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AccessTheStory Radio

By Trav Johnson

We're talking about faith formation, culture and the Story of God.

Trav Johnson runs AccessTheStory - a fresh Aussie not-for-profit with a passion for Jesus-centred faith formation among young people.

“We see ourselves as an incubator for ideas and initiatives that will help people move beyond their roadblocks to faith.”
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SHERPA - Cultural Analysis

AccessTheStory RadioJan 14, 2019

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Stories and Parables

Stories and Parables

I've always loved telling stories. Pictures in our minds capture the imagination in a way that moves us to response. In my opinion, a parable trumps data and lecture any day.

This episode gives commentary around the value of story in the realm of mental health, and interacts with three parables I've been working on:

"A hundred dollars";

"Peach Stones and the Tree of Life.", and;

"Elvis in the Judean Foothills".


Music credit:

And then I wake up - spring gang

Some Air - Gloria Tells

Where She'll Go - Mimmi Bangoura

Fly Back To Me - Gloria Tells

Feb 20, 202420:10
The Relevance of Resolute Love

The Relevance of Resolute Love

A reflection on four conversations I had in late January -- identifying some key questions and musings on the relevance of the Resolute Love Project.

"Resolute Love can become an on-ramp into best practice therapeutic care through a lived experience learning approach."


Music credit:

Silhouettes - Ray & Ray.

The blame game - Dasloe.

Feb 13, 202416:10
A 2024 roadmap

A 2024 roadmap

Pulling back the curtain on some of my planning for the Resolute Love project this year.

It feels a bit like I'm building the plane as it prepares for take-off, but perhaps that's the nature of innovation!

These are some of my 2024 priorities as I grapple with the question of how my own experiences and skills intersect with the needs of parents supporting young people.


Music credit:

The Blame Game - Dasloe.

My All Time - Ray & Ray.


Feb 06, 202411:54
Profile of a Caregiver - part 3

Profile of a Caregiver - part 3

Our third and final episode discussing the profile of a Mental Health Caregiver. As part of a focus on our Resolute Love project, we're introducing the final aspects of the Caregiver Profile - 'resource aware' and 'marginally supported'.

We'd love it if you could complete (or share) the next round of our survey: www.resolute.today

An infographic of findings from the pilot survey can be found here: https://accessthestory.com/projects/resolute-love

Other research referred to in the episode can be found here: https://wildlabadelaide.org/

and here:https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/mental-health/national-study-mental-health-and-wellbeing/2020-21


Music Credits:

Red Pool by Jobii - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/0KHFnVVruh/

Shelter by Across the Great Valley - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/mnAugOhqJr/

Hopeful by Nebulae - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ncRJBdskYE/


Sep 06, 202322:44
Profile of a Caregiver - part 2
Aug 29, 202318:15
A Profile of a Caregiver - part 1
Aug 24, 202317:38
The CONVERGE Project with Adrian Blenkinsop
May 16, 202346:03
'sustained innovation' with Richard Sharp
May 09, 202340:21
The RESOLUTE LOVE project
May 03, 202315:05
The VERGE Project
Apr 26, 202315:18
What does ATS do?

What does ATS do?

The second episode in our short 're-engage' season deals with the mission or 'ambition' of AccessTheStory. Following a season of retreat -- more like sabbatical -- we've identified the opportunity to broaden our scope while still valuing the work we've done so far.

Here's some of our thinking around that, and an introduction to our new mission statement -- 'releasing people into God's Story through timely ministry responses.'

Apr 19, 202316:02
What Is ATS About?

What Is ATS About?

Coming back to the airwaves after a season of retreat, we're starting a short season to re-enage our support-base and ministry networks.

Today you'll get an unfiltered insight into Trav's heartbeat for AccessTheStory, a bit of the story over the years, and some core practices that sustain our hopes for the future.

Enjoy!

Apr 12, 202313:17
being actively present

being actively present

how mental health first aid helps us go deeper in our understanding and experience of the incarnation

Jul 13, 202106:18
Where are the Youth Pastors?

