Podcasts about from isolation

Toren and Serenity open up about life on the autism spectrum, sharing powerful stories of resilience, misunderstanding, and self-discovery. From sensory meltdowns to navigating school and food challenges, their honesty sheds light on the daily realities of neurodivergent families. This heartfelt conversation also explores Serenity's late diagnosis and the impact of sharing their journey online. A must-watch for anyone seeking deeper understanding, compassion, or connection. ✨ **THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!**

The Connection Codes team has a conversation about the transition into 2025, sharing their insights on goals, community, and the intentional steps they're taking for growth in the new year. They discuss the importance of connection, both within relationships and with oneself, and the small, actionable changes that can create meaningful momentum. Tera shares her word of the year—see—which is about the power of truly seeing others and allowing herself to be seen. Glenn explores the balance between responsibilities and creative passions, while Phyllis opens up about the role of community in supporting life changes. Together, they invite you to reflect, take small steps forward, and avoid staying stuck in fear or perfectionism as you navigate your own journeys into the new year. Links and Resources: To download the Core Emotion Wheel: https://www.connectioncodes.co/wheel To enroll in Foundations use the code PODCAST for 20% off: https://www.connectioncodes.co/marriage-course-online Book a coaching session with Dr. Glenn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/marriage-help Chapters: 00:00:00 – The Spark of 2025: New Year, Same Us? 00:00:44 – When Lamps Were Stage Lights: The Origin Story 00:01:15 – Dream Boards, January Guilt, and Echo's Goals 00:02:45 – Community: Why We Resist What We Need Most 00:04:53 – Intentions Without Action Are Just Wishes 00:07:55 – Isolation, Loneliness, and Late-Night Subscriptions 00:09:59 – From Isolation to Joy: The Year in Review 00:12:08 – One Word for 2025: S-E-E 00:14:33 – Balancing Dreams, Writing Novels, and Life's Checklists 00:16:48 – The Wheel That Keeps Us Grounded 00:23:23 – Zoom Calls, Fear, and a Barn in 2020 00:24:14 – Behind the Grainy Camera: Trusting the Unknown 00:24:44 – The Quiet Impact of Tera and Wes Wages 00:27:55 – Community Isn't a Buzzword—It's a Lifeline 00:31:46 – Imperfect Starts, Perfect Timing 00:34:04 – Momentum: The Small Steps That Move Mountains 00:43:19 – Teamship: When Everyone Carries the Load 00:46:03 – The Invitation: Start Small, Start Now

Explore the critical concept of Perception/Action Coupling in this enlightening episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," hosted by NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson. In "Perception/Action Coupling," they delve into what this theory is and why it is essential for basketball shooting development. Key Points of Discussion: Understanding Perception/Action Coupling: Dave starts by explaining the basics of Perception/Action Coupling — the idea that the perceptions (what we see and feel) directly inform the actions (how we react and execute skills) in sports. This connection is fundamental to training athletes to make split-second decisions under game conditions. From Isolation to Game-Representativeness: The episode covers the transition from practicing basketball skills in isolation to incorporating more game-like scenarios. Dave and Matt discuss how creating practice environments that mimic game situations can significantly improve a player's ability to perform under pressure. Practical Applications: Learn specific ways to apply Perception/Action Coupling in basketball training. The hosts provide insights into training techniques for complex movements like fade-aways, emphasizing how to integrate perceptual cues into the shooting process effectively. This episode is packed with actionable advice on enhancing the way players practice by making training sessions more representative of actual game play. Understanding and implementing Perception/Action Coupling can transform training approaches and elevate player performance in critical game moments. Be sure to subscribe to "The Coach Dave Love Podcast" for more in-depth discussions on basketball shooting techniques and training philosophies. Tune in to keep up with the latest trends and methods in basketball coaching.

