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Join Michelle and Jasper for an incredibly powerful conversation with John Bostock, former professional footballer and founder of Ballers in God, as they explore his journey from rising star at Crystal Palace to discovering his true identity in Christ, and how God is transforming the world of football through prayer, community, and bold faith. Hear John's story of growing up in South London where football was his first god, making his debut at 15, and wrestling with the question of whether there's more to life than just success on the pitch. Discover how his sister's transformation led him to Jesus, how he navigated faith in the changing room, and the birth of Ballers in God, a ministry now reaching elite players and their families across the globe. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:00 Football as John's First God: Growing Up in South London 03:47 Questions Without Answers: The Goldilocks Zone 05:31 Tara's Transformation: A Sister Born Again 06:48 First Encounter with Jesus: Sunday at Church 08:00 From Changing Room to Kingdom: Sharing Faith with Teammates 09:51 The Process of Dethroning Football: Identity Transformation 11:23 Realizing God as Father: Healing the Fatherless Wound 12:25 Performance-Based Love vs Unconditional Love 16:42 The Birth of Ballers in God: Alone in Belgium 19:50 Football Connects Us, Jesus Unites Us: Breaking Down Rivalries 24:09 Boldness Breeds Boldness: Faith at the World Cup 27:18 The Tree Produces Apples: Sharing Faith Naturally 32:07 Bible Brothers at Arsenal: Unity in the Changing Room 33:51 Serving Football Families: Wives, Girlfriends, and Children 34:49 Testimonies of Transformation: Marriages, Healings, and Salvation 42:12 Doing Things for Jesus vs with Jesus: A Dangerous Place 44:21 The Red Shirt and Watermelon: God's Faithfulness in France 48:46 Success in God's Eyes vs the World's Eyes 50:02 Advice for Young Ballers: Identity Received, Not Achieved 52:49 How to Connect and Support Ballers in God 53:43 Closing Reflections and Goodbye Follow Ballers in God: https://www.instagram.com/ballersingod/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Jasper and Michelle for an incredibly powerful conversation with Tom Cozens, film director and founder of Owl in Space, as they explore the world of artificial intelligence, the race to superintelligence, and what it means to hold onto hope in Christ when technology threatens to replace humanity. We also discuss Tom's latest short film, Moloch, which explores the systems that drive humanity to sacrifice what matters most in the pursuit of competitive advantage, and how Christ offers a radically different way. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Q4aUidMZxbs?si=ExDXgCL2eQzrLdPn If you’ve been affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, wherever in the world you are, visit: https://findahelpline.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning 02:39 Tom's Faith Journey: From Childhood Awareness to Conversion 05:25 From Missionary to Engineering: God's Unexpected Path 09:46 The Birth of Owl in Space: Mission Through Media 15:06 Introducing Moloch: A Film About AI and Humanity 16:36 What Is AI? Understanding the Current Landscape 20:16 Breaking Containment: The Hugging Face Incident 23:00 The AI Arms Race: Why Can't We Stop? 29:12 Moloch Explained: Ancient Idol Meets Modern Systems 34:14 The Four AI Races: Attention, Attachment, Replacement, and Super Intelligence 40:52 Hope in Christ: Peace Amid Tech Anxiety 46:15 Closing Reflections and Prayer FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects] ARE WE BUILDING A FALSE GOD? | AI, SUPER INTELLIGENCE & CHRISTIAN HOPE WITH FILM DIRECTOR TOM COZENS AI & THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY | FILM DIRECTOR TOM COZENS ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF AI

Join Jesse and Xenia for an incredibly special conversation (recorded in November 2025) with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, the visionaries behind Alpha, one of the most effective evangelism tools the Western church has ever seen. Hear the beautiful story of how they met, navigated the friend zone, got engaged without a ring, and eventually stepped into decades of ministry together. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 02:06 Pippa's Faith Journey: From No Faith to Encountering Jesus 05:34 Nicky's Story: From Atheist to Passionate Christian 09:15 The Infamous First Evangelism Attempt: You Look Awful 11:54 Early Relationship and The Kitchen Community 16:28 The Proposal Story and Wedding on a Budget 19:07 From Law to Ministry: Following God's Direction 20:26 Discernment and Decision-Making: Where Do You Want to Be? 25:43 Jesse and Zania's Faith Stories: Healing and Encounter 30:13 The Origin Story of Alpha: From 1977 to Global Movement 32:23 The First Alpha Small Group: Matthew's Story 34:49 Alpha Goes Viral: From Local Course to Global Phenomenon 38:00 Alpha's Global Impact: 38 Million People and Counting 38:50 Kay's Testimony: From Suicidal to Transformed 43:12 Keeping the Fire Burning: Marriage, Ministry, and Community 47:02 Closing Reflections and Encouragement to the Next Generation Head to https://www.alpha.org to explore more about Alpha. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Michelle and Jasper for a deep-dive, quick Bible Study of 1 John 5. This chapter has SO MUCH in it! We’ll be unpacking what it means to be born of God, why loving God means keeping his commands, how Jesus came by water and blood as fully God and fully man, the confidence we have in approaching God's throne, and why our identity as children of God sets us free from the cycle of sin and the control of the evil one. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:48 Verses 1-5: Love, Obedience, and Victory Over the World 05:27 God's Commands Are Not Burdensome: Freedom in Obedience 10:11 Verses 6-12: Water, Blood, and the Testimony of Jesus 13:10 The Three Witnesses: Spirit, Water, and Blood 15:56 God's Testimony and Eternal Life in His Son 18:57 Verses 13-15: Confidence in Prayer and Approaching God 22:22 Verses 16-17: Praying for Brothers and Sisters Caught in Sin 24:39 Verses 18-21: Children of God and Keeping Ourselves from Idols 28:49 Closing Reflections and Goodbye FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Solomon for a remarkable conversation with Greg Finn, a full-time missionary in the Catholic Church, as he shares what it means to be a Catholic, the beauty of Holy Mass and the Eucharist and the power of confession. Greg is the founder of Mark 10 Mission, a ministry reaching tens of thousands of children each week in Catholic schools, and The Redeemed, a social media movement helping young Catholics discover the relevance and beauty of following Jesus in 2025. You can see more about them here: https://www.instagram.com/theredeemed_uk/ 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:46 Who Is Greg Finn? Faith Journey and Background 03:28 Childhood Faith and Falling Away 06:30 The Turning Point: Returning to the Church 07:57 The Power of Confession: A Three-Hour Encounter 09:32 Rediscovering Holy Mass and the Eucharist 11:36 What Is Confession? Breaking Down the Sacrament 17:40 Understanding Holy Mass: Structure and Meaning 24:08 Adoration and the Presence of Jesus 26:21 Revival Among Young Catholics: Setting the Bar High 30:40 The Rosary: A Weapon and a Prayer 35:07 From Teacher to Full-Time Missionary 37:05 The Heart for Children: Let Them Come to Jesus 39:45 Closing Reflections and Gifts FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Jasper for an incredibly powerful exploration of 1 John 4, unpacking what it means to recognise false teaching, why God is love and how his perfect love drives out fear. You can see Jasper’s testimony here: https://youtu.be/XtTYp7_m2wI 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:40 Verses 1-6: Testing the Spirits and Recognising Truth 05:11 The Antichrist and Being On Guard 09:15 Verses 7-12: God Is Love 11:55 Beloved: Our Identity in Christ 15:58 Verses 13-17: Living in God and Confidence on Judgment Day 21:50 Verses 18-19: Perfect Love Drives Out Fear 24:18 Verses 20-21: Loving One Another in Action 27:35 Closing Reflections and Challenge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Solomon and Zoe for an incredibly insightful conversation with Gabriel Carberry, a theologian, worship leader, and charismatic Catholic, as he shares what it means to be Catholic. This episode covers the incarnation that shapes Catholic faith and practice, why Catholics honour Mary and the saints, the role of the Pope, and how Christians across different traditions can come together in unity as disciples of Jesus Christ. