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Ele Mumford grew up in church and never heard the gospel until she went to university. It took five years of faithful daily prayer from her room mate before she gave her life to Jesus. She and her husband John founded the Vineyard Movement in the UK (and beyond) having encountered the Holy Spirit when she was healed of meningitis. In this episode, she shares her life story and what she'd say to students today. You'll be mesmerised hearing her speak about Jesus!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Shane is a political activist, author, and leader who has dedicated his life to the causes that Jesus preached about. In this episode, he speaks about how university shaped his faith and why it's so important to speak truth to power, regardless of the consequences. Shortly before this interview, Shane was arrested for peaceful protest outside the gates of the world's largest weapons manufacturer. Shane shows us what faith in action looks like - this episode will challenge you!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Content Warning: Discussion of drug use. In this episode, we’re in Manchester with Klaudijus, Alex and Zach. Klaudijus debated the supernatural with others until one day he found himself kneeling before God. Alex prayed to every ‘god’ he could think of until one answered through a vision of crosses in a field, and Zach went from Psychedelics to discovering a higher power in Jesus.We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z and we are hoping that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Cathy Madavan has such a heart for the local church. She gave her life to Jesus at uni and has been encouraging the church to play it's part in the discipling of this generation ever since. In this episode, she shares the stories from difficult seasons as well as times of joy. She's not quite sure how many books she's written, but she is sure that everybody needs to hear the good news of Jesus!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Poppy. Lucas tried meditating at a Church, Enoch didn’t want to miss out on what his mates were experiencing, and Poppy loved the sound of a carol service with a free beer- then everything changed. We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z and we are hoping that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Matt is a humble, funny, knowledgeable and effective communicator of the gospel. He leads UCCF and reminds us all of the long term impact of student mission. Fusion and UCCF have been growing in friendship so it is a great joy for us to celebrate our partnership in the gospel during this episode.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
TeixeiraRose invited herself to Church and gave her life to Jesus the very first Sunday she went along. Edwin grew up a 7th-day Adventist and shares how university helped him question what he knew and find faith for himself. Teixeira grew up Rastafari before coming to the university and descovering the power of a relationship with Jesus.We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z and we are hoping that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Luke chats to Roger Bretherton about psychology, doubt and faith.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Fatima is a woman called by God. She is a leader, author, church planter, teacher and is passionate about raising up other women of God. In this episode, she talks about meeting her husband because of student ministry, the miracle of her crossing the border into England and the poetic idea that water cannot be owned. You won't fail to be inspired by her story!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
In this episode, we’re in Nottingham with Aisling And Saffron.Aisling didn’t grow up around faith but after a friend offered to pray for her outside the gym, something began to change within her that sparked a curiosity to know more. Saffron grew up Buddhist and then into new age spirituality but then later picked up a Bible and began to read….We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z and we are hoping that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Content warning: Discussion of alcohol, suicide, and pornography.In this episode, we’re in Southampton with Nathan, Beth and Frank.Nathan grew up around faith but fell away as drinking, girls and football became more enticing, Beth grew up atheist and hated Church growing up and Frank had very little experience with Christianity whilst growing up in Hong Kong. All three of these students have now come to faith in Jesus whilst at University!We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z and we are hoping that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Graham Daniels is one of the best communicators of the gospel that you’ll ever come across. He talks here about his journey to faith as a professional footballer and route to leading Christians in Sport. He shares how God has provided in ways that he’s never talked about publicly before and what has sustained his faith in Christ over the years.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Content Warning: Discussions of eating disorders, suicide and drug use.In this episode, we’re in Southampton with Kai and Laura, chatting with them about how they came to faith, what God’s been doing in their life since, and how He has stirred them into sharing their faith with others.Kai encountered the Lord following being kidnapped by drug dealers, Laura invited herself to Church, and both of them have been seeing Jesus move powerfully in the lives of those they meet. We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z and we are hoping that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Roger Ellis is the definition of a pioneering spirit. A man driven by the vision of young people encountering Jesus, he was formational in the founding of both Fusion and 24-7 Prayer. Listen in as he shares stories and wisdom from a life spent persevering in obedience to God through the highs and lows. This episode won't fail to inspire you and it might even drive you to pioneer something new!