Holy & Messy

About Holy & Messy

Welcome to Holy & Messy. 🎙️ Faith was never meant to be polished. This is a new digital discipleship channel where Christians in the UK (and beyond) can be real about faith — the doubts, the struggles, and the hope we carry in Jesus.

Publisher

Holy & Messy

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2025

Latest episode

11 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Dec 2025

   EP7: From King of My Life to Servant of Christ — The Hardest Lesson I Had to Unlearn

   In this episode of Holy & Messy, we go deep into the journey of becoming — not the person we want to be, but the person God is shaping us into.We talk about:– How my pursuit of success, legacy and “building my own kingdom” eventually collapsed– The heartbreak that became the turning point that led me to Jesus– The mentor who showed me what true humility and kingdom generosity looks like– The dangerous temptation to make ourselves the “main character” in ministry– What I had to unlearn from Romans 7 & Proverbs 19:21 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjigM62lEqA&t=1161s)– And the one truth I want to hold on to as I keep becoming:Be a servant, not a king.If you’ve ever wrestled with ambition, identity, calling, or the tension between your plans and God’s purpose — this episode is for you.Thanks for listening.Let’s keep becoming together.He is the King. We are not.

2. 

   3 Dec 2025

   EP6: When Ministry Burnout Redefines Your Calling

   "Is my worth just what I do for God?"In this episode of Holy & Messy, Beth joins us to share how God gently rewrote her understanding of calling, work and identity.From hating her own teenage years to becoming a youth worker…from a “boring” prophecy about being a counsellor to actually training as one…from burnout in full-time ministry to working in a pet shop and rediscovering God’s love…Beth’s story shows that calling isn’t a job title — it’s a journey of letting God shape who we become.We talk about:– How a simple prayer for a heart for young people changed everything – Life inside the Eden Network and living missionally in your neighbourhood – Studying counselling in a secular university while staying rooted in Jesus – Why authenticity matters more than trying to be “cool” in youth work – The difference between selling the gospel and sharing it genuinely – Learning that our identity comes from Christ, not our productivity – Recovering from burnout and rethinking what it means to be loved by GodIf you’ve ever felt guilty for “not doing enough,” if you’ve wondered how your 9–5 connects with your faith, or if you’re wrestling with direction and calling…this conversation is for you.This is Episode 7 of “The People, The Path & The Faith.”🕊️ If you’d like prayer or want to share how you’re living out your faith outside church walls, drop it in the comments. We’re building a community here — learning to follow Jesus in all the holy & messy places of life.—🎧 Podcast: Holy & Messy 🎥 Host: Christopher 👤 Guest: Beth — youth worker, trainee counsellor, pastor’s wife & follower of Jesus

3. 

   3 Dec 2025

   EP5: When the Church Hurts You: Why I Stayed

   What do you do when the place that’s supposed to be your spiritual family becomes the place that hurts you?In this episode of Holy & Messy, Jeffrey opens up about his journey through church hurt, disappointment, and feeling unseen — and why, despite all of it, he chooses to stay in the body of Christ.We talk about:Why church culture can feel like “conversion over care”What pastors are missing in modern ministryThe tension between calling and emotional burnoutWhy loving Jesus means learning to love His peopleHow God uses messy community to shape usThis isn’t another “church criticism” video.It’s an honest conversation about faith, wounds, healing, calling, and the beauty and cost of belonging to Christ’s body.If you’ve ever been disappointed by church, this conversation is for you.📌 Holy & Messy – The People. The Path. The Faith.

4. 

   21 Oct 2025

   EP4: I Tried to Be Perfect for God—It Broke Me (Testimony)

   Jordan grew up performing for love—father wound, people-pleasing, guilt and shame. At 14 he encountered Jesus in worship; at 18 he burned out, numbed with weed, and spiraled. Moving to the UK forced him to face his dad and his own heart. He didn’t find a quick fix—he found grace as patience and presence.If you feel “still unfinished,” this one’s for you. Don’t run past Jesus. Bring your mess to Him. He’s kinder than you think.

5. 

   14 Oct 2025

   EP3: I Trusted Math More Than People — Then Jesus Happened

   Hong Kong singer–director Henry shares how trusting logic, math and patterns felt safer than people—until reason pointed to God and love required a leap of faith. From skeptic/new age / ex-atheist to following Jesus, this is a candid talk about rational faith and real discipleship. In this episode you’ll hear: Why “I trusted patterns more than people” Logic, time & why reason can’t cross the last gap Church friendliness vs KPI-style evangelism Stop arguing, start loving: walking with skeptics Community: “They’ll know we’re Christians by our love” If this helped you, share it with a friend who’s “logical but searching.” Subscribe for honest conversations about faith in real life.

6. 

   7 Oct 2025

   EP2: From New Age to Jesus: When God Got Personal

   🎧 Podcast Title: God Is Real – “When It Got Personal”🗣 Guest: Matthew📺 Series: The People. The Path. The Faith.(A Holy & Messy Podcast)—“I saw Jesus.”That’s what Matthew said. And his life has never been the same since.In this second episode of the Holy & Messy podcast, we sit down with Matthew — a former New Age seeker deeply involved in yoga, Reiki, ISKCON, and spiritual exploration. But all of that changed when he had a powerful, personal encounter with Christ… that he wasn’t even looking for.This isn’t a sermon.This is a real story — raw, honest, and holy.A sacred interruption.💥 Spiritual attacks,🌪 chaos,😭 vulnerability,🙌 and divine breakthrough.—This episode is for you if: • You’ve ever questioned whether God is real • You’re curious about New Age spirituality vs. Christianity • You’ve had spiritual experiences you don’t fully understand • You’ve been hurt, confused, or just… searching for something more —🧭 This is Episode 2 of our “The People. The Path. The Faith.” series — where real people share how they met Jesus in the mess.—📌 Watch Episode 1 here:I Thought Faith Was Useless — Until This Happened—🙏 If you’ve had a spiritual experience and don’t know what to make of it… we’d love to hear from you.Leave a comment. Message us. You’re not alone.—🎙️ Subscribe for more Holy & Messy stories📍 Follow us on Instagram: @holyandmessyuk💌 Contact / Share your story: holyandmessy@gmail.com

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   4 Oct 2025

   EP1: I Thought Faith Was Useless — Until This Happened

   ▶️ Theme: How does faith begin in someone’s life? 🎙️ Guest: Immy — raised Catholic but disconnected, now rediscovering Jesus through real life and honest community. 🟧 This is the first episode of *Holy & Messy*, a podcast where faith meets reality. We share honest, raw stories of walking with Jesus — in the doubt, the questions, and the beauty too.

8. 

   1 Oct 2025

   EP0: Welcome to Holy & Messy

   This is the trailer of Holy & Messy. ✨ Coming Up – Series 1: The People. The Path. The Faith. A video podcast where believers share how God met them in their mess, their calling, and their everyday. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the journey. You are not alone.

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