The YA Podcast

SEASON 6 EPISODE 5 with Ps Jess Caruana and Jyothi Kurian What does it mean to have intimacy with Jesus? And how do we steward a 'secret place' in our lives? Is the use of AI a threat to waiting on God? Jyothi joins us and shares her wisdom gathered from a life lived this way and a love for the scriptures. GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Connect: linkt...

SEASON 6 EPISODE 4 with Ps Jess Caruana and Emily Dean In this episode we are joined by Emily Dean, a young adult in our community with a breadth of ministry experience, as she shares on the all-important topic of our Identity in Christ. You may have heard this language around and wondered what it has to do with you, or maybe you've never even known that you have an identity in Christ! Either way,...

SEASON 6 EPISODE 3 with Ps Jess Caruana and Hadassah Chiruyi As we have been exploring the theology of Jesus (Christology) in Sunday Sermons and Life Group in the lead up to Easter, Hadassah and Jess dive a little deeper, looking at how this theology can shape our daily lives. It's more than knowledge, it's formation. GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Co...

SEASON 6 EPISODE 2 with Ps Jess Caruana and Declan Cawthorn Is it unbiblical to have a 5-year plan? Does following the Holy Spirit mean I wait for His voice before I make any decisions? Join Jess and Declan as they chat about what it means to plan your life with Jesus, inviting His leadership into your life.  GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Connect: li...

SEASON 6 EPISODE 1 with Ps Jess Caruana, Aimee Russell, Hadasssah Chiruyi, David Bore, David Koch and Jeremy Johnson Who are Neuma Young Adults? We thought we'd jump on and reintroduce oursleves for 2026! If you're new here, we are so happy to have you! Come and laugh with us as we discuss what it looks like being part of our YA community, and what we would like to see this year & beyond. GET...

SEASON 5 EPISODE 10 with Ps Jess Caruana and Elysha Jassal In this finale episode for Season 5, Jess and Elysha discuss the key takeaways from the stories we've heard this season, add some thoughts, and put the initiative back in your hands. How are you intentionally pursuing formation through discipleship?   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Connect: li...

SEASON 5 EPISODE 8 with Ps Jess Caruana and Ps Kane and Alyssa Attard This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Ps Kane and Alyssa Attard, who each share their unique yet wonderfully aligned journeys of discipleship. Be encouraged as you hear how God used their early years and now their marriage to form them, and how revelations of truth transform us.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.young...

SEASON 5 EPISODE 8 with Ps Jess Caruana and Ps Candace Alphine This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Ps Candace Alphine, who leads our Neuma South locaion with Ps Steve Alphine, as she shares her story of consistency in her discipleship journey and how she has seen the fruit of that in her life. She also shares on how best to navigate change in our lives when it comes to discipleship rela...

SEASON 5 EPISODE 7 with Elysha Jassal and Shaneez Rasheed This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Shaneez, a YA leader and key volunteer at Neuma Church, as she shares on her journey of discipleship and the need for vulnerability and humility, that we might be teachable enough to be transformed in the likeness of Jesus.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neum...

SEASON 5 EPISODE 6 with Ps Thomas McDonald and Samuel Adebajo This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Sam, one of our YA leaders, as he shares his story of being discipled through the years and the need to be intentional in the way we engage with discipleship. We also go into the tricky topic of what does good biblical submission look like in the context of a discipleship relationship.   GE...

SEASON 5 EPISODE 5 with Ps Jess Caruana and David Bore This week we had the pleasure of chatting with David, one of our key YA leaders, as he shares his story of being discipled by the Word. He speaks on the price of sacrifice, embracing the painful moments, and God's patience with him on the journey - and how God's patience with us teaches to be patient with others.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @...

SEASON 5 EPISODE 4 with Jess Caruana and Samuel Eu This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Samuel Eu, our City Campus Creative Pastor, as he shares about discipleship in a wholistic sense. Throughout the conversation, Sam delves into different points in his life that helped form his faith through discipleship of the Holy Spirit and key people that played a part in that journey.   GET CONNEC...

SEASON 5 EPISODE 3 with Elysha Jassal and Aimee Russell This week we had the pleasure of talking to Aimee Russell, one of our amazing Young Adults leaders, as she shares on her own journey of engaging with discipleship through the ups and downs of life, and the power of having spiritual oversights as part of that journey.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.chu...

SEASON 5 EPISODE 2 with Jess Caruana and Levi Catalbas This week we had the delight of chatting with Ps Levi, our West Campus Operations and Next Gen Pastor, as he shares wisdom about discipleship that he has learnt on his journey with Lord.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Connect: linktr.ee/n.ya  

SEASON 5 EPISODE 1 with Jess Caruana, Thomas McDondald and Elysha Jassal We are back for Season 5 of the YA Podcast! This season we will be honing in on Discipleship. What is it and how does the Lord want us to engage with it? This episode is an introduction to the season, and each successive episode will see incredible guests share their unique discipleship journeys.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram:...

EPISODE 8 with Thomas McDonald and Nothara Suraweera Join Thomas and Nothara as they go through the last chapters of Matthew's Gospel.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya  

EPISODE 7 with Kelsey McDonald and Amy Mioni Join Kelsey and Amy as they go through Chapters 21-25 of Matthew's Gospel, focusing on the coming kingdom.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya  

EPISODE 6 with Jess Caruana and David Koch Join Jess and Dave as they go through Chapters 14-20 of Matthew's Gospel.    GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya  

EPISODE 5 with Thomas McDonald and Jess Caruana Lean in as we continue our study of Matthew, looking at Chapters 11-13. We discuss the different responses to the Kingdom of Heaven when it doesn't line up to our expectations and why we should process this in order to continue pursuing the greatest treasure.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Show Notes:...

EPISODE 4 with Matthew Clayton and Samuel Adebajo This week, Matt and Sam continue our study of Matthew, specifically looking at Chapters 8-10 as Jesus demonstrates what the kingdom looks like practically and what the reality of the kingdom is for us as kingdom citizens.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya  

EPISODE 3 with Jess Caruana and Alyssa Attard Join Jess and Alyssa as they look at the Sermon on the Mount and the events prior to this famous teaching, in the book of Matthew chapters 4-7. They discuss what the Kingdom of Heaven looks like, how Jesus challenged some ideas the people of His time faced, and how we can live according to these teachings.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadult...

EPISODE 2 with Jess Caruana and Hadassah Chiruyi Join Jess and Hadassah this week as they delve into Matthew 1-3 and discuss the significance of some of the links between the early days of Jesus and Moses, helping us to learn more about The King.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya  

EPISODE 1 with Thomas McDonald and Jess Caruana Join us as we go through an overview of Matthew's Gospel before we dive into each section of the Gospel in coming episodes. We talk through structure, themes, and the purpose of the Gospel. Get your Bibles ready!   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya  

EPISODE 7: Conversations with Thomas McDonald and Jess Caruana  Last one for the season 3 and 2025! We wrap up our identity series and chat about how we actually continue to grow in His identity for us.   GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neuma.church Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya  

EPISODE 6: Conversations with Kelsey McDonald and Jade Veloso Fear is something we all experience and can quickly become a stronghold in our lives that tries to overshadow the identity we truly have in Christ. In this weeks episode, Jade and Kelsey dive into how we, partnering with God, can overcome this common human struggle.    GET CONNECTED:  Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: youngadults@neu...