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Bishop Ruth is a leader who combines theological rigor with pastoral warmth. She has a passion for telling the gospel simply and beautifully. She joined Luke on stage at New Wine 2025 for the first ever 'Legacy Live' - listen in as she reflects on her student years and what she'd say to students now.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Content Warning: Discussions of eating disorders.The student mission podcast is now on tour! This season, we are travelling the UK and hearing inspiring stories from students who have come to faith in the last 18 months! In this episode, we’re in Loughborough with Kim, Dan and Christian.We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z and we hope that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus. Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Jon is a powerhouse of a pastor and church planter. He leads the GEM international team following a call from God to send missionaries to Europe, but his story spans the London Olympics, a gold mine, and playing football around the world. Jon reflects on a life lived split between the UK and USA, whilst being all in for Jesus. Listen now and your faith will be raised!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
The student mission podcast is now on tour! This season, we are travelling the UK and hearing inspiring stories from students who have come to faith in the last 18 months! In this episode, we’re in Loughborough with Daniel, Caleb and Neve all who began University with no faith in Jesus. We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z and we hope that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus. Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Laura absolutely loves the word of God. She loves reading it, and has given her life to teaching it and raising others to teach it. She runs the Prisca preaching hub alongside leading a church with her family. In this episode, she reflects on the legacy of God moving through the generations of her family and what it was like to bump into Richard Dawkins in the corridor.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
The Student Mission Podcast is now on Tour! This season, we are travelling the UK and hearing inspiring stories from students who have come to faith in the last 18 months! In this episode, we’re in Newcastle with Luke, Ethan, Cassidy, and Tomas, all who began University with no faith in Jesus. We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z and we hope that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus. Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Connie Taylor has been part of two youth revivals and her reflections on a life chasing after the adventure of God are invaluable. She looks back on a life of unstoppable evangelism and mission with students. She has also memorised entire books of the Bible. Prepare for some seriously high energy conversation. More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
James applied for an evangelism stream at his Church having never evanglised in his life. 6 months into his internship, he had given away 5000 bibles and shared the gospel with countless people. James faced challenges along the way and despite things not always running smoothly, he trusted God and was willing to be used by Him.The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Yinka is a man on fire for God. Born in Scotland, raised in Nigeria, and then born again back in Scotland at university, he has pioneered new church plants, led missional movements and now leads The Gate church in Reading. In this latest episode, Yinka challenges us to think about the limitless power we have access to through Jesus - listen in to find out how this changes everything!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Livingston is passionate about reaching his peers on campus and seeing students transformed by Jesus. In this episode, he chats to Ed and Mads about the power of Christian Unions and the importance of cross-cultural mission. The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Al Gordon is a creative and pioneering leader who says he would be dead if it wasn't for Jesus. He is seeing awakening happen in his church (SAINT) and the surrounding community and he is a master craftsman at releasing leaders to reach their own generation. The stories he shares in this podcast will lift your spirit.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Within two months of encountering Jesus, Rachael was out on the streets of Manchester sharing Jesus with those around her at University! From getting involved with “Red Frogs” to becoming the Evangelism Sec at the Christian Union, Rachael pours her heart and soul into seeing others encounter Jesus.The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
John Coles is full of wisdom, gentleness and kindness. Having been discipled as a student, he learned how to disciple others and has been doing that ever since. In ministry, he led churches and led New Wine. He has always been deeply affected by the personal encounter with Jesus that he experienced through the Holy Spirit in the 80s. In this episode John reflects on some lessons of leadership and what has kept him passionate throughout hard times. More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Honor is a student at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and is keen to reach people at her Uni. She started a society called Wonder, a space for people to ask questions and have meaningful conversations. Despite being one of only two Christians in the society, Honor shares how students have embraced the invitation to Wonder, and what it looks like to journey with friends and course-mates exploring faith, life and the Bible!The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Mark gave his life to Jesus in the last few weeks of university. A career in marketing followed, during which he experienced a call to help every person find Jesus in their every day work. Mark is as sharp as a razor! His insight and articulation of both the gospel and this cultural moment is stellar.