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. 2 DAYS AGO

    From Orthodox Roots to Personal Faith 🇪🇹 Mahlet Mengistu

    🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 13 of the Follow Forward Podcast, Tim Tucker is joined by Mahlet (Mahi)—a purpose-driven leader and youth empowerment champion leading The Message Trust Ethiopia Hub in Addis Ababa: https://messageethiopia.org/   In this powerful conversation, Mahlet shares her journey of encountering Jesus at a young age amid fear and trauma—and how that moment marked the beginning of a life fully devoted to Him.  Growing up in Ethiopia within an Orthodox Christian context, Mahlet reflects on the difference between religious tradition and a personal relationship with Jesus and how God revealed Himself to her in a real and transformative way.  From overcoming fear and shame to stepping into leadership roles in church, university fellowships, and now national ministry, her story is one of perseverance, and divine calling. She also speaks about a season of deep doubt—where she questioned everything—only to encounter the overwhelming love of Jesus again in a life-changing way.  Now leading young people in Ethiopia, Mahlet carries a passion to see her generation rise with purpose, faith, and boldness in sharing the gospel.  This episode is a compelling reminder that God uses every part of our story—our fears, doubts, and breakthroughs—to shape us for His purpose.  We pray that this conversation will encourage you to keep your faith, trust His leading, and follow Him wholeheartedly.  Enjoy.   🔑 KEY THEMES  Encountering Jesus in fear and uncertainty  Religion vs relationship with Christ  Overcoming shame and stepping into bold faith  Leadership development in church and campus ministry  Navigating doubt and rediscovering God's love  Calling, purpose, and surrender  Youth empowerment and mission in Ethiopia  Living by faith, not by sight   👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Mahlet (Mahi) is a purpose-driven leader and youth empowerment champion leading The Message Trust Ethiopia Hub in Addis Ababa. She is passionate about equipping young people to live with purpose, grow in faith, and impact their communities for Christ.  👤 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:  https://linktr.ee/followforwardpodcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter:  https://grabatowel.site/contact/  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust:  https://messageglobal.org/    📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with an emerging leader  ⭐ Leave a review

    28 min

  2. 1 APR

    Being A Family on Mission 🔊 Jonathan & Angela Burgess

    Ep 12: Being A Family on Mission 🔊 Jonathan & Angela Burgess 🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 12 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Jonathan and Angela Burgess—husband and wife, parents of five, and co-founders of Transform EDM (https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=5121) —for a rich and wide-ranging conversation about faith, family, and mission.  Broadcasting from Denver, Colorado, but with roots in South Africa, Jonathan and Angela share how their lives have been shaped by a legacy of mission—and how they are now carrying that forward in a unique and creative way.  From youth ministry to global music platforms, their journey reflects a deep commitment to staying faithful to the call of God while navigating the realities of marriage, parenting, and leadership. Together, they unpack what it means to live as a family on mission—refusing to compartmentalise faith, and instead integrating it into every part of life.  At the heart of their ministry is a simple but powerful framework: Jesus, Life, and Worship. Whether through music, discipleship, or advocacy, their focus remains on sharing the gospel, defending the vulnerable, and leading people into authentic encounters with God.  This episode is an honest exploration of identity, calling, and stewardship—reminding us that influence flows not from platform, but from intimacy with Christ.  Whether you're leading in ministry, raising a family, or seeking to live out your faith more intentionally, this conversation will encourage you to hold your calling with open hands and follow Jesus faithfully in every season.  Enjoy.  🔑 KEY THEMES  Family on mission vs compartmentalised faith  Leading from identity, not performance  Balancing ministry, marriage, and raising children  Creative approaches to sharing the gospel  The role of music as a tool for mission  Advocating for life and justice through faith  Stewardship and holding calling with open hands  The importance of local church and community  👤 ABOUT THE GUESTS  Jonathan and Angela Burgess are the founders of Transform EDM, a ministry that uses electronic music as a platform to share the gospel, lead worship, and advocate for life. Based in Denver, Colorado, they are passionate about reaching young people, equipping leaders, and living out their calling as a family on mission. Together with their five children, they seek to integrate faith into every part of life—raising up the next generation while staying rooted in Christ.  👤 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:  https://linktr.ee/followforwardpodcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter:  https://grabatowel.site/contact/  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust:  https://messageglobal.org/  📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with an emerging leader  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