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:54 Who Is Gabriel? Faith Journey and Background 03:22 What Is Catholicism? The Mystery of the Incarnation 06:53 Charismatic Catholic: The Holy Spirit and Miracles 10:17 Understanding Saints: Holy Ones and Patron Saints 11:35 St. Francis of Assisi: Humility and the Incarnation 15:20 Praying to the Saints: Intercession and the Cloud of Witnesses 17:40 Navigating Denominational Differences with Love 19:59 The Pope's Role: Leadership and Apostolic Succession 23:53 Mother Mary: Honor, Devotion, and the Christian Life 26:53 Veneration vs Worship: Where Is the Line? 28:50 Closing Reflections: The Ecumenism of Discipleship FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Solomon and Ben for a deep-dive of 1 John 3. In this quick-fire bible study, they’ll be unpacking what it means to be called children of God, why walking in love,and why forgiveness and love in action are the evidence that we have passed from death to life. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 02:01 Verses 1-3: Children of God and Future Hope 04:30 The Mystery of Becoming: Identity and Transformation 06:30 Verses 4-6: Sin, Lawlessness, and Living in Christ 09:17 Verses 7-10: Righteousness, the Devil's Work, and God's Seed 11:03 Personal Testimony: Transformation Through Identity 13:10 Verses 11-15: Love, Hatred, and the Example of Cain 14:52 Justice, Eternal Life, and the Weight of Hatred 17:23 Verses 16-18: Love in Action Not Just Words 23:13 Verses 19-24: Confidence, Commands, and the Holy Spirit 26:39 Closing Reflections: Grace, Identity, and the Cross FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Michelle and Zoe for a deeply honest Q&A conversation about biblical femininity, identity in Christ, and what it means to be a woman who loves God. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to be involved in our future Q&A episodes! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:33 What Is Biblical Femininity? 04:34 Biblical Women Who Inspire: Mary of Bethany, Hannah, and Deborah 11:33 The Pressure of Comparison and Cultural Standards 16:17 How Do You Handle Negative Thoughts About Yourself? 22:15 Mental Health, Seeking Help, and Being Honest 22:52 Practical Habits for Building Healthy Confidence 27:28 Closing Reflections and Goodbye NAVIGATING WOMANHOOD, INSECURITY & GOD'S TRUTH | FEMININITY Q&A FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Michelle for an incredibly powerful exploration of 1 John 2:18-29, unpacking what it means to live in the last hour, how to recognise false teaching and those who deny that Jesus is the Christ, why the Holy Spirit anoints us and teaches us all things, and why continuing in him means we can stand confident and unashamed when Jesus returns. Sign up to be Chosen here: https://www.worldvision.org.uk/church-partnerships/the-way/ 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:30 World Vision Partnership: Heading to Malawi 02:30 Verses 18-19: The Last Hour and Many Antichrists 06:54 Understanding the Last Hour and Spiritual Warfare 08:56 Verses 20-21: Anointing From the Holy One 12:34 Verses 22-23: Denying the Son Means Denying the Father 15:25 Verses 24-25: Remain in What You Heard From the Beginning 18:06 The Power of Abiding and Bearing Fruit 20:36 Verse 26: Warning About Those Leading You Astray 22:44 Verse 27: The Holy Spirit Teaches You All Things 26:17 Verses 28-29: Continue in Him and Bear Good Fruit 29:42 Closing Reflections and Goodbye FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Solomon and Ben for an incredibly powerful and deeply honest Q&A about Godly masculinity, identity, and what it means to build your confidence in Christ. Ben shares his journey of walking with God for eight years, wrestling with insecurity and pride, and discovering that both are two sides of the same coin rooted in self-assessment rather than finding identity in who God says we are. Sign up to be Chosen and part of the story in Malawi here: https://www.worldvision.org.uk/church-partnerships/the-way/ 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:13 World Vision Partnership: Heading to Malawi 02:14 What Is Biblical Masculinity? 07:12 Which Biblical Character Influenced Your View of Masculinity? 10:17 Confidence Rooted in God vs Ego and Insecurity 13:25 A Personal Story: Tattoos, Identity, and Worth 18:54 How Do You Handle Negative Thoughts About Yourself? 23:46 Practical Habits for Building Healthy Confidence 28:15 Closing Reflections and Goodbye WHAT IS BIBLICAL MASCULINITY? | Q&A INSECURITY, TATTOOS & GOD'S LOVE | GUYS Q&A FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Michelle and Zoe for an incredibly powerful exploration of 1 John 2: 1-17. This episode unpacks what it means to have Jesus as our advocate, why obedience to God's commands flows from love rather than fear, and why we're called to live for eternity rather than the fleeting desires of this world. Sign up to be Chosen and part of the story in Malawi here: https://www.worldvision.org.uk/church-partnerships/the-way/ 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:44 Verses 1-2: Jesus Our Advocate and Atoning Sacrifice 08:20 Verses 3-6: Knowing Him Through Obedience 14:47 Verses 7-8: The Old Command Made New 17:44 Verses 9-11: Love, Hate, Light and Darkness 22:19 Verses 12-14: Reminders to Children, Fathers and Young Men 24:28 Verses 15-17: Do Not Love the World 30:05 Closing Reflections and Goodbye FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Solomon for an incredibly powerful exploration of 1 John chapter 1, unpacking what it means to walk in the light as God is in the light, why confession and repentance are essential to living in fellowship with God and one another, how Jesus as the Word of Life brings together the eternal and the physical in his divinity and humanity, and why the blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin when we bring our brokenness into the light rather than hiding in darkness. Sign up to be Chosen and part of the story in Malawi here: https://www.worldvision.org.uk/church-partnerships/the-way/ 00:00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:03:10 Context and Background of 1 John 00:04:46 World Vision Partnership Announcement 00:05:46 Verse 1: The Word of Life From the Beginning 00:08:00 Verses 2-4: Fellowship With God and Joy Complete 00:12:55 Verses 5-6: God Is Light, No Darkness At All 00:17:47 Verse 7: Walking in the Light and the Blood of Jesus 00:20:26 Verses 8-9: Confession, Repentance, and Forgiveness 00:23:25 Verse 10 and Final Encouragements FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Michelle for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Jack Layzell as he shares his story of running Alpha in his school and at university, where over half his year group came to explore faith. Jack now works full-time at Alpha, supporting student ministry across the UK. This episode was recorded as part of On Set with Alpha. Head to https://www.alpha.org to explore more about Alpha. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]s

Join Michelle and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with David Lochhead, founder of Stream Studios and co-founder of Finlay & Co. David shares his remarkable journey from building a successful sunglasses brand to surviving stage three bowel cancer during lockdown and then creating a ministry dedicated to reaching friends who've drifted from faith. There’s even a part for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to play in all of this! Find Streams Studio at: https://www.instagram.com/streams.studio/ Sign up to be Chosen and part of the story in Malawi here: https://www.worldvision.org.uk/church-partnerships/the-way/ 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:43 World Vision Partnership: Heading to Malawi 01:43 From Scotland to London: David's Journey 02:57 Building Finlay & Co: The Eyewear Business 03:19 What Is Stream Studios? 04:34 The Seeds of Stream Studios: 2014-2015 07:34 A Season of Deconstruction in London 09:58 Why Stories? The Power of Testimony 13:08 The Spitfire Prophecy: God Cares About Business 15:48 Meghan Markle Wears Finlay & Co: A Divine Moment 18:35 Saying Yes to God: The Decision to Leave 20:46 Stage Three Bowel Cancer: The Unexpected Storm 22:49 Encountering God Through Suffering 24:07 Meeting Jesus in the Valley 25:32 The Breadth of God's Work: 500 Videos and Counting 27:44 Are All Your Ideas Good? Discerning God's Voice 30:51 Has Stream Studios Surpassed Expectations? 32:53 I Just Want My Kids to Come Home 34:13 Advice for Those Struggling With Faith 36:08 Closing Reflections and Goodbye STAGE 3 CANCER & THE PEACE THAT PASSES UNDERSTANDING | DAVID LOCHHEAD'S STORY MEGHAN MARKLE, SPITFIRES & PROPHECY | DAVID LOCHHEAD’S INCREDIBLE BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Samuel Mbura, a journalist and advocate for social justice, as he shares his remarkable journey from growing up in extreme poverty in rural Ghana to becoming a voice for his community with the help of World Vision, and how their sponsorship not only transformed his life but gave dignity, opportunity, and hope to his entire family and village. This episode was recorded ahead of our exciting trip to Malawi in partnership with World Vision. Sign up to be Chosen and part of the story in Malawi here: https://www.worldvision.org.uk/church-partnerships/the-way/ 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:50 Growing Up in Poverty: Life in Rural Ghana 02:59 The Environment That Silences Dreams 07:19 Losing His Father and Living Without Hope 08:56 A Special Gift: Memorizing Bible Verses at Age Seven 10:38 World Vision Discovers Samuel 14:31 The Ripple Effect: How Sponsoring One Child Helps a Whole Family 13:47 His First Pair of Shoes: Dignity Restored 15:56 From Hopelessness to Inspiration: Becoming a Voice for Others 21:35 Faith Journey: Born Into the Church 23:42 Favorite Bible Books: Psalms, Proverbs, and Revelation 26:07 A Liberal Christian: Unity Across Denominations 27:17 Never Give Up: You're Not Just Failing Yourself 28:25 Radio Days: Inspiring Thousands Every Morning 30:18 The Impact of Charity: A Living Testament 32:32 Closing Reflections and Goodbye FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects] To learn more about World Vision's Chosen Sponsorship and get involved, visit the link in the description.