Where are the Youth Pastors?

As Trav reflects on some recent conversations with churches who are trying to find Youth Pastors, he asks the question: "Is the apparent lack of good youth ministry practitioners in local churches symptomatic of a larger problem?"

Trav gives four suggestions to help navigate this larger problem.

Jun 23, 202113:52
the 'sin' of anxiety

the 'sin' of anxiety

In the midst of a mental health epidemic, and overly-simplistic religious posturing, what if the care of God is more holistic than we ever imagined?

Jun 14, 202107:12
a reshuffle isn't renewal

a reshuffle isn't renewal

My church has experienced a migration of sorts over the last few months.  Covid seems to have accelerated the process for people to change their spiritual home, but I'm not sure a church transfer will necessarily equate to spiritual renewal.

Jun 08, 202110:32
where can you offer help and hope?

where can you offer help and hope?

We're exploring what it means to plant a micro-church - here's a short reflection on one of the key questions we ask our group.

Jun 01, 202105:04
"My Calcutta" - part two

"My Calcutta" - part two

Part two - where Bekk Sellars  explains what she means by  "My Calcutta".  Do yourself a favour, and listen to Bekk unpack the story of how she initiated the youth outreach community in her neighbourhood, and how she has seen God bring light into the darkness. (Part one of two).

Mar 18, 201924:12
"My Calcutta" - part one

"My Calcutta" - part one

We're chatting with Bekk Sellars again - where she explains what she means by  "My Calcutta".  Do yourself a favour, and listen to Bekk unpack the story of how she initiated the youth outreach community in her neighbourhood, and how she has seen God bring light into the darkness. (Part one of two).

Mar 18, 201919:44
Sage, Shepherd, Pioneer - Bekk Sellars

Sage, Shepherd, Pioneer - Bekk Sellars

"In all my times of meeting people - especially in my local area - I haven't really met anyone who hates God.  A lot of people hate Christians.  But a lot of people just want someone to care, or be interested in them."

Bekk Sellars is no stranger to stepping into unchartered waters when it comes to reaching people with God's love - serving young people in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, she'll admit she's often tired, but her perspective on mission is sharp, and her heart for others is large.

I am always encouraged through the stories she tells - here's an insight into what makes Bekk tick!

Mar 12, 201926:11
DISCIPLESHIP: more than a buzz-word

DISCIPLESHIP: more than a buzz-word

"Rather than looking for the silver bullet, we need to come back to our faith, and humble ourselves before God."

"We're not actually important enough to stuff up God's plans."

Beth Hoy shares her stories, frustrations, insights, and hopes for how we might see followers of Jesus raised up from the next generation.

Beth is the Generations Facilitator for Baptist Churches in South Australia, and she is living out the message she carries to emerging leaders.

Mar 04, 201928:35
established leader, insightful prophet, loving wife & mum - BETH

established leader, insightful prophet, loving wife & mum - BETH

As her 2yo daughter, Hosanna, schools us on Mr Happy and Pokemon, Beth Hoy pulls back the curtain on some of her own story.

Beth is the Generations Facilitator for Baptist Churches in South Australia, and she is living out the message she carries to emerging leaders.  May your heart be encouraged as you hear her story.

Feb 25, 201927:41
6500 teenagers meet a new kind of beauty

6500 teenagers meet a new kind of beauty

Today our friend Riley unpacks his passion of 'bringing credibility to the gospel'.  We couldn't help but reflect on the annual opportunity for serving young people at the Victor Harbor Schoolies Festival. 

Riley Smith is Families Pastor at Victor Harbor Baptist Church in South Australia. As you hear Trav and Riley chat together, we trust your imagination is sparked for being good news in your neighbourhood.

Feb 18, 201924:01
a baby due in retirement town

a baby due in retirement town

Part of what we want to do with our podcast is champion everyday stories of faith - today we'll hear from Riley. 

