Beautiful Feet

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, suppo...

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 t...

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 b...

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...

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: yorkshire...

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, e...

In today’s episode, Sara Stevenson from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA) helps unpack whether Science really is at odds with faith. She looks back at her own journey, dismantles common misconceptions and gives some great advice on pointing sceptical and scientific mates to Jesus.   Sara gave some excellent places to dig into this topic a bit more – including resources to pass on...

What do we do when our friends go through seasons of doubt? How do we love mates who are deconstructing their faith – or pulling back from church? In today’s episode, Apologist and Speaker Clare Williams speaks wisdom and hope into an important topic giving practical and biblical insights along the way.   Clare recommended some brilliant resources, check out:  https://realquestions.co.uk/   https:...

Whether you’re just starting out at college or Sixth Form, or you’re heading back after the summer – this conversation with Rachel Gardner on the topic of holiness will refresh the soul, dismantle guilt and set your eyes on who you really are in Jesus. Disclaimer: If you’re listening to this and it’s miserable outside, we’re sorry! (You’ll get what we mean early on...but we recorded on a beautiful...

In the run up to Easter, we welcome evangelist, author and co-founder of Christianity Explored - Rico Tice. Rico looks back, describing some of his toughest experiences sharing Jesus with friends and peers. He passes on the riches God taught him through those times which have helped shape his method and mindset today.   To find out more about Rico and his ministry check out: https://honestevangeli...

In this episode, Pete and Karen are joined by Alanzo Paul from OCCA (The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics). They hear of some truly mind-blowing events that led Alanzo to Jesus and glean wisdom in how to go about answering (or gaining courage to try to answer) friend’s big questions!   Alanzo recommended some great resources for those that may be interested... Confronting Christianity (book...

Today, you’ll be joining Beautiful Feet on the road at Amplify Young Evangelist Academy. Listen in to a live Q&A where six youth took to the panel, sharing their wisdom on living for Jesus and how they go about sharing their faith with friends.  To find out more about the Amplify Young Evangelist Academy and if it’s something you could get involved in, head to: www.amplifyacademy.co.uk 

J John is here to beat the January blues. Listen, laugh and be truly encouraged by incredible stories of answered prayer. Like a shot of double expresso to the soul – what a fantastic way to start the New Year fixing your eyes on Jesus and the power of prayer.   If you're a Christian at Sixth Form or an FE college, sign up for prayer and support here: www.festive.org.uk/centre To get more enc...

Christmas is nearly upon us. In this episode, Pete and Karen are joined by proud Yorkshiremen and well-loved evangelist Roger Carswell. Marvel again at the love of God, shown to you in that manger in Bethlehem and hear some great thoughts around how we can naturally share Jesus through the Festive season - with friends, with strangers and also through a Christian Union.  https://www.festive.org.uk...

Whether you’re already confident sharing Jesus with your friends – or you’re nervous you’ll only go and muck it up… listen to this and be encouraged. Pete and Karen get some brilliant top tips in our ‘part 2’ episode with evangelist Glen Scrivener.   Check out ‘The Good News in 90 seconds’ by Glen Scrivener, a great one to share through social media or with a friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Today Pete and Karen are joined by former Sixth Former Jess. She looks back at how God helped her start a Christian Union in her place of study. Warning: keep going past the random digression involving narwhals… they do get down to business eventually! :-)  For tips, advice and resources on starting or running a Christian Union, visit: https://www.festive.org.uk/running-a-cu    

In our first episode, Adé shares the amazing story behind her journey to faith and the people God used along the way. Adé is the face behind https://www.instagram.com/festiveuk/ . Check it out for encouragement in living and speaking for Jesus at school or college. 

In this part 1 episode, Pete and Karen interview Glen Scrivener from Speak Life. Glen shares his difficult journey to freedom in Christ and how the love of Jesus changed everything for him. Glen reminds us of the goodness of God – knocking shame and fear on its head!  -          To find out more about Glen and the ministry of Speak Life, visit: https://speaklife.org.uk/

Pete and Karen share the heart behind Festive’s new podcast and what to expect coming up…  Beautiful Feet is produced by Festive, a charity supporting Christian students in sixth forms and colleges across the UK. Find us at www.festive.org.uk