Join Zach and Zoe for an incredibly powerful exploration of Psalm 47, unpacking why celebration and worship are not separate but beautifully intertwined expressions of our love for God. What’s better is that it’s only 20 minutes long! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:16 Reading Psalm 47: A Song of Celebration and Victory 02:38 The Jewish New Year Tradition: Trumpets and Celebration 03:55 Worship as Celebration: God's Heart for Joy 04:55 All Nations Will Praise: God's Universal Heart 06:43 Different Expressions of Worship: Finding Your Voice 08:59 Why We Praise: The Lord Most High Is King 11:00 Our Spiritual Enemy: Fighting Principalities Not People 12:30 Personal Worship: Remembering God's Faithfulness 14:28 Sound the Trumpets: Celebrating God's Victory 16:06 God Reigns Over All Nations: Not a Territorial God 17:32 Even the Nobles Gather: The Highest Bow to God 19:10 God Is Our Shield: The Greatest Reason to Praise 20:30 Closing Reflections: Go Praise the Lord This Week FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Solomon and Michelle for an honest and engaging Q&A episode as they dive into your questions about faith, walking with God, hearing His voice, dealing with shame, and navigating prophecies online, unpacking what it means to let discipline rather than emotion drive your relationship with God, why peace is both a feeling and a person found in Jesus, and how the best way to present the gospel is simply to live it out authentically in everyday moments. This episode explores what has challenged them most in their walk with God, including studying theology and confronting truths they thought they knew, how to distinguish between your own voice and God's voice by recognizing His character in Scripture and seeking counsel from trusted believers, why emotions are incredible advisors but horrible behind the wheel when it comes to faith, how security in Christ becomes the foundation that brings lasting peace even when feelings fade, why you're not a bad Christian if you don't feel peace all the time because mental health struggles are real and complex, how staying on fire for God's word is less about passion and more about discipline regardless of how you feel, why you should be cautious and critical of online prophecies especially from strangers who don't know you, how shame keeps us isolated and the remedy is confession and community, and how the gospel flows naturally out of us when we place it at the very core of who we are. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:32 What's Really Challenged You With Your Walk With God? 02:20 How Do You Know the Difference Between Your Voice and God's Voice? 04:27 What's a Habit That's Changed Your Life? 05:49 Is Peace Just a Feeling or Something More? 09:39 How Do You Stay on Fire for Reading the Word? 11:15 How Do You Deal With Prophecies You Hear Online? 13:16 What to Do When You Feel Shame Because of Sin? 15:21 How Do You Present the Gospel to Someone? 16:19 Closing Reflections and Goodbye FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Izzy for an incredibly powerful exploration of Psalm 16, unpacking what it means to take refuge in God even in times of trouble, how delighting in God's people reflects our love for Him, why the Lord Himself is our portion and beautiful inheritance rather than earthly possessions, and how keeping our eyes fixed on God leads to fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore. PSALM 16 EXPLAINED | FINDING JOY IN GOD'S PRESENCE THE LORD IS MY PORTION | PSALM 16 QUICK BIBLE STUDY FULLNESS OF JOY IN GOD'S PRESENCE | PSALM 16 BREAKDOWN 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:42 Reading Psalm 16: A Song of Trust and Refuge 03:51 Preserve Me, O God: Verses 1-2 05:36 Trusting God When Bad Things Happen 08:36 Delighting in God's People: Verses 3-4 12:20 The Lord Is My Portion: Verses 5-6 14:50 Contentment and the Challenge of Modern Culture 16:11 God's Counsel and Keeping Our Eyes on Him: Verses 7-8 19:27 Therefore My Heart Is Glad: Verses 9-10 22:45 The Path of Life and Pleasures Forevermore: Verse 11 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Zoe for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Graham Tomlin, theologian, author, and former Bishop, as he shares his journey from teenage atheism and reading Nietzsche in rebellion against his Christian upbringing, to rediscovering faith through the witness of Christian friends and the peace they embodied, to becoming a scholar who sees theology not as optional intellectual exercise but as spiritual discipline and a form of prayer that helps us love God with our minds. Together, they explore the profound insights of Blaise Pascal, the 17th century mathematician and theologian who invented the computer, probability theory, and the bus system, and who understood that our hearts are stronger than our heads, that we only believe what we want to believe, and that the key to evangelism is making faith attractive by helping people wish it was true before showing them that it is. This episode dives deep into why we don't need all the answers to share our faith effectively, how living as if Christianity is true helps us try on faith like a coat to see if it fits, why the problem of suffering doesn't have a neat answer but Christianity offers hope that evil is temporary and will be overcome, how studying theology matures our faith and expands our vision of how big and beautiful God truly is, why all Christians are theologians because we all speak words about God, and how the journey of knowing God is never finished because even in eternity there will always be more to discover about His love, creativity, and character. BISHOP GRAHAM TOMLIN ON FAITH, DOUBT, AND WHY THEOLOGY MATTERS FROM ATHEIST TO BISHOP | GRAHAM TOMLIN'S REMARKABLE FAITH JOURNEY MAKING CHRISTIANITY ATTRACTIVE | CONVERSATION WITH GRAHAM TOMLIN 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:35 Growing Up Christian: Graham's Early Faith Journey 02:30 Teenage Rebellion: Reading Nietzsche and Becoming an Atheist 03:34 The Journey Back to Faith: Drawn by Christian Community 04:55 Discovering Theology: Making Sense of Faith 06:03 From English Degree to Bishop: Graham's Ministry Path 06:57 Loving God With Your Mind: Theology as Spiritual Discipline 08:38 The Mystery of God: Never Getting to the Bottom of It 11:01 Blaise Pascal: The Genius Who Loved Jesus 13:19 Pascal's Transformation: A Profound Encounter With God 15:17 Hearts Stronger Than Heads: Pascal's Approach to Faith 16:39 Make It Attractive: Helping People Want Faith to Be True 18:02 Recognizing Our Need: The Emptiness Inside 20:11 The Pursuit of Happiness: Why Joy Is So Fleeting 21:09 Living a Jesus-Shaped Life: Pascal's Radical Simplicity 23:04 Do We Need All the Answers? The Role of Apologetics 25:23 We Are All Theologians: Speaking Good Words About God 26:07 Questions in the Classroom: A Bishop Answers Students 27:46 The Problem of Suffering: Questions Without Easy Answers 29:20 Evil Is Not a Thing: Understanding Brokenness 31:44 Hope in the Face of Evil: Why Faith Matters 33:02 Not Winning Arguments: The Goal of Theology 34:16 Try It On: Living as If It's True 35:21 Seen and Unseen: Making Sense of the World Through Faith 36:06 First Steps Into Theology: Practical Advice for Young People 39:43 Building the Habit: Reading Theology Every Day 40:29 Zach's Testimony: How Theology Matured His Faith 42:07 More Questions Than Answers: The Journey of Discovery 42:50 Theology as Prayer: The Eastern Church Perspective 43:31 Closing Reflections and Goodbye FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Izzy for an exploration of Psalm 127, unpacking what it means to build your life on the Lord rather than your own efforts, why working hard without God leads to emptiness no matter how successful you become, and how children and community are not burdens but blessings that extend God's legacy through generations. This episode dives deep into Solomon's wisdom as both the builder of the temple and someone who experienced the emptiness of building for himself, revealing how unless the Lord builds the house the builders labor in vain, why Christians should be some of the best sleepers around