In Episode 2 of the Spring Harvest x Compassion UK podcast series, Lyn Weston is joined by Marie Aitken (FORMA Hillsong School Ministry Director) for a conversation about discipleship, belonging, and why children and young people should be at the centre of church and family life.

Together they explore:

• Why childhood and adolescence are such formative years for faith
• What meaningful discipleship really looks like beyond programmes and platforms
• Whether the Church is unintentionally underestimating children and young people
• How intergenerational relationships help shape lasting faith
• Why discipleship should be relational, authentic, and lived out in everyday life

Drawing on Scripture, research, personal experience, and stories from churches around the world, this episode challenges us to rethink how we nurture faith in the emerging generation - not simply for them, but with them.

As churches seek to raise confident, compassionate followers of Jesus, this conversation offers encouragement and practical insight into building communities where children and young people truly belong and are empowered to shape the Church today.

Subscribe and follow for the final episode in this series as we explore how young people are leading the Church in justice, compassion, and action around the world.

You can also read more about James' story here:

https://www.compassionuk.org/blogs/ja...