Fusion Podcast

The adventure of Gordon's life has been quite a story. From being part of the ski unit in the British Army and coming to Cambridge with the intention to stop people hearing the gospel, all the way to surrendering his life to Jesus as part of a move of God in Cambridge and then travelling the world as a missionary - his story is one marked by a radical obedience and a desire to adventure with the H...

Content warning: discussion of drug use and prostitution. In this episode, we’re in London with Jovan, Em and Verity. Jovan grew up Buddhist and found Jesus, Em went from dark spirituality and PTSD to discovering the healing power of God, and Verity went to Thailand for fun and ended up finding Jesus whilst doing outreach in the red light district. We are seeing a spiritual awakening amongst Gen Z...

Stephen Foster is a man of incredible vision and obedience. He leads St Aldates, a church in Oxford that is leading the way in student mission and is in the middle of a remarkable wave of student salvation. Listen in as he shares reflections on leading through awakening and his own story from his student years. More about Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and h...

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 st...

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....

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...

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! Mo...

In this episode, we’re in Manchester with Lucas, Enoch & 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 yo...

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 loca...

In this episode, we’re back in Nottingham with Rose, Edwin & Teixeira Rose 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...

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 Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hell...

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 shou...

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 an...

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 no...

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 oppor...

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...

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! Mor...

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...

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 insp...

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 stud...

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 inspir...

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 st...

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 t...

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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 ho...