About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of trust and friendship in mission work, featuring insights from various guests and a remembrance of Ann Widdecombe.

Kristina Reeves, CEO of Scripture Union Ministries Trust, shares new research results which will help to shape their on-going work of putting faith within reach of young people; Sue Yardy reflects on 8 years as a schools worker for SUMT, and Sam Rotchell, Acting Head Teacher of St Mary's RC School in Douglas, talks about the power of one person. Plus - we remember the late Miss Ann Widdecombe, with a challenging thought from an archive interview.

People in this episode

Guests: Kristina Reeves, Sue Yardy, Sam Rotchell

Topics covered

• faith
• youth
• education
• research
• memory
• friendship
• mission

Keywords

• trust
• friendship
• mission
• youth work
• education
• Ann Widdecombe
• Scripture Union

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scripture Union Ministries Trust

Places: St Mary's RC School, Douglas

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