Life and the Uni-Verse

The group chat's buzzing. Everyone's going out. Your mates are already ordering Ubers... to party or not to party? That's the question we're asking on the pod! 😅 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Lucy, Alex and Rob to chat about all things partying. We're talking FOMO, drunk friends, feeling guilty after a big night, and whether Christians are putting people off Jesus becaus...

Humility is something most Christians agree is important. Actually practising it? That's a little harder. 😅 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by David, Austin and Grace to explore what humility looks like in everyday life. In a culture that encourages us to promote ourselves and showcase our achievements, we're asking whether humility is still relevant - or whether we've misund...

Nothing humbles you quite like being given leadership responsibility at 18 years old and realising you actually have no idea what you’re doing. 😅 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by John, Grace and Marcus to chat all things leadership at uni, from handling feedback without spiralling to trying not to let leadership go to your head 👀 We also unpack what happens when you feel c...

Christian community can be beautiful… but it can also be messy, awkward and surprisingly hard work. 😅 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Nathan, Michelle and McKenna to unpack the highs, lows and weirdness of Christian community. From friendship red flags and forced small talk to figuring out who to 'do life' with, we’re asking, is Christian community really worth the effort?...

New city. New friends. New you? 👀 Or are you just… a slightly confused version of your old self? This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Austin, Grace and John to unpack the uni identity spiral we don’t talk about enough. From glow ups to peer pressure we’re asking who are you actually becoming? 💭 We chat about how much your friends shape you, the weird experience of going home a...

Gossip. Sarcasm. “Just being honest.” 😬 Are we speaking life, or just saying whatever we feel in the moment? This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Austin, McKenna and Marcus to get real about the power of words. Why do the things people said years ago still stick? Are Americans actually better at encouragement than Brits? 👀And when does “sharing” cross the line into straight-up...

It’s just a show… right? 😅 Or is what we watch slowly shaping how we think, what we desire and even how we see God? This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Michelle, Nathan and Marcus to get real about screens, streaming, and spiritual formation. From how graphic is too graphic to what would Jesus actually watch? 🍿⚠️ We chat about temptation on screen, desensitisation, and whethe...

Ever had one of those weeks where everything goes wrong and you’re left wondering… is this spiritual warfare or do I just need an early night and something to eat? 😴😬 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Alex, Nathan and David to unpack what spiritual attack actually looks like in everyday student life. From crystals and Harry Potter to prayer, Scripture and standing firm, we’...

Ah yes… Christian dating. The eye contact across church. The 'are they just being friendly?' spiral. The hang outs that definitely feel like a date... 👀☕ This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Austin, Alex and Nathan to chat all things dating as a Christian at uni. We’re getting into the big questions: who actually makes the first move? 🏃‍♂️💬 How do boundaries work in real lif...

Uni life and dealing with money… name a more chaotic combo. 💸😂 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Hannah, McKenna and Michelle to chat all things finances on campus. Constantly in your overdraft? Feeling guilty about not having enough money to tithe? Caught in the comparison trap when everyone else seems to be splashing the cash? We're tackling the taboo this week and chatti...

Something has been stirring on university campuses since the beginning of 2025... God is doing something new and people are calling it 'The Quiet Revival'🔥📖 This time on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by David, Austin and Michelle to unpack what’s really going on. Why are so many students newly open to church? Why are young men showing up in ways we haven’t seen in years? And what do yo...

Between all-nighters, society socials and the abundant supply of Pot Noodle… student life doesn’t always scream healthy. 🍜😂 But how do we actually take care of our minds, our bodies and our faith while at uni? This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Joseph, Ria and Michelle to dig into what wellness looks like as Christians on campus. 💬 From gym culture to God’s design for rest,...

The future: exciting, mysterious… and just a tiny bit terrifying. Whether it’s career paths, calling, or just what you’re having for dinner tonight, the unknown can feel like a lot. 🍝🤷‍♀️ This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Michelle, Joseph and Naomi to dive into all things future-planning. We’re talking navigating God’s calling, what to do if you make a decision and instantl...

