Summer Madness Festival 2023 : Power-2-Change from SM 2023

6. Power to Change Purpose  The YFC tent provides an alternative space to Big Top. Come and join the banter as we play games, compete for prizes, hear real life stories from special guests and explore the power that Jesus has to change us all! . Topics: None. Speaker: Stee Halliday - Crown Jesus, Glenn Wilkinson - Personal Trainer and former Body Builder at SM YFC Tent 2023

Join our new friend Ken Castor as he shares one of Jesus's most amazing invitations: "Come to me all you who are weary..." Matthew 11:27-30 It's going to be grrreat!. Topics: None. Speaker: Ken Castor & Lucy Grimble at SM Big top 2023

Identity and image - when 'likes and shares' don't really matter. How do I know what people really think about me and does my appearance (or social media profile) tell the whole story? Can we ever escape the comparison trap? Come along and hear Jen from Big House share some truths that have lasting worth.. Topics: None. Speaker: Jen Christie - Big House at SM The Hub 2023

Come along and spend some time with Healing on the Streets as they share stories of how God’s transformational power is seen on the streets of N.I. every week.. Topics: None. Speaker: John and Leslie Haw at SM Salt Factory Sports 2023

Every 30 seconds one person dies from diseases caused by mismanaged waste and plastics. We’re facing mountains of plastic pollution. Two billion people have no safe way to dispose of rubbish, and it’s people in poverty who are suffering the worst impacts of this rubbish problem.  Join us to see how YOU can be part of the solution. . Topics: None. Speaker: We are Tearfund at SM Tearfund 2023

Being a guy in the 21st Century may not be the hardest thing in the world, but it definitely has its challenges.  Image, integrity, intentionality and lots of other things beginning with different letters play a part in what it means to be a Man of God in 2023. Join Laurence as he explores these issues and shares his best advice for living life to the full.. Topics: None. Speaker: Laurence Bellew at SM Corrymeela & Youth Link 2023

Do you keep a journal?  Would you like to? Do you have a journaling Bible but don't always know what to write in those margins? Many Christians describe journaling as a way to connect with God. Journaling helps us to persevere in the journey we're on with Christ and it also helps us to open up to God. It helps us to be more honest with God and with ourselves and see the ways in which His Spirit is producing growth over time. Come and join the team at The Hub Belfast as we explore a really practical session on journaling.  We'll share thoughts on why journaling is a good thing and also give plenty of space, time, and helpful prompts for you to try some journaling yourself.  . Topics: None. Speaker: The Hub Team at SM The Hub 2023

Is this the year you made a commitment, or recommitment, to be a disciple of Jesus? If so, we promise that it is the best decision you have ever made.  the best you will ever make.   but can we be honest with you? Being a Christian at Summer Madness is much easier than being a Christian at school, at work or even at church.   FEAR NOT! Laurence and Hannah will share their top tips on how to make the most of the rest of your life.... Topics: None. Speaker: Laurence Bellew/Hannah O'Neill at SM Salt Factory 2023

How do you know when someone has had a genuine word from God or when they're talking well-intentioned rubbish? When it comes to spiritual gifts, there can be a certain amount of confusion - even disagreement - over how to define and deliver various works of the Holy Spirit!   We are privileged to have with us some very experienced 'ministers of renewal' and have invited them to share some of their insights from years of experience.. Topics: None. Speaker: Bishop Harold Miller (chair), Fr Pat Collins, Rev Derek McKelvey & Rev Mairishine Stanfield at SM Corrymeela & Youth Link 2023

Would Jesus livestream the Last Supper if he did it again today? Social media is now an integral part of our life, but how as Christians do we navigate that? What would Jesus do if he lived today? Would he use Instagram or TikTok? In this seminar we open up the conversations of how a 2023 teenage Christian navigates the social media world. . Topics: None. Speaker: Caitlyn Kelly & Joel Harris - Kintsugi Hope at SM The Hub 2023

Discover the promised land God has for you and the hope that lies there and how you can find your own unique way in it!. Topics: None. Speaker: Chris Boucher - The Big House at SM The Hatch 2023

