Follow Forward

Tim Tucker
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Follow Forward Podcast Real Stories. Global Voices. Christ-centered Leadership. The Follow Forward Podcast is a Christian leadership interview podcast capturing wisdom, faith, and lived experience from global Christian leaders who are shaping communities, ministries, and movements across Africa and beyond. Follow Forward extends the conversation into an ongoing discipleship and leadership resource. Each episode features long-form, reflective conversations that explore what it truly means to serve, lead, and follow forward in obedience to Christ. Rather than chasing influence or platforms, this podcast centers on a countercultural truth: great leadership begins with great followership—fixing our eyes on Jesus and faithfully stewarding the call God has placed on our lives. Listeners will hear real stories of perseverance, calling, failure, growth, and transformation from leaders in ministry, non-profits, social-impact spaces, and the local church. These conversations are designed to inspire emerging leaders, strengthen leadership teams, and invite supporters and partners into the deeper story of what God is doing across the continent. Whether you are a young leader finding your footing, a seasoned church or organizational leader, or a global Christian seeking cross-cultural perspectives, Follow Forward exists to equip you with practical wisdom, spiritual depth, and a renewed vision for leadership rooted in Christ. This is more than a podcast. It's a discipleship journey, a leadership resource, and an invitation to invest in the next generation of transformational leaders. 🎙️ New episodes release weekly from January 2026.

  1. 1d ago

    S2E2 Healing the Hurting ❤️‍🩹 Greg Boyle

    Follow Forward S2 Ep2 | Healing the Hurting ❤️‍🩹 Greg Boyle What if the answer to gang violence isn't tougher policing—but deeper healing?  In this compelling episode of the Follow Forward Podcast, Tim sits down with Gregory Boyle, Jesuit priest, bestselling author, and founder of Homeboy Industries—the world's largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry programme—to explore a radically different approach to transformation.  For more than three decades, Greg has walked alongside thousands of formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women in Los Angeles. What began as a small parish response to escalating gang violence has grown into a global movement rooted not in punishment, but in compassion, kinship, and healing.  Together, Tim and Greg explore why violence is always "about something else," how trauma shapes behaviour, why jobs alone don't transform lives, and why healing—not employment—is the true foundation for lasting change. They discuss fatherlessness, hope, belonging, servant leadership, Ubuntu, and the life-changing power of unconditional love.  About Gregory Boyle  Gregory Boyle is a Jesuit priest, bestselling author, and the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, California.  Since 1988, he has dedicated his life to accompanying gang-involved and formerly incarcerated men and women through rehabilitation, healing, education, employment, and community. Under his leadership, Homeboy Industries has become the world's largest gang intervention and re-entry programme, serving thousands of people each year.  Greg is the author of several acclaimed books, including Tattoos on the Heart, Barking to the Choir, and The Whole Language. His message of radical compassion, kinship, and hope has inspired leaders, churches, and communities across the world.  We'd love to hear from you!  If this episode encouraged or challenged you, let us know in the comments.  📧 Questions, comments or feedback followforward@messageglobal.org  If this conversation blessed you, please:  👍 Like the video  💬 Leave a comment  📤 Share it with someone who needs to hear it  🔔 Subscribe to the Follow Forward Podcast so you never miss an episode.  Connect with Homeboy Industries: 🌍 Website: https://homeboyindustries.org/  📱 Social Media:  Facebook - @homeboyindustries   Twitter - @homeboyind   Instagram - @homeboyindustries  LinkedIn - homeboy-industries  YouTube – Jobs Not Jails About the Follow Forward Podcast  Follow Forward is a podcast exploring Real Stories. Global Voices. Christ-centred Servant Leadership.  Hosted by Tim Tucker, each episode features authentic conversations with Christian leaders from around the world who are faithfully serving Jesus in diverse cultures and contexts. Together, we explore leadership, mission, discipleship, justice, evangelism, and the practical realities of following Christ today.  Conversation Note  At Follow Forward, we believe meaningful conversations have the power to challenge, inspire, and help us grow. Throughout this season, you'll hear stories and perspectives from guests representing a wide range of cultures, experiences, and theological viewpoints.  While every guest speaks from their own convictions and lived experience, the views expressed in each episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Follow Forward or our team.  Part of following forward is recognising that we can all learn and grow by listening to people who may not share the same convictions we do. Our heart is to create a space for honest dialogue that encourages thoughtful reflection, deeper understanding, and a closer walk with Jesus Christ.  Our aim is not merely to manage conversations—it is to model the way of Jesus in every conversation.

