<![CDATA[Growing Faith Foundation]]>68bc8d64-2781-5c12-b2c6-87ff8fe89ca7Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:31 +0000Captivate.fmChurch of Englandhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3ef6e4d1-40e7-4af5-aa5c-d0fd51263312/TQwAVPOzPbsqLN0DuPPaY2FS-2.pngGrowing Faith FoundationChurch of EnglandChurch of EnglandA podcast all about Growing Faith. Growing Faith is the movement that exists to put children, young people and families instinctively at the heart of all the mission and ministry of the Church by changing the culture of the Church of England. It involves churches, schools and households working together to help children, young people and families have life in all its fullness.https://cofe-growing-faith.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastResearch Conference - Student ChaplainsResearch Conference - Student ChaplainsThis week’s Growing Faith podcast was recorded at the 2025 Growing Faith Research Conference. Today Emma is chatting with two fantastic Student Chaplains from St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School in Bristol. Together they’re answering the question “How can young people grow in their faith?”

]]>This week’s Growing Faith podcast was recorded at the 2025 Growing Faith Research Conference. Today Emma is chatting with two fantastic Student Chaplains from St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School in Bristol. Together they’re answering the question “How can young people grow in their faith?”

]]>de76a812-4be4-47af-b371-40a7a2892a8dMon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +010003:10falsefull2626Research Conference - ChoirsResearch Conference - ChoirsThis week’s Growing Faith podcast was recorded at the 2025 Growing Faith Research Conference. Today Emma is chatting all things Choirs with Ann Casson and Chris Deacon from Liverpool Cathedral, as well as Katie Ogilvie from Hull Minster.

Find out more here -

LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/669e29466c5f4a0a5baa7936/t/6851e07f1a2cfb245eeb5d64/1750196351391/Ann+Casson+Chris+Deacon+research+report.pdf

HULL MINSTER -https://static1.squarespace.com/static/669e29466c5f4a0a5baa7936/t/68592763d9565c3ad7759931/1750673252061/Katie+Ogilvie+research+report+upload.pdf

]]>This week’s Growing Faith podcast was recorded at the 2025 Growing Faith Research Conference. Today Emma is chatting all things Choirs with Ann Casson and Chris Deacon from Liverpool Cathedral, as well as Katie Ogilvie from Hull Minster.

Find out more here -

LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/669e29466c5f4a0a5baa7936/t/6851e07f1a2cfb245eeb5d64/1750196351391/Ann+Casson+Chris+Deacon+research+report.pdf

HULL MINSTER -https://static1.squarespace.com/static/669e29466c5f4a0a5baa7936/t/68592763d9565c3ad7759931/1750673252061/Katie+Ogilvie+research+report+upload.pdf

]]>2feead2e-a1f9-4402-9d2d-22d1768506e2Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +010010:02falsefull2525Growing Faith In Action - Archway Learning HubGrowing Faith In Action - Archway Learning HubIn this episode of the Growing Faith Podcast, Victoria Jones from Archway Learning Trust shares how her team has developed a vibrant model of chaplaincy that brings home, school and church together. She talks about creating a shared vision, empowering young people, working in diverse school communities, and building partnerships that help children and families flourish. Packed with practical examples and honest reflections, this conversation offers a clear and inspiring look at how Growing Faith is shaping real change in everyday school life.

Find out more here - https://www.nse.org.uk/learning-hubs/the-archway-learning-trust-diocese-of-southwell-and-nottingham

]]>In this episode of the Growing Faith Podcast, Victoria Jones from Archway Learning Trust shares how her team has developed a vibrant model of chaplaincy that brings home, school and church together. She talks about creating a shared vision, empowering young people, working in diverse school communities, and building partnerships that help children and families flourish. Packed with practical examples and honest reflections, this conversation offers a clear and inspiring look at how Growing Faith is shaping real change in everyday school life.

Find out more here - https://www.nse.org.uk/learning-hubs/the-archway-learning-trust-diocese-of-southwell-and-nottingham

]]>fb9f13e7-dcbf-4efa-b5eb-eaa472dbc8f9Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +010020:07falsefull2424Growing Faith In Action - Whipton Learning HubGrowing Faith In Action - Whipton Learning HubCarl Robinson and Dan O’Hara share how their Growing Faith Learning Hub in Exeter is bringing families, children, and young people to the heart of church life. From toddler groups and school-run cafés to youth spaces and chaplaincy, they talk about small steps, flexibility, and creating spaces for real conversations. Inspiring stories, practical ideas, and lessons learned along the way.

