Tizz
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Trying to follow Jesus
Husband and a father
We’ve empty nested and now have re-nested.
Work encouraging Intergenerational mission, worship and community
Trying to follow Jesus
Husband and a father
We’ve empty nested and now have re-nested.
Work encouraging Intergenerational mission, worship and community
James “sit down “ on #strictlycomedancing amazing
December 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
James “sit down “ on #strictlycomedancing amazing
This year, the shout is, “They’re taking Christ out of Christmas!”
But with Carols, Advent music everywhere, and Nativities across TV, Christ doesn’t look very “removed” at all.
Yes, Birmingham once tried “Winterval,” but it never replaced Christmas.
JPIT asks, “Is this love?” jpit.uk/is-this-love
But with Carols, Advent music everywhere, and Nativities across TV, Christ doesn’t look very “removed” at all.
Yes, Birmingham once tried “Winterval,” but it never replaced Christmas.
JPIT asks, “Is this love?” jpit.uk/is-this-love
Is Tommy Robinson the person to put Christ back into Christmas? – Joint Public Issues Team
What will Unite the Kingdom’s rally really put into Christmas? Every year, there are calls to ‘put Christ back into Christmas’. The gospel good news message of love, peace, goodwill and hope embodied ...
jpit.uk
December 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This year, the shout is, “They’re taking Christ out of Christmas!”
But with Carols, Advent music everywhere, and Nativities across TV, Christ doesn’t look very “removed” at all.
Yes, Birmingham once tried “Winterval,” but it never replaced Christmas.
JPIT asks, “Is this love?” jpit.uk/is-this-love
But with Carols, Advent music everywhere, and Nativities across TV, Christ doesn’t look very “removed” at all.
Yes, Birmingham once tried “Winterval,” but it never replaced Christmas.
JPIT asks, “Is this love?” jpit.uk/is-this-love
An interesting piece - I'm not sure we have really ever seen Christ taken out of Christmas. Sometimes we haven't been good at revealing the Christ of Christmas. jpit.uk/is-this-love
Is Tommy Robinson the person to put Christ back into Christmas? – Joint Public Issues Team
What will Unite the Kingdom’s rally really put into Christmas? Every year, there are calls to ‘put Christ back into Christmas’. The gospel good news message of love, peace, goodwill and hope embodied ...
jpit.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
An interesting piece - I'm not sure we have really ever seen Christ taken out of Christmas. Sometimes we haven't been good at revealing the Christ of Christmas. jpit.uk/is-this-love
Create “Stories of Hope Wall”
Gather stories of hope from across all generations.
Set out sticky notes, index cards, or a QR code to a digital board. Invite kids, teens, adults, & seniors to share a short story or drawing of someone in the church who gave them hope. Display this in a shared space.
Gather stories of hope from across all generations.
Set out sticky notes, index cards, or a QR code to a digital board. Invite kids, teens, adults, & seniors to share a short story or drawing of someone in the church who gave them hope. Display this in a shared space.
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Create “Stories of Hope Wall”
Gather stories of hope from across all generations.
Set out sticky notes, index cards, or a QR code to a digital board. Invite kids, teens, adults, & seniors to share a short story or drawing of someone in the church who gave them hope. Display this in a shared space.
Gather stories of hope from across all generations.
Set out sticky notes, index cards, or a QR code to a digital board. Invite kids, teens, adults, & seniors to share a short story or drawing of someone in the church who gave them hope. Display this in a shared space.
Trust Makes Space for Hope. Andy Jung reminds us that trust opens the door 4 hope to slip in like morning light. Think of the saints who carried the church faithfully & the young dreamers eager for what’s next. When we see each other with fresh eyes, hope grows. Who shaped your faith by showing up?
December 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Trust Makes Space for Hope. Andy Jung reminds us that trust opens the door 4 hope to slip in like morning light. Think of the saints who carried the church faithfully & the young dreamers eager for what’s next. When we see each other with fresh eyes, hope grows. Who shaped your faith by showing up?
Wednesday Wondering:
Isaiah 64:1 — “Oh, that You would tear open the heavens…”
As Advent begins, where are we seeing tiny signs of God breaking in — even in illness, waiting, or weariness?
And where are we still hoping for heaven to tear open next? Who can we ask to "come and see"?
Isaiah 64:1 — “Oh, that You would tear open the heavens…”
As Advent begins, where are we seeing tiny signs of God breaking in — even in illness, waiting, or weariness?
And where are we still hoping for heaven to tear open next? Who can we ask to "come and see"?
December 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wednesday Wondering:
Isaiah 64:1 — “Oh, that You would tear open the heavens…”
As Advent begins, where are we seeing tiny signs of God breaking in — even in illness, waiting, or weariness?
And where are we still hoping for heaven to tear open next? Who can we ask to "come and see"?
Isaiah 64:1 — “Oh, that You would tear open the heavens…”
As Advent begins, where are we seeing tiny signs of God breaking in — even in illness, waiting, or weariness?
And where are we still hoping for heaven to tear open next? Who can we ask to "come and see"?
