Thanks for checking out the new Scripture Union Northern Ireland Podcast! This podcast exists to equip and resource the local church in our joint mission of making God’s Good News known to children, young people and families. We hope that as you listen you will see how we can help resource you and your local church in children’s and youth ministry. Check us out on iTunes, subscribe and why not give us a review!In this month’s episode, we look at the importance of effective schools ministry / Mark Moorhead shares from the Bible & Phil shares his love of Training & Resources Click here to enter the Book Giveaway competition Copyright music is from Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde – Free Instrumentalshttps://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/YKdXVnaHfo8

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Season 1 #Episode 1

SUNI Podcast #Episode 1 Welcome to the Brand New Scripture Union Northern Ireland Podcast. This podcast exists to equip and resource the local church in our joint mission of making God’s Good News known to children, young people and families. We hope that as you listen you will see how we can help resource you and your local church in children’s and youth ministry. In this month’s episode find out about who we are and what we are about / Rachel Sheppard shares from the Bible & meet some of our new staff and interns! Copyright music is from Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde – Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/YKdXVnaHfo8

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Scripture Union, Northern Ireland

Season 4