To live with your best friends or not to live with your best friends? 👯‍♀️That is the question! 🤔 Because nothing says friendship like sharing a bathroom and a bin rota. 🗑️🧼 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, it’s somewhat of a family affair as Lydia is joined by Benjamin and brothers, Rob and David to chat all things housing. 🏡 From deciding whether to live with Christians or non-Christians...

Is home where your mum still does your laundry? Where your friends know your coffee order? Or just wherever your favourite mug lives these days? ☕🧦 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Rob, Benjamin and Yimika to unpack the concept of home at university. We’re chatting about everything from feeling stuck between two places, balancing your mates from home with your new uni frie...

We know the Bible’s an important part of the Christian life… but let’s be real, sometimes it’s overwhelming, sometimes it’s confusing, and sometimes it just feels like more work. 🙃🧠 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Marta, David and Yimika to ask the big question: what’s the point of reading the Bible? Do we have to read it every day to be a “good” Christian? What if we don...

Uni life comes with its own set of norms—drinking, hookup culture, doing anything for the plot… but what happens when following Jesus calls you to go against the grain? This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by John and Rob to chat all about living counterculturally for Jesus at university. ✝️🏫 They dive into what it looks like to stand out for all the right reasons! Should church b...

Scroll. Tap. Repeat 👀 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, we’re talking all things social media—FOMO, screen time, digital burnout and what it actually looks like to live for Jesus online. 🙏💻 Lydia is joined by Marta and David to unpack whether it’s time for a break from the apps, how social media might be shaping our identity without us realising, and why a digital detox might be what we need...

Holy huddles, church cliques, CU squads… are Christians a bit too good at sticking together? 🤔🫶 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia Bennett is joined by Toby and Yimika to chat all things friendship, tribes and finding your people at uni and church. 💬👯‍♂️ How do you build real community without becoming exclusive? And is it possible to be in the gang without being in a bubble? 🫧 And in...

Woman of God? What does that even mean??? 🤷‍♀️ Does a Christian girly have to look, sound, speak or act in a certain way? 🤔 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Hannah, Lily, and Marta to chat about being a woman of God. 💃🙏 They chat about who they looked up to when they were little (spoiler: a lot of animated characters), 🧚‍♀️🧜‍♀️ what the Bible says about women 📖 and wh...

Strong. Confident. A leader. But also kind, humble, and servant-hearted… 🤔 With so many different messages about masculinity, how do we figure out what it actually means to be a man of God? This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Toby and Hudson to chat about what Biblical masculinity really looks like. Does being ‘strong’ mean hiding emotions? 💭 What makes a great male role mode...

When life feels heavy and difficult, where is God? 💔😞 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, Lydia is joined by Rob, Yimika, and Lily for an honest and real convo about mental health. They begin unpacking the big questions like, why is our generation struggling so much with their mental health? Do guys and girls have the same or different struggles? And does being a Christian make any difference?...

Spiritual gifts - are they like superpowers for Christians? And if so… how do we know if we have them? 🤔🎁 This week on Life and the Uni-verse, we're getting theological again! Lydia is joined by Rachel and David to unwrap this topic of spiritual gifts. They’ll be chatting about what the spiritual gifts actually are, whether you can ask God for them and how we can grow in them at university. 🎓 A...

Calling all reality TV fans out there…! 📺 Big questions, big convo this week on Life and the Uni-verse as Lydia is joined by Marta, Rob and Michelle to explore the fascinating world of Christian influencers and celebrity culture. 💬🤩 
They chat about why we are so invested in the lives of celebs, whether we’re putting too much emphasis on style over substance in the Church 💒 and Love Island is...

You know the saying - ‘comparison is the thief of joy’. 😞 And it’s so true! But if we know that comparing ourselves to others can be damaging for us, why do we constantly do it? Students Benjamin and Naomi join Lydia Bennett this time on Life and the Uni-verse to chat all about comparison, why we do it, and how we can break the power it holds over us! They chat comparing academic ability, 📚compa...