because God grants rest to those He loves, and how the cultural script around independence and productivity stands in sharp contrast to what Scripture says about relying on God in everything from your career to your family to the way you spend your time and energy. PSALM 127 EXPLAINED | UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE WHY WORKING HARD WITHOUT GOD LEADS TO EMPTINESS | PSALM 127 BIBLE STUDY BUILDING YOUR LIFE ON GOD, NOT YOUR OWN STRENGTH | PSALM 127 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:02 Reading Psalm 127: Unless the Lord Builds 02:12 A Song of Ascents: Context and Background 04:02 Of Solomon: The Wise King's Perspective 05:10 Unless the Lord Builds the House: Verse 1 07:23 Applying It to Our Lives: Work and Purpose 08:49 Building and Maintaining: The Ongoing Need for God 13:19 Rising Early and Staying Up Late: Verse 2 14:41 Balancing Work and Trust: Solomon's Wisdom in Proverbs 16:10 Children as Heritage: Verses 3-5 18:57 Like Arrows in the Hands of a Warrior 21:06 Solomon's Irony: Wisdom Without Application 23:34 Cultural Scripts: God's View vs. The World's View 25:41 Closing Reflections: Building for the Lord FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Izzy for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Katie Salmon, a former glamour model, reality TV star, and OnlyFans creator who encountered Jesus at the darkest point of her life and experienced a radical transformation. Together, they explore Katie's journey from a broken childhood marked by addiction and trauma, to seeking validation through the adult entertainment industry, to crying out to God in desperation and being completely set free through baptism, and how she's now using her story to reach women still trapped in the industry with the hope and freedom found only in Christ. LEAVING ONLYFANS FOR JESUS | KATIE SALMON'S RADICAL TRANSFORMATION THE TRUTH ABOUT ONLYFANS | KATIE SALMON'S JOURNEY TO JESUS EX-ONLYFANS, LOVE ISLAND & GLAMOUR MODEL ON HOW JESUS CHANGED HER LIFE 00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning 01:17 Growing Up in a Broken Home 03:21 The Dream of Becoming a Glamour Model 05:04 Entering the Industry at 18 08:11 Love Island and Overnight Fame 10:23 Joining OnlyFans: The Financial Reality 12:16 The Glorification of OnlyFans Today 14:29 The First Seeds of the Gospel 17:18 Rock Bottom: A Desperate Cry for Help 18:54 The Way, the Truth, and the Life 19:53 Instant Transformation: Baptism and Healing 22:19 Walking With Jesus: The Last Three Years 24:08 Trials as a Believer: Loss and Legal Battles 26:13 Community Service and Kingdom Purpose 27:46 Starting Over: Losing Everything to Gain Christ 28:13 House of Faith: A Ministry for Women 30:15 Finding Acceptance in the Church 33:17 The Truth About Porn and OnlyFans 35:01 Money Can't Fill the Void 37:53 A Message to Young Girls 39:39 Losing Friends, Gaining Jesus 41:24 Church Community and Recovery Ministry 43:53 The Mission Ahead: Reaching the Lost 44:44 God's Faithfulness: A Homeless Woman's Story 46:38 Closing Reflections and Encouragement FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Ella for an honest conversation as they dive into your questions about faith, friendship, and following Jesus. We also dive into how The Way UK prepares their Bible study videos and whether we’ll be at Big Church Fest this summer! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:29 Feeling Unmotivated to Spend Time With God 03:36 Setting Routine and Taking Pressure Off 06:45 How The Way UK Prepares Bible Study Videos 09:06 Big Church Fest Announcement and What to Expect 11:57 When Friends Leave as Your Faith Gets More Serious 14:05 The Importance of Christian Community 16:29 Daily Routines and Spending Time With God 19:26 Why Don't Christians Always Have Peace? 23:31 Closing Reflections and Goodbye WHY DON'T CHRISTIANS ALWAYS HAVE PEACE? | HONEST Q&A ABOUT FAITH STRUGGLES CHRISTIAN Q&A | LOSING FRIENDS, FINDING PEACE, AND STAYING MOTIVATED IN FAITH FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Belle Tindall, a Johannine scholar with a doctorate in John 4. Together, they explore the story of the woman at the well, unpacking what it means to encounter Jesus at the point of our deepest disqualification, how Jesus dignifies and restores her by revealing himself as the Messiah, and why her instinctive come and see invitation to her community is the most beautiful model for how we speak about Jesus today. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:59 Why John 4? Belle's Journey Into This Passage 05:38 Setting the Scene: Jesus Meets the Samaritan Woman 09:59 Cultural Context: Why This Conversation Was Scandalous 13:46 The Woman's Past: Victim, Not Villain 17:52 Why Jesus Brings Up Her Past 20:06 From Hiding to Proclamation: Her Radical Transformation 23:33 Worship in Spirit and Truth: Jesus Reframes Everything 27:34 I Am He: Jesus Reveals Himself as Messiah 32:37 The Well Scene: Old Testament Marriage Imagery 35:48 Living Water: The Most Universal Metaphor 40:18 Come and See: How She Invited Her Community 42:19 Savior of the World: The Samaritans' Declaration 44:02 Closing Reflections and Practical Applications JESUS AND THE WOMAN AT THE WELL | WHY THIS CONVERSATION CHANGED EVERYTHING JOHN 4 EXPLAINED | THE WOMAN AT THE WELL WITH BIBLE SCHOLAR BELLE TINDALL THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: WHEN JESUS BREAKS ALL THE RULES | JOHN 4 BIBLE STUDY FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Solomon for an incredibly powerful exploration of Psalm 24, unpacking what it means to recognise that the earth is the Lord's and everything in it, who can ascend the mountain of the Lord with clean hands and a pure heart, and how the King of Glory enters through the gates not as an invader but as the rightful owner returning home. This episode dives deep into the majestic opening declaration that God founded the earth upon the seas and established it on the waters, revealing how even chaos and uncertainty are under His authority and control, why the mention of the God of Jacob reminds us that grace is sufficient for tricksters and scoundrels like us, and how this psalm would have been read as Jesus entered Jerusalem on a Sunday and ultimately as He ascended through the gates of heaven on our behalf. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 02:05 Reading Psalm 24: The Earth Is the Lord's 04:00 Founded on the Seas: God's Authority Over Chaos 07:15 We Are Stewards, Not Owners 08:06 Who Can Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? 10:46 Clean Hands and a Pure Heart: Our Need for Grace 14:49 The God of Jacob: Grace for Tricksters and Scoundrels 17:15 Lift Up Your Heads, You Gates: The King of Glory Enters 19:38 Closing Reflections: Who's in Charge Around Here? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Zoe for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Belle, a scholar, podcaster, and writer, as she shares her journey from growing up in a Christian family in rural Wales while being deeply embarrassed about her faith, to becoming a theologian who writes about spirituality, the wilderness, and what it means to meet people where they're at with genuine curiosity and generous grace. This episode dives deep into Bella's story of living a double life, hiding her faith from friends and classmates out of fear of judgment, and how she eventually learned to die to that embarrassment and step into her calling to study theology and teach the Bible. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 02:11 Growing Up Christian but Embarrassed: The Double Life 03:08 Her Parents' Story: From Drift to Devotion 07:27 The Chronic People Pleaser: Why She Hid Her Faith 13:39 Loving God With Your Mind: Discovering Theology 18:16 The Wilderness Season: Biblical Perspective on Hard Times 28:05 How to Grow in the Wilderness: Honesty and Softening 31:34 The Sacred Ache: Writing for the Spiritual But Not Religious 33:17 Generous Curiosity: How to Talk About Faith Today 39:28 The Problem With Making Spirituality About You 43:59 Closing Reflections and Final Thoughts FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Izzy for an incredibly powerful exploration of Psalm 1, unpacking what it means to walk in the way of the righteous versus the way of the wicked, how meditating on God's word day and night transforms us into trees planted by streams of water, and why true blessing comes not from following the counsel of the wicked but from delighting in the instruction of the Lord. This episode dives deep into the contrast between two ways of living, revealing what it looks like to be rooted in God's presence rather than blown about like chaff in the wind, how meditation in the Christian faith is about filling your mind with Jesus rather than emptying it, and why growth isn't always visible but fruit comes in its season when we remain planted by the streams of living water. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:36 Reading Psalm 1: Two Ways to Live 03:09 Walking in Step With the Wicked: What Does It Look Like Today? 