This Advent, I’m posting weekly devotions inspired by Andy Jung, helping all generations grow in trust and journey toward Christmas with hope & love.
Each week, you’ll find a short reflection, Scripture, questions, an intergenerational activity, & a prayer—simple ways to journey through Advent
Each week, you’ll find a short reflection, Scripture, questions, an intergenerational activity, & a prayer—simple ways to journey through Advent
November 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This Advent, I’m posting weekly devotions inspired by Andy Jung, helping all generations grow in trust and journey toward Christmas with hope & love.
Each week, you’ll find a short reflection, Scripture, questions, an intergenerational activity, & a prayer—simple ways to journey through Advent
Each week, you’ll find a short reflection, Scripture, questions, an intergenerational activity, & a prayer—simple ways to journey through Advent
Wednesday Wondering
A study I read recently suggested that many people aren’t leaving church because they’ve rejected Jesus — but because they’ve felt rejected by us. Not seen. Not welcomed. Not loved well.
A study I read recently suggested that many people aren’t leaving church because they’ve rejected Jesus — but because they’ve felt rejected by us. Not seen. Not welcomed. Not loved well.
November 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Wednesday Wondering
A study I read recently suggested that many people aren’t leaving church because they’ve rejected Jesus — but because they’ve felt rejected by us. Not seen. Not welcomed. Not loved well.
A study I read recently suggested that many people aren’t leaving church because they’ve rejected Jesus — but because they’ve felt rejected by us. Not seen. Not welcomed. Not loved well.
It’s the 200th anni of the steam train here in the uk so we haven’t learnt much about engaging with the new possibilities.
Steam railways changed Britain, the green economy has the potential to transform it now. So why aren’t we encouraging it. Build a better 2morro www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Steam railways changed Britain, the green economy has the potential to transform it now. So why aren’t we encouraging it. Build a better 2morro www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways - Series 1: 1. The Day That Changed the World
Railway enthusiast Michael Portillo leads a landmark journey through 200 years of rail, marking the moment Britain’s modern railway was born.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It’s the 200th anni of the steam train here in the uk so we haven’t learnt much about engaging with the new possibilities.
Steam railways changed Britain, the green economy has the potential to transform it now. So why aren’t we encouraging it. Build a better 2morro www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Steam railways changed Britain, the green economy has the potential to transform it now. So why aren’t we encouraging it. Build a better 2morro www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
A short theological reflection.
A few years back, when I was a church youth worker, those little WWJD wristbands were everywhere. What Would Jesus Do? was the question they posed—simple yet profound.
A few years back, when I was a church youth worker, those little WWJD wristbands were everywhere. What Would Jesus Do? was the question they posed—simple yet profound.
September 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A short theological reflection.
A few years back, when I was a church youth worker, those little WWJD wristbands were everywhere. What Would Jesus Do? was the question they posed—simple yet profound.
A few years back, when I was a church youth worker, those little WWJD wristbands were everywhere. What Would Jesus Do? was the question they posed—simple yet profound.
Christian nationalism is not discipleship.
Bonhoeffer warned us: when the church weds itself to the nation, it betrays Christ.
Our allegiance is to the cross, not to flags or political power. ✝️
#FaithOverFear #Bonhoeffer #ChurchWithoutIdols
Bonhoeffer warned us: when the church weds itself to the nation, it betrays Christ.
Our allegiance is to the cross, not to flags or political power. ✝️
#FaithOverFear #Bonhoeffer #ChurchWithoutIdols
September 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Christian nationalism is not discipleship.
Bonhoeffer warned us: when the church weds itself to the nation, it betrays Christ.
Our allegiance is to the cross, not to flags or political power. ✝️
#FaithOverFear #Bonhoeffer #ChurchWithoutIdols
Bonhoeffer warned us: when the church weds itself to the nation, it betrays Christ.
Our allegiance is to the cross, not to flags or political power. ✝️
#FaithOverFear #Bonhoeffer #ChurchWithoutIdols
I'm beginning to explore writing about Intergenerational things in a little more depth here. If you want to find out more click on the link.
Blessings.
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Blessings.
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Introducing Myself.
I'm Tizz
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May 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I'm beginning to explore writing about Intergenerational things in a little more depth here. If you want to find out more click on the link.
Blessings.
open.substack.com/pub/marktizz...
Blessings.
open.substack.com/pub/marktizz...
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One of the most powerful forces in politics is the urge to destroy that from which you are excluded. This is why, in the highly unequal US, support for Trump holds up even as he trashes everything that makes a good society. Equality is key to preventing fascism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot
Economic inequality breeds resentment and a desire to get even. That’s what fuels support for even incompetent regimes, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM
One of the most powerful forces in politics is the urge to destroy that from which you are excluded. This is why, in the highly unequal US, support for Trump holds up even as he trashes everything that makes a good society. Equality is key to preventing fascism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It's amazing how few people in the UK realise that the last time the world went in to a massive financial tailspin, albeit one not directly caused by the President of the USA, it was Gordon Brown & the late Alistair Darling who provided the sort of international leadership desperately needed now.
