Fusion Podcast

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 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy

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 inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus. Follow Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovement More about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod

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 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy

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 inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus. Follow Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovement More about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod

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 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy

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 that by hearing these stories you will feel inspired to reach those around you with the love of Jesus. Follow Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovement More about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod

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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 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy

James applied for an evangelism stream at his Church having never evanglised in his life. 6 months into his internship, he had given away 5000 bibles and shared the gospel with countless people. James faced challenges along the way and despite things not always running smoothly, he trusted God and was willing to be used by Him. The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University. Follow Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovement More about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod

Yinka is a man on fire for God. Born in Scotland, raised in Nigeria, and then born again back in Scotland at university, he has pioneered new church plants, led missional movements and now leads The Gate church in Reading. In this latest episode, Yinka challenges us to think about the limitless power we have access to through Jesus - listen in to find out how this changes everything! 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy

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Livingston is passionate about reaching his peers on campus and seeing students transformed by Jesus. In this episode, he chats to Ed and Mads about the power of Christian Unions and the importance of cross-cultural mission. The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University. Follow Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovement More about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod

Al Gordon is a creative and pioneering leader who says he would be dead if it wasn't for Jesus. He is seeing awakening happen in his church (SAINT) and the surrounding community and he is a master craftsman at releasing leaders to reach their own generation. The stories he shares in this podcast will lift your spirit. 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy

Within two months of encountering Jesus, Rachael was out on the streets of Manchester sharing Jesus with those around her at University! From getting involved with “Red Frogs” to becoming the Evangelism Sec at the Christian Union, Rachael pours her heart and soul into seeing others encounter Jesus. The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University. Follow Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovement More about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod

John Coles is full of wisdom, gentleness and kindness. Having been discipled as a student, he learned how to disciple others and has been doing that ever since. In ministry, he led churches and led New Wine. He has always been deeply affected by the personal encounter with Jesus that he experienced through the Holy Spirit in the 80s. In this episode John reflects on some lessons of leadership and what has kept him passionate throughout hard times. 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy

Honor is a student at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and is keen to reach people at her Uni. She started a society called Wonder, a space for people to ask questions and have meaningful conversations. Despite being one of only two Christians in the society, Honor shares how students have embraced the invitation to Wonder, and what it looks like to journey with friends and course-mates exploring faith, life and the Bible! The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University. Follow Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovement More about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod

Mark gave his life to Jesus in the last few weeks of university. A career in marketing followed, during which he experienced a call to help every person find Jesus in their every day work. Mark is as sharp as a razor! His insight and articulation of both the gospel and this cultural moment is stellar. 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy

Jo is a powerful and funny woman of God. Her faith and ability to communicate Jesus is as infectious as her laugh. She has preached, led, mentored, coached and inspired countless disciples since encountering Jesus in a strong way at university in Sheffield in the 1990s. She now lives in Minneapolis and works at a Christian university. You will be challenged and moved as you listen to her story. 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy

Since her childhood, Natalie has been surrounded by mission. Natalie began University in Sheffield 3 years ago and little did she know all God had planned for her missionally! From helping pioneer “Night Watch”, a night of prayer contending for a move of God, to being involved in The Send, Spotfires and even challenging herself to 40 days of mission over lent, Natalie is a brilliant example of what it looks like to step out in faith and in mission. The Student Mission Podcast will equip and inspire you to embrace mission where you are. In each episode, Mads & Ed interview students to hear all about how they are stepping out in faith, sharing Jesus with others, and pursuing mission at University. Follow Fusion https://www.fusionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.facebook.com/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofusionmovement More about The Student Mission Podcast: fusionmovement.org/thestudentmissionpod

Jasper is a man fully expectant of God. He has seen God move in the unlikeliest of places, from late night pub lock ins to the hospital bed of his father. Jasper has a heart to see young people saved and has worked in youth ministries for over twenty years. He now leads Christ In Youth, still on the look out for, as he calls them, the 'last minute ones'. Listen to both his story and the stories of those whose lives have crossed over with his on this latest episode. 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/hellofusionmovement https://www.tiktok.com/@legacypod More about The Legacy Podcast: https://www.fusionmovement.org/legacy