09:43 Delighting in the Law of the Lord: Meditation and Scripture 13:47 Like a Tree Planted by Streams of Water 15:36 Fruit in Season: Growth Takes Time 20:35 The Wicked Are Like Chaff: Understanding the Contrast 24:17 The Judgment and the Lord's Intimate Knowledge 29:30 Closing Reflections: Which Way Are You Walking? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Sarah Yardley as she shares her radical journey from growing up in a revival church in California, moving to the UK at age 30 to lead a Christian festival in Cornwall, and ultimately becoming the senior leader of a multi-site church, having grown up being told that women couldn't preach. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:37 Growing Up in California: A Church Movement of Revival 04:50 The Call to Cornwall: Moving to the UK 06:09 Breaking the Box: Invited to Preach 08:18 Laying Railroad Tracks: Theological Education and Preparation 09:41 Give Away Everything: Waiting on the Next Chapter 10:27 The Unexpected Call: Becoming a Lead Pastor 11:22 Finding Your Voice: Identity and Curiosity 14:14 Learning to Hear the Voice of God 18:21 Waterfall, Pool, and Drain: Understanding Friendships 21:51 Daily Intimacy With Scripture 24:00 Rereading Scripture Through a New Lens 30:57 Navigating Mentorship Across Gender Lines 34:39 Disagreeing Well: Love Across Theological Differences 26:48 Start Small, Dream Big: Advice for Young Women in Ministry 39:56 The Strengths of Women in Leadership 42:31 Closing Reflections: Empowering Everyone for the Gospel FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy, Zoe, and Solomon as they dive deep into Psalm 27 in just 30 minutes! The guys explore David's powerful declaration that the Lord is his stronghold and refuge, revealing how his response to danger and despair was not to strategise or panic but to dwell in the house of the Lord, gaze on His beauty, and worship in the presence of his enemies. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:56 Reading Psalm 27:1-6: Confidence in God 02:26 Who Was David? A Shepherd Boy Turned King 03:49 The Lord Is My Light: Verse 1 05:42 Battle-Tested Confidence: Verses 2-3 07:59 One Thing I Seek: Dwelling in God's Presence 12:08 Worship as a Weapon: Verses 5-6 14:27 Reading Psalm 27:7-14: The Struggle and the Plea 15:26 Pressing In When God Feels Distant 18:09 Honesty With God: Bringing Our Big Emotions 19:17 Teach Me Your Way: A Prayer for Guidance 20:40 The Goodness of God in the Land of the Living 21:41 Wait for the Lord: Strength in the Waiting 24:26 Practical Application: Sandwiching Prayer With Thanksgiving 25:32 Closing Reflections and Farewell FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe, Izzy, and Solomon as they launch an exciting new 30-minute Bible study series exploring the Psalms, beginning with Psalm 23, unpacking what it means to trust God as our shepherd, how He leads us beside still waters and through dark valleys, and why declaring the Lord is my shepherd means recognizing ourselves as sheep who are wholly dependent, vulnerable, and in need of His guidance, protection, and presence. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:06 What Are the Psalms? 01:46 Who Was David? 03:41 Reading Psalm 23 04:37 The Lord Is My Shepherd: Verse 1 08:30 Green Pastures and Quiet Waters: Verse 2 10:13 He Refreshes My Soul: Verse 3 12:59 Walking Through the Darkest Valley: Verse 4 16:10 A Table Before Me: Verse 5 25:24 Dwelling in the House of the Lord: Verse 6 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy, Zoe, and Michelle for the final episode of the encounters with Jesus series as they explore the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, unpacking what it means to sit at the feet of Jesus in the midst of busyness, why Jesus gently corrects Martha not to condemn her but to call her higher, and how both serving and sitting are essential but one thing is needed above all else. This episode dives deep into the tension between Martha's hospitality and Mary's radical decision to sit at Jesus' feet as a student and disciple, revealing what it looks like to discern when to serve and when to rest, why Jesus calling Martha by name twice is deeply significant, and how the placement of this story right after the parable of the Good Samaritan shows us that loving our neighbour and sitting at Jesus' feet are not opposites but part of the same call to follow Him. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:04 Reading Luke 10:38-42: Mary and Martha 02:17 Setting the Scene: Jesus' Friends and Cultural Context 05:11 Mary Sits at Jesus' Feet: A Countercultural Act 06:42 Martha's Frustration: A Real and Relatable Response 09:24 The Tension Between Serving and Sitting 13:05 Jesus' Response: Martha, Martha 14:02 The Holy Spirit and Sitting at Jesus' Feet Today 20:07 What Distracts Us From Jesus? 29:11 Practical Tips for Sitting at Jesus' Feet FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Zoe for an incredibly powerful exploration of the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Luke 18, unpacking what it means to move from performance-based religion to surrendered discipleship, why Jesus invites us to examine what has taken the throne in our hearts, and how true eternal life is found not in what we do but in who we follow. This episode dives deep into the encounter between Jesus and a wealthy ruler who kept all the commandments since childhood but still lacked one thing, revealing what it looks like to let go of what we hold tightly so we can receive something far greater, and why Jesus disciplines us out of love rather than condemnation. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:26 Reading Luke 18:18-30: The Rich Young Ruler 03:35 Good Teacher: Why Jesus Questions the Greeting 07:21 What Must I Do? The Question That Reveals Everything 09:27 The Commandments and the Heart Issue 12:41 One Thing You Lack: Jesus' Loving Correction 16:48 You Cannot Serve Both God and Money 21:09 Open Hands: Giving Up to Pick Up 28:04 A Camel Through the Eye of a Needle 29:46 What Is Impossible With Man Is Possible With God 33:56 The Promise: Many Times More in This Life and Eternal Life 38:09 Closing Reflections: What Has the Throne in Your Life? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Solomon and Zoe for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving second conversation with Micah Studer as he unpacks how living in the Middle East radically transformed his understanding of Jesus, what it means to follow a God who doesn't promise comfort but promises His presence in suffering, and why the Western gospel of following your heart and living your dreams is fundamentally at odds with the call to take up your cross daily and lose your life to find it. This episode dives deep into the cultural realities of the world where Jesus actually lived, revealing how reading the Gospels in context changes everything, from the moment Jesus feeds Judas the dipped bread as an act of honor even while knowing he would betray Him, to the reality that following Jesus often leads not to safety and success but to persecution, prison, and profound transformation through suffering. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:22 How the Middle East Changed My Understanding of Jesus 02:46 The Bread and the Betrayer: John 13 in Context 05:20 Walking Through Persecution: When Faith Costs Everything 07:50 The Question of Suffering: Where Is God in the Pain? 12:42 The Incarnation: God Suffers With Us 14:46 Counter-Cultural Christianity: Pick Up Your Cross Daily 16:51 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 20:25 Bearing the Yoke in Your Youth: Why Go Now? 27:18 The Microwave Testimony: God's Miraculous Protection in Prison 30:55 Life in Cyprus: Ministry, Family, and Following the Good Shepherd FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe, Solomon, and Michelle for an incredibly powerful exploration of the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, unpacking what it means to pursue Jesus despite obstacles, how grace calls us by name before we ever make the first move, and why true salvation manifests itself in radical generosity and restored relationships. This episode dives deep into the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus, a despised chief tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus passing through Jericho, and discovers what it looks like to move from greed and isolation to humility and wholeness, from being hated by the crowd to being publicly restored by the Messiah, and from climbing up high to being called down low in the presence of the King. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:20 Reading Luke 19:1-10: Jesus and Zacchaeus 02:57 Setting the Scene: Jericho and the Wealthy Tax Collector 04:49 Zacchaeus Climbs a Tree: Humility and Desperation to See Jesus 10:11 Jesus Calls Zacchaeus By Name: Divine Grace and Intimacy 13:40 Come Down Immediately: The Urgency of Responding to Jesus 19:24 The Crowd's Judgment vs Zacchaeus' Joy 20:38 Radical Repentance: Zacchaeus' 180-Degree Turn 32:19 Salvation and Restoration: Jesus' Public Vindication 34:30 The Son of Man Came to Seek and Save the Lost FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Micah Studer as he shares his radical journey from growing up in Washington state, discovering a calling to love his enemies in the midst of war, moving to the Middle East at age 20, and learning what it truly means to bear witness to Jesus by simply being present, listening well, and letting the Holy Spirit prepare hearts through dreams, visions, and divine appointments. This episode unpacks what it looks like to move from cultural Christianity to cross-cultural mission, from religious performance to sincere presence, and from waiting for angelic signs to simply going and doing something in response to the needs God makes you aware of. The episode also dives into Micah's years working with Syrian refugees on the Jordanian border, distributing aid every week as God miraculously provided the budget through envelopes and phone calls, and the story of a refugee woman who had a dream that two foreign girls would come to her door with a book containing all the answers for her life. Discover why Micah's advice to aspiring missionaries is to stop waiting for an angel to appear and just go do something, buy a plane ticket, open your heart to the needs around you, and live by the motto see a need and meet a need. This is a story about the faithfulness of God in preparing hearts, the power of presence over programs, and the call within the call that comes when we simply say yes to Jesus and follow Him wherever He leads. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:28 Growing Up in Washington: A Family of Preachers 05:42 Teenage Years: Marked by Missionary Stories 08:01 The Call to Love Your Enemies 09:37 Buying a One-Way Ticket to Turkey 11:37 Moving to Jordan: Language Learning and Cultural Adjustment 13:35 The Vision on the Street: God's Heart for Muslims 18:10 Turning on the Light: Natural Evangelism 20:31 The Terrorist's Friend: Love Over Arguments 24:15 The Power of Listening: Five Minutes to Share 31:13 Syrian Refugees: Pivoting to Crisis Response 33:47 The Dream and the Bible: God Prepares Hearts 36:22 Advice for Aspiring Missionaries: Just Go Do Something 38:40 See a Need, Meet a Need: The Call Within the Call 42:16 Closing Reflections: Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe, Zach, and Michelle as they kick off a brand new four-part bible study series exploring the encounters Jesus had with people throughout the New Testament, beginning with the Call of Peter in Luke 5:1-11, unpacking what it means to move from reluctant obedience to radical surrender, why Jesus invites us out into the deep water to meet with him, and how God wants to use what you already do for his kingdom while calling you to leave behind what holds you back. This episode dives deep into the powerful story of Simon Peter, a fisherman who had just worked all night and caught nothing, only to have Jesus tell him to put out into deep water and let down his nets for a catch that was so miraculous their nets began to break and their boats began to sink. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:38 Reading Luke 5:1-11: The Call of Peter 03:43 Setting the Scene: Jesus Teaches From the Boat 08:32 The Ridiculous Request: A Carpenter Tells a Fisherman How to Fish 11:18 Jesus' Approach to Evangelism: Invitation Not Imposition 15:00 The Miraculous Catch: Nets Breaking and Boats Sinking 17:45 Peter's Response: From 'Chief' to 'Lord' 24:57 From Fishers of Fish to Fishers of Men 30:51 They Left Everything and Followed Him 36:41 Closing Reflections: What Will You Use and What Will You Leave? What other bible studies would you like to see on The Way UK Podcast? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy, Zoe, and Zach as they conclude their powerful parable series with the Parable of the Wicked Tenants in Luke 20, unpacking what it means to steward what God has entrusted to you, why the gospel message is both offensive and gracious, and how Jesus directly confronted the religious leaders who rejected God's messengers and ultimately His own Son. This episode dives deep into Jesus' challenging story about a vineyard owner who planted a vineyard, leased it to tenants, and sent servants to collect the harvest, only to watch them be beaten, shamed, wounded, and cast out. Discover what happens when the owner finally sends his beloved son, how the tenants respond by killing him to claim the inheritance for themselves, and what Jesus reveals about the danger of pride, duplicity, and hardened hearts in leadership. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:59 Context: Jesus Cleanses the Temple 02:12 Reading Luke 20:9-19: The Parable of the Tenants 04:19 Breaking Down the Symbols: Vineyard, Tenants, and Servants 09:01 The Beloved Son: Jesus in the Story 11:11 The Gospel is Offensive: Exposure and Violence 18:28 God's Grace in Sending His Son 23:59 The Danger of Pride and Entitlement 27:42 The Owner's Judgment and the Cornerstone 34:10 The Pharisees' Response: Immediate Rejection 38:00 Application: Living with Open Hands and Soft Hearts FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Zach for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Ben as he shares his radical journey from growing up in a Christian family, experiencing seven years of severe bullying at boarding school, crying out to God in desperation at age 17, and discovering what it truly means to be known, loved, and called by name through the transformative power of Jesus and the faithfulness of the church. This episode unpacks what it looks like to move from isolation and worthlessness to identity and friendship, from distant religion to intimate relationship with God, and from searching for acceptance in all the wrong places to finding your worth secured in Christ. Ben opens up about being bullied physically and emotionally from age 10, being called nicknames like "worthless" instead of his own name, and feeling completely alone and isolated at boarding school with zero friends and zero social confidence. Discover the moment he lay in his dorm room and prayed his first real prayer asking God where He was, how his mum felt led by the Holy Spirit to take him to a Christian festival called Focus, and how that week radically transformed his life as he encountered the real living God in Jesus. Learn how God didn't just save him but restored his personality, healed what the enemy had stolen, and redeemed the very lies he had believed by calling him by name and showing him he was full of worth, full of sonship, and deeply loved. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:31 Growing Up Christian and Boarding School Struggles 06:10 The Nickname 'Worthless' and Searching for Identity 06:44 The Prayer in the Dorm Room: Where Are You God? 09:02 Focus Festival: A 180-Degree Turnaround 12:05 God Restores What Was Stolen 18:54 Gap Year in South Africa: Learning to Walk With God 21:56 University: Discovering Church and Community 25:10 Calling: An Invitation Not a Pressure 35:28 Friendship With God: Walking With the Holy Spirit 38:21 Healing Story: Ben's Back and Leg Miracle 43:12 The Tumor That Disappeared: A Modern-Day Miracle FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach, Izzy, and Zoe as they dive deep into the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16, exploring what it truly means to steward what God has given you, why faith produces a heart posture of love towards others, and how the upside-down kingdom of God challenges everything we think we know about wealth, poverty, and eternity. This episode unpacks Jesus' powerful story about a rich man clothed in purple and fine linen who feasted lavishly every day, and Lazarus, a poor beggar covered in sores who lay at his gate longing for crumbs. Discover what happens when they both die, and their positions are completely reversed, why the rich man still refuses to repent even in torment, and what it reveals about the danger of serving money instead of God. The episode also unpacks the shocking ending where the rich man begs Abraham to send Lazarus back from the dead to warn his five brothers, and Abraham's response that if they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead. Discover how this connects to the resurrection of Lazarus in John 11, how the Pharisees responded to that miracle by plotting to kill Jesus, and why Jesus Himself rising from the dead is the ultimate fulfilment of this prophetic statement. Learn why waiting for miraculous signs before putting your faith in God may be missing the point, how the Word of God is sufficient to lead us to repentance, and why the upside-down kingdom of God flips everything we think we know about status, honour, and what truly matters in eternity. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:24 Context: Parables on Stewardship in Luke 15 and 16 03:47 Reading the Parable: The Rich Man and Lazarus 06:44 Purple and Fine Linen: The Rich Man's Lifestyle 09:02 Lazarus: Named and Covered in Sores 11:22 Why Is Lazarus Named? God Is My Help 13:08 The Dogs That Licked His Wounds: Provision or Mockery? 