Thriving Bubble Churches

Bubble Church: a simple, intergenerational church model for young families Bubble Church is a half-hour church service designed for parents, young children, and whole families to worship together. In this conversation, Sandy Brodine speaks with Marcus Gibbs, head of Bubble Church in the UK, and Amanda Linke from Intergen Australia about how the model works, why it has grown, and what it could mean for churches in Australia and New Zealand.They discuss the practical setup, the role of puppets and creative responses, how the service helps children pray, and why hospitality and consistency matter for families new to church. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Backgrounds (00:02:14) - What is Bubble Church? Origins and Format (00:03:26) - Puppets, Bubbles, and Bible Storytelling (00:05:48) - Intergen's Role and Background (00:07:29) - Neurodiversity Conference and Resources (00:08:23) - Launching Bubble Church in Australia and Training (00:10:45) - What Happens When Families Arrive (00:12:11) - The God Spot and Children's Prayers (00:13:45) - Baptisms and Growth of Bubble Church (00:14:21) - Pilot Churches' Reactions and Starter Kits (00:15:35) - Costs and Resources for Running Bubble Church (00:16:33) - Bible Stories and Creative Responses Bank (00:18:02) - Aging Out and Transitioning from Bubble Church (00:19:25) - Getting Involved as a Leader or Helper (00:21:00) - Hopes for Bubble Church's Future in Australia (00:21:57) - How to Start a Bubble Church (00:23:29) - Final Thoughts on Thriving Through Bubble Church