  2. Aug 5

    S2E1 The Disciple-Making Crisis 🌱Jeremy Koeries (JK)

    Follow Forward S2 Ep 1 | The Disciple-Making Crisis 🌱Jeremy Koeries (JK)  What if the Church's greatest challenge isn't a lack of programmes but a lack of disciples?  In this thought-provoking episode of the Follow Forward Podcast, Tim sits down with Jeremy Koeries (JK), co-international director of J Life Africa (https://www.jlife.org/), practical theologian, and disciple-making catalyst, to explore one of the biggest questions facing the Church today: Are we making disciples—or simply maintaining church programmes?  Growing up in Ocean View, Cape Town, Jeremy shares how God shaped his life through community, servant leadership, and a personal encounter with Jesus that transformed not only his faith but also his understanding of Christian ministry. From serving children at risk to equipping leaders across Africa, Jeremy's journey reveals how ordinary believers can participate in God's extraordinary mission of multiplying disciples.  Together, Tim and JK unpack the paradigm shifts needed for churches to move beyond attendance and activity towards authentic disciple-making movements. They discuss leadership, multiplication, contextual ministry across Africa, and why every follower of Jesus is called to both follow Him and help others do the same.  In this episode you'll discover:  ✔️ Why disciple-making is much bigger than church programmes  ✔️ How Jesus' model transforms leadership  ✔️ The mindset shifts preventing churches from multiplying disciples  ✔️ Stories of disciple-making movements across Africa  ✔️ Practical ways leaders can cultivate healthy disciple-making cultures  We'd love to hear from you!  If this episode encouraged or challenged you, let us know in the comments. 📧 Questions, comments or feedback? Email: followforward@messageglobal.org If this conversation blessed you, please:  👍 Like the video  💬 Leave a comment  📤 Share it with someone who needs to hear it  🔔 Subscribe to the Follow Forward Podcast so you never miss an episode.  Connect with J Life Africa  🌍 Website: https://www.jlife.org/)  📱 Social Media:  Instagram: @jlife_africa_official  Give towards their ministry: https://giving.myamplify.io//app/giving/jlif2642372   About the Follow Forward Podcast  Follow Forward is a podcast exploring Real Stories. Global Voices. Christ-centred Servant Leadership. Hosted by Tim Tucker, each episode features authentic conversations with Christian leaders from around the world who are faithfully serving Jesus in diverse cultures and contexts. Together, we explore leadership, mission, discipleship, justice, evangelism, and the practical realities of following Christ today.  Our Heart  At Follow Forward, we believe meaningful conversations have the power to challenge, inspire, and help us grow. Throughout this season, you'll hear stories and perspectives from guests representing a wide range of cultures, experiences, and theological viewpoints.  Part of following forward is recognising that we can all learn and grow by listening to people who may not share the same convictions we do. Our heart is to create a space for honest dialogue that encourages thoughtful reflection, deeper understanding, and a closer walk with Jesus Christ.  Our aim is not merely to manage comments—it is to model the way of Jesus in every conversation.