April 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
It's amazing how few people in the UK realise that the last time the world went in to a massive financial tailspin, albeit one not directly caused by the President of the USA, it was Gordon Brown & the late Alistair Darling who provided the sort of international leadership desperately needed now.
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When a child is physically ill, we instantly understand. But those who struggle with poor mental health, who have suffered life-changing trauma, who are neuro-diverse, who have special educational needs, who are bullied or exploited, too often end up being labelled & written-off!
April 3, 2025 at 6:12 AM
When a child is physically ill, we instantly understand. But those who struggle with poor mental health, who have suffered life-changing trauma, who are neuro-diverse, who have special educational needs, who are bullied or exploited, too often end up being labelled & written-off!
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The idea that children aren’t in school because their parents work from home etc, may apply to some middleclass families but doesn’t get close to the heart of things. What goes first is a child’s engagement with learning, then their achievement & then inevitably their attendance
March 15, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The idea that children aren’t in school because their parents work from home etc, may apply to some middleclass families but doesn’t get close to the heart of things. What goes first is a child’s engagement with learning, then their achievement & then inevitably their attendance
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Poor levels of teacher recruitment, retention & morale.
Persistant & severe school absenteeism.
Childhood & adolescent mental health.
The grooming of girls.
The grooming of boys.
Youth crime & violence.
All symptoms of the same issue; the lack of society's investment in children!
Persistant & severe school absenteeism.
Childhood & adolescent mental health.
The grooming of girls.
The grooming of boys.
Youth crime & violence.
All symptoms of the same issue; the lack of society's investment in children!
March 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Poor levels of teacher recruitment, retention & morale.
Persistant & severe school absenteeism.
Childhood & adolescent mental health.
The grooming of girls.
The grooming of boys.
Youth crime & violence.
All symptoms of the same issue; the lack of society's investment in children!
Persistant & severe school absenteeism.
Childhood & adolescent mental health.
The grooming of girls.
The grooming of boys.
Youth crime & violence.
All symptoms of the same issue; the lack of society's investment in children!
If I wanted to use the internet without using an American company, how would I do that. What’s a browser that I could use? Is Opera an option? What about search engines? Or maps? Or whatever
March 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
If I wanted to use the internet without using an American company, how would I do that. What’s a browser that I could use? Is Opera an option? What about search engines? Or maps? Or whatever
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The issue isn’t just poverty. It’s lack of purpose; our failure to engage & inspire huge numbers of children & young people destroys their life choices. And it’s intergenerational. What we offer children in terms of education & wider opportunity today matters for us all tomorrow.
March 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM
The issue isn’t just poverty. It’s lack of purpose; our failure to engage & inspire huge numbers of children & young people destroys their life choices. And it’s intergenerational. What we offer children in terms of education & wider opportunity today matters for us all tomorrow.
Just listened to this amazingly helpful podcast.
The idea that a politican deliberately stopped a bill being brought forward, which would have helped improve the immigration system just because the chaos is better for their party is crazy podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
The idea that a politican deliberately stopped a bill being brought forward, which would have helped improve the immigration system just because the chaos is better for their party is crazy podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
Emergency Podcast: What's going on with immigration in America.
Podcast Episode · Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle Strickland · 06/02/2025 · 57m
podcasts.apple.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Just listened to this amazingly helpful podcast.
The idea that a politican deliberately stopped a bill being brought forward, which would have helped improve the immigration system just because the chaos is better for their party is crazy podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
The idea that a politican deliberately stopped a bill being brought forward, which would have helped improve the immigration system just because the chaos is better for their party is crazy podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
It’s been quite a few weeks hasn’t it.
One of my reflections on where we particularly in the West seem to have arrived at is that our political leaders, almost from every side, seem to think we are all human doings.
One of my reflections on where we particularly in the West seem to have arrived at is that our political leaders, almost from every side, seem to think we are all human doings.
February 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It’s been quite a few weeks hasn’t it.
One of my reflections on where we particularly in the West seem to have arrived at is that our political leaders, almost from every side, seem to think we are all human doings.
One of my reflections on where we particularly in the West seem to have arrived at is that our political leaders, almost from every side, seem to think we are all human doings.
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Research shows that LGBTQ+ inclusion can drive economic activity. Open For Business’ latest report shows the economic case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Poland: open-for-business.org/poland
Poland — Open for Business
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February 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Research shows that LGBTQ+ inclusion can drive economic activity. Open For Business’ latest report shows the economic case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Poland: open-for-business.org/poland
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You can put Telegraph in the same bracket as the Morning Star when it comes to prioritising the interests of foreign authoritarian regimes over British and European interests
The Telegraph has become nothing more than a national embarrassment
February 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
You can put Telegraph in the same bracket as the Morning Star when it comes to prioritising the interests of foreign authoritarian regimes over British and European interests
This is my anthem for the moment. open.spotify.com/track/1ai0Bb...
He Never Said
Martyn Joseph · Thunder and Rainbows (The Best We Could Find) · Song · 2001
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January 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This is my anthem for the moment. open.spotify.com/track/1ai0Bb...