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Jo is a powerful and funny woman of God. Her faith and ability to communicate Jesus is as infectious as her laugh. She has preached, led, mentored, coached and inspired countless disciples since encountering Jesus in a strong way at university in Sheffield in the 1990s. She now lives in Minneapolis and works at a Christian university. You will be challenged and moved as you listen to her story. More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Since her childhood, Natalie has been surrounded by mission. Natalie began University in Sheffield 3 years ago and little did she know all God had planned for her missionally! From helping pioneer “Night Watch”, a night of prayer contending for a move of God, to being involved in The Send, Spotfires and even challenging herself to 40 days of mission over lent, Natalie is a brilliant example of what it looks like to step out in faith and in mission.The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Jasper is a man fully expectant of God. He has seen God move in the unlikeliest of places, from late night pub lock ins to the hospital bed of his father. Jasper has a heart to see young people saved and has worked in youth ministries for over twenty years. He now leads Christ In Youth, still on the look out for, as he calls them, the 'last minute ones'. Listen to both his story and the stories of those whose lives have crossed over with his on this latest episode.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
As a student in Glasgow, Bonté was passionate about spending time and building friendships with people who were outside of the Church. Inspired by how Jesus’ first miracle took place at a party, and combined with her love of music, she was committed to being present and a witness for Jesus in spaces like nightclubs and raves. Now based in East London doing student mission, she is creatively pioneering ways of reaching students and building community, from Open Deck DJ’ing to leasing a boat for a Radio Station.The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Find out more about Table Radio - https://www.instagram.com/table_radio_Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Miriam is an irrepressibly hope-filled evangelist and one of the most articulate communicators of the gospel that you will come across. She arrived at university in York in 2008 and has been sharing Jesus with students ever since. She has been part of the Fusion family since 2011 and pioneered the plant to USA, which she continues to lead. In this episode, she shares her heart for every student and her passion for the local church and it is the commitment to bring these two together which is her life's work. Your faith will increase as you listen to her words!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Candace had felt like God was calling her to apply to Oxford University, even though this felt like it wasn’t possible. When she was offered a place at Oxford, Candace made a video celebrating God’s faithfulness in getting her in. This video was viewed thousands of times and impacted lots of people. When she arrived at Uni people even recognised her from it! This kickstarted a journey of sharing faith for Candace whilst she was studying, and challenged her to think how we can use the platform and influence social media gives us to be a witness for Jesus.The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Ness is a life-long learner who has invested her life in Jesus and growing others around her. She arrived at Loughborough University in 1990 at the start of the boom of student mission. In her first term, the number of Christians in her halls trebled. She has been leading students to Jesus ever since through her church plant, Open Heaven, in Loughborough. Her story is a testament to the abundant blessing of God - you'll be inspired as you listen along!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@legacypodMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Ed never planned to go to Uni, but after a year of being a Campus Missionary in Southampton he felt stirred by God to actually become a Student. Now based in Exeter, he is keen to share faith with those he lives and studies with by embracing discomfort and the power of prayer. From prayer walking campus to kneeling in the SU, all night worship and fasting, to simply deepening friendships, Ed and other students are exploring how developing these rhythms can have a missional impact.The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovementMore about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod
Aaron Nayagam is the voice of one crying in the wilderness. He is a powerful evangelist, networker and gospel communicator. He is Fusion UK's Head of Mission and in this episode, he shares with us the legacies left in his life that have led up to his commitment to contend for this generation and to stand at the forefront of student mission. Aaron is calling the church to raise up individuals who are disciples for life - starting as young as possible! Listen along and be encouraged by stories of radical encounters with Jesus and God's steady faithful provision!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Christa is a ridiculous adventurer - she grew up smuggling Bibles in Saudi Arabia and now leads the charge pioneering student mission as she heads up Fusion Scotland. Here, Christa shares with us her own university experience alongside the stories she has collected from her years of serving the student mission movement. We are incredibly blessed to have her in the Fusion family and pray that her story will bless you through this episode.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