  3. Jun 17

    More than a Game 🇺🇸⚽ China Maja

    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 family where faith and football were deeply intertwined. Influenced by his grandfather's ministry and his father's football career, he developed an early passion for the game and left home at just 12 years old to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer.  In this episode, Tim and China reflect on their first meeting during a sports ministry outreach in Mali in 2001 and explore how God has used sport as a vehicle for discipleship, leadership development, and mission. China shares his remarkable journey from South African football academies to representing his country, studying and playing soccer in the United States, earning both a business degree and MBA, and eventually building one of the leading youth soccer development programs in South Carolina.  Together, they discuss the life lessons sport teaches beyond the field, including discipline, character, resilience, and servant leadership. China explains how his faith has guided every stage of his journey and how God opened doors that ultimately led him from player to coach, entrepreneur, and mentor.  The conversation also explores the vision behind KOSA (Kick Off Soccer Academy) https://www.kickoffsocceracademy.com/, the academy China founded to provide elite training while developing young people of character and purpose. He shares his excitement about expanding KOSA into South Africa (https://kosaafrica.com/), creating opportunities for young African footballers while emphasizing education, faith, and personal development alongside sporting excellence.  Whether you're a leader, coach, educator, parent, entrepreneur, or someone seeking to faithfully follow God's calling, this episode offers powerful insights into leadership, perseverance, and investing in the next generation.  Enjoy.  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Bethuel "China" Maja is a South African football coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and founder of KOSA Soccer Academy. Originally from Mpumalanga and raised in Polokwane, China pursued football opportunities in South Africa before moving to the United States, where he earned degrees in business and finance while continuing his soccer career. Today he leads youth development programs across the United States and South Africa, using sport as a platform to develop character, leadership, faith, and opportunity for young people.  👤 ABOUT THE HOST  Tim Tucker is an author, theologian, and leadership mentor with a PhD in Theology. Originally from the UK and now based in Cape Town, he works with The Message Trust across Africa and beyond. He is the author of Grab a Towel, Grief and Grace, and Finding Life After Death, and hosts the Follow Forward Podcast.  🎙️ ABOUT FOLLOW FORWARD  Follow Forward is a Christ-centred leadership podcast featuring real stories and global voices. Hosted by Tim Tucker and produced by The Message Trust, the podcast exists to inspire emerging leaders to follow Jesus faithfully and lead others with humility, courage, and purpose.

  4. Jun 10

    Faithfulness over Fame 🇿🇦 Alistair Noah

    🎧 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 worship formed part of everyday life. Yet like many young people, he wrestled with questions about faith, belonging, and authenticity. Although he knew about Jesus from a young age, it wasn't until a powerful encounter with God as a teenager that his faith became personal and transformative.  In this episode, Tim and Alistair explore the intersection of creativity and discipleship, discussing how artists can remain faithful to their calling without being consumed by the pursuit of fame, followers, and validation. Alistair shares how his music serves as an expression of his journey, processing life's joys, struggles, growth, and relationship with Christ.  Together they discuss the challenges of navigating social media, the dangers of selfish ambition, and the importance of accountability, humility, and surrender in a creative calling. Alistair also reflects on his growing passion for creating Afrikaans music that communicates God's heart to a new generation and speaks about the spiritual hunger he sees among young people searching for something MORE.  Whether you're a creative, leader, worshipper, artist, or simply someone seeking to live faithfully in your God-given calling, this conversation will encourage you to pursue impact over influence and obedience over popularity.  Enjoy.  🔑 KEY THEMES  • Following Jesus as a creative and artist  • Growing up in Kimberley, South Africa  • Faith becoming personal through encounter with God  • Creativity as an expression of discipleship  • The tension between influence and obedience  • Navigating social media and selfish ambition  • Authenticity, accountability, and spiritual growth  • Reaching the next generation through music  • The role of Afrikaans music in ministry and mission  • Impacting the one rather than chasing the crowds  • Christ-centred servant leadership • Finding purpose through surrender and obedience  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Alistair Noah is a South African Christian artist, songwriter, and creative communicator based in Cape Town. Originally from Kimberley, he is passionate about using music, storytelling, and creativity to point people towards Jesus and inspire a generation to live with purpose. Through both English and Afrikaans music, Alistair seeks to communicate God's heart with authenticity, artistic excellence, and a deep commitment to discipleship.  👤 ABOUT THE HOST  Tim Tucker is an author, theologian, and leadership mentor with a PhD in Theology. Originally from the UK and now based in Cape Town, he works with The Message Trust across Africa and beyond. He is the author of Grab a Towel, Grief and Grace, and Finding Life After Death, and hosts the Follow Forward Podcast.  🎙️ ABOUT FOLLOW FORWARD  Follow Forward is a Christ-centred leadership podcast featuring real stories and global voices. Hosted by Tim Tucker and produced by The Message Trust, the podcast exists to inspire emerging leaders to follow Jesus faithfully and lead others with humility, courage, and purpose.  🔔 STAY CONNECTED  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: Follow Forward Podcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter: Grab a Towel Newsletter  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust: The Message Trust  📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with a creative, leader, worshipper, or disciple-maker  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

