Engage All Ages: The Intergenerate Australia/NZ Podcast

This series of Engage All Ages is focusing on the ideas contained in Dave Csinos' book ' A Gospel for All Ages '. In this episode we're looking at ways we can move from people simply listening to a sermon or homily, to ask how we can do something that will encourage an experience of the Gospel. Experiencing the Gospel together can help people put ideas about their faith into practice. Dave, Michae...

This series of Engage All Ages is focusing on the ideas contained in Dave Csinos' book ' A Gospel for All Ages '. In this episode Dave invites us to consider expanding the boundaries of the pulpit, and ask how leaders can share the task of preaching and of speaking the Gospel within the faith community. This means that leaders aren't the only ones speaking the Gospel, and can foster intergeneratio...

This series of Engage All Ages is focusing on the ideas contained in Dave Csinos' book ' A Gospel for All Ages '. A big focus of being intergenerational is bringing everyone together and giving everyone a voice.  How can we do this so that we can add more voices and ideas to our gatherings? In this episode we're looking at interpreting the Gospel together, which goes against traditions, but opens...

This series of Engage All Ages is focusing on the ideas contained in Dave Csinos' book ' A Gospel for All Ages '. In this episode we look at the idea of intergenerational preaching and what it looks like in our faith communities. Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more “Intergenerational” within faith communities, believing we can do more to...

This series of Engage All Ages is focusing on the ideas contained in Dave Csinos' book ' A Gospel for All Ages '. In this episode Dave unpacks how Jesus was essentially an intergenerational preacher, as he travelled and proclaimed the good news to families and crowds consisting of people of many different ages. Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of b...

Welcome to this special series with Dave Csinos, focusing on the ideas contained in his book ' A Gospel for All Ages '. In this episode Dave is looking at what it means for those called to preach, and what exactly is at the heart of preaching in an intergenerational community. Preaching is a testimony, and a way of leading people more deeply into the story of God, so it's important we know why pre...

Welcome to this special series with Dave Csinos, focusing on the ideas contained in his book ' A Gospel for All Ages '. In this episode, Dave unpacks the fist word in intergenerational preaching, and explores what being intergenerational means. You can find more of Chris Barnett's research and writings about intergenerational worship here . Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise aw...

Welcome to this special series with Dave Csinos, focusing on the ideas contained in his book ' A Gospel for All Ages '. Dave was booked in for the Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand Conference last year, but had to cancel due to some last minute health concerns. What Dave did so graciously was record his keynotes as video presentations for use at the conference, and we are now making these av...

In this episode of Engage All Ages Tammy concludes her conversation with Caesar Kalinowski about intergenerational discipleship, with a focus on leadership. Caesar Kalinowski is the author of the top selling book The Gospel Primer , and is the founder of Everyday Disciple ; a blog, podcast and workshop series on discipleship for busy people. You can also find his recently re-released book Transfor...

Before we get into the third series of Engage All Ages, we're diving into some special bonus content with Caesar Kalinowski around the concept of everyday discipleship. In this first bonus episode Tammy and Caesar discuss seeing our worship communities as extended familis and the six rhythms of life. Caesar Kalinowski is the author of the top selling book The Gospel Primer , and is the founder of...

We're back with another season of Engage All Ages, the podcast of Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand. In this season we will be focusing on Dave Csinos' excellent book ' A Gospel for All Ages: Teaching and Preaching with the Whole Church '. Dave recorded some special video content for lsat year's conference which we will be unpacking, with Dave focusing on the concept of intergenerational pre...

Mark Griffiths has been a local church leader for over 30 years, holding posts including Vicar, Associate Minister and Youth & Children’s Pastor.  He is currently part of the senior leadership team at the St Padarn’s Institute ; the training arm of the Church in Wales, which is responsible for missional research, newly licensed ministers and children, young people and family ministry developme...