Find out more here - https://www.nse.org.uk/learning-hubs/whipton-diocese-of-exeter

]]>Carl Robinson and Dan O’Hara share how their Growing Faith Learning Hub in Exeter is bringing families, children, and young people to the heart of church life. From toddler groups and school-run cafés to youth spaces and chaplaincy, they talk about small steps, flexibility, and creating spaces for real conversations. Inspiring stories, practical ideas, and lessons learned along the way.

Find out more here - https://www.nse.org.uk/learning-hubs/whipton-diocese-of-exeter

]]>ff46d833-082b-40a0-92c1-89e3d5a1825cTue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +010026:07falsefull2323Latest Research!! - Give me joy in my heart: developing children’s discipleship and spirituality through singingLatest Research!! - Give me joy in my heart: developing children’s discipleship and spirituality through singingAccess the full research report here

And for the all the research from the Growing Faith Foundation click here.

]]>Access the full research report here

And for the all the research from the Growing Faith Foundation click here.

]]>bd84e824-bf16-4aef-969a-4873ba5091cbMon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +010019:33falsefull2222Latest Research!! - Factors for success in church and school partnerships that support disadvantaged familiesLatest Research!! - Factors for success in church and school partnerships that support disadvantaged familiesAccess the full research report here.

Access all research from the Growing Faith Foundation here.

]]>Access the full research report here.

Access all research from the Growing Faith Foundation here.

]]>2b1fffac-7837-4c11-9ca3-cc2a035260b8Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +010020:23falsefull2121Latest Research!! - Music and Growing FaithLatest Research!! - Music and Growing FaithWant to pick up some great tips for listening to Young People's voices? Explore our 'Listening Toolkit' here.

Question of the Half Term Report - Do you feel your mental health is stronger this year compared to this time last year?

Question of the Half Term Report - Does music help you feel closer to God?

]]>Want to pick up some great tips for listening to Young People's voices? Explore our 'Listening Toolkit' here.

Question of the Half Term Report - Do you feel your mental health is stronger this year compared to this time last year?

Question of the Half Term Report - Does music help you feel closer to God?

]]>1720e699-af29-41b9-9c29-cf9f4537fb30Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +010016:19falsefull2020Latest Research!! - Chorister Voice at Hull MinsterLatest Research!! - Chorister Voice at Hull MinsterClick for the full research!

]]>Click for the full research!

]]>27d94cc2-737a-4e57-82a4-8fb7cc574386Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:15:00 +010023:09falsefull1919Latest Research!! - Encouraging and Empowering FamiliesLatest Research!! - Encouraging and Empowering FamiliesClick for the full report!

Techniques for listening to children and young people.

]]>Click for the full report!

Techniques for listening to children and young people.

]]>81cc1ad0-500c-4111-b033-2a87eadd3c6cFri, 27 Jun 2025 12:15:00 +010020:07falsefull1818In conversation with Kate WarstoneIn conversation with Kate WarstoneIn this episode, Hannah Persaud talks to Kate Warstone from Portsmouth Diocese, about the brilliant community work of the St Faith's Hub, Leesland, Gosport. They also explore the Chatting Faith project and how St Faith's have used it to meet the needs of their local community.

To learn more about the St Faith's hub, click here

And for Chatting Faith project, click here

]]>In this episode, Hannah Persaud talks to Kate Warstone from Portsmouth Diocese, about the brilliant community work of the St Faith's Hub, Leesland, Gosport. They also explore the Chatting Faith project and how St Faith's have used it to meet the needs of their local community.

To learn more about the St Faith's hub, click here

And for Chatting Faith project, click here

]]>e6cc1be7-c461-441b-9c45-6bbf9e0b0527Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:40:00 +010018:48falsefull1717Mike North and Breathing Deep!Mike North and Breathing Deep!In conversation with Mike North from Sheffield Diocese, he shares their innovative approach to running an event for young people led by young people.

The Foundation's most recent Question of the Half Term, Does God care about poverty?

]]>In conversation with Mike North from Sheffield Diocese, he shares their innovative approach to running an event for young people led by young people.

The Foundation's most recent Question of the Half Term, Does God care about poverty?

]]>01ece46e-e2ac-46e0-9fb1-183adc956c5cWed, 05 Mar 2025 15:05:00 +010024:05falsefull1616Meet Josh - our Chaplaincy SpecialistMeet Josh - our Chaplaincy SpecialistIn this episode we meet Josh Hunt our Chaplaincy Specialist at the Growing Faith Foundation. Hear about what brings him to the Foundation and what his hopes are for his role within it.

