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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]