    35 min

  3. 25 MAR

    Life-on-Life Leadership 🇿🇼 Esther Kabanda

    Ep 11: Life-on-Life Leadership  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In this episode of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Esther Katooko Kabanda, team leader of The Message Trust Uganda (https://messageuganda.ug/), for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about discipleship that's in for the long haul and what it truly means to lead like Jesus.  Esther's story begins in Uganda, where she was raised in a deeply committed Christian home. But despite this foundation, her journey took an unexpected turn as she wrestled with deep loneliness and inner struggles from a young age—challenges that ultimately became the very place where she encountered God most personally.  From those formative moments, Esther developed a faith that was not inherited but deeply personal. Her journey through university tested that faith even further, forcing her to confront her dependence on God and rediscover what it means to truly follow Christ.  Now leading the work of The Message Trust in Uganda, Esther is helping pioneer a discipleship-focused model that prioritises depth over numbers. From small group Bible engagement in schools to mentoring young people in vulnerable communities, her leadership reflects a commitment to seeing individuals known, formed, and empowered.  At its core, this episode is a call back to the heart of the Great Commission: not just to make converts but to make disciples.  Whether you're a ministry leader, youth worker, or someone passionate about raising the next generation, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what lasting impact really looks like.  Enjoy.  🔑 KEY THEMES  The difference between crowd-building and true discipleship How God uses hidden struggles to form authentic faith Why discipleship must be relational, intentional, and Scripture-centered The importance of seeing people as individuals, not numbers Raising leaders through long-term investment and accountability Creating sustainable models for transformation in vulnerable communities Faithfulness in the small, unseen moments of leadership    👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Esther Katooko Kabanda is the Team Leader of The Message Trust Uganda, based in Kampala. She is passionate about discipleship, youth development, and raising Christ-centered leaders through life-on-life mentorship. Esther's leadership is shaped by a deep conviction that true transformation happens through intentional relationships grounded in Scripture. She is currently helping pioneer discipleship initiatives in schools and vulnerable communities, with a vision to see young people equipped spiritually and practically for lasting impact.  👤 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:  https://linktr.ee/followforwardpodcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter:  https://grabatowel.site/contact/  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust:  https://messageglobal.org/    📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with an emerging leader  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

    38 min

  4. 18 MAR

    Survival to Service 🇸🇽 Jervie Magat

    Episode 10: Survival to Service  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 10 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Jervie Magat for a deeply moving conversation about resilience and the transforming power of God's grace. The podcast was recorded shortly after Typhoon Fung-wong had hit the Philippines in November 2025.   Jervie's story begins in the Philippines, where he grew up in a large family in the province of Pampanga. After the death of his father and mounting medical bills, his family's life quickly unravelled. Eventually, they lost their home and found themselves living on the streets of Manila, surviving day by day through feeding programmes and the kindness of strangers.  Everything began to change when Jervie encountered the love of Christ through the work of the Center for Community Transformation (https://cct.org.ph/). What started as a search for food became a life-changing encounter with the gospel. Through a myriad of positive opportunities, Jervie began rebuilding his life step by step.  In this powerful conversation, Jervie shares how God redeemed seasons of poverty and loss to shape his calling. From catching up on years of missed schooling to becoming a working student and eventually serving in ministry leadership, Jervie's journey is a remarkable testimony that no part of our story is wasted in God's hands.  Today, Jervie serves through the Kaibigan Ministry, helping support and empower others who are walking the same journey he once did. He also mentors emerging leaders globally through networks such as PEER Servants, encouraging a new generation to lead with humility, authenticity, and faith.  Whether you're an emerging leader, ministry worker, or someone wondering how God might use your past, this conversation will encourage you to trust Him with every chapter of your story.  See more about Typhoon Fung-wong here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon_Fung-wong_(2025)#:~:text=Fung%2Dwong%20made%20landfall%20in,Bicol%20Region%20and%20Northern%20Luzon    👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Jervie Magat is a ministry leader from the Philippines who serves with the Kaibigan Ministry, part of the Center for Community Transformation network. After experiencing homelessness as a child, Jervie encountered Christ through a feeding program that transformed the trajectory of his life. Today he serves in ministry leadership, helping support vulnerable communities and mentoring emerging leaders locally and globally through initiatives connected with PEER Servants. His life is a powerful testimony that God can redeem every broken chapter and use it to bring hope to others.  👤 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:  https://linktr.ee/followforwardpodcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter:  https://grabatowel.site/contact/  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust:  https://messageglobal.org/

