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!

Launching a non-alcoholic bar in lockdown?! | Episode 1 | Rhondell Stabana

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.

Social Justice: I just don’t know where to start! | Episode 2 | Alianore Smith & Ruth Quill

“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.

I’m a bad student worker | Episode 4 | Clare Hogan

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!

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Sarah Yardley

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!

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Phil Knox

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!

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James Aladiran

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!

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Lucy Peppiatt

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!

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John McGinley

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.

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Ed Davy

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.

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Candace Williams

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.

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Jasper Rutherford

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. 

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Jo Saxton

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.

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Mark Greene

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. 

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John Coles

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.

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Rachael Green

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.

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Al Gordon

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!

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Yinka Oyekan

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.

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James Campbell-Wynter

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. 

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Connie Taylor

Pete Hughes

Content Warning: Discussions of drug use.

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. 

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Newcastle

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.

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Laura Gallacher

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. 

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Loughborough | Part I

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!

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Jon Burns

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. 

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Loughborough | Part II

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.

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Ruth Bushyager

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!

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Roger Ellis

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!

Fusion Podcast

Season 2: Episode 1 - Sunday

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!

Season 2: Episode 7 - Welcome

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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The Fusion Podcast | Episode 1

Want to be in the know with what's happening on the ground in universities, amongst students and in local churches? We're talking campus, faith, life, and sharing our best stories. 

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