Beautiful Feet

What is a Christian Union all about? How can it be outward looking and bring the goodness of Jesus where you study? In today’s episode, we welcome two CU leaders – Ben from Buckinghamshire and Abbey from Northern Ireland! They chat all things CU outreach, sharing stories of what God’s been doing and give loads of practical tips and ideas!  

•  For loads more ideas to help your CU outreach and tons of free resources (including stuff for Christmas) visit: www.festive.org.uk/outreach  

Emelia started college full of faith and expectancy, feeling a strong call to start a Christian Union. The trouble was, she soon realised that she was the only Christian there. In this episode, Pete and Karen are blown away by Emelia’s story – listen to how Jesus turned things around and brought break through after break through. 

•  Festive Student Network – Get emails, prayer and support as you live for Jesus where you study: www.festive.org.uk/centre   
•  Resources – For help in setting up and running a CU, we’ve got loads of stuff to help: https://www.festive.org.uk/resources 

Are you just starting out at sixth form or college? Or heading back into your second year? Then make some space for this inspiring episode! Today, we are joined by TV personality and BBC Radio 1 presenter Swarzy Shire. Known for her infectious joy and public faith - Swarzy shares real wisdom from her own walk with Jesus, lifting our eyes to what God can do in the places we may be tempted to keep our faith quiet.  

 Helpful stuff following this ep:

• Festive Student Network – Get emails, prayer and support as you seek to live for Jesus where you study: www.festive.org.uk/centre   
• Vox  -  Vox is a seekers course from Christianity Explored, it’s shaped for young people and built around the questions that really matter. Hosted by Dave Cornes and Swarzy Shire – it would be a brilliant resource for your youth group or Christian Union. Check it out at www.christianityexplored.org/courses/vox or through the app: voxapp.christianityexplored.org 
• IG: @swarzyshire 

In this special episode of Beautiful Feet, we welcome Imogen from UCCF and Josh from FUSION to chat all things university. Listen in to get a wealth of practical and spiritual tips as you prepare to leave and lift your eyes to what God is doing at universities all over the UK at the moment. 

Here’s some of the amazing resources and support available from UCCF and FUSION: 

• Visit www.uccf.org.uk/starting-uni to connect with your university CU and find loads of helpful blogs and advice as you prepare for university. 
• studentlinkup.org is a FUSION app which serves as a link between a student and the Churches in their uni city - just put in your name, where you’re going and when and it gives a list of all the Churches, their bios, and a DM-ing platform. 
• fusionmovement.org/prep-for-university has all the links to the ‘prep for uni’ course and handy resources to help prepare well, to hit the ground running. 

In today’s episode, Pete and Karen welcome two medical students to the podcast. Gleaning from their experience of A Levels through to the current pressures of Med School, Sam and Naomi share practical and physiological tips for dealing with exam stress and revision. They also share how knowing Jesus has impacted them during exam seasons and helped to shape their perspective.  

For more tips, support and resources that you or a Christian Union could use during revision/exam season, check out: https://www.festive.org.uk/stress-resources  

Kindness, Justice, Progress, Equality – these are values that we and many of our friends are passionate about and committed to, but where have these convictions stemmed from? Today, we welcome back author, evangelist and speaker Glen Scrivener as he unpacks how the events of Easter transformed the ancient world and continue to reshape hearts today. Listen in and hear how we can invite friends to the Jesus Revolution.  

• For a free copy of Glen’s book “The Air we Breathe”, head to our socials and contact us (we have 10 free copies to give away!): www.instagram.com/festiveuk/  
• If you’re too late for the freebies  – you can buy “The Air We Breathe” all over the internet including here: www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-air-we-breathe  
• To listen or watch more from Glen, check out www.youtube.com/@SpeakLifeMedia or https://speaklife.org.uk/  

The spiritual atmosphere among young people in the UK is changing - with many starting to read the Bible, pray and turn up at church. But alongside this exciting trend is another one: a growing fascination with the occult. Today, we welcome back Sara to help us navigate this topic with biblical and pastoral wisdom. Be prepared for some gold as she helps equip us to share Jesus with mates who may be intrigued or caught up in the occult.  

Explore more: 

• What draws people to the Occult? A helpful video by Alanzo Paul from OCCA: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u36eXVz4Jg  

Today we are joined by Anna Carmel. Though Anna was involved in mission during her time at sixth form and university – this conversation focuses in on a different season that Anna was led in, through and out of. An incredibly powerful chat with helpful cross-overs to those finding their time at college or sixth form a challenging one.  

• Festive Student Network - Get prayer and support as you live for Jesus where you study: www.festive.org.uk/centre  

Life at college or sixth form can be full on. The start of a new year is a great time to pause, pray and ponder on the ‘what next?’ In today’s episode, we are joined by two guests who recently finished college and are now coming to the end of their GAP years. Listen in to hear about their experience and see whether a GAP year could be a good fit for you.  

• Check out Yorkshire Camps here: yorkshirecamps.org.uk/training-team/  
• Check out The Message School of Evangelism here: www.message.org.uk/mse/  
• Read about three other student’s GAP year experiences here: www.festive.org.uk/blog/gap 

Do you long to step out in faith but often feel that fear holds you back? This week, we welcome Dan Randall to help us get to the root of our fears. What do we do when they rise up? What resources do we have as Christians to grow in this area – building greater resilience and courage? This is an honest and helpful chat that we pray will lift your eyes to how God can use you to be salt and light, even when fears rise.  

• Dan mentioned his involvement in both The Way UK (www.instagram.com/thewayuk) and Amplify Young Evangelists Academy (www.amplifyacademy.co.uk) - two excellent places to check out if you’re a Christian at college or sixth form.  
• For loads of ideas, free resources and inspiration in sharing Jesus this Christmas, check out: www.festive.org.uk/christmas-resources