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LOVING MUSLIM PEOPLE IN A WORLD OF HATRED | MICAH STUDER'S TESTIMONY
May 14, 2026
43m 01s
WHAT IS GOD CALLING YOU TO LEAVE BEHIND? | LUKE 5:1-11 BIBLE STUDY
May 11, 2026
38m 27s
THE PARABLE OF THE WICKED TENANTS | LUKE 20 | BIBLE STUDY
May 5, 2026
44m 41s
FROM WORTHLESS TO WORTHY: HOW GOD REDEEMED BEN'S IDENTITY
Apr 30, 2026
1h 02m 13s
LAZARUS & THE RICH MAN: THE UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM | LUKE 16
Apr 28, 2026
49m 57s
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| 5/14/26 |  LOVING MUSLIM PEOPLE IN A WORLD OF HATRED | MICAH STUDER'S TESTIMONY | 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] | 43m 01s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 |  WHAT IS GOD CALLING YOU TO LEAVE BEHIND? | LUKE 5:1-11 BIBLE STUDY | 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] | 38m 27s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 |  THE PARABLE OF THE WICKED TENANTS | LUKE 20 | BIBLE STUDY | 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] | 44m 41s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 |  FROM WORTHLESS TO WORTHY: HOW GOD REDEEMED BEN'S IDENTITY | 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] | 1h 02m 13s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 |  LAZARUS & THE RICH MAN: THE UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM | LUKE 16 | 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] | 49m 57s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 |  THE DANGER OF AMBITION & THE POWER OF A SOFT HEART | TEBO MPANZA | 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] | 45m 36s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 |  STRUGGLING WITH PRAYER? YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS | 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] | 34m 55s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 |  SUFFERRING WITH CHRONIC PAIN? LISTEN TO THIS | 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] | 44m 52s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 |  WHY PEOPLE SAY NO TO GOD (Without Realising It) | LUKE 14 | 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] | 41m 17s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  1 THESSALONIANS 5 | THE END TIMES & A HOLY KISS? | 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] | 41m 38s | ||||||
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| 4/2/26 |  IF YOU GREW UP WIHOUT A DAD, YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS | 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] | 44m 33s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  1 THESSALONIANS 4 | SEXUAL PURITY, WORK & THE SECOND COMING | 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] | 38m 38s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 |  HOW TO SHARE JESUS WITHOUT BEING CRINGE | GLENN SCRIVENER | 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] | 51m 33s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 |  1 THESSALONIANS 3 | LOVE & THE POWER OF PRAYER | 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] | 39m 55s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 |  FROM ATHEIST TO BELIEVER | LUKE THORNTON'S TESTIMONY | 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] | 44m 03s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  1 THESSALONIANS 2 | WERE PAUL'S MOTIVES GOOD? | 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] | 39m 35s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE A FAMILY ON MISSION | Join Michelle for an incredibly honest and powerful conversation with Dan and Marina as they share their journeys from radical obedience to God's call into missions, navigating cross-cultural relationships, and building a life together as a family on mission. This episode unpacks what it truly means to hear God's voice, trust His provision when you have nothing, and keep saying yes to the next step of faith even when the path ahead isn't clear. Learn more about NXT Move at https://www.nxtmove.global/ 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] | 1h 01m 59s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 |  1 THESSALONIANS 1 | FAITH, HOPE & LOVE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION | Join Zach and Izzy for an exciting new Bible study series as they dive into 1 Thessalonians, exploring what it means to live out faith so radically that it transforms entire communities and spreads far beyond your own context. This episode unpacks 1 Thessalonians 1, looking at the powerful story of the early church in Thessalonica, a young community of believers who faced extreme persecution yet became known throughout the entire region for their faith, hope, and love. Discover the backstory of Paul's mission to Thessalonica, how he was literally chased out of the city after preaching just three times, and why he felt compelled to write this letter of encouragement to a church he barely had time to establish. Zach and Izzy explore what it looks like to have joy in the midst of suffering, how faith produces work, love produces labor, and hope produces endurance, and why the early believers turned radically from idols to serve the living God. 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] | 38m 36s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 |  THE TRUTH ABOUT ONLYFANS | VICTORIA SINIS | Join Michelle and Zoe for an incredibly powerful and eye-opening conversation with Victoria as she shares her radical journey from helping build one of Australia's biggest OnlyFans agencies to encountering the transformative love of Jesus and walking away from a multimillion-dollar industry in just five days. This episode pulls back the curtain on the reality of OnlyFans, exposing the manipulation, deception, and exploitation behind an industry that promises freedom but delivers control. Victoria’s story is ultimately a testimony of hope, freedom, and the kindness of God. She shares how a simple act of trying to feel better led her to a church, where she encountered people who didn't condemn her but listened to her, answered her questions, and showed her unconditional love. This episode is for anyone struggling with pornography, comparison, or shame, for parents and youth leaders who want to understand how to protect and equip young people, and for anyone who wants to know how to show the kindness of God to people who are hurting. Follow Victoria: https://www.instagram.com/victoria.sinis/ 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] | 54m 47s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 |  HOW A DEMONIC ENCOUNTER IN BALI LED ME TO CHRIST | Join Xenia and Jesse for an incredibly powerful conversation with West as he shares his radical journey from chasing success in the music industry to encountering spiritual darkness in Bali and discovering the transformative love of Jesus. This episode unpacks what it truly means to find identity beyond achievement, the danger of performance-driven living, and the freedom found in simply being loved by God rather than constantly doing for Him. West opens up about growing up with football as his identity, the emptiness of touring the world with platinum records, and the moment everything changed - a terrifying encounter with darkness in a hotel room in Bali that led him to understand God's protection and grace. This episode is for anyone struggling with identity, perfectionism, or feeling like they have to do more to be enough. West's journey from the music industry to becoming a voice for authentic faith on TikTok is ultimately a testimony of God meeting us where we are, not where we think we should be. Discover why young people aren't anti-faith, they're anti-fake—and how being real about your journey can impact more lives than you ever imagined. Follow West: https://www.instagram.com/wests.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] | 42m 00s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 |  I LEFT MEDICINE TO FOLLOW GOD'S CALLING | Join Michelle and Zoe for an incredibly honest and powerful conversation with Danny Aduakwa (aka Danny Tries Things) as he shares his journey from performance-driven faith to discovering what it truly means to be loved by God as a son, not for what you do, but for who you are. This episode unpacks the weight of growing up as a first-generation British child in a Ghanaian household, the pressure of perfection, the cost of conditional love, and the radical freedom found in being God's beloved. Danny opens up about growing up as the only Christian under 18 he knew, navigating a rule-based faith, the shock of discovering a thriving Christian community at university, and the crushing anxiety that came from tying his identity to academic and vocational success. From failing medical school twice to qualifying as a doctor while battling crippling anxiety, Danny's story is raw, relatable, and deeply encouraging. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they have to earn love, who struggles with anxiety and perfectionism, or who is learning to play, rest, and be loved by God without performing. Danny's journey from doctor to content creator is ultimately a testimony of grace, freedom, and the joy of living from belovedness rather than obligation. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 02:17 Growing Up as the Only Christian: Isolation and Rules 06:54 University Revelation: Discovering Christian Community 15:06 Performance and Pressure: The First-Gen Experience 18:06 The Path to Medicine: Dreams Built on Conditional Love 21:25 Failure and Breaking Point: Anxiety Takes Hold 28:09 The Night Before Finals: Wrestling with Fear and Identity 34:38 Redefining Identity: Chosen, Blessed, and Broken 39:05 Danny Tries Things: Playing with God Without a Reason 41:52 Prayer for Identity and Closing Thoughts Follow Danny: https://www.instagram.com/dannytriesthings/ 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] | 44m 43s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 |  EPHESIANS 6 | ARMOUR OF GOD & SPIRITUAL WARFARE | Join Xenia and Michelle as they wrap up the Ephesians Bible study series with an incredible deep dive into chapter 6—a powerful passage about living out your faith in everyday relationships, standing firm in spiritual battle, and being equipped with the full armour of God. This episode unpacks practical truths about honouring parents without losing yourself, serving wholeheartedly in every context, and understanding the spiritual reality behind the world we see. 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] | 52m 04s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 |  EPHESIANS 5 | WHAT THE BIBLE REALLY SAYS ABOUT MARRIAGE & SUBMISSION | Join Izzy, Zach, and Xenia as they continue the Ephesians Bible study series, diving deep into chapter 5—a powerful passage about imitating Christ, living in the light, and understanding what it truly means to submit to one another in love. This episode unpacks practical truths about walking as children of light, being filled with the Spirit, and what biblical submission actually looks like in our relationships today. 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] | 48m 19s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 |  HOW TO OVERCOME FEAR AS A CREATIVE | JOSHUA LUKE SMITH & CEPHAS AZARIAH | Join Jesse and Michelle for an incredible conversation as they sit down with Cephas Azariah and Joshua Luke Smith to explore the intersection of faith and creativity—why we create, how God is involved in our creative process, and what it means to live as a Christian creative in today's world. This episode has been repurposed from a seminar at Wildfires Festival last summer. It is packed with honest insights, practical wisdom, and a powerful challenge to step into the creative calling God has placed on your life. This episode tackles the fear of adding to the noise, the pressure of perfection, why you don't have to be joyful to create, and the power of silence before God. Experience a guided moment of stillness inspired by John Cage's 4'33"—a practice of listening to the sound of your heart, your thoughts, and the Holy Spirit. Whether you're a musician, actor, photographer, dancer, or someone who just loves to make things, this conversation will challenge you to see creativity not as a side hustle but as your birthright, and to create with honesty, freedom, and the presence of God. 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] | 46m 46s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 |  EPHESIANS 4 | HUMILITY, SPIRITUAL GIFTS & RENEWING YOUR MIND | Join Jesse, Izzy, and Mateus as they continue the Ephesians Bible study series, diving deep into chapter 4—a powerful passage about living worthy of your calling, unity in the body of Christ, and putting off your old self to embrace the new life Jesus offers. This episode unpacks practical truths about what it means to walk in humility, gentleness, and patience while navigating the real challenges of Christian life in today's culture. 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] | 47m 38s | ||||||
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