The Way UK

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.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://speak.life/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 SCRIVENERTHE POWER OF STORY IN EVANGELISM | GLEN SCRIVENERWant 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]

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]

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]

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]