The Bible teaches that we are God’s creation and His masterpiece. Our lives have value! Join us for a session full of creative teaching on how to see ourselves as God sees us. Focus: self worth.. Topics: None. Speaker: Made for More Workshop Team at SM YFC Tent 2023

You've been at festival and you're on a high.  What does the next 360 days of Christian living look like? Acts 2 is a treasure trove of simple practices that can change your life. We've looked at prayer and we've looked at Life in the Spirit. Join Adrian for a lightning pass at them that is sure to get you thinking creatively about your own discipleship adventure.. Topics: None. Speaker: Adrian Dorrian - Lecale Area Mission Partnership at SM Salt Factory Sport 2023

Racial injustice is nothing new. Treating someone differently because of their culture,ethnic origin or colour of their skin has been happening for centuries. Sadly, it has beeningrained into systems, societies, churches, and families for far too long. This is not God's plan but you are.  Join us for this workshop and learn how to be part of the solution. . Topics: None. Speaker: We are tearfund at SM Tearfund 2023

Jonny Clark hosts a conversation on the Good Friday Agreement and the prospect of a Border Poll - is a vote for a United Ireland really on the horizon? And what would that actually look like?. Topics: None. Speaker: Jonny Clark at SM Corrymeela & Youth Link 2023

5. Power to Change Position The YFC tent provides an alternative space to Big Top. Come and join the banter as we play games, compete for prizes, hear real life stories from special guests and explore the power that Jesus has to change us all! . Topics: None. Speaker: Natalie Phillips - Crown Jesus at SM YFC Tent 2023

We're back with Micah 6:8 and Esther Swaffield Bray as she asks: "What does it mean to walk humbly" It's going to be grrreat!. Topics: None. Speaker: Esther Swaffield Bray & Lucy Grimble at SM Big Top 2023

4. Power to Change Path The YFC tent provides an alternative space to Big Top. Come and join the banter as we play games, compete for prizes, hear real life stories from special guests and explore the power that Jesus has to change us all! . Topics: None. Speaker: Stee Halliday - Crown Jesus, Matty and Zacc - Anna's Number at SM YFC 2023

Join Esther Swaffield Bray as she unpacks Micah 6:8 and calls us to "Do Justice // Love Mercy" It's going to be grrreat!. Topics: None. Speaker: Esther Swaffield Bray & Lucy Grimble at SM Big top 2023

People always ask, ‘What do you wanna be when you grow up?’ But what if that's the wrong question? What if it's not about growing up, but growing down? If you want to soar without having your head in the clouds, then you gotta be rooted. In this super-engaging workshop, get ready to draw, imagine, and explore what a life rooted in Jesus could really look like.. Topics: None. Speaker: Ken Castor at SM The Hub 2023

Come along for a Q&A with some N.I. sportspeople as they share their experiences of being Salt and Light in a competitive sporting environment and offer ways and encouragement for you to do the same.. Topics: None. Speaker: Chris Grant & Friends at SM Salt Factory 2023

Join the team from Youth Alpha as they share their vision and explain what Alpha can offer, while chatting with speakers and young people from the festival.. Topics: None. Speaker: Jonny Campbell & Phil Simpson at SM Tearfund 2023

Madness has invited reps from the main political parties to tell us what they think about everything from sleaze to school budgets.   What's the best future for this island? Come and hear some different opinions and put your questions to the people in power.... Topics: None. Speaker: Dr. Lisa Whitten at SM Corrymeela & Youth Link 2023

Addiction is real and it impacts loads more people than you might think. Recovering addict and addiction specialist Lauren Windle shares the realities of addiction. She explores how we can protect ourselves and look out for each other, as well as finding freedom. . Topics: None. Speaker: Lauren Windle at SM The Hub 2023

Seasons Come along and discover, share & chat about about resources for Christmas, Easter and other times of the year that leaders may find helpful for their youth ministry.. Topics: None. Speaker: Ben Jones & Missional Generation team at SM CIYD 2023

