Stories that Shape Us

Jun 30 2021 2
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Scripture Union South Africa has a long legacy--nearly 100 years--of children's work throughout the country that has not only enabled young people to 'know and walk with God' but has pushed boundaries for community transformation. Join Tim Black as he interviews the SU family, discussing the stories that have shaped Scripture Union culture and our South African society. And more stories are being written.....

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Season 2, Episode 5: Youth Month 2021: SU Sinawe (we are with you) schools workers around the country talk about the impact the program is having in South African schools

Jun 30 2021 36 mins  
COVID-19 continues to bring challenges to the school environment across South Africa. SU has been placing Sinawe (Zulu for 'we are with you') Workers in local schools to help provide psycho-social support for the learning environment. Some great stories are coming out of this program and we will talk about the experience of these SU staff as they navigate the challenges i

Season 2, Episode 4: Youth Month 2021: Luyanda and Kyle talk about grief and the impact it is having on young people

Jun 23 2021 33 mins  
South African young people have been struggling with grief as they deal with the impact of COVID-19 on their friends and families. The trauma that many are experiencing is amplified in the pain and loss they feel as they deal with the death of loved ones or teachers or other adults within their circles of influence. The impact is significant and needs careful, holistic processing.

Season 2, Episode 3: Youth Month 2021: Praying for our Schools. Interview with Richard and Leearron Jumbe of Pais

Jun 16 2021 30 mins  
May was a month of prayer for our schools in South Africa. Richard and Leearron of Pais gathered organisations from around South Africa to join together in prayer for our schools and teachers. Why May, why now and what did God do in response to the united gathering of his people in prayer.

Season 2, Episode 2: Youth Month 2021: Shenick and Celest discuss the impact of bullying on young women and how to find a way forward

Jun 09 2021 37 mins  
One of the serious issues facing young people today is bullying, a form of unprovoked aggression that can be directed at another individual or group of individuals with the intent to cause embarrassment or pain. It used to be that you could escape a school or work bully by simply moving locations at the end of the day, but bullying can also take place online, called cyberbullying,

Season 2 Episode 1: Youth Month 2021: Covid and the challenges facing young people

Jun 02 2021 36 mins  
South Africa celebrates Youth Month throughout the month of June. Tim interviews Chicks Radise, new SU staff with a focus on team building and youth development. Chicks and his wife, Lerato, are the new leaders of Kadesh Barnea Campsite and bring with them a long history in the camping, team building and youth development spaces. Listen in as Tim and Chicks discuss the impact of Co

Episode 10: Stories from the Chair: Tim Interviews Anthony Ryan, Chair of Scripture Union South Africa

Sep 14 2020 33 mins  
In this episode, Ant Ryan considers his personal adventure and how an SU camping experience can change your life--and introduce you to the girl of your dreams! Tim and Ant chat through the varied experiences that have formed the Ryan family and how God has moved to craft the journey in ways that only He can do.

Episode 9: Weaving the Tapestry: An interview with Vivienne de Klerk

Sep 07 2020 46 mins  
The journey looks different for all of us--and we don't know how God will take what seems like insignificant moments to establish markers that create the diversity of experience that builds his Kingdom. Today's interview with Viv De Klerk is a reminder that through what appears to be random events, God weaves his plan to create a tapestry. We only see the pattern emerge l

Episode 8: Embodying the Kingdom of God in the World--Interview with John Scheepers

Aug 24 2020 32 mins  
Sometimes God moves through the most unlikely ways to bring change. Today's interview details John Scheeper's journey to faith as a young boy on camp that eventually led him to his work at Isiphambano engaging the deep issues around justice and the gospel.

Episode 7--The Impact of Leadership: A Conversation with Jeremiah Mabena

Aug 17 2020 38 mins  
You never know how the investment of time in the life of a young man or woman can change one's trajectory. Tim has the opportunity to spend time with Jerry Mabena and chat about how key events and individuals made an eternal difference in his life and his future.

Episode 6 - Faith through the Storm: An interview with Uel Maree

Aug 03 2020 31 mins  
What happens when everything in life changes in an instant? Tim's conversation today is with Uel Maree and how God worked through a terrible accident to bring himself glory.