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FROM EMBARRASSED CHRISTIAN TO THEOLOGIAN | BELLE TINDALL'S STORY Jun 25, 2026

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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

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PSALM 1 EXPLAINED | QUICK BIBLE STUDY Jun 22, 2026

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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?

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]

WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP? | BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE WITH SARAH YARDLEY Jun 18, 2026

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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

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]

PSALM 27 QUICK BIBLE STUDY Jun 15, 2026

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Join Izzy, Zoe, and Solomon as they dive deep into Psalm 27 in just 30 minutes! The guysexplore 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

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]

UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 | 30-MINUTE BIBLE STUDY Jun 08, 2026

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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

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]

WHO WAS BETTER - MARY OR MARTHA? | LUKE 10 BIBLE STUDY Jun 01, 2026

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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

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]

THE RICH YOUNG RULER: WHEN WEALTH BECOMES AN IDOL | LUKE 18 BIBLE STUDY May 26, 2026

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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?

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]

WHEN FAITH LEADS TO PRISON: TRUE STORIES OF MIDDLE EASTERN BELIEVERS May 21, 2026

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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

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]

WHAT OBSTACLES ARE KEEPING YOU FROM JESUS? | LUKE 19 BIBLE STUDY May 18, 2026

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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

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]

LOVING MUSLIM PEOPLE IN A WORLD OF HATRED | MICAH STUDER'S TESTIMONY May 14, 2026

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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

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]

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