Jesus Wore Birks

Alexandra Akins
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Welcome to the conversation guyssss If you've ever wondered why so many people follow this big guy in the sky, but wanted to graduate from basic to complex questions, this is your space. Our space. We're going straight in the deep end: if a God exists, and is all-powerful, what is the actual purpose of the devil? Is creating a world of people and expecting them to worship you, even when bad things happen, manipulative? Is the sudden growth of faith, particularly among young people, sustainable? Questions without limits. Answers without judgement. Welcome to the conversation.

  1. Apr 22

    S1 EP 6: Do you need faith to have purpose?

    In this episode of Jesus Wore Birks, we dive into one of the biggest conversations out there: faith, doubt, and what it actually means to live a meaningful life. I’m joined by two of my closest friends, Azaria and Ella, as we unpack our different perspectives on belief, purpose, and the questions most people are too afraid to ask out loud. From navigating life after university to challenging stereotypes around faith and non-belief, nothing is off limits. We talk about: What “purpose” really looks like day-to-day Whether you need faith to find meaning The pressure of representing your beliefs How doubt fits into both faith and non-faith And how to have honest conversations without losing friendships This isn’t about having all the answers- it’s about asking better questions. If you’ve ever questioned what you believe, felt unsure about your purpose, or just wanted a space where real conversations happen without judgement, this episode is for you.

    57 min

  2. Mar 3

    S1 EP 5: Do I have to forgive?

    There's a big difference between telling someone you like their dress when you don't, and killing someone. In this episode, we discuss whether forgiveness should be universal, selective, or not? And, why it's one of the hardest concepts to wrap our heads around, Christian or not.

    59 min

  3. Jan 23

    S1 EP 4: Famous and Faithful? | Navigating spirituality

    Alongside an up and coming music artist (!) and friend, we discuss what it looks like to be famous and faithful. Is it biblically accurate to chase high-flying careers? Can you be wealthy and still want God? Are Christian celebs good role models? Tune in to hear our take on these topics... and it's definitely not what you think it'll be.

    55 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    S1 EP 3: 'I'm Christian but I have no idea what my purpose is'

    Have you ever heard Christians talking about 'finding their purpose' or 'using their gift', and had no idea what they're actually talking about? Ever wondered why an all-powerful God allows the devil to stay alive, and how that fits into our world? Ever thought about whether having a religion actually helps you figure out what you should be doing? We deep-dive all this and more in this episode... and it gets pretty interesting x

    52 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    S1 EP 2: 'Faith is believing in things that don't make sense'

    For Episode 2, we jump into the crux of religion, having faith. We discuss how faith works (if it does), things that make it easier or harder to maintain it, and whether or not faith even applies to our lives nowadays.

    44 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    S1 EP1: Why are so many young people spiritual, but not religious? | A Muslim and a Christian discuss

    Welcome to the conversation guyssss Episode 1 of Jesus Wore Birks, and we're so happy to have you here. We look at what spiritual even means, and why so many young people nowadays identify this way, without further identifying as a specific organised religion, why going to church or other places of worship is unappealing to so many, and what (if anything?) can be done to fix this, as well as where we see the future of faith going... and so much more in between. Deets and facts and figs: BibliographyChristianity and Spirituality Trends Among Gen Z in the UKIndependent: "Gen Z far less likely to be atheists than parents and grandparents" (2025).https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/gen-z-religion-spritual-atheist-b2687395.html Rise in Church Attendance and Spiritual AwakeningAnglican Ink: "Church Attendance Surges in England and Wales, Driven by Gen Z Revival" (2025). https://anglican.ink/2025/04/08/church-attendance-surges-in-england-and-wales-driven-by-gen-z-revival/ Young People Exploring Religion and Spirituality Theos Think Tank: "(Why) are young people flocking to religion?" (2025).https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025/05/13/why-are-young-people-flocking-to-religion Gen Z Spiritual Awakening and Church TrendsChurch Times: "'Spiritual awakening' for Generation Z" (2025).https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/18-july/news/uk/spiritual-awakening-for-generation-z-a-youth-for-christ-report-says Report on Religious Belief and Church Attendance Among Gen ZBible Society: "The Quiet Revival: Gen Z leads rise in church attendance" (2025).https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival

    58 min
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Welcome to the conversation guyssss If you've ever wondered why so many people follow this big guy in the sky, but wanted to graduate from basic to complex questions, this is your space. Our space. We're going straight in the deep end: if a God exists, and is all-powerful, what is the actual purpose of the devil? Is creating a world of people and expecting them to worship you, even when bad things happen, manipulative? Is the sudden growth of faith, particularly among young people, sustainable? Questions without limits. Answers without judgement. Welcome to the conversation.

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  • Creator
    Alexandra Akins
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Show Website
    Jesus Wore Birks