  5. Jun 4

    From Ashes to Beauty 🇿🇦 Clint Luikes

    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 early life was shaped by trauma and a search for belonging amid brokenness. As he entered adulthood, that pain led him deeper into substance abuse and destructive patterns, leaving him trapped in a cycle he couldn't escape. Yet even in his darkest moments, God was at work, drawing him towards a life-changing encounter with Jesus.  At the age of 32, following a life-threatening experience and years of inner turmoil, Clint surrendered his life to Christ. What followed was a journey of healing and transformational discipleship as he learned to follow Jesus, submit to godly leadership, and allow God to reshape every area of his life.  In this episode, Tim and Clint reflect on their shared history through The Message Trust and discuss the importance of mentorship, teachability, honour, and healthy transitions in ministry. Clint shares how God used discipleship and servant leadership to prepare him for a new season of ministry and the launch of Ashes to Beauty, a Christ-centred recovery ministry serving men and women battling addiction, homelessness, and hopelessness.  Enjoy.  🔑 KEY THEMES  • Redemption and transformation through Jesus  • Overcoming addiction, trauma, and brokenness  • The power of discipleship and mentorship  • Learning through teachability and accountability  • Christ-centred servant leadership  • Honouring leaders and navigating transitions well  • Recovery ministry and life transformation  • Following God's call with courage and wisdom  • Authenticity, transparency, and character in leadership  • Building ministries that restore hope and dignity  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Pastor Clint Luikes is the founder and leader of Ashes to Beauty, a Christ-centred recovery and restoration ministry based in Cape Town, South Africa. After experiencing radical transformation through faith in Jesus, Clint dedicated his life to helping people overcome addiction, trauma, homelessness, and hopelessness through discipleship, recovery programs, and servant leadership. Alongside his wife and team, he is passionate about seeing lives restored and communities transformed through the Gospel.  👤 ABOUT THE HOST  Tim Tucker is an author, theologian, and leadership mentor with a PhD in Theology. Originally from the UK and now based in Cape Town, he works with The Message Trust across Africa and beyond. He is the author of Grab a Towel, Grief and Grace, and Finding Life After Death, and hosts the Follow Forward Podcast.  🎙️ ABOUT FOLLOW FORWARD  Follow Forward is a Christ-centred leadership podcast featuring real stories and global voices. Hosted by Tim Tucker and produced by The Message Trust, the podcast exists to inspire emerging leaders to follow Jesus faithfully and lead others with humility, courage, and purpose.  🔔 STAY CONNECTED  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: Follow Forward Podcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter: Grab a Towel Newsletter  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust: The Message Trust  📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with a leader, pastor, or disciple-maker  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

