The Flourish Podcast

We are wrapping up series 2 this week! The final episode in our professional development series is now live - and this week we are exploring the valuable area of Mentoring.As people involved in children’s and youth ministry, we can spend much of our time supporting and championing others. There is a danger that time spent chatting about ourselves can feel indulgent and luxurious … but it is so important! To adapt a phrase that has been popular over the years around Christmas time - Mentoring is for life not just for crisis!In this episode we will be exploring the why, the how and the what of Mentoring. As always, please do share this with your ministry friends!And, as we finish season 2 - we are already planning season 3! So please do get in touch if there are any topics you would like us to be exploring. We would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com

Episode 5 of season 2 of the Flourish Podcast is now live!We are continuing our series on professional development in children’s and youth ministry - and in this episode we will be ‘locking in on Line Management’ ;)This is a topic that is particularly close to Ali’s heart and is an area he has been offering training on for quite some time - so we will be mining for treasure in this as we explore some of his wisdom and experience! We’ll consider how we can bring a holistic approach to line management that manages the ‘work’ while developing the person as Ali shares with us his thoughts on how to ‘ACE’ line management.This is a MUST for anyone involved in line management - either as a line manager or as a staff member or lead volunteer (or line managees as Lisa called them!!!)And don’t forget - please do share this with any ministry friends who may find it helpful - and If you missed last weeks episode - or any other episodes of the Flourish podcast - find them wherever you normally grab your podcasts - or on the Lisa Campbell substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com

As promised - here is episode 4 of season 2 of the Flourish Podcast. This week we are building on last week when began to explore how we can build healthy teams as we unpack how we can care for and develop our teams well.We are all about 360 degree flourishing - and bringing approaches to ministry that enable all of us to flourish - children, ourselves and the teams we journey with … so this is a key theme to be exploring!If you missed last weeks episode - or any other episodes of the Flourish podcast - find them wherever you normally grab your podcasts - or on the Lisa Campbell substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com

Well - our intention at the start of season 2 was to release an episode every week for 6 weeks … but life happened and we only managed 2!!!We’ve tried to listen to what we would tell others - and we’ve been kind to ourselves! In a house where A levels, auditions, degree finals, graduation, PGCE applications and 21st birthday celebrations have been mixed in with work commitments - the podcast was the plate we chose to not keep spinning!BUT - we are still super passionate about the Flourish podcast! Not only is it a project we love doing together - this series exploring Professional Development covers some topics that are really close to our hearts!! So - we paid attention to episode 2 and reflected and have learned and in future, if nothing else, we’ll probably make sure we’ve recorded the whole series before we launch!!! - which we have now done!!!!So - here it is - the long-awaited episode 3 of season 2 of the Flourish podcast! The series has 6 sessions in total and the rest will be dropping every Monday for the next few weeks! We hope you enjoy them! If you missed the first 2 episodes - or have missed the podcast entirely - you’ll find season 1 and the start of season 2 wherever you grab your podcasts - or on the Lisa Campbell substack!And if you have any children’s / youth minister / church leader friends who might find this helpful - please do pass it on! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com

Oh the irony …. after kicking off season 2 of the podcast by reflecting on the importance of wellbeing - we have then had a FULL ON few weeks! So we decided to take a bit of our own advice and cut ourselves some slack!! We realised that in the grand scheme of things, it really wasn’t a big deal if the next podcast episode did not come out when we originally said it would!!So, a little later than planned - here is the second episode of season 2 of the Flourish podcast! In this season we are exploring topics related to professional development for those involved in children’s and youth ministry. In this episode we begin to unpack a foundational topic as we chat about Reflective Practice. We’ll reflect on why we feel this is such an important part of healthy and holistic practice and we’ll share some top tips and tools that we have found helpful.So - why not grab yourselves an iced latte, pop on your headphones and enjoy a walk in the sunshine as you listen in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com

We are kicking off season 2 of the Flourish podcast when Ali and I will be exploring Professional Development in Children’s and Youth Ministry.In this episode we will be reflecting on the importance of Wellbeing as we consider the importance of caring well for ourselves if we want to care well for others.And if it wasn’t on your radar that the Flourish Podcast existed - then don’t worry, season 1 is still available! And if you have any friends involved in Children’s and Youth Ministry - why not send them a link so you can listen and then reflect together afterwards! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com

The final episode of series 1 of the Flourish Podcast is live!In series 1 we have been exploring the Flourish model as we have considered the why, the how and the what of healthy and safe children’s and youth ministry. In this final episode of series 1 we will unpack a little of the what as Ali reflects on his ‘Eatwell Plate’ model to help us consider how we can shape a balanced and healthy programme.We’ll also introduce a brand new resource that will be live VERY SOON - so keep an eye on this space!And if you have enjoyed listening along - get in touch! We’d love to hear your thoughts and reflections., along with suggestions for future episodes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com

Bit of an error from me in this episode! I reference 2 Dan's - Dan Hughes and Dan Siegel - but I call them both Dan Siegel!! Ooooppps! Just in case you are wanting to look them up and find out more - Dan Hughes created PACE, Dan Siegel created the strategy 'Name it to Tame it'. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com

This is the half way point in the first series of the Flourish Podcast. In this episode, we will be unpacking the importance of knowing your why - as we consider all things ‘values’. We’ll explore what values are, how we can identify the values we hold and the role values can play when things don’t quite feel right! And we’ll also be chatting a little about a brand new resource which will be available very soon to help individuals and teams explore their why and how!And if you’re finding these podcasts helpful - please remember to pass it on! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wonderfulmelisa.substack.com