Watch the video referenced in the podcast here.

Read our research into education chaplaincy here.

Sign up for our research conference!

]]>In this episode we meet Josh Hunt our Chaplaincy Specialist at the Growing Faith Foundation. Hear about what brings him to the Foundation and what his hopes are for his role within it.

Watch the video referenced in the podcast here.

Read our research into education chaplaincy here.

Sign up for our research conference!

]]>e8b1740f-1a31-484b-9556-64c944ff61ebTue, 11 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +010016:18falsefull1515The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with our chapter 5 researchers.The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with our chapter 5 researchers.'Hearing the voice of children'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Karen Beal, Fiona Tweedie and Ali Campbell about their research projects, featured in Chapter 5 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about their projects, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>'Hearing the voice of children'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Karen Beal, Fiona Tweedie and Ali Campbell about their research projects, featured in Chapter 5 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about their projects, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>dbe28995-1511-42a8-9cce-8f0bfac38604Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +010026:22falsefull1414The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with our chapter 4 researcher.The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with our chapter 4 researcher.'Empowering parents'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Sarah Rittman about her research project, featured in Chapter 4 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about her project, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>'Empowering parents'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Sarah Rittman about her research project, featured in Chapter 4 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about her project, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>5ec6aa80-5525-40b3-a651-2cb1146177feTue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +010016:46falsefull1313The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with our chapter 3 researchers.The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with our chapter 3 researchers.'The child in the intersection between church and school'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Jane Whittington, Claire Barber and Quentin Roper about their research projects, featured in Chapter 3 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about their projects, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>'The child in the intersection between church and school'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Jane Whittington, Claire Barber and Quentin Roper about their research projects, featured in Chapter 3 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about their projects, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>e5f48bb7-6e92-41b3-b395-1e232c5ed275Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +010022:33falsefull1212The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with a chapter 2 researcher.The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with a chapter 2 researcher.'The child in church'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Sarah Rittman about her research project, featured in Chapter 2 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about her project, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>'The child in church'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Sarah Rittman about her research project, featured in Chapter 2 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about her project, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>039c7d03-9175-4b82-babc-f8839ede67c4Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +010023:15falsefull1111The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with our chapter 1 researchers.The Growing Faith Research Digest - interview with our chapter 1 researchers.'The child at the centre or the centre of the child'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Alison Keddilty and Mark Harrington about their research projects, featured in Chapter 1 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about their projects, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>'The child at the centre or the centre of the child'

In this episode, Emma Coy speaks to Alison Keddilty and Mark Harrington about their research projects, featured in Chapter 1 of our 2024 Research Digest.

To learn more about their projects, click here.

And for the whole Digest, click here.

]]>9a2ee8a4-fb66-4256-96b6-8cbb98c1acbcMon, 09 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +010020:45falsefull1010Developing a dedicated research and training centre at Cranmer Hall - A Growing Faith Learning Hub.Developing a dedicated research and training centre at Cranmer Hall - A Growing Faith Learning Hub.In this episode, Cheryl speaks to Ana Moskvina and Claire Lewis, final-year Ordinands at Cranmer Hall, Durham, about their contributions to our Learning Hub at the College, and the impact this will have on their ministry moving forwards.

]]>In this episode, Cheryl speaks to Ana Moskvina and Claire Lewis, final-year Ordinands at Cranmer Hall, Durham, about their contributions to our Learning Hub at the College, and the impact this will have on their ministry moving forwards.

]]>e85e1349-0ffd-43f0-b0d0-b1feea15a983Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +010035:28falsefull99A brilliant church and school partnership in Weston Favell.A brilliant church and school partnership in Weston Favell.In this episode, Hannah Persaud visits Weston Favell Church of England Primary School to find out more about their amazing partnership with St. Peter's Church.

]]>In this episode, Hannah Persaud visits Weston Favell Church of England Primary School to find out more about their amazing partnership with St. Peter's Church.

]]>1371a1c3-a26e-4e1c-aa8e-7b1ccac2898aThu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +010023:54falsefull88In conversation with Mike North.In conversation with Mike North.In this episode, Tobi Martins-Ojo speaks with Mike North, Children and Young People's Adviser for the Diocese of Sheffield, about how we can really listen to the voices of children and young people, and integrate their perspectives fully into every aspect of our work, no matter our context.