Darren Philip is the National Stewardship Consultant for the Church of Scotland, and calls the town of Livingstone in Scotland home. He works in the Church of Scotland's national office, which helps congregations with their ministry and mission.  Darren is also part of an ecumenical church - four different denominations working together to try and create a new, intentionally intergenerational expr...

Alan Charter is a children’s champion, foster carer and adoption advocate, and longs to see the church worldwide flourish in helping children both thrive in families and as part of the family of God. Tammy caught up with Alan at his place in Stony Stratford, which is located just north of London to chat about missional communities, intergenerational ministry and frontiers in church life. Some topi...

Leadership within an intergenerational setting was a big part of this discussion with Graham Stanton.   Graham Stanton is the director of the Ridley Centre for Children’s and Youth Ministry. He has over 20 years experience as an Anglican minister, a youth leader, and a children’s and youth ministry trainer. Graham will be a part of the Intergenerate Australia & NZ Conference in Melbourne on Au...

In this episode we spoke to Dion and Angela Blundell from Auckland about ways in which they've helped churches and faith communities embrace an intergenerational focus. Dion and Angela are both Anglican priests, who minister in the parish of St Mary's by the Sea in Torbay, which is in the diocese of Auckland.   St Mary's has been exploring the idea of intergenerational worship for a number of year...

This bonus episode was recorded in Nashville with Wilson McCoy, who received his doctoral degree in intergenerational ministry in 2016, and has been working in the intergenerational space for almost 10 years. Some of the topics discussed were: His very Australian experience with local bird life whilst living 'Down Under'. The intergenerational reading of Scripture. The importance of conferences an...

Tammy has been in the US, speaking to a number of key leaders in the intergenerational movement, and in this special episode, she sat down with Christina Embree to discover ways we can move beyond generational stereotypes. Some of the topics discussed were: How Christina was introduced to the idea of intergenerational ministry. Ways that different generations can stereotype others, and how to move...

In this special bonus episode, Tammy sat down with Dave Csinos to chat about all things related to intergenerational faith formation, and some of the concepts in his book ' A Gospel for All Ages '. Some of the topics discussed were: Barriers to intergenerational worship.  Being intentional vs being organic with regards to the intergenerational setting. Getting people in the room together. Dave's b...

Phil Smith is a former TV journalist, radio host, novelist and RAAF Officer, and is now working on the Sunshine Coast as a Community Pastor with the Uniting Church. That faith community is BELLS Caloundra, a fresh expression of belonging for anyone exploring faith, and a community with intergenerational fellowship at its heart. Phil’s career in media and now ministry is fuelled by a love of listen...

In this episode of Engage All Ages, we'll be talking to Beth Waldron Anstice about her journey in the intergenerational worship space. Beth has served in Baptist, Anglican and Uniting Church pastoral and denominational roles.  She teaches units in the Graduate Certificate in Children and Families Ministry at the University of Divinity, with a heavy emphasis on intergenerational practices.   Beth w...

It's not long now until Intergenerate 2023 with Dave Csinos, and we wanted to get you even more excited with another series of Engage All Ages! We have a great line up of guests this time around, and to kick it all off, Tammy and Michael discover things they never knew with a game of 'Would You Rather?' Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being mor...

For leaders, collaboration can be a difficult issue to handle.  Bet even though it's a difficult thing, having more voices in the conversation is always going to lead to better outcomes. So what are some of the ways we can foster a spirit of collaboration in our churches and communities?  That's the topic of discussion in this episode of Engage All Ages. This podcast series will hear from six key...

What does it take to create an environment where all ages can grow and learn together about God? In this episode Tammy and Michael talk about some of the ways that faith communities can create spaces that will help the generations move closer together. This podcast series will hear from six key voices from around the world who are working in the inter-generational space and they are: Christina Emb...

In the fourth episode of this podcast series Michael and Tammy look at the importance of language within an intergenerational setting. Our language actually shapes our responses and interactions, so if we're using language that isn't appropriate, then it will shape how we live our lives together. Finding the right language will be part of shaping the life of relationships within our communities. T...