093 - House Conference Special | Audio Reading of Paper by Graham Stanton | The Beauty and Ugliness of Sacrifice

This episode is part of our HOUSE Conference 2025 lead‑up series from Youthworks, exploring this year’s theme — The Cost and Joy of Sacrifice.In this episode, we share the full audio of the conference paper The Beauty and Ugliness of Sacrifice, written by Rev Dr Graham Stanton. This theological paper, with a pastoral edge, explores the beauty of sacrifice as an ideal for Christian living and the dangers we need to be aware of when using this language — all with implications for how we minister to young people and children.These papers are designed to take us from deep reflection in Scripture and theology to practical application in youth and children’s ministry. As you listen, be thinking about how the principles you hear might shape the way you disciple the next generation in your church.If you haven’t already, we recommend listening first to our taster episode (The Cost and the Joy of Sacrifice | House Taster 2025) for an accessible introduction to the topic.Find out more about HOUSE Conference 2025 → https://youthworks.net/houseLinks & Resources:HOUSE Conference 2025 – https://youthworks.net/houseTaster Episode – The Cost and the Joy of Sacrifice | House Taster 2025Effective Ministry Podcast Archive – https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-effective-ministry-podcast