IJM have brought over 85,000 people to safety from slavery and violence... But, how does an operation to find and free people in slavery actually happen? Is there more to it than busting down the doors of a brothel or locking up criminals? Join Esther Swaffield (IJM UK) and Ben McMechan (IJM NI) as they discuss everything from undercover investigators to incredible aftercare restoration stories! There will be a chance for you to send in your questions and have them answered; and to go deeper in your journey of justice. Topics: None. Speaker: Esther Swaffield and Ben McMechan at SM Salt Factory 2023

Disagreeing without disintegrating. Trans issues, immigration, climate justice - there are lots of hot topics to choose from that are guaranteed to get Christians disagreeing with each other. But does that always have to be a bad thing? And, if it's inevitable, how do we do it well? Pete and Lisa will discuss some of these issues and show us how not to fall out.. Topics: None. Speaker: Pete Lynas & Lisa Whitten at SM Tearfund 2023

Does God heal today?  Why some people and not others?  And what does healing really look like? Join Fergus McMorrow from Divine Healing Ministries, as he and his friends share some life-changing testimonies.. Topics: None. Speaker: Fergus McMorrow at SM Corrymeela & Youth Link 2023

Most Christians know they should be trying to tell their friends and family about Jesus. But that can seem so hard to do in the world that we live in - it's offensive, inappropriate, and insensitive. Trends show that the majority of Christians rarely share the good news about Jesus; they're worried they might offend their family or lose friends. In this seminar, Wallace Bruce from Christian Unions Ireland will help equip anyone who might be reluctant or nervous to tell their friends about Jesus. This seminar will be of particular relevance to anyone who is leaving school or who is at college or university and concerned about sharing their faith in a new place.. Topics: None. Speaker: Wallace Bruce, Christian Unions Ireland at SM The Hub 2023

Discover ways in which God helps us navigate our life journeys looking at key stepping stones that allow God to help you and lead you to a good place mentally and spiritually. . Topics: None. Speaker: Chris Boucher - The Big House at SM The Hatch 2023

The Bible teaches that we are God’s creation and His masterpiece. Our lives have value! Join us for a session full of creative teaching on how to see ourselves as God sees us. Focus: mental health. Topics: None. Speaker: Made for More Workshop Team at SM YFC Tent 2023

Chat GPT – WHAT? The good, the bad and the ugly of AI.. Topics: None. Speaker: Ben Jones & Missional Generation team at SM CIYD 2023

Unlocking the prayers that live inside you John Wesley once said "Prayer is where the action is.” but let's be honest, it doesn’t always feel that way. Join us as we explore different ways to cultivate a life a prayer that overflows from who we are, into who God is. Emma will share sotries and teaching and help you unlock your hidden prayer life.. Topics: None. Speaker: Emma Thompson - 24/7 Prayer at SM Salt Factory 2023

Keeping up with the latest fashion trends is a costly process. We can often feel like we're behind and only through buying MORE will we catch-up. This culture of consumerism means that the fashion industry is one of the fastest growing and biggest contributors to the Climate Crisis today. Not to mention one of the most labour-intensive industries. Can we slow down fast fashion? Let's find out. . Topics: None. Speaker: We Are Tearfund at SM Tearfund 2023

Jonny Clark is joined by others to have a discussion around some of the big issues impacting the NI political landscape.   Come along and find out why these things matter - whether we like it or not.. Topics: None. Speaker: Jonny Clark at SM Corrymeela & Youth Link 2023

Engage with Pippa Baker's message: "Come Holy Spirit" from 2 Tim 1:17. It's going to be grrreat!. Topics: None. Speaker: Pippa Baker & Sarah McDonald at SM Big Top 2023

2. Power to Change Priorities The YFC tent provides an alternative space to Big Top. Come and join the banter as we play games, compete for prizes, hear real life stories from special guests and explore the power that Jesus has to change us all! . Topics: None. Speaker: Natalie Phillips - Crown Jesus, Ross and Ben - Dancers at SM YFC 2023

Engage with Pippa Baker's message: "God Inside Out: Making Room for Jesus" It's going to be grrreat!. Topics: None. Speaker: Pippa Baker & Sarah McDonald at SM Big top 2023

