Satellites 26: Full Schedule

Welcome to Satellites 26! Check here for the most up to date listing of everything that’s happening. There’s so much to get involved with so enjoy browsing! (Please note: we’re still making a few tweaks in the run up to the event so make sure to check back once the event starts!)

9:30pm BST

Late Night With Lauren

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST

The Clubhouse

She's the undisputed queen of the Satellites chat show, and she's back with more guests, more surprises, and more comedy songs from sidekick Charles. Join Lauren as she meets our speakers, grills them on complex issues of theology and/or their Tesco Meal Deal order, and puts your questions to them too. Our pro tip: never leave before the end!

Speakers

Jeronne Rudder

Jeronne is a pastor, theologian, speaker, and all-around Bible nerd who is passionate about seeing people live lives shaped by love and justice. He is the founder of Uhambo The Journey, an online video Bible study resource aimed at helping individuals understand the Bible for themselves... Read More →

Rachel Gardner

Rachel Gardner has been working with young people for more than two decades and has authored several books, including The Girl De-Construction Project, Cherished, Rise and The Dating Dilemma. Her latest book The Sex Thing re-imagines ways for the church to engage emerging generations... Read More →

Jamie Walker

Jamie works for the Youth Catalyst Project in Guildford where he leads the Worship and Mission Team. He’s trying desperately to complete the World Cup sticker book so let him know if you have swaps!

Lauren Windle

Lauren Windle is a journalist, presenter, public speaker and author of two books: Notes on Feminism: Being a woman in a Church led by men and Notes on Love: Being single and dating in a marriage obsessed Church. She is published in Vogue, Marie Claire, Church Times, Premier Christianity and others. Lauren has been clean and sober from drug and alcohol addiction for ten incredible years, thanks to Jesus... Read More →

Artists

Charles Merritt

Charles works for Youthscape as Innovation and Resources Developer and also heads up Satellites Kids. In his spare time, he writes comedy songs about everything from public toilets to cheese (because why not?).

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse

Chat Show

9:30pm BST

Late Night With Lauren

Friday August 7, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST

The Clubhouse

Late Night with Lauren is back - and it's better than ever. This year, alongside occasional appearances from Lauren's evergreen comedy sidekick Charles, we'll also be showcasing some of the best young talent on site (Auditions on day 2).

Tonight hear from influencer and TV personality Sacha Jones, Caffe Zero host Tom, Satellites founder Martin and tonight's main session speaker, Laura Hancock!

Speakers

Tom Clark

Tom’s originally from Wigan and has spent the last 17 years working as a youth worker in a wide range of settings. He recently finished his curacy at Lambeth Palace, where he was part of the Archbishop’s Reconciliation Team. He’s now the Churches and Networks Consultant for... Read More →

Martin Saunders

Martin has been working with young people and their leaders for over two decades, and is the author of a number of books - including The Man You’re Made to Be, We Are Satellites and Signal Fire. As well as working on Satellites, he also helps to lead Youthscape. He's married to... Read More →

Laura Hancock

Laura is the National Ministries Director at Youth for Christ overseeing Youth for Christ’s outreach and evangelism teams. Laura is a gifted communicator with a deep passion for young people and evangelism. With a heart dedicated to nurturing and inspiring the next generation.

Sacha Jones

Sacha Jones was a contestant on the 2024 edition of Married at First Sight UK. She's since become a Christian and shares her faith powerfully on social media.

Lauren Windle

Friday August 7, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse

Chat Show

9:30pm BST

Late Night With Lauren

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST

The Clubhouse

Late Night with Lauren is back - and it's better than ever. This year, alongside occasional appearances from Lauren's evergreen comedy sidekick Charles, we'll also be showcasing some of the best young talent on site (Auditions on day 2).

Tonight Lauren is joined by two of our main session speakers -Dez and Xenia - and international Girl Boss Lisette.

Speakers

Dez Johnston

Dez Johnston is Strategic Project Lead for Alpha International and former Director of Youth for Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. An ordained Baptist minister, he has led pioneering work among young people and in communities facing significant deprivation in Scotland.He is... Read More →

Lisette Fraser

Lisette Fraser is a Dutch-Canadian pastor, leader, and communicator with more than 25 years of ministry experience serving churches and young people across several countries. She is passionate about helping churches and leaders imagine what's possible, cultivate healthy ministry... Read More →

Xenia James

Xenia is a social media content creator, presenter and historian. She creates content on Caribbean culture and history on TikTok and has been a presenter for The Way UK. She has also worked with The Black Curriculum and Alpha Youth and studies International History at LSE.

Lauren Windle

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse

Chat Show

9:30pm BST

Late Night With Lauren

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST

The Clubhouse

Late Night with Lauren is back - and it's better than ever. This year, alongside occasional appearances from Lauren's evergreen comedy sidekick Charles, we'll also be showcasing some of the best young talent on site (Auditions on day 2).

This evening promises to be a riot - with internationally acclaimed author and speaker Joash P Thomas on the panel, alongside hosts Lucy and Emmanuel. Don't miss it!

Speakers

Lucy Rae

Lucy has been a youth worker for many years and now oversees Spear centres along the south coast, working with young people facing barriers to education, employment or training. When not working with young people she’s reading books, browsing charity shops and praying in getting... Read More →

Emmanuel Ndambala

Emmanuel Ndambala is the Young Leaders Programme Lead for the Church of England, He is also a musician and communicator who leads with joy and loves seeing people grow in their God-given purpose and identity.

Joash P Thomas

Father Joash is a Masala Chai theologian, challenging the Church and world towards justice & peacemaking. Drawing from his St. Thomas Indian Christian roots and an ancient, Jesus-centred and
justice-oriented understanding of Scripture, Fr. Joash helps audiences reimagine a faith t... Read More →

Lauren Windle

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm BST
The Clubhouse

Chat Show

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