18:01 The Rich Man and Lazarus Both Die: Positions Reversed 20:44 Abraham's Side: The Place of Honor 22:21 The Rich Man Recognizes Lazarus by Name 26:32 Abraham's Reply: You Received Your Good Things 29:53 The Great Chasm: No One Can Cross Over 34:38 Send Lazarus to My Five Brothers: Too Late for Good Works 37:38 They Have Moses and the Prophets: The Word of God Is Enough 40:08 Even If Someone Rises from the Dead: Jesus and Lazarus of Bethany 42:46 Takeaway 1: Stewardship Reveals Your Heart Posture 45:12 Takeaway 2: The Upside Down Kingdom of God 48:30 Takeaway 3: The Importance of the Word of God 50:45 Closing Thoughts and Next Week's Parable FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach and Michelle for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Tebo Mpanza as he shares his radical journey from growing up in South Africa surrounded by cultural Christianity, navigating identity and faith as a teenager in England, and discovering what it truly means to keep a soft heart in a world that rewards hardness, ambition, and self-protection. This episode unpacks what it looks like to move from performance-driven ministry to restorative leadership, from proving yourself to protecting your heart, and from striving for success to trusting God's definition of what winning actually means. Tebo opens up about his grandmother's genuine faith that shaped his trajectory, his years in church leadership and pastoral ministry, the burnout and depletion that came from running hard in his twenties, and the healing he experienced when someone finally told him he didn't have to prove himself. Discover what it means to guard your heart above all else, why keeping a soft heart is costly but essential, and how the Lord gives us a tender, responsive heart rather than a stony, stubborn one. This is a story about choosing love daily, recognising where ambition becomes an idol, and learning that your legacy and family may depend on your ability to remain soft. BURNED OUT IN MINISTRY? LISTEN TO THIS. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:24 Meet Tebo: Name, Heritage, and South African Roots 03:47 Growing Up with Cultural Christianity in South Africa 06:44 Moving to England at 15: Identity, Boarding School, and Distance from God 09:02 The Turning Point at 18: "I Cannot Live Like This Anymore" 11:22 Choosing Life: Deuteronomy 30 and a Fresh Start 13:08 University, Ministry, and Meeting His Wife 18:01 Leading a Church Location in Birmingham: Marriage, Ministry, and COVID 20:44 Burnout and the Cost of Performance-Driven Ministry 22:21 Restoration at Hillsong: "You Don't Have to Prove Yourself" 26:32 Moving to London and Starting a Creative Agency 29:53 Guarding Your Heart: Proverbs 4:23 and the Idol of Humility 34:38 The Cost of Carrying Anger, Ambition, and Comparison 37:38 Exodus 90: Confronting Comfort and Choosing the Hard Thing 40:08 A New Heart: Ezekiel 36:26 and God's Transformation 42:46 Why Keeping a Soft Heart Matters for Your Family and Legacy 45:12 Is Being Soft Dangerous? Winning, Losing, and Relationships 48:30 The Difference Between Being Soft and Having a Soft Heart 50:45 Closing Thoughts: You Never Arrive, You're Always Learning FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy, Michelle, and Zach as they unpack the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18, exploring what it truly means to pray without giving up, why God is nothing like the unjust judge, and how persistence in prayer transforms us rather than persuading a reluctant God. This episode kicks off week two of the parables series, diving into Jesus' powerful story about a widow who relentlessly pursues justice from a judge who neither fears God nor cares about people, and what it reveals about God's heart for us when we cry out to Him. Discover why Jesus tells us the explicit purpose of this parable before He even begins the story, what it means to always pray and not give up when prayer feels like hard work, and why spiritual disciplines like prayer are more like going to the gym than we realise. The conversation tackles the reality of unanswered prayers, the tension between God's power and our experience of waiting, and why delays in answered prayer are often about changing us rather than convincing God. Learn what it means to fall back on love when prayers feel dry, how to reflect on God's faithfulness in the small things, and why no one is disqualified from coming to God in prayer no matter how much hurt, rejection, or distance they've experienced. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:54 Reading Luke 18: The Parable of the Persistent Widow 02:02 Jesus Knows We Struggle with Prayer 08:02 The Unjust Judge: Understanding God's Opposite 11:22 God is Not Reluctant: He Wants to Answer Prayer 12:54 What to Do When God Seems Silent 13:31 Prayer is Like Going to the Gym 15:05 Prayer Changes Us, Not God 20:35 Falling Back on Love: Why We Keep Praying 21:58 The Story of the Shoes: God Cares About Small Things 26:32 The Widow: No One is Disqualified from Prayer 31:16 When the Son of Man Comes: Faith and Persistence 33:54 Closing Thoughts and Next Week's Parable STRUGGLING WITH PRAYER? YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS THE POWER OF PERSISTENT PRAYER | LUKE 18 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Michelle for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Martha Stringer as she shares her radical journey from striving to be the best Christian, burning out in ministry, suffering with chronic pain and learning what it truly means to rest in God's love rather than perform for it. This episode unpacks what it looks like to move from competitive faith to surrendered trust, from ministry burnout to sustainable discipleship, and from believing God's love is something you earn to discovering it's something you receive. Martha opens up about her journey with chronic illness, from a mysterious tropical illness that left her sick every day for seven years to severe asthma, debilitating knee pain, and life-threatening allergies. This podcast is for anyone who has struggled with striving in their faith, experienced burnout in ministry, wrestled with unanswered prayers for healing, or simply wants to understand what it means to trust God's love regardless of circumstance. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:24 Growing Up Christian: A Family Shaped by Faith and Struggle 02:20 The Prodigal Son Moment: Encountering God as Father 04:00 All In: Missionary Life and the Competitive Christian 05:17 The Danger of Christian Competition and Performance 06:44 Complete Burnout: When Your Body Says No 09:02 Redefining Success: The Hem of Jesus' Garment 11:07 Going Slow in Ministry: A Youth Worker's Awakening 13:08 Success in Discipleship, Not Numbers 18:01 Remaining Mouldable: The Clay in God's Hands 20:44 Seven Years of Illness: When Healing Becomes an Idol 22:21 Laying Down the Idol: Even If You Don't Heal Me 23:46 The Year of Trust: Learning God's Love Beyond Healing 25:40 Healed in a Hospital Gown: God's Unexpected Timing 26:49 God's Love Isn't Conditional on Healing 29:53 The Bonkers Year: Asthma Healed After 25 Years 34:38 The Smoothie Incident: Accidentally Healed from Strawberry Allergy 37:38 Chronic Knee Pain Gone: The Weight Lifted 40:08 Blown Away by God's Goodness 42:46 Encouragement for Those Waiting: God Sees Your Pain 43:54 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts HEALED FROM ASTHMA, ALLERGIES & CHRONIC PAIN | MARTHA STRINGER FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zach, Zoe, and Izzy for an eye-opening exploration of the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, unpacking what it means to accept God's invitation, why people say no to Him without even realising it, and how we're called to extend radical generosity and hospitality to those on the margins. This episode kicks off a brand new parable series, diving into Jesus' powerful story about a master who prepares a lavish feast, sends out invitations, and watches as everyone makes excuses to avoid coming. Discover what it reveals about our own priorities, the cost of following Jesus, and the incredible truth that God's invitation is open to absolutely everyone. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:46 What Are Parables? Understanding Jesus' Teaching Style 03:47 The Boy Who Cried Wolf: Parables in Modern Culture 05:30 Reading Luke 14:12-24: The Parable of the Great Banquet 08:39 Invite Those Who Cannot Repay You: Radical Generosity 12:24 Jesus at a Dinner Party: A Controversial Teaching 13:45 Blessed Is Everyone Who Eats in the Kingdom of God 16:07 The Master and the Invitation: God's Open Arms 16:45 The Foolish Excuses: When People Say No to God 21:38 Your Excuses Reveal Your Priorities 28:30 Go to the Streets and Country Lanes: The Second Invitation 30:29 The Gentiles and the Unexpected Guests 32:54 Everyone Is Invited: The Gospel for All Nations 35:25 We Are the Servants: Extending the Invitation 36:56 Living with Costly Generosity: Practical Application 39:18 Isaiah 25: The Feast of Rich Food and Closing Thoughts FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy and Zoe as they conclude their deep dive into 1 Thessalonians, unpacking chapter 5 and exploring what it means to stay spiritually awake, prepare for Christ's return, and live out faith with radical intentionality in a world that desperately needs hope. This episode tackles one of the most discussed yet misunderstood topics in Scripture: the second coming of Jesus, why we don't need to fear it, and how preparation isn't about knowing the details but about staying awake to what God is doing right now. Discover what it truly means when Paul says the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night, why being children of light changes everything about how we live, and the difference between spiritual sleepiness and the sleep of death. The episode dives into the armor of God, the importance of staying prepared not through fear but through faith, love, and hope, and why Jesus' return should motivate us to live with urgency, love others well, and share the gospel boldly. This is for anyone who has ever been anxious about the end times, wondered what it looks like to be spiritually awake, or struggled with how to live faithfully when the future feels uncertain. The conversation also unpacks Paul's final instructions to the Thessalonian church, from respecting leaders who serve sacrificially to making peace in community, rejoicing always, praying continually, and giving thanks in all circumstances. Learn what it means to not repay wrong for wrong, how practicing thankfulness leads to humility, and why the shortest verse in the original Bible is "rejoice always." Plus, the episode answers the burning question: what on earth is a holy kiss, and are we actually supposed to greet each other that way? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Michelle and Zoe for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Jordan Deen as he shares his radical journey from growing up without a father in Slough to discovering what it truly means to be a son through the transformative love of Jesus and the faithfulness of the church. This episode unpacks what it looks like to move from spiritual orphanhood to divine sonship, from performing religion to experiencing Jesus as a person, and from carrying wounds in secret to being met by a God who redeems every broken piece of your story. Jordan opens up about his mum's arranged marriage, his dad's abandonment when he was just eight years old, and growing up in a performative church culture where faith felt more like an Instagram bio than a real relationship. Discover how God used friendship and the body of Christ to restore what was lost, from a man gifting him expensive fragrance and inviting him into vulnerable conversations, to a friend's dad in California teaching him how to drive and redeeming a childhood promise his father never kept. This is a story of scars becoming lighthouses, of God's intentional humor in writing redemptive stories, and of learning to live for an audience of one. The episode also dives into what it means to carry an ache for the fatherless, how branding and storytelling can affirm people's true identity beyond their achievements, and why Jordan is moving to New York City to continue proclaiming a different narrative over those trapped in an orphan spirit. This is for anyone who has grown up without a father, who struggles with performance and proving themselves, who is learning what it means to be seen and loved by God, or who wants to understand how the church can step in and meet the deepest needs in people's lives. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:20 Growing Up in Slough: A Mother's Arranged Marriage 03:46 God's Redemptive Story: From Fatherless to Son 05:11 A Praying Mother and Early Faith Exposure 06:27 The Performative Jesus: Growing Up in Pakistani Indian Church Culture 09:12 Jesus Becomes a Person: The Transformation 09:59 God's Promise: Father to the Fatherless 11:56 The Impact of Fatherlessness: Seeing God as Father 14:10 True Redemption: Identity Over Achievement 18:51 Living as Daniel in Babylon: Audience of One 27:18 The Fragrance Story: How Jacob Pursued Him 32:20 Learning to Drive: God Redeems Childhood Wounds 34:11 Five Years of Freelancing: Restoring Childhood, Not Building Adulthood 38:12 The Church as Lighthouse: Scars Become Beacons 40:06 The Calling: Fighting the Orphan Spirit 41:44 Moving to New York: A New Chapter in the Mission 42:54 Closing Prayer: Father to the Fatherless FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy and Zach as they continue their deep dive into 1 Thessalonians, unpacking chapter 4 and exploring what it means to live in holiness, honour God with your body, and hold onto hope in the face of death and the return of Christ. This episode tackles some of the most challenging and countercultural teachings in Scripture, from sexual morality in a culture that looks nothing like God's design, to the radical hope we have when loved ones die, and the promise of Jesus' second coming. The episode also dives into Paul's teaching on work, humility, and minding your own business, before unpacking the hope we have in Christ's return. Discover what the Bible says about believers who have died, what the rapture actually means, and why the second coming of Jesus is the climax of the entire story of Scripture. This is for anyone wrestling with what it looks like to live countercultural lives, struggling with sexual purity, grieving the loss of a loved one, or simply wanting to understand what Christians believe about the end times. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Zoe and Zach for an incredibly powerful and practical conversation with Glen Scrivener as he shares what it truly means to be an evangelist, why storytelling is the most aggressive form of communication, and how evangelism flows from being captivated by Christ rather than mastering techniques. This episode is for anyone who feels like evangelism is the most talked-about but least practised thing in the church, who struggles with fear or awkwardness in sharing their faith, or who wants to learn how to scatter seeds into conversations without being jarring or manipulative. FOLLOW GLENN ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glennscrivener/ CHECK OUT SPEAK LIFE: https://speaklife.org.uk/ CHECK OUT THE 321 COURSE: https://321course.com/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ HOW TO SHARE JESUS WITHOUT BEING CRINGE | GLEN SCRIVENER THE POWER OF STORY IN EVANGELISM | GLEN SCRIVENER Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy and Zach as they unpack 1 Thessalonians 3, exploring what it means to encourage one another in faith, stand firm through persecution, and pray with passion and purpose. This episode examines Paul's powerful example of sending Timothy to strengthen the Thessalonian church, the importance of preparing believers for suffering rather than promising easy faith, and the radical call to pray night and day for those we love. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy and Zach for an incredibly powerful conversation with Luke Thornton as he shares his radical journey from being a passionate atheist who debated Christians to encountering the truth of Jesus and discovering that faith is not opposed to reason but deeply grounded in it. This episode unpacks what it truly means to search for truth with intellectual honesty, the moment everything changed when watching a debate that challenged his atheism, and the transformative power of community and Alpha in bringing head knowledge to heart transformation. Luke opens up about growing up in a completely secular household in Yorkshire, his frustration with Christians who claimed to believe but lived no differently, and the philosophical crisis he faced when realising that atheism left him with no free will, no objective morality, and ultimately no purpose. Discover how a two-hour debate between Sam Harris and William Lane Craig cracked open his worldview, how a Christian in a co-working space invited him to Alpha, and why he stopped swearing overnight the moment he said yes to Jesus. FOLLOW LUKE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lukethornton___ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Michelle, Zoe, and Sam as they continue their deep dive into 1 Thessalonians, unpacking chapter 2 and exploring what true ministry looks like—boldness in the face of opposition, humility in leadership, and love that mirrors both a nursing mother and an encouraging father. This episode examines Paul's powerful example of proclaiming the gospel with pure motives, not seeking praise from people but approval from God alone, and serving sacrificially without being a burden to others. This conversation is a blueprint for anyone involved in ministry, leadership, or simply living out their faith in everyday life. It's a commissioning to stand firm, take back ground, and proclaim the gospel with boldness, knowing that Jesus has already won the battle and we are equipped through the Holy Spirit to fight against the schemes of the enemy. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]