This interview built upon a fantastic video that Mike made for our Strategic Leaders' Programme, which you can find here: https://vimeo.com/857413155/e28c685635

]]>In this episode, Tobi Martins-Ojo speaks with Mike North, Children and Young People's Adviser for the Diocese of Sheffield, about how we can really listen to the voices of children and young people, and integrate their perspectives fully into every aspect of our work, no matter our context.

This interview built upon a fantastic video that Mike made for our Strategic Leaders' Programme, which you can find here: https://vimeo.com/857413155/e28c685635

]]>17a62503-742d-4a2e-a468-15303259a8b3Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +010024:36falsefull77A Growing Faith approach in the Diocese of Bath and WellsA Growing Faith approach in the Diocese of Bath and WellsCheryl Govier talks to Julia Hill and Ed Gregory from the Diocese of Bath and Wells, about the rewards and challenges of implementing a Growing Faith approach, and keeping children and young people at the top of the Diocesan agenda.

]]>Cheryl Govier talks to Julia Hill and Ed Gregory from the Diocese of Bath and Wells, about the rewards and challenges of implementing a Growing Faith approach, and keeping children and young people at the top of the Diocesan agenda.

]]>c5cee078-fee1-40dd-a140-066ecd46423cWed, 14 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +010023:03falsefull66Spirituality and School Life - a Conversation at Bishop Stopford School, Kettering.Spirituality and School Life - a Conversation at Bishop Stopford School, Kettering.In this episode, Jill Silverthorne, Headteacher at Bishop Stopford School, Kettering, speaks with pupils from year 7-13, about spirituality and how school life helps them to develop in their faith.

]]>In this episode, Jill Silverthorne, Headteacher at Bishop Stopford School, Kettering, speaks with pupils from year 7-13, about spirituality and how school life helps them to develop in their faith.

]]>e2200fa4-0f79-41ef-8c00-961d5f15a562Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +010025:45falsefull55Alnwick and the Ignite Charity - a Growing Faith HubAlnwick and the Ignite Charity - a Growing Faith HubIn this episode, Stephen Beamond speaks to Jess McArdle from Ignite, Alnwick, about the amazing work taking place in the Alnwick Hub, and how Growing Faith can look different in a rural context.

To find out more about Ignite's work, visit https://www.ignite-alnwick.co.uk/home

]]>In this episode, Stephen Beamond speaks to Jess McArdle from Ignite, Alnwick, about the amazing work taking place in the Alnwick Hub, and how Growing Faith can look different in a rural context.

To find out more about Ignite's work, visit https://www.ignite-alnwick.co.uk/home

]]>c21f8ec5-cdf2-423b-9b7d-e34c0d7bd89dThu, 23 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +010013:17falsefull44Growing Faith Connections ResearchGrowing Faith Connections ResearchIn this episode, Hannah Persaud interviews Esther Prior and Gareth Irvine about the recently published research, Growing Faith Connections. This key piece of research sought to highlight the emerging principles of the Growing Faith work across the spheres of church, home and school. Esther and Gareth unpack the four key findings : Relationships, Voice, Rhythms and Purpose, bringing ideas for practical application for the listener.

]]>In this episode, Hannah Persaud interviews Esther Prior and Gareth Irvine about the recently published research, Growing Faith Connections. This key piece of research sought to highlight the emerging principles of the Growing Faith work across the spheres of church, home and school. Esther and Gareth unpack the four key findings : Relationships, Voice, Rhythms and Purpose, bringing ideas for practical application for the listener.

]]>335a5346-4ba6-45ba-82ac-b4ac49f4da1cMon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +010023:36falsefull22Northstowe - A Growing Faith Learning HubNorthstowe - A Growing Faith Learning HubThe Growing Faith podcast seeks to celebrate stories of where God's at work between church, home and school. This episode showcases the Northstowe learning hub in the diocese of Ely.

]]>The Growing Faith podcast seeks to celebrate stories of where God's at work between church, home and school. This episode showcases the Northstowe learning hub in the diocese of Ely.

]]>eec8022e-95d0-4112-9d20-d18f4784815dFri, 05 May 2023 09:00:00 +010016:05falsefull33What is Growing Faith?What is Growing Faith?A conversation between Lucy Moore and students from Blue Coat School, Coventry.

]]>A conversation between Lucy Moore and students from Blue Coat School, Coventry.

]]>6644360c-7e43-4feb-9dd2-ed1b1844c0caThu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +010013:29falsefull11