Follow Forward

More than a Game 🇺🇸⚽ China Maja 🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 22 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by South African football coach, mentor, and academy founder Bethuel "China" Maja for an inspiring conversation about faith, leadership, sport, and creating opportunities for the next generation.  Born in Mpumalanga and raised in Polokwane, China grew up in a fam...

🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 21 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by South African artist Alistair Noah for a thought-provoking conversation about faith, creativity, identity, and what it means to follow Jesus in a world obsessed with influence and recognition.  Growing up in Kimberley, South Africa, Alistair was raised in a faith-filled home where music and w...

Ep 20: From Ashes to Beauty 🇿🇦 Clint Luikes  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 20 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Pastor Clint Luikes from Cape Town, South Africa, for a powerful conversation about redemption, discipleship, servant leadership, and the transforming grace of God.  Growing up in a home marked by abuse, violence, and instability, Clint's earl...

Ep 19: Prison to Purpose 🇺🇸 Paul Del Favero In Episode 19 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Paul Del Favero for an honest and deeply hope-filled conversation about redemption, incarceration, mentorship, and the transforming power of Jesus.  After growing up in South Florida surrounded by addiction, violence, and brokenness, his life spiralled into drug dependency, cr...

Ep 18: Called Beyond Comfort 🇺🇸 Jake Tirabassi In Episode 18 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by long-time friend, Jake Tirabassi for an insightful conversation about mission, servant leadership, and learning to trust God through every season of life.  Growing up in a Christian home in the United States, Jake appeared to "do everything right" on the outside. But during...

Episode 17: Rejected to Redeemed 🇿🇦 Shaun Pretorius  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 17 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker sits down with Shaun Pretorius for a deeply honest conversation about rejection, redemption, leadership, and the transforming power of Jesus.  Raised in Cape Town and shaped by a childhood marked by insecurity and rejection, Shaun shares how years...

Ep 16: Faith in the Fire 🇳🇬 Following God in Nigeria 🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 16 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by disciple-maker and missionary Ali "OG" Sampson for a raw and compelling conversation about obedience, identity, and following Jesus in one of the most challenging contexts in the world. Known as "OG" — meaning 'Obey God' — Ali shares how God redeemed...

Episode 15: Addiction to Assignment   🎧  ABOUT THIS EPISODE   In Episode 15 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by missionary and disciple-maker Michael Kenyon (https://www.kenyoncovenant.com/) for a powerful conversation about transformation through calling and the long game of discipleship.  Growing up in a small town in Northern Cali...

Ep 14: Called Beyond Borders   🎧  ABOUT THIS EPISODE   In Episode 14 of the Follow Forward Podcast, Tim Tucker is joined by Emmanuel Agbovi—an exemplary leader and co-founder of Developing Africa Together ( https://www.developingafricatogether.org/ ) , now based in Cleveland, Ohio.  In this inspiring conversation, Emmanuel shares his journey from growing up...

🎧  ABOUT THIS EPISODE   In Episode 13 of the Follow Forward Podcast, Tim Tucker is joined by Mahlet (Mahi)—a purpose-driven leader and youth empowerment champion leading The Message Trust Ethiopia Hub in Addis Ababa:  https://messageethiopia.org/    In this powerful conversation, Mahlet shares her journey of encountering Jesus at a young age amid fear and t...

Ep 12: Being A Family on Mission 🔊 Jonathan & Angela Burgess 🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 12 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Jonathan and Angela Burgess—husband and wife, parents of five, and co-founders of Transform EDM (https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=5121) —for a rich and wide-ranging conversation about faith, family, an...

Ep 11: Life-on-Life Leadership   🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE   In this episode of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Esther Katooko Kabanda, team leader of The Message Trust Uganda ( https://messageuganda.ug/ ), for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about discipleship that's in for the long haul and what it truly means to lead like Jesus. ...

Episode 10: Survival to Service   🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE   In  Episode 10 of the Follow Forward Podcast , host  Tim Tucker  is joined by  Jervie Magat  for a deeply moving conversation about resilience and the transforming power of God's grace. The podcast was recorded shortly after Typhoon Fung-wong had hit the Philippines in November 2025. &n...

Episode 9: Roots & Wings 🌳 Sammy J Hanton  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 9 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by leader, speaker, and evangelist Sammy Jabangwe-Hanton for a deeply personal conversation about identity, leadership, and responding to God's call.  Born in Zimbabwe and raised in the UK, Sammy shares her journey of growing up between culture...

Ep 8: Culture & Calling   🎧  ABOUT THIS EPISODE:   In Episode 8 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by South African creative, evangelist, and cultural strategist Luxolo Kentane for a wide-ranging conversation about calling, contextual mission, and investing in the next generation.  Born in the Eastern Cape and raised in a mini...

Episode 7: Beyond the Platform – Jabulani Majola   🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:  In Episode 7 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by South African artist, storyteller, and community leader Jabulani Majola for a deeply honest conversation about identity, vulnerability, and abiding in Christ in the public eye.  Adopted as a baby into the fa...

Episode 6: Saying a Courageous YES | Bec Scales   🎧  ABOUT THIS EPISODE:   In Episode 6 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Bec Scales — pastor, leader, adoptive mum, and former South African Director of Life Child — for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about obedience, resilience, and the life-changing power of saying a courageous "yes" to God.&n...

Episode 5: Following God into the Unknown | Daniel Eduardo   🎧  ABOUT THIS EPISODE:   In Episode 5 of the  Follow Forward Podcast , host  Tim Tucker  is joined by  Daniel Israel Read Eduardo , pioneering leader of  Message Brazil , for a deeply moving and faith-stretching conversation about obedience, courage, and following God into unfamiliar territory.&nb...

Episode 4: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Kingdom Impact | Carolyne A. Opinde   🎧  ABOUT THIS EPISODE:   In Episode 4 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. —social impact architect, Kingdom connector, and Founder & CEO of  The NGO Whisperer® —for a rich conversation on purpose-driven leadership, faith in...

Episode 3: Faith, Football & Fulfilment | Ode Fulutudilu  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:  In Episode 3 of the Follow Forward Podcast, Tim Tucker sits down with professional footballer Ode Fulutudilu for a deeply moving conversation about faith, resilience, and purpose.  From a childhood marked by instability in Congo and South Africa to stepping onto the professional football stage, Ode...

Episode 2: Empowering Future Generations of Evangelists | Andy Hawthorne  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:  In Episode 2 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker sits down with Andy Hawthorne, founder and global CEO of The Message Trust, to explore what it means to empower the next generation of evangelists.  Andy shares powerful insights from decades of ministry, reflecting on the grow...

🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE In the inaugural episode of the Follow Forward podcast, host Tim Tucker introduces the vision behind the podcast, emphasizing the importance of followership over leadership. He discusses the need to shift focus from negative leadership narratives to positive stories of emerging leaders, particularly from Africa. The podcast aims to invest in and empower the next generation of...

🎧 Follow Forward Podcast — Official Trailer Real Stories. Global Voices. Christ-centered Leadership. What does it really mean to lead well? The Follow Forward Podcast invites you into a global conversation about leadership that begins not with influence or position—but with followership . This trailer introduces the heart, vision, and calling behind the podcast, born out of the 26for26 Global Pod...