Chloe Swart is the National Director of Alpha UK. She leads at Cornerstone Swansea where they pray for and see God do miracles every day. This was the story of her university years and the focus of her PHD. She communicates the simplicity of the gospel so well. Your faith will be increased as you hear Chloe speak.More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovementMore about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy
On Sundays, Jess hosts meals at her Uni house in Nottingham and then invites her guests to Church. Jess found faith as a teenager and went into her 2nd year with a passion to share her faith. She is relational in her evangelism, she builds genuine friendship and community with those around her and has seen her friends try church and come to faith!The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
John McGinley is a big picture visionary. At university, he committed to spending an hour every morning at 7am in prayer as he shared the gospel with those around him. Today, he leads a missional movement that gathers and sends tens of thousands of young people and catalyses church planting in the UK. He still prays at 7am each morning. Here, John shares his vision for the raising up of a generation of young people and the need for reformation in the church to support this. If that isn't enough, he also shares what it was like to sell swimwear to Lady Diana!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
Lydia would never call herself an evangelist and yet she has been heading out onto the streets of York every week to share the gospel with complete strangers! When she was 17 Lydia had an encounter with God and felt her heart break for the lost, since then she has been sharing Jesus wherever she goes - in her lectures, with friends and on the streets of York.The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University. Follow Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
Kate Coleman has many firsts tucked under her belt: she is the first black woman baptist minister in the UK, first black woman chair of the Evangelical Alliance and the first in her family to become a Christian. Completely unaware that she was surrounded by Christians at University, God has put a remarkable call on her life since she decided to follow Him. In this episode, she discusses topics from grappling with the politics of women in leadership to her realisation that God is more interested in who we are becoming than who we already are. Join us as she even gives us a sneak preview in her not first, but second, book!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
Lucy Peppiatt is a self-proclaimed Bible nerd and intellectual powerhouse of a leader. After living in a leftwing, hippie culture at university, she encountered the "revolution" of Jesus on a holiday in Kenya, starting a journey that would span continents. After six years in Zimbabwe, she now leads WTC, teaching her students to blend academic learning with life in the Spirit. Lucy shares with us her wisdom on how to keep our theological feet on the floor through living in the everyday with God. Go deeper with her insight through our latest episode!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
Sharing the gospel with food from Lidl? Worship on a roundabout?! Rob has been part of running a student small group in Loughborough with a key focus on pursuing mission! At the start of the year, this small group wrote down all the craziest and scariest missional ideas they could think of…little did they know, they’d actually be putting them all into practice!The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
James Aladiran is a wild man of God. He is disinterested in the ways of the world and captivated by the ways of the Holy Spirit. When he was a student, he had an encounter with God that changed him forever. He leads Prayer Storm and lives in Manchester. This podcast contains content that may challenge you to surrender everything to God!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
Ben Doolan is a remarkable leader and revival man. University was a defining season of his life where he saw so many of his friends become Christians. He has never left the lane of student mission and now leads a church in Newcastle that is seeing even more extraordinary things. Prepare yourself for some inspiration!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
Phil Knox is an irrepressible optimist. His university years were missional and messy. They were also affected by deep grief. In this episode of The Legacy Podcast, Phil shares how those experiences have shaped the rest of his life. He says he is either “on” or “asleep” and he is definitely on for this podcast!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
Growing up in the 80s and 90s, Sarah Yardley was profoundly impacted by the ministry of Chuck Smith (from the Jesus Revolution movie!) and is all about Jesus. Since then, she has left a beautiful legacy in the lives of countless young adults through mentoring them, encouraging them and spending time with them. Sarah is a thoughtful, sensitive leader with a wild appetite for fun!More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
Nicky Gumbel was a staunch atheist at Cambridge University in the 1970s. His friends shared the gospel with him and after a night of reading the Bible he gave his life to Jesus. 50 years later, he is reflecting back on all that God has done through in his life. In friendships, through HTB or within the global growth of Alpha, life has been extraordinary. He shares moments of joy and pain, times of unemployment and great fulfilment. About Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.Follow Fusionhttps://www.fusionmovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovementhttps://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement
“I’m a bad student worker.” These are the words that circulated Claire’s mind throughout the pandemic as she tried to support her students. Now, she bravely shares what she has learned about herself, leading a student ministry, and how to have faith for what Jesus can do through her.