  6. May 27

    Prison to Purpose 🇺🇸 Paul Del Favero

    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, crime, and eventually a 120-year prison sentence at just 20 years old. Sitting alone in a jail cell, overwhelmed by the weight of who he had become, Paul cried out to Jesus for the first time—and everything began to change.  What followed was not an instant fix but a long process of transformation. Through years of reading Scripture, wrestling with his past, and allowing God to renew his mind, Paul slowly discovered purpose in the middle of prison life. After serving 18 and a half years behind bars, he was released into a world that offered little support, few opportunities, and overwhelming barriers to reintegration.  Rather than returning to the life he once knew, Paul began building a new future rooted in faith, community, and service. Today, alongside his wife Stacey, he leads The Penitent Thief ministry (https://www.thepenitentthief.org/) in Orlando, Florida—providing housing, mentorship, discipleship, employment opportunities, and practical support for men and women coming out of incarceration. What started as a small step of obedience has grown into a thriving ministry impacting hundreds of lives every year.  Together, Tim and Paul explore the realities of prison systems, addiction, rehabilitation, and the stigma formerly incarcerated people often face.  🔑 KEY THEMES  Redemption and transformation through Jesus  Addiction, incarceration, and rebuilding identity  Prison ministry and reentry support  Mentorship as a catalyst for lasting change  The importance of community and belonging  Servant leadership through humility and presence  Breaking stigma around formerly incarcerated people  Faith, discipleship, and renewing the mind  Restorative justice and rehabilitation  Meeting people where they are with the Gospel  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Paul Del Favero is the founder of The Penitent Thief ministry in Orlando, Florida, a Christ-centred organisation serving formerly incarcerated men and women through housing, mentorship, discipleship, employment support, and reentry programs. After serving more than 18 years in prison, Paul experienced radical transformation through faith in Jesus and now dedicates his life to helping others discover hope, purpose, and restoration. Alongside his wife Stacey, he is passionate about practical ministry, community involvement, and creating pathways for lasting life change.  👤 ABOUT THE HOST  Tim Tucker is an author, theologian, and leadership mentor with a PhD in Theology. Originally from the UK and now based in Cape Town, he works with The Message Trust across Africa and beyond. He is the author of Grab a Towel, Grief and Grace, and Finding Life After Death, and hosts the Follow Forward Podcast.  🎙️ ABOUT FOLLOW FORWARD  Follow Forward is a Christ-centred leadership podcast featuring real stories and global voices. Hosted by Tim Tucker and produced by The Message Trust, the podcast exists to inspire emerging leaders to follow Jesus faithfully and lead others with humility, courage, and purpose.  🔔 STAY CONNECTED  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: Follow Forward Podcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter: Grab a Towel Newsletter  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust: The Message Trust  📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with a leader or mentor  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

  7. May 20

    Called Beyond Comfort 🇺🇸 Jake Tirabassi

    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 a mission trip to Mexico at 18 years old, God confronted him with a deeper question: was he truly living with God, or simply trying to perform for Him? That moment became the catalyst for a lifelong journey of discipleship and surrender.  The conversation traces Jake's path from California to Northern Uganda, where he and his wife spent more than five years serving in communities affected by civil war, displacement, and poverty. What began as a short-term commitment turned into years of sports ministry, prison outreach, refugee support, and mentoring young people.  Jake shares remarkable stories of God moving through simple acts of obedience—including prison soccer matches that led to inmates encountering Jesus—and reflects candidly on the challenges of missionary life, spiritual exhaustion, culture shock, marriage strain, and rebuilding identity after returning home.  Together, Tim and Jake explore themes of servant leadership, integrity, trust, humility, mentorship, and stewardship. They unpack why relationships—not just resources—are often the key to lasting transformation and why learning dependence on God is one of the greatest lessons the mission field can teach.  At its core, this episode is about faithful presence: showing up while trusting God and allowing Him to work through ordinary obedience in extraordinary ways.  Whether you're involved in missions, business, leadership, mentoring, or simply navigating your own calling, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to keep following forward. Enjoy.  🔑 KEY THEMES  Living with God instead of simply performing for Him  Mission, discipleship, and sports ministry in Uganda  Leadership through humility, integrity, and stewardship  The importance of mentorship and relational investment  Lessons learned through hardship and dependence on God  Cross-cultural mission and navigating spiritual warfare  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Jake Turabasi is a mentor, leader, and former missionary passionate about discipleship, sport, and empowering young people. Originally from California, Jake spent more than five years serving in Northern Uganda through prison ministry, refugee outreach, and sports-based mission work. Today he continues to invest in mentorship and leadership development while carrying a deep passion for Africa and the next generation.  👤 ABOUT THE HOST  Tim Tucker is an author, theologian, and leadership mentor with a PhD in Theology. Originally from the UK and now based in Cape Town, he works with The Message Trust across Africa and beyond. He is the author of Grab a Towel, Grief and Grace, and Finding Life After Death, and hosts the Follow Forward Podcast.  🎙️ ABOUT FOLLOW FORWARD  Follow Forward is a Christ-centred leadership podcast featuring real stories and global voices. Hosted by Tim Tucker and produced by The Message Trust, the podcast exists to inspire emerging leaders to follow Jesus faithfully and lead others with humility, courage, and purpose.  🔔 STAY CONNECTED:  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: Follow Forward Podcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter: Grab a Towel Newsletter  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust: The Message Trust  📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with a leader or mentor  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

