The Way UK

Join Michelle and Zoe for an incredibly honest and powerful conversation with Danny Aduakwa (aka Danny Tries Things) as he shares his journey from performance-driven faith to discovering what it truly means to be loved by God as a son, not for what you do, but for who you are. This episode unpacks the weight of growing up as a first-generation British child in a Ghanaian household, the pressure of perfection, the cost of conditional love, and the radical freedom found in being God's beloved.

Danny opens up about growing up as the only Christian under 18 he knew, navigating a rule-based faith, the shock of discovering a thriving Christian community at university, and the crushing anxiety that came from tying his identity to academic and vocational success. From failing medical school twice to qualifying as a doctor while battling crippling anxiety, Danny's story is raw, relatable, and deeply encouraging.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they have to earn love, who struggles with anxiety and perfectionism, or who is learning to play, rest, and be loved by God without performing. Danny's journey from doctor to content creator is ultimately a testimony of grace, freedom, and the joy of living from belovedness rather than obligation.

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Join Xenia and Michelle as they wrap up the Ephesians Bible study series with an incredible deep dive into chapter 6—a powerful passage about living out your faith in everyday relationships, standing firm in spiritual battle, and being equipped with the full armour of God. This episode unpacks practical truths about honouring parents without losing yourself, serving wholeheartedly in every context, and understanding the spiritual reality behind the world we see.

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Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Izzy, Zach, and Xenia as they continue the Ephesians Bible study series, diving deep into chapter 5—a powerful passage about imitating Christ, living in the light, and understanding what it truly means to submit to one another in love. This episode unpacks practical truths about walking as children of light, being filled with the Spirit, and what biblical submission actually looks like in our relationships today.

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Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Jesse and Michelle for an incredible conversation as they sit down with Cephas Azariah and Joshua Luke Smith to explore the intersection of faith and creativity—why we create, how God is involved in our creative process, and what it means to live as a Christian creative in today's world. This episode has been repurposed from a seminar at Wildfires Festival last summer. It is packed with honest insights, practical wisdom, and a powerful challenge to step into the creative calling God has placed on your life.

This episode tackles the fear of adding to the noise, the pressure of perfection, why you don't have to be joyful to create, and the power of silence before God. Experience a guided moment of stillness inspired by John Cage's 4'33"—a practice of listening to the sound of your heart, your thoughts, and the Holy Spirit. Whether you're a musician, actor, photographer, dancer, or someone who just loves to make things, this conversation will challenge you to see creativity not as a side hustle but as your birthright, and to create with honesty, freedom, and the presence of God.

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Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Join Jesse, Izzy, and Mateus as they continue the Ephesians Bible study series, diving deep into chapter 4—a powerful passage about living worthy of your calling, unity in the body of Christ, and putting off your old self to embrace the new life Jesus offers. This episode unpacks practical truths about what it means to walk in humility, gentleness, and patience while navigating the real challenges of Christian life in today's culture.

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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]