Riley Smith is Families Pastor at Victor Harbor Baptist Church in South Australia. As Trav interviews Riley, we hope his story inspires and encourages you in your own faith journey!

Feb 07, 201927:15
SHERPA - Formation Plan

SHERPA - Formation Plan

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation.

This is 'session seven' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around some practical insight for completing your FORMATION PLAN.

Jan 14, 201917:04
SHERPA - Cultural Analysis

SHERPA - Cultural Analysis

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation.

This is 'session six' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around the value and practice of cultural analysis in a local ministry context.

Jan 14, 201923:17
'narrative formation' with Hannah

'narrative formation' with Hannah

We're chatting with Hannah again about her experience in using AccessTheStory's approach to learning and formation. Hannah Juanta is Youth Director at Edwardstown Baptist Church, and her honest and practical insights to our resourcing are super-helpful!
Dec 03, 201826:36
advent ideas

advent ideas

We're chatting with Hannah again about advent ideas. Hannah Juanta is Youth Director at Edwardstown Baptist Church, and we think some of her practical ideas and pastoral reflections are important for you to hear!
Nov 26, 201817:31
Hannah's Story

Hannah's Story

Part of what we want to do with this podcast is champion everyday stories of faith - today we'll hear from Hannah. Hannah Juanta is Youth Director at Edwardstown Baptist Church, and long-time friend of AccessTheStory. As Trav interviews Hannah, we hope her story inspires and encourages you in your own faith journey!
Nov 18, 201826:14
SHERPA - some implications so far

SHERPA - some implications so far

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation.

This is 'session five' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around some ministry implications from Jesus' life and ministry.
Sep 27, 201823:33
SHERPA - Jesus' why and what

SHERPA - Jesus' why and what

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation.

This is 'session four' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around the purpose and priorities of Jesus.
Sep 26, 201825:43
SHERPA - who is Jesus?

SHERPA - who is Jesus?

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation.

This is 'session three' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around the question of the identity of Jesus.
Sep 26, 201816:46
SHERPA - the story of God

SHERPA - the story of God

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation.

This is 'session two' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around the story of God, and how we might see this ancient story shape our own.
Jul 03, 201826:23
SHERPA - the story of culture

SHERPA - the story of culture

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation.

This is 'session one' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around how culture influences us, and how we can respond to it.
Jun 15, 201818:35
SHERPA intro

SHERPA intro

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation.

This is 'session zero' - introducing Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser - part of the small team who are developing SHERPA.
Jun 15, 201812:48
How film-making changed my view of the Bible

How film-making changed my view of the Bible

This isn’t a podcast about inerrancy, inspiration, or textual criticism - but about how our metaphors of the Bible represent (or mis-represent) the story of God.
May 31, 201814:02
ATS learning rhythms 4

ATS learning rhythms 4

"SPEAK out the story". Learn how to create space for meaningful response from learners as they SPEAK out God's story by moving from the mindset of a 'drover' to that of a 'shepherd'.
May 17, 201806:40
ATS learning rhythms 3

ATS learning rhythms 3

"WALK in the story". Learn how to create space for meaningful experience with learners as they WALK in God's story by moving from the mindset of a 'librarian' to that of a 'curator'.
May 11, 201805:58
ATS learning rhythms 2

ATS learning rhythms 2

"SIT in the story". Learn how to facilitate great dialogue with learners as they SIT in God's story by moving from the mindset of an 'info-booth attendant' to that of a 'guide'.
May 11, 201805:37
ATS learning rhythms 1

ATS learning rhythms 1

"STEP into the story". Learn how to provide the best environment for learners to STEP into the story of God by moving from the mindset of a 'teacher' to that of a 'story-teller'.
May 09, 201804:29
Not just for young people

Not just for young people

How the lost son story still moves us
May 07, 201802:20
AccessTheStory's "why?"

AccessTheStory's "why?"

Here’s my first podcast on Anchor - less about what I do, and more about why I do it ...
May 07, 201802:01