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The Way UK

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Breaking assumptions around Christianity. Talking about things that matter. In partnership with CofE Digital Projects.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 30 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 48 minNew

HOW THE ALPHA COURSE STARTED | NICKY & PIPPA GUMBEL ON MILLIONS OF LIVES IMPACTED

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…

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5 Oct 2026 · 30 min
WHO IS JESUS? FULLY GOD & FULLY MAN | 1 JOHN 5 QUICK BIBLE STUDY
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…
28 Sep 2026 · 41 min
ARE GEN Z TURNING TO CATHOLICISM? | MILLENNIAL CATHOLIC VS GEN Z CHRISTIAN
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…
21 Sep 2026 · 28 min
1 JOHN 4 QUICK BIBLE STUDY | PERFECT LOVE DRIVES OUT FEAR
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…
17 Sep 2026 · 31 min
WHAT IS CATHOLICISM? | SAINTS, MARY & UNITY ACROSS DENOMINATIONS
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…
S1 · 14 Sep 2026 · 29 min
1 JOHN 3 QUICK BIBLE STUDY | WHAT IS YOUR TRUE IDENTITY?
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…
S1 · 10 Sep 2026 · 28 min
NEGATIVE THOUGHTS & COMPARISON | BIBLICAL FEMININITY Q&A
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…
S1 · 7 Sep 2026 · 30 min
1 JOHN 2 QUICK BIBLE STUDY (PART 2)
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…
S1 · 3 Sep 2026 · 29 min
WHAT IS BIBLICAL MASCULINITY? | Q&A
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…
S1 · 31 Aug 2026 · 32 min
1 JOHN 2 QUICK BIBLE STUDY (PART 1)
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…
S1 · 24 Aug 2026 · 27 min
1 JOHN 1 QUICK BIBLE STUDY
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/…
S1 · 20 Aug 2026 · 39 min
HOW ONE STUDENT SAW 50% OF HIS YEAR EXPLORE FAITH | JACK LAYZELL'S STORY
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…
S1 · 17 Aug 2026 · 37 min
STAGE 3 CANCER & THE PEACE THAT PASSES UNDERSTANDING | DAVID LOCHHEAD'S STORY
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:…
S1 · 10 Aug 2026 · 33 min
"YOU HAVEN'T SEEN POVERTY." | SAMUEL MBURA'S REMARKABLE JOURNEY
Join Zoe and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Samuel Mbura, a journalist and advocate for social justice, as he shares his remarkable journey from growing up in extreme poverty in rural Ghana to becoming a voice for his community with the help of World Vision, and how their sponsorship not only transformed his life but gave dignity, opportunity, and hope to his entire family and village. This episode was recorded ahead of our exciting trip to Malawi in partnership with World Vision. Sign up to be Chosen and part of the story in Malawi here:…
S1 · 3 Aug 2026 · 21 min
PSALM 47 QUICK BIBLE STUDY
Join Zach and Zoe for an incredibly powerful exploration of Psalm 47, unpacking why celebration and worship are not separate but beautifully intertwined expressions of our love for God. What’s better is that it’s only 20 minutes long! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:16 Reading Psalm 47: A Song of Celebration and Victory 02:38 The Jewish New Year Tradition: Trumpets and Celebration 03:55 Worship as Celebration: God's Heart for Joy 04:55 All Nations Will Praise: God's Universal Heart 06:43 Different Expressions of Worship: Finding Your Voice 08:59 Why We Praise: The Lord Most High Is…
S1 · 30 Jul 2026 · 17 min
SHAME, PROPHECY, AND HEARING GOD'S VOICE | Q&A
Join Solomon and Michelle for an honest and engaging Q&A episode as they dive into your questions about faith, walking with God, hearing His voice, dealing with shame, and navigating prophecies online, unpacking what it means to let discipline rather than emotion drive your relationship with God, why peace is both a feeling and a person found in Jesus, and how the best way to present the gospel is simply to live it out authentically in everyday moments. This episode explores what has challenged them most in their walk with God, including studying theology and confronting truths they thought…
S1 · E143 · 27 Jul 2026 · 25 min
PSALM 16 QUICK BIBLE STUDY | FINDING JOY IN GOD'S PRESENCE
Join Zach and Izzy for an incredibly powerful exploration of Psalm 16, unpacking what it means to take refuge in God even in times of trouble, how delighting in God's people reflects our love for Him, why the Lord Himself is our portion and beautiful inheritance rather than earthly possessions, and how keeping our eyes fixed on God leads to fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore. PSALM 16 EXPLAINED | FINDING JOY IN GOD'S PRESENCE THE LORD IS MY PORTION | PSALM 16 QUICK BIBLE STUDY FULLNESS OF JOY IN GOD'S PRESENCE | PSALM 16 BREAKDOWN 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:42 Reading…
S1 · E142 · 23 Jul 2026 · 44 min
GEN Z VS BISHOP | GRAHAM TOMLIN'S REMARKABLE FAITH JOURNEY
Join Zach and Zoe for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Graham Tomlin, theologian, author, and former Bishop, as he shares his journey from teenage atheism and reading Nietzsche in rebellion against his Christian upbringing, to rediscovering faith through the witness of Christian friends and the peace they embodied, to becoming a scholar who sees theology not as optional intellectual exercise but as spiritual discipline and a form of prayer that helps us love God with our minds. Together, they explore the profound insights of Blaise Pascal, the 17th century…
