The Way UK

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.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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Join Jesse and Xenia for an incredible Q&A session recorded live at Wildfires Festival 2025, featuring special guests Tim and Rachel Hughes (worship leaders and church planters from Gas Street Church in Birmingham) and Catherine Hill (author and expert on marriage and parenting). This episode tackles the real, honest questions young people are asking about dating, purity, finding the one, and navigating relationships as a Christian 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]

Join Jesse, Xenia, and Izzy as they continue the Ephesians Bible study series, diving deep into chapter 3—a powerful passage about mystery, grace, and the boundless love of Christ! This episode unpacks Paul's revelation of the gospel mystery: that through Jesus, Gentiles and Jews are heirs together, members of one body, united in Christ. Let's explore Ephesians 3!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 extraordinary conversation with John, a Yemeni ex-Muslim who left Islam at the heart of Mecca, and Emma from Open Doors UK, as they unpack what it truly costs to follow Jesus in the world's most dangerous places. This episode dives deep into the 2025 World Watch List, revealing where faith costs the most—and why 388 million Christians around the world are paying a high price for following Jesus.Discover John's radical testimony of growing up as a devoted Muslim in Yemen, travelling to Mecca with his family, and rejecting Islam at the holiest site in the Islamic world. We’ll also explore practical ways to stand with the persecuted church: pray for the World Watch List countries, love Muslims around you with the truth that God is love, read your Bible and don't take freedom for granted. EXPLORE THE WORLD WATCH LIST: https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/FOLLOW OPEN DOORS UK: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorsuk/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 Mateus as they continue the Ephesians Bible study series, diving deep into chapter 2—a powerful passage about transformation, unity, and our identity as God's dwelling place! This episode unpacks one of the most encouraging truths in Scripture: we were dead in our transgressions, but God made us alive in Christ. Let’s do Ephesians 2!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]

In this conversation, Katia Adams, a dynamic pastor, medical doctor, and church planter, shares her inspiring journey of faith. She discusses the vital importance of hearing God's voice and offers practical tips, like journaling impressions and testing them with trusted friends. Katia reflects on childhood experiences of divine peace amid chaos, emphasizing that God communicates as a loving Father. She encourages faithfulness in small steps and navigating seasons of silence with prayer and Scripture.