  8. May 13

    Rejected to Redeemed 🇿🇦 Shaun Pretorius

    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 of addiction, broken identity, and searching for acceptance eventually led him to a life-changing encounter with Christ at the age of 23. What began as a Christmas Eve church invitation became the turning point that radically redirected the course of his life.  Shaun opens up about growing up in Mitchell's Plain and Northpine, wrestling with feelings of not belonging, and trying to numb the pain through drugs and destructive choices. But through God's grace, Shaun experienced freedom, and a healed identity—one rooted not in rejection, but in being fully known and loved by Jesus.  The conversation also explores Shaun's journey into leadership with The Message South Africa, including the transition into the role of CEO after Tim Tucker's tenure. Together, Tim and Shaun reflect candidly on mentorship, succession, friendship in leadership, and the importance of building Kingdom culture through trust, humility, and authenticity.  This episode is about more than leadership. It's about identity, perseverance, healing, and learning to trust God through both blessing and battle.  Enjoy.  🔑 KEY THEMES  From rejection to redemption through Christ Addiction, broken identity, and finding freedom The cost and blessing of following Jesus Leadership, succession, and mentorship Friendship and vulnerability in ministry Trusting God through suffering and uncertainty Prayer, resilience, and God's faithfulness in crisis Reaching young people trapped by gang culture and hopelessness Finding purpose in pain and calling in brokenness  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Shaun Pretorius is the CEO of The Message South Africa and a passionate evangelist and leader based in Cape Town. After encountering Jesus following years of addiction and brokenness, Shaun has dedicated his life to reaching young people with the hope of the gospel. His leadership is marked by authenticity, compassion, and a deep commitment to serving communities affected by poverty, gang violence, and hopelessness.  👤 ABOUT THE HOST  Tim Tucker is an author, theologian, and leadership mentor with a PhD in Theology. Originally from the UK and now based in Cape Town, he works with The Message Trust across Africa and beyond. He is the author of Grab a Towel, Grief and Grace, and Finding Life After Death, and hosts the Follow Forward Podcast.  🎙️ ABOUT FOLLOW FORWARD  Follow Forward is a Christ-centred leadership podcast featuring real stories and global voices. Hosted by Tim Tucker and produced by The Message Trust, the podcast exists to inspire emerging leaders to follow Jesus faithfully and lead others with humility, courage, and purpose.  🔔 STAY CONNECTED:  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: Follow Forward Podcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter: Grab a Towel Newsletter  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust: The Message Trust  📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with an emerging leader  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

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Follow Forward Podcast Real Stories. Global Voices. Christ-centered Leadership. The Follow Forward Podcast is a Christian leadership interview podcast capturing wisdom, faith, and lived experience from global Christian leaders who are shaping communities, ministries, and movements across Africa and beyond. Follow Forward extends the conversation into an ongoing discipleship and leadership resource. Each episode features long-form, reflective conversations that explore what it truly means to serve, lead, and follow forward in obedience to Christ. Rather than chasing influence or platforms, this podcast centers on a countercultural truth: great leadership begins with great followership—fixing our eyes on Jesus and faithfully stewarding the call God has placed on our lives. Listeners will hear real stories of perseverance, calling, failure, growth, and transformation from leaders in ministry, non-profits, social-impact spaces, and the local church. These conversations are designed to inspire emerging leaders, strengthen leadership teams, and invite supporters and partners into the deeper story of what God is doing across the continent. Whether you are a young leader finding your footing, a seasoned church or organizational leader, or a global Christian seeking cross-cultural perspectives, Follow Forward exists to equip you with practical wisdom, spiritual depth, and a renewed vision for leadership rooted in Christ. This is more than a podcast. It's a discipleship journey, a leadership resource, and an invitation to invest in the next generation of transformational leaders. 🎙️ New episodes release weekly from January 2026.

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  • Creator
    Tim Tucker
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tim Tucker
  • Show Website
    Follow Forward