Over the last year, we have heard numerous stories of students being bold in their faith and others giving their lives to Jesus. Jacob’s story is no different! He has taken opportunities to be creative, bold and challenges you to do the same.
Did you know issues of justice are mentioned all over the Bible? Social justice is a cause close to the heart of many students, but how do we engage locally, nationally and internationally to play our part? Alianore, from IJM, and Ruth, a student IJM champion, share how you can make steps towards tackling injustice, as well as why it’s so close to God’s heart.
In 2020, when hospitality closed and peoples’ need for connection grew, Rhondell was inspired to open a bar, called YADA, to create a space for relationship and conversation. The only catch was, his bar wouldn’t service alcohol. Rhondell shares what he has learned about the importance of building lifegiving friendships, as well as advice for Freshers around balancing drinking, pressure from mates and having fun!
The Fusion Podcast is an exploration of what God is doing on campuses all across the UK, Europe, and the wider world. If you have a story to share please email sam.brown@fusionmovement.org.
In this episode, Sam and Viki chat to some first-year students (Susanna and Imogen) about what it’s like to start uni in 2020.
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The Fusion Podcast is an exploration of what God is doing on campuses all across the UK, Europe, and the wider world. If you have a story to share please email sam.brown@fusionmovement.org.
Sam sits down with Dave and Duncan from Christians in Sport to discuss how students can stay committed to their teams and their church.
The Fusion Podcast is an exploration of what God is doing on campuses all across the UK, Europe, and the wider world. If you have a story to share please email sam.brown@fusionmovement.org.
In this episode, Sam and Viki sit down with a pair of guests to chat about how students can best prepare themselves for the end of university.
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The Fusion Podcast is an exploration of what God is doing on campuses all across the UK, Europe, and the wider world. If you have a story to share please email sam.brown@fusionmovement.org.
In this episode, Sam and Ben sit down with Nakita and Rachel to talk about how students have been coming to faith at university through curiosity, and how we can be welcoming them into our churches.
The Fusion Podcast is an exploration of what God is doing on campuses all across the UK, Europe, and the wider world. If you have a story to share please email sam.brown@fusionmovement.org.
Students starting university in September will have an experience unlike any other. Hear from Emily and Charlie about the value of finding a church in those early days of uni.
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The Fusion Podcast is an exploration of what God is doing on campuses all across the UK, Europe, and the wider world. If you have a story to share please email sam.brown@fusionmovement.org.
In episode one of The Fusion Podcast, Sam and Katherine sit down with Will and Josh from Highfield Church Southampton about cardboard fishes, Alpha invites in the nightclub and headbands.
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A BONUS EPISODE to celebrate the end of season three. It's A-Level results day, so lots of chat about starting uni as well as the usual stories and student mission fun!
Season three continues, this time the guys are looking at Small Groups of Real GROWTH. As always it will be full of stories and student mission related fun!
Season three continues, this time the guys are looking at Small Groups of Real CREATIVITY. As always it will be full of stories and student mission related fun!
Season three continues, this time the guys are looking at Small Groups of Real FAITH. As always it will be full of stories and student mission related fun!
This Episode launches season three and looks at Small Groups of Real Community. As always it will be full of stories and student mission related fun!
In this episode, we are looking at the 12th of Miriam's findings in how students come to faith at uni - good preaching. As always this episode is full of some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission-related fun!
In this episode, we are looking at the 11th of Miriam's findings in how students come to faith at uni - mentoring relationships. As always this episode is full of some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission-related fun!
In this episode, we are looking at the 10th of Miriam's findings in how students come to faith at uni - broken relationships. As always this episode is full of some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission-related fun!
In this episode, we are looking at the 9th of Miriam's findings in how students come to faith at uni - authenticity. As always this episode is full of some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission-related fun!
You may remember we had some technical issues with Episode 7, so after a short break here it is! We'll be looking at the 7th of Miriam's findings in how students come to faith at uni. As always this episode is full of some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission-related fun!