Is there a greater time of change than when we’re about to leave school? There are often thousands of questions buzzing around our heads! Like, who am I?  Am I the person my teachers or friends want me to be?  What college or university will I go to next?  What course will I study?  Will I go for a job or an apprenticeship?  What will I do next year?  Where will my friends be?  Where will we go when we’re all far apart?  Where does my faith fit into all of these questions?  We’d love you to join us as the team from The Hub, a chaplaincy serving students in Belfast, helps us to think about what God has to say to us in the midst of all these kinds of questions.. Topics: None. Speaker: The Hub Team at SM The Hub 2023

How do you do politics as a Christian when politics isn’t really politics? What does the biblical call to political engagement look like, even when it is incredibly awkward? What is the cost of Christians staying on the sidelines? Stories of those who are involved talking about joys and the struggles.  This comes with a health warning: you may leave this seminar as an active member of society!. Topics: None. Speaker: Andy Flanagan at SM Salt Factory 2023

Join the team from Youth Alpha as they share their vision and explain what Alpha can offer, while chatting with speakers and young people from the festival.. Topics: None. Speaker: Jonny Campbell & Phil Simpson at SM Tearfund 2023

Pornography, pubes and purity... Sex sells. Porn is a pandemic. Even saying the word masturbation makes us embarrassed. We all have dirty little secrets and it seems like no one knows how to talk about this stuff without making us feel wick or weird. Well, join Rachel as she shares the naked truth about sex, porn, relationships, how to get to grips with the gift of sexuality and how to use it in a God (and you) honouring way.. Topics: None. Speaker: Rachel Gardner at SM Corrymeela & Youth Link 2023

EXALT Introduction to our prayer App and other resources to help young people to pray. Topics: None. Speaker: Ben Jones & Missional Generation team at SM CIYD 2023

What is AI?  How does it impact me?  Should I be afraid of it or embrace it? How should I react to its rapid advance?  Come and hear experts share their thoughts on how Christians should respond to the AI debate.. Topics: None. Speaker: Sam Neil & Friends at SM Salt Factory 2023

A look at God as our waymaker & shepherd who comes to where we are mentally, emotionally and spiritually in our journey and guides us to good pasture.. Topics: None. Speaker: Chris Boucher - The Big House at SM The Hatch 2023

The Bible teaches that we are God’s creation and His masterpiece. Our lives have value! Join us for a session full of creative teaching on how to see ourselves as God sees us. Focus: drugs and alcohol. Topics: None. Speaker: Made for More Workshop Team at SM YFC Tent 2023

Understanding Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in Youth Ministry -  including panel discussion, stories, and lots of practical ideas with the team from Missional Generation UK. Topics: None. Speaker: Ben Jones & Missional Generation team at SM CIYD 2023

Life is full of ups and downs but as Christians we can navigate these twists and turns differently. How? Through the Holy Spirit! Sometimes it can be difficult to understand who the Holy Spirit is and why He makes a difference. But as we try and follow Jesus at home, at school, at college, at work, we cannot leave the Holy Spirit on the sidelines! God puts the Holy in holy habits, and the Spirit in spiritual formation. It's the Holy Spirit that turns that holy habits into life-transforming practices. In this seminar, our mainstage speaker, Pippa Baker will help us discover how to let God the Holy Spirit play a major role in our daily lives and experience more intimacy and power as we grow as Christians.. Topics: None. Speaker: Pippa Baker at SM Salt Factory 2023

1. Power to Change People The YFC tent provides an alternative space to Big Top. Come join the banter as we play games, compete for prizes, hear real life stories from special guests and explore the power that Jesus has to change us all! . Topics: None. Speaker: Stee Halliday - Crown Jesus at SM YFC Tent 2023

We're back with Rachel Gardner and exploring how God's love impacts our relationships... with the help of a wee little man called Zaccheaus! It's going to be grrreat!. Topics: None. Speaker: Rachel Gardner & Sarah McDonald at SM Big Top 2023