E141 · 20 Jul 2026 · 26 min
PSALM 127 QUICK BIBLE STUDY (ONLY 5 VERSES!)
Join Zach and Izzy for an exploration of Psalm 127, unpacking what it means to build your life on the Lord rather than your own efforts, why working hard without God leads to emptiness no matter how successful you become, and how children and community are not burdens but blessings that extend God's legacy through generations. This episode dives deep into Solomon's wisdom as both the builder of the temple and someone who experienced the emptiness of building for himself, revealing how unless the Lord builds the house the builders labor in vain, why Christians should be some of the best…
S1 · E139 · 16 Jul 2026 · 48 min
LEAVING ONLYFANS FOR JESUS | KATIE SALMON'S RADICAL TRANSFORMATION
Join Zach and Izzy for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Katie Salmon, a former glamour model, reality TV star, and OnlyFans creator who encountered Jesus at the darkest point of her life and experienced a radical transformation. Together, they explore Katie's journey from a broken childhood marked by addiction and trauma, to seeking validation through the adult entertainment industry, to crying out to God in desperation and being completely set free through baptism, and how she's now using her story to reach women still trapped in the industry with the hope and…
S1 · E138 · 13 Jul 2026 · 25 min
WHEN FRIENDS LEAVE BECAUSE OF YOUR FAITH | Q&A
Join Zoe and Ella for an honest conversation as they dive into your questions about faith, friendship, and following Jesus. We also dive into how The Way UK prepares their Bible study videos and whether we’ll be at Big Church Fest this summer! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:29 Feeling Unmotivated to Spend Time With God 03:36 Setting Routine and Taking Pressure Off 06:45 How The Way UK Prepares Bible Study Videos 09:06 Big Church Fest Announcement and What to Expect 11:57 When Friends Leave as Your Faith Gets More Serious 14:05 The Importance of Christian Community 16:29 Daily…
S1 · E137 · 6 Jul 2026 · 45 min
JOHN 4 EXPLAINED | THE WOMAN AT THE WELL WITH BIBLE SCHOLAR BELLE TINDALL
Join Zoe and Solomon for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Belle Tindall, a Johannine scholar with a doctorate in John 4. Together, they explore the story of the woman at the well, unpacking what it means to encounter Jesus at the point of our deepest disqualification, how Jesus dignifies and restores her by revealing himself as the Messiah, and why her instinctive come and see invitation to her community is the most beautiful model for how we speak about Jesus today. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:59 Why John 4? Belle's Journey Into This Passage 05:38…
S1 · E136 · 29 Jun 2026 · 22 min
PSALM 24 EXPLAINED | WHO CAN STAND IN GOD'S PRESENCE?
Join Zach and Solomon for an incredibly powerful exploration of Psalm 24, unpacking what it means to recognise that the earth is the Lord's and everything in it, who can ascend the mountain of the Lord with clean hands and a pure heart, and how the King of Glory enters through the gates not as an invader but as the rightful owner returning home. This episode dives deep into the majestic opening declaration that God founded the earth upon the seas and established it on the waters, revealing how even chaos and uncertainty are under His authority and control, why the mention of the God of Jacob…
S1 · E135 · 25 Jun 2026 · 45 min
FROM EMBARRASSED CHRISTIAN TO THEOLOGIAN | BELLE TINDALL'S STORY
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…
S1 · E134 · 22 Jun 2026 · 30 min
PSALM 1 EXPLAINED | QUICK BIBLE STUDY
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…
S1 · E133 · 18 Jun 2026 · 43 min
WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP? | BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE WITH SARAH YARDLEY
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:…
S1 · E132 · 15 Jun 2026 · 26 min
PSALM 27 QUICK BIBLE STUDY
Join Izzy, Zoe, and Solomon as they dive deep into Psalm 27 in just 30 minutes! The guys explore 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…
S1 · E131 · 8 Jun 2026 · 30 min
UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 | 30-MINUTE BIBLE STUDY
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…
S1 · E130 · 1 Jun 2026 · 34 min
WHO WAS BETTER - MARY OR MARTHA? | LUKE 10 BIBLE STUDY
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…
S1 · E129 · 26 May 2026 · 40 min
THE RICH YOUNG RULER: WHEN WEALTH BECOMES AN IDOL | LUKE 18 BIBLE STUDY
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…

About The Way UK

Breaking assumptions around Christianity. Talking about things that matter. In partnership with CofE Digital Projects.

The Way UK is a English devotional & spiritual podcast from The Way UK. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: The Way UK
Language: English
Category: Devotional & Spiritual
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 30 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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