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Scripture Union South Africa has a long legacy--nearly 100 years--of children's work throughout the country that has not only enabled young people to 'know and walk with God' but has pushed boundaries for community transformation. Join Tim Black as he int


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    Season 2, Episode 5: Youth Month 2021: SU Sinawe (we are with you) schools workers around the country talk about the impact the program is having in South African schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 36:35


    COVID-19 continues to bring challenges to the school environment across South Africa. SU has been placing Sinawe (Zulu for 'we are with you') Workers in local schools to help provide psycho-social support for the learning environment. Some great stories are coming out of this program and we will talk about the experience of these SU staff as they navigate the challenges in local schools.  Tim chats with SU Staff members Kwakes, Neo, Anastesia, Karen, and Mzwabantu as they discuss the Sinawe program and some tools they find useful as they minister. 

    Season 2, Episode 4: Youth Month 2021: Luyanda and Kyle talk about grief and the impact it is having on young people

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 33:36


    South African young people have been struggling with grief as they deal with the impact of COVID-19 on their friends and families. The trauma that many are experiencing is amplified in the pain and loss they feel as they deal with the death of loved ones or teachers or other adults within their circles of influence. The impact is significant and needs careful, holistic processing. Where is God in the midst of this pain? Today's podcast looks at the issue of grief, but from a position of hope. Join Tim as he chats with SU Staff members Luyanda and Kyle as they discuss the things they are seeing in the lives of grieving young people in our local school communities and some tools they find useful as they minister. 

    Season 2, Episode 3: Youth Month 2021: Praying for our Schools. Interview with Richard and Leearron Jumbe of Pais

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 30:26


    May was a month of prayer for our schools in South Africa. Richard and Leearron of Pais gathered organisations from around South Africa to join together in prayer for our schools and teachers. Why May, why now and what did God do in response to the united gathering of his people in prayer. 

    Season 2, Episode 2: Youth Month 2021: Shenick and Celest discuss the impact of bullying on young women and how to find a way forward

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 37:41


    One of the serious issues facing young people today is bullying, a form of unprovoked aggression that can be directed at another individual or group of individuals with the intent to cause embarrassment or pain. It used to be that you could escape a school or work bully by simply moving locations at the end of the day, but bullying can also take place online, called cyberbullying, via an app or online platform like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok. So instead of being able to escape bullies, they ride in our pockets, come into our homes and follow us wherever we go on our phones or tablets. For many young people, it can seem as if there is no escape. Today's podcast talks about bullying and its impact on young people. Join Tim as he chats with SU Staff members Celest and Shenick as they discuss the impact of bullying at a recent girls' camp and some ways they help these young women deal with this issue. 

    Season 2 Episode 1: Youth Month 2021: Covid and the challenges facing young people

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 36:19


    South Africa celebrates Youth Month throughout the month of June. Tim interviews Chicks Radise, new SU staff with a focus on team building and youth development. Chicks and his wife, Lerato, are the new leaders of Kadesh Barnea Campsite and bring with them a long history in the camping, team building and youth development spaces. Listen in as Tim and Chicks discuss the impact of Covid and other influences on the lives of young people in South Africa and some ways to empower them to move forward.

    Episode 10: Stories from the Chair: Tim Interviews Anthony Ryan, Chair of Scripture Union South Africa

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 33:58


    In this episode, Ant Ryan considers his personal adventure and how an SU camping experience can change your life--and introduce you to the girl of your dreams! Tim and Ant chat through the varied experiences that have formed the Ryan family and how God has moved to craft the journey in ways that only He can do.

    Episode 9: Weaving the Tapestry: An interview with Vivienne de Klerk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 46:37


    The journey looks different for all of us--and we don't know how God will take what seems like insignificant moments to establish markers that create the diversity of experience that builds his Kingdom. Today's interview with Viv De Klerk is a reminder that through what appears to be random events, God weaves his plan to create a tapestry. We only see the pattern emerge later in the story.    

    Episode 8: Embodying the Kingdom of God in the World--Interview with John Scheepers

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 32:39


    Sometimes God moves through the most unlikely ways to bring change. Today's interview details John Scheeper's journey to faith as a young boy on camp that eventually led him to his work at Isiphambano engaging the deep issues around justice and the gospel.

    Episode 7--The Impact of Leadership: A Conversation with Jeremiah Mabena

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 38:28


    You never know how the investment of time in the life of a young man or woman can change one's trajectory. Tim has the opportunity to spend time with Jerry Mabena and chat about how key events and individuals made an eternal difference in his life and his future.

    Episode 6 - Faith through the Storm: An interview with Uel Maree

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 31:05


    What happens when everything in life changes in an instant? Tim's conversation today is with Uel Maree and how God worked through a terrible accident to bring himself glory.

    Episode 5 - Interview with Craig Stewart and Rene August of the Warehouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 53:36


    Covid-19 has exposed much of the injustice that exists just below the surface that can easily get ignored in our country. Craig Stewart and Rene August of The Warehouse talk about some of the ways that SU prodded an engagement with the disparities of South African society and the role that remains for all of us to engage today.  

    Episode 4 - From Quantum Physics to Disney to SU E & W: An interview with Myles MacBean

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 35:48


    SU England and Wales is the oldest SU movement in the world. Join Tim and Myles MacBean as they talk about Myles' journey from science to entertainment and how God used those experiences to prepare him perfectly for the role of Scripture Union England & Wales National Director.

    Episode 3-Interview with the General Directors: Peter, Jeremy and Tony

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 43:45


    In this episode, Tim has the privilege of chatting with Peter Holmes, Jeremy Clampett and Tony Nzanza as they recall their time at Scripture Union and some of the joys and challenges they faced while serving the Lord through the ministry of SU.  

    Episode 2-Tim interviews Daryl Henning and Roger Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 44:50


    Today is titled 'Two Friends Share.' Tim is joined by Daryl Henning and Roger Wood as they chat about their unlikely friendship as their paths crossed at SU.

    Episode 1: Stories that Shape Us: God Continues to write the Scripts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 8:08


    The Book of Esther was written a long time ago, but it is always interesting how some of these ancient passages of Scripture can speak straight into the middle of our context--even during a pandemic! This episode sets the stage for the exciting weekly interviews to follow...stay tuned!

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