In this episode of That Nerd Thing, Morgan interviews horror author Eric Otero and they discuss his journey as a writer and his passion for horror. They explore the influence of his blue-collar job on his writing and his journey into becoming a horror author.  Eric even shares a SPOOKY experience from when he was a teenager!  Eric also goes deep into sharing his fascination with the Japanese military science fiction media franchise, Gundam, and he even explains the history behind the franchise. He explains how you can join the fandom and ways to participate in the Gundam community.  Eric explores his other nerdy interests like lepidopterology, nurturing butterflies, and the influences of Christian mysticism in his writing.  The episode also touches on the broader topic of starting to write later in life, facing insecurities as an author, and the power of niche communities online for embracing one's nerdiness. 00:18 Welcome and Introduction 00:48 Diving into Horror with Author Eric Otero 01:54  Exploring Eric's Creations: From Body Horror to Cosmic Mysteries 06:17 Unraveling the Depths of Nerdy Identity 06:20 Unpacking Gundam: A Deep Dive into Mecha and Its Impact 13:32 Embracing Nerdiness: Finding Community and Overcoming Isolation 16:00 Embracing the Indie Writing Journey 17:47 Eric's Unexpected Nerdy Passion: Lepidopterology 19:30 A Shift in Popularity: From Small Town to Comic Book Expert 21:05 Exploring Christian Mysticism and Personal Fears 22:51 A Childhood Fascinated by the Paranormal 23:21 A Mysterious Encounter in the Woods: A Personal Horror Story 26:37 From Isolation to Creative Writing 27:45 The Challenges and Triumphs of Writing 29:14 Embracing Vulnerability: Sharing Creative Work with the World 33:22 Navigating Fandoms: Gundam and Beyond 39:39 The Essence of Being a Nerd: Passion and Inclusivity 41:18 Geeky Recommendations: Embracing Horror and Sci-Fi 42:55 Connecting with the Author: Social Media and Final Thoughts Follow Eric Otero at:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHowlingBetweenWorlds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e.m._otero/ Check out Eric's work and stories! https://www.psychotoxin.com/p/eye-tales-eyes-of-the-blizzard-2fe https://nightmaredownloads.com/products/between-the-panels-by-eric-otero https://books2read.com/u/3GPYop Follow That Nerd Thing at: ⁠⁠TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ Email: thatnerdthingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!

When we talk about life changing messages on this podcast, our guest in this episode embodies that probably more than anyone we've interviewed.  Emily Hartstone's personal brand has become very personal over the last 9 years.  In the process of battling rare diseases since being diagnosed in 2014, she realized that the healthcare industry was trying to ‘take away her timeline'.  This prompted Emily to start her own foundation called Empower the Patient, helping people learn how to become their own health advocate.  In addition to being a highly accomplished entrepreneur, she aims to share her journey and create positive change in the healthcare industry. Best Moments 01:52 Fighting Misdiagnosis: My Journey with Graves Disease 04:35 Rare Diseases: A Journey of Diagnosis and Determination 12:43 Taking Control: Empowering Patients with Rare Diseases 19:59 Navigating the Medical Maze: Doctor Shopping and False Alarms 24:03 From Isolation to Advocacy: Empowering the Patients Community 26:52 Connect with Empower the Patients: Finding Support and Resources

Seth is joined by Myles Werntz, a professor of theology, and in this chat they unpack what's meant by community, a word we toss around a lot in our culture. What's the real difference between in-person and virtual communities? What do screens provide a community when they're needed, and what do they rob us of when they're not? And what's the takeaway for our day-to-day lives? p.s. - Seth & Tsh will be back together next episode! Seth's newsletter + website Pick up a round of drinks! Our recommended reads Myles' Substack Myles on Twitter Myles' book, From Isolation to Community The Brothers K, by David James Duncan The Candy House, by Jennifer Egan

Welcome to episode sixty-eight of New Creation Conversations. I'm excited to get to share with you today a second conversation with Dr. Myles Werntz. Myles is the Director of Baptist Studies and Associate Professor of Theology at Abilene Christian University, where he directs the Baptist Studies Center in the Graduate School of Theology. He is the author and editor of several books in theology and ethics and writes broadly on the Christian ethics of war and peace, immigration, ecclesiology, and discipleship. We had a conversation a few months ago with is friend David Cramer about their co-authored book A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence. In this conversation Myles and I discuss his brand-new book, From Isolation to Community: A Renewed Vision for Christian Life Together – published by Baker Academic.Like many others, the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer have been deeply influential. Bonhoeffer's Letters, Ethics, and The Cost of Discipleship have been important formative works in my journey. However, perhaps the work that I have returned to repeatedly is his little tract Life Together. In his new book, Myles takes Bonhoeffer's work and reflects on the theme of isolation as one of the key problems of our age. Profoundly, Myles reflects on how the church, even while meeting together lives into and exacerbates the problem of isolation. He even points to the ease with which most congregations were able to navigate the separation created by the pandemic as a sign of the way isolation has taken hold of our imaginations. Like Bonhoeffer himself, Myles goes beyond analysis and offers theological depth and describes the practices that might heal our isolation. It is a thoughtful book that resonated deeply with me, and I know you'll find this conversation helpful as well.

