Summer Re-Release 5 - 101 - Youth Ministry and the Social Media Ban with Chris Jones
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Al chats with Chris Jones about the implications of the upcoming social media ban for individuals under 16 in Australia on youth ministry.
Welcome to our Summer Re-Release series 2025/26 This week, we are re-releasing episode 101 - Youth Ministry and the Social Media Ban with Chris Jones. Navigating Social Media Ban for Under 16s: Implications for Youth Ministry In this episode, Al chats with Chris Jones, a colleague on the Ministry Support Team at Youthworks. They discuss the upcoming social media ban for individuals under 16 in Australia, taking effect on December 10. They explore the practical and pastoral implications of this ban on youth ministry, including how to adapt communication strategies, the impact on youth groups' social media presence, and the broader societal changes it may bring. The conversation highlights the need for youth ministers to prepare their teams and families for these changes and to focus on fostering genuine, embodied community within their youth ministries all for the sake of young people knowing loving and following Jesus. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:23 Chris Jones' Role and Responsibilities 00:47 Enjoyment and Challenges in Youth Ministry 01:26 Discussion on Social Media Ban for Under 16s 02:34 Details of the Social Media Ban 05:26 Implications for Youth Ministry…
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