A Wee Peace

This month, Dean sits down with Adam, Debbie & Phil and they all reflect on their time attending the Jubilee of Youth in Rome this summer.

In August's episode of A Wee Peace, Pearse sits down with Forthspring's own Kate Laverty to discuss the role of Non-Violence in Youth work.

For this month's episode of A Wee Peace, Pearse was very lucky to sit down with Jo Berry from Building Bridges for Peace to chat about her story of forgiveness and discuss the current issues facing Northern Ireland

This month, Dean sits down with John Kee of Summer Madness to celebrate Volunteers Week! Dean & John chat about the importance of appreciating volunteers while John shares his own insights into the significance of volunteering.

To celebrate International Women's Day, Debbie sits down with Lydia & Kira from the Youth Link staff team to hear about their journeys into youth work and discuss the importance of building up the next generation of women through youth work.

In February's episode of A Wee Peace, Dean sits down with Paddy & Pearse from the Youth Link staff team to discuss their journeys into youth work, and the ways they think youth work can adapt to an everchanging society.

In January's edition of A Wee Peace, Dean sits down with Youth Link's CEO Joe McKeown to reflect on 2024 and look ahead to what's coming up in 2025. (This podcast was recorded on the 20th January during Christian Unity Week)

In the December edition of "A Wee Peace" The Official Youth Link Podcast, Dean sits down with Empower 2 Transform youth workers Aidan McGeough & Philip McQuade to discuss the significance of the Advent season in Youth Work.

In this months episode of A Wee Peace, Dean is joined by two members of the Youth Link Staff Team, Matthew McFadden & Naomi Armstrong, to discuss the importance of remembering and sharing stories of past conflicts here in Northern Ireland.

Hear stories and experiences from multiple organisers, volunteers and young people from Summer Madness 2024

Hear from Simon Henry - National Youth Officer for the Church of Ireland and the current Chairperson of Youth Link - share a little of his journey to faith and the work he is involved in. As well as a challenge to his vast knowledge of cheesy 90's pop music.

Listen to Darren interviewing a number of different people who attended the 4 Corners Festival in Belfast recently. Hear the views of young people and some older voices deliver their message for hope in the future.

Youth for Craigavon's Jonny Matthews shares his story through faith into youth work and his hopes for 2024 - with some fun chat along the way.

The Youth Link Youth Staff Team come into the studio to share their highlights of 2023 and hopes for 2024 along with their Christmas themed quick fire questions and of course, their favourite 'wee piece'

Hear from Lynda who is the Good Relations Manager for Youth Initiatives - her story, hopes and what is her favourite wee peace!

Natalie Phillips - Youth Evangelist Crown Jesus Ministries Listen to Natalie speak about her journey into youth work and hope for the future!

In the September Episode of the Wee Peace Podcast, we meet Aoife Redmond from Peace Players. Aoife graduated from Youth Link's Youth Work and Practical Theology degree program with CYM and was an intern with the Irish Methodist Church Youth and Children - TOM TEAM. She is now mixing her skills in youth work with sports and peacebuilding. Listen to her story.

Listen to Jimbo share his journey into youth work and his current work with Children of the Nations in Malawi!

Hear from Youth Links new Director - Joe McKeown