Joel takes over the podcast for another wide-ranging "reviewer round-up" with two excellent first-time guests. They talk a lot about books that intersect with the conversation about race in America, and of course, list off the titles they are currently reading.Joshua E. Livingston is a writer and community developer currently residing in Indianapolis. He is the director of Cultivating Communities and the author of Sunrays on the Beachhead of the New Creation (Wipf & Stock, 2021).Myles Werntz is associate professor of theology and director of Baptist studies at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He is the author or editor of several books, including Bodies of Peace, A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence, and the brand new book, From Isolation to Community: A Renewed Vision for Christian Life Together (Baker Academic).Books and Writing Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism by Jonathan TranJosh's written review of Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial CapitalismSunrays on the Beachhead of the New Creation by Josh LivingstonBodies of Peace: Ecclesiology, Nonviolence & Witness by Myles WerntzA Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence: Key Thinkers, Activists & Movements for the Gospel of Peace by David Cramer & Myles WerntzFrom Isolation to Community: A Renewed Vision for Christian Life Together by Myles WerntzThe Loneliest Americans by Jay Caspian KangMinor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park HongHow to Be Normal: Essays by Phil ChristmanMyles' written review of How to Be NormalMidwest Futures by Phil ChristmanBreaking Ground: Charting Our Future in a Pandemic Year by Plough/CommentRacecraft: The Soul of Inequality in American Life by Barbara Fields & Karen FieldsHeathen: Religion and Race in American History by Kathryn Gin LumShared Wisdom: Use of the Self in Pastoral Care and Counseling by Pamela Cooper-WhiteThe Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People are Drawn in and How to Talk Across the Divide by Pamela Cooper-WhiteThat We May Be One: Practicing Unity in a Divided Church by Gary B. AgeeHumbler Faith, Bigger God: Finding a Story to Live By by Samuel WellsThe Internet is not What You Think it is: A History, a Philosophy, a Warning by Justin E. H. SmithLife Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community by Dietrich BonhoefferTools for Conviviality by Ivan IllichH20 & the Waters of Forgetfulness by Ivan IllichDeschooling Society by Ivan IllichConfessions by Augustine (Translated by Sarah Ruden)Paul Among the People: The Apostle Reinterpreted and Reimagined in His Own Time by Sarah RudenSimone Weil: An AnthologyLeisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef PieperIndigenous Theology and the Western Worldview by Randy WoodleyLisey's Story by Stephen King

In this episode I talk about the most recent episode of Doctor Who. I give you a review of a brand new book, "From Isolation to Community." I update you on some church life happenings. And we finish up Chapter 1 of Mark! Get you free story guide here: www.brandynjaymes.com/mark Find me online: www.brandynjaymes.com Find me on social media: @brandynjaymes Support the Pod: Patreon.com/brandynjaymes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brandynjaymes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandynjaymes/support

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. 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 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 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 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 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

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!

Martin chats to Jenni Osborn about her new book. From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and beyond. Link to book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08VNCSK4Z/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=from%20isolation%20to%20community&qid=1612278957&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR3AAlq6IJb6wWP77OiZqJLRhJSdD0kY7QoF0JqziWPo7Mr09-VdL1MjVGc

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 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!

In this episode, I talk to Tamar Mitts who is Assistant Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. We discuss her 2019 article “From Isolation to Radicalization: Anti-Muslim Hostility and Support for ISIS in the West” which was published in the American Political Science Review. The article investigates how anti-muslim hostility fuels jihadi radicalization and stated support for ISIS in 4 Western European countries. It analyzes social media data in order to measure radicalization and locate ISIS supporters. The article demonstrates that ISIS support is higher, where radical right parties receive a higher share of the vote and where more hate crimes against Muslims take place. In contrast the number of asylum seekers is negatively correlated with the level of ISIS support. In addition to this, we discuss the effectiveness of measures of de-radicalization and patterns of radicalization among other groups such as white supremacists and the extreme right. Social media plays an important role for many of the mechanisms discussed throughout the episode. If you want to know more about Tamar and her research, you can follow her on Twitter under “at” TamarMitts or visit her website http://tamarmitts.com/ I hope you enjoy the conversation. Political science recommendation: Mousa, Salma. "Building social cohesion between Christians and Muslims through soccer in Post-ISIS Iraq." Science. Vol. 369, Issue 6505, pp. 866-870. DOI: 10.1126/science.abb3153

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