In the next in our series on helping young people share faith, Melanie Cave interviews Jill Appleton of The Feast. They discuss how interfaith dialogue and the guidelines for respectful conversation can empower young people to share their faith confidently, build bridges between communities, and foster understanding in diverse societies. In these settings Christian teenagers become more confident in their Christian identity. Jill shares The Feast's Guidelines for Dialogue, how listening and respectful questioning differ from debate, and how these skills build friendship, resist radicalisation, and support faith conversations in diverse schools and communities. The episode also points listeners to practical resources and training for youth workers and schools to adopt dialogue-based approaches.
Keywords
interfaith dialogue, youth faith sharing, guidelines for dialogue, community building, faith education, evangelism, youth empowerment, religious diversity, Christian faith, social cohesion
Key Topics
The Feast's mission to foster interfaith dialogue among youth The importance of listening and asking good questions in faith conversations How dialogue differs from debate and its role in faith sharing The guidelines for respectful and honest dialogue Real-life stories of faith transformation through interfaith encounters
Sound Bites
'Listening is massively important in faith conversations.' 'The Feast helps young people become confident in their faith.' 'God works in our conversations and relationships.'
Chapters
00:00 Building Bridges Through Dialogue
06:07 The Art of Dialogue vs. Debate
11:27 Guidelines for Effective Conversations
16:47 Transformative Journeys of Faith
22:08 Recognizing and Countering Radicalization
26:22 Creating Safe Spaces for Dialogue
28:04 Transformative Encounters: A Personal Story
29:57 Faith Sharing in Diverse Settings
32:18 Building Confidence in Faith
34:57 Navigating Interfaith Relationships
36:39 The Role of Dialogue in Conflict Resolution
39:17 The Impact of Dialogue on Evangelism
44:11 Expanding the Feast: Global Reach and Resources
Show Notes
https://thefeast.org.uk/ Feast Resources: https://the-feast-youth-project.sumupstore.com/ www.rootsforchurches.com Discovering God: https://www.rootsontheweb.com/discover-roots/discovering-god