We've had some technical issues with Episode 7 so we're jumping in with the eighth of Miriam's findings. We'll be looking at how the Holy Spirit is a key factor in how students come to faith at uni. Join us for some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission-related fun!
In this episode we explore another of Miriam's findings in the key factors in how students come to faith at uni: the Bible. Join us for some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission related fun!
In this episode we explore the fifth of Miriam's findings in the key factors in how students come to faith at uni: Friends. Join us for some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission related fun!
In this episode we explore the forth of Miriam's findings in the key factors in how students come to faith at uni: Questions. Join us for some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission related fun!
In this episode we explore the third of Miriam's findings in the key factors in how students come to faith at uni: Prayer. Join us to chat about all things prayer alongside some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission related fun!
In this episode we explore the second of Miriam's findings in the key factors in how students come to faith at uni: Small Groups. We'll be chatting about Small Groups, Big Mission alongside some brilliant stories, top mission tips and more student mission related fun!
In the first episode of the shiny and new revamped Fusion Podcast, we explore the first of Miriam's findings in the key factors seeing students come to faith at uni: Sunday Church. Listen in for some brilliant stories, top tips on bringing your mates to church and more student mission related fun!
In this episode of the loveyouruni podcast Miriam, Adam and Luke chat about Luke's shabba-tical (or sabbatical depending on who you ask), how we can rest in student life and we wave goodbye to the Essex cackle.
In this episode of the loveyouruni podcast Miriam, Adam and Luke chat about Luke's chance meeting with a Crossfit athlete, changing the world with prayers and hearing the voice of God.
In this episode of the loveyouruni podcast Miriam, Luke and Adam talk about parties and celebration. They share stories form the Student Mission Awards and how we as followers of Jesus can throw the best celebrations.
In this new episode of Fusion's loveyouruni podcast Miriam, Luke and Adam chat about what it means to take risks on young leaders and share some risky stories...
In this new episode of Fusion's loveyouruni podcast Miriam, Luke and Adam chat about the new year and what it means to raise young leaders in local church.
In this festive issue of the loveyouruni podcast, Miriam and Luke are in York wearing festive headwear, Miriam shares what she has been learning about John the Baptist and Luke has his annual mince pie.
In this episode of the #loveyourunipodcast Luke visits Miriam in Middlesbrough and shares stories of students becoming Christians on nights out, Miriam talks about the baptism of Jesus and they play a game of would you rather.
In this episode of the #loveyourunipodcast we learn what a parmo is, Miriam plays 'Banter-bury or Canterbury' and we hear about stories of salvations and healing on campus from freshers fairs and #TryChurch.
In this special episode of the #loveyourunipodcast we're in Derby for Fusion's Student Work Conference - Uprising. Miriam and Luke chat Student Mission Awards, students commit to joining the uprising and Miriam has a run in with a clam...
In this episode of the #loveyourunipodcast Miriam is a bit jet lagged, Luke shares about his outdated humour for new team members and Miriam talks storms…
In the seventh episode of the #loveyourunipodcast we're in Tring for Fusion's yearly Council of Reference day. We hear stories from #escapeandpray, a student worker testimony from Weston Super-Mare and members of the council pray for the student generation.
In the sixth episode of the #loveyourunipodcast Miriam and Luke are in London with a group of church leaders and students workers chatting about Fusion’s new discipleship deck, Luke's trip to Lithuania and Miriam shares her thoughts on being godly.
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In the fifth episode of the loveyouruni podcast Luke and Miriam chat about Alpha, Miriam's Gran and exam season.
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In the fourth episode of the loveyouruni podcast Luke and Miriam chat about Luke's football accident, Miriam shares some student mission stories from her time in Oxford and we meet some new additions to the Fusion team.
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In the third episode of the loveyouruni podcast Luke and Miriam chat about how important it is for students to be in church and they discover what a Buccula is!
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In the second episode of the loveyouruni podcast Luke and Miriam chat about Escape and Pray, interesting train journeys and Adam makes a guest appearance to read his letter to his student self.
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In the first episode of the loveyouruni podcast Luke and Miriam chat about missionstyles.org, the lost sheep and what they're reading.
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