Dr Robin Barfield
@drbarfield.bsky.social
Lecturer in Practical Theology / PhD in Child Spirituality and Christian Education / 20+ yrs in parish Y&C ministry
Semper reformanda means avoiding a nostalgia-centred conservatism
July 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Semper reformanda means avoiding a nostalgia-centred conservatism
New article from me for Premier NexGen
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www.premiernexgen.com/relationship...
4 steps Christian parents can take to address the issue of p*rn
I have written before on being hopeful and wise when it comes to the online lives of youth and children. Part of that wisdom is recognizing that your children will see images that you wish they did no...
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July 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New article from me for Premier NexGen
www.premiernexgen.com/relationship...
www.premiernexgen.com/relationship...
New from me on Young People and P*rnography
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Y 79 Young People and Pornography: Understanding and Responding Pastorally - Grove Books
The ready availability of Sexually Explicit Internet Material (SEIM) has led to a pandemic of pornography today that degrades humanity and blights lives. This
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June 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New from me on Young People and P*rnography
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grovebooks.co.uk/product/y-79...
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Latest Enid Blyton is dark
June 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Latest Enid Blyton is dark
Question - I've submitted an article to a couple of journals recently to be told each time that it wasn't suitable. It was clearly within the scope of the journal. Anyone else had a similar experience?
June 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Question - I've submitted an article to a couple of journals recently to be told each time that it wasn't suitable. It was clearly within the scope of the journal. Anyone else had a similar experience?
Bit of research - would love to know what prayer and bible reading apps people are using. Please tell me about the ones I might not know about, eg mission praying, etc.
June 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Bit of research - would love to know what prayer and bible reading apps people are using. Please tell me about the ones I might not know about, eg mission praying, etc.
Ted Tripp's work, while clear on sin and grace, is deficient on creation and the image of God resulting in 'project parenting'.
May 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Ted Tripp's work, while clear on sin and grace, is deficient on creation and the image of God resulting in 'project parenting'.
Just browsing eBay
May 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Just browsing eBay
Is it OK if my child draws through the whole service?
A little podcast I've done for the good folks at the Center for Faith and Children
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A little podcast I've done for the good folks at the Center for Faith and Children
open.spotify.com/episode/2qZF...
Is it okay if my kid draws through the whole service? With Robin Barfield
The Child in Our Midst · Episode
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May 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Is it OK if my child draws through the whole service?
A little podcast I've done for the good folks at the Center for Faith and Children
open.spotify.com/episode/2qZF...
A little podcast I've done for the good folks at the Center for Faith and Children
open.spotify.com/episode/2qZF...
Here's a little thing I wrote for Youth Pastor Theologian applying systems theory to how to take criticism 👇
www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/respond...
www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/respond...
Responding to Criticism in Youth Ministry — Youth Pastor Theologian
How do we learn to respond to criticism rightly, avoiding discouragement while honestly listening to the concerns of others?
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May 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Here's a little thing I wrote for Youth Pastor Theologian applying systems theory to how to take criticism 👇
www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/respond...
www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/respond...
Reposted by Dr Robin Barfield
You know what I’d call for if I was prime minister - more funding of youth clubs , extracurricular activities, and mental health support - but showing a film looks like concern while costing very little
March 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
You know what I’d call for if I was prime minister - more funding of youth clubs , extracurricular activities, and mental health support - but showing a film looks like concern while costing very little
Just joined this. Hoping for some interesting group invites 🤞
March 27, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Just joined this. Hoping for some interesting group invites 🤞
New article from me in the IJCE.
The Child and Time: A Theological Proposal regarding the Child and Time.
Message me for full text.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
The Child and Time: A Theological Proposal regarding the Child and Time.
Message me for full text.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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March 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New article from me in the IJCE.
The Child and Time: A Theological Proposal regarding the Child and Time.
Message me for full text.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
The Child and Time: A Theological Proposal regarding the Child and Time.
Message me for full text.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Reposted by Dr Robin Barfield
Here endeth the Lesson
February 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Here endeth the Lesson
February 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Tried Ignatius' examen this morning.
Half way through I sneezed with my full cup of coffee in hand.
#notsocontemplative
Half way through I sneezed with my full cup of coffee in hand.
#notsocontemplative
January 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Tried Ignatius' examen this morning.
Half way through I sneezed with my full cup of coffee in hand.
#notsocontemplative
Half way through I sneezed with my full cup of coffee in hand.
#notsocontemplative
Reposted by Dr Robin Barfield
Are there awards for alt text?
Oh, these are the *real* Trump and Vance official portraits? Crikey
January 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Are there awards for alt text?
AI tactics right here 👇
January 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
AI tactics right here 👇
Free Speech is interesting sometimes
January 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Free Speech is interesting sometimes
Academic reading for January
January 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Academic reading for January
Nice to have this in print in The Global Anglican.
Expecting this to be one of my least popular yet.
Expecting this to be one of my least popular yet.
January 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Nice to have this in print in The Global Anglican.
Expecting this to be one of my least popular yet.
Expecting this to be one of my least popular yet.
Hot take 🔥:
'Luther' is describing Christ's harmony with nature in this verse, not making a comment on His lack of humanity.
The animals are praising, and He accepts their praise.
'Luther' is describing Christ's harmony with nature in this verse, not making a comment on His lack of humanity.
The animals are praising, and He accepts their praise.
December 17, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Hot take 🔥:
'Luther' is describing Christ's harmony with nature in this verse, not making a comment on His lack of humanity.
The animals are praising, and He accepts their praise.
'Luther' is describing Christ's harmony with nature in this verse, not making a comment on His lack of humanity.
The animals are praising, and He accepts their praise.