    26 min

  5. 11 MAR

    Roots & Wings 🌳 Sammy J Hanton

    Episode 9: Roots & Wings 🌳 Sammy J Hanton  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE  In Episode 9 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by leader, speaker, and evangelist Sammy Jabangwe-Hanton for a deeply personal conversation about identity, leadership, and responding to God's call.  Born in Zimbabwe and raised in the UK, Sammy shares her journey of growing up between cultures—navigating everything in between. Though she witnessed God's power through her family's faith, her teenage years were marked by a struggle for independence that eventually led her into a downward spiral.  Her turning point came through the persistent love of her family and friends, who walked alongside her with grace rather than judgement. What began as personal restoration soon became a calling: helping young people discover the freedom, purpose, and joy found in following Jesus.  In this conversation, Sammy reflects on how her experiences shaped her approach to leadership in a generation searching for authenticity. She speaks candidly about navigating both criticism and praise in public ministry, the importance of mentors and spiritual rhythms, and why leadership today must move from "doing for" people to "doing with" them.  The episode also explores Sammy's growing sense of mission to return to Zimbabwe—where she believes God is stirring a new generation to rebuild, restore, and bring tangible gospel transformation to communities.  At its core, this episode is a powerful reminder that leadership begins with followership: keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus and allowing His work in your life to become the foundation for serving others.  Whether you're an emerging leader, ministry worker, or someone discerning God's direction for your life, this conversation is for you! Enjoy.  🔑 KEY THEMES  - How God redeems personal struggles into ministry calling  - The importance of authentic, relational leadership for a new generation  - Why mentorship and accountability matter in public ministry  - Navigating criticism, praise, and platform with humility  - The role of faith in shaping identity across cultures  - God's heart for restoration and renewal across Africa  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST  Sammy Jabangwe-Hanton is a Zimbabwean-born evangelist, speaker, and creative communicator passionate about sharing the gospel with young people. Raised in the UK, she has been involved in youth outreach, preaching, and creative mission initiatives through The Message Trust movement. Sammy is passionate about authentic leadership, discipleship, and seeing communities transformed through the message of Jesus.  👤 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: https://linktr.ee/followforwardpodcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter: https://grabatowel.site/contact/  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust: https://messageglobal.org/  📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with an emerging leader  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app  🏷️ TAGS / KEYWORDS (YOUTUBE SEO):  #FollowForwardPodcast #ChristianLeadership #SammyJabangweHanton #TimTucker #ServantLeadership #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndLeadership #NextGenerationLeaders #ChristianMission #IdentityInChrist

    38 min

  6. 4 MAR

    Culture & Calling 🎤 Luxolo Kentane

    Ep 8: Culture & Calling  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:  In Episode 8 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by South African creative, evangelist, and cultural strategist Luxolo Kentane for a wide-ranging conversation about calling, contextual mission, and investing in the next generation.  Born in the Eastern Cape and raised in a ministry-focused home, Luxolo shares candidly about growing up around crusades and charismatic church culture — while privately wrestling with doubt, dualism, and questions about the relevance of faith. Though immersed in Christian spaces, he describes feeling disconnected from a faith that seemed powerful in church but distant in everyday life.  His turning point came not through a dramatic altar call, but through consistent friendship. A teenage friend's quiet, embodied faith sparked a sincere surrender in Luxolo's own bedroom — a moment that reshaped his life and ignited a passion to share Jesus in ways his peers could understand.  From rapping in taxi ranks and printing CDs to reach young people outside church walls, to pioneering digital youth engagement during lockdown, Luxolo unpacks his conviction that the message of the gospel must remain unchanged — even as the methods evolve. He reflects on navigating church skepticism, resisting cynicism, and choosing unity over offense while serving the broader Body of Christ.  Now serving with Alpha Southern Africa, he speaks about contextualisation, cultural intelligence, and why leadership today requires proximity — not just platform.  At the heart of this episode is a compelling theme: leadership is followership. Influence must be relational. And the true measure of success is not visibility, but legacy.  This episode will resonate with emerging leaders, evangelists, creatives, and anyone seeking to integrate faith, culture, and mission with humility and courage.  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST:  Luxolo Kentane is a South African evangelist, creative communicator, and cultural strategist passionate about reaching young people with the gospel. Raised in the Eastern Cape, he has spent over 15 years pioneering youth-focused outreach initiatives through music, digital engagement, and church partnership. He currently serves with Alpha Southern Africa, equipping churches to engage culture with clarity and conviction.  👤 ABOUT THE HOST:  Tim Tucker is an author, theologian, and leadership mentor with a PhD in Theology. Originally from the UK, he moved to Cape Town in 1998 and 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 Message Africa, the podcast exists to inspire emerging leaders to serve boldly and lead faithfully in every context.  🔔 STAY CONNECTED:  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/followforwardpodcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter: https://grabatowel.site/contact/  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust: https://messageglobal.org/  📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with an emerging leader  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

    33 min

  7. 25 FEB

    Beyond the Platform 🎙️ Jabulani Majola

    Episode 7: Beyond the Platform – Jabulani Majola   🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:  In Episode 7 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by South African artist, storyteller, and community leader Jabulani Majola for a deeply honest conversation about identity, vulnerability, and abiding in Christ in the public eye.  Adopted as a baby into the family of well-known South African farmer and evangelist Angus Buchan, Jabulani shares the beauty and complexity of growing up with 26 siblings in a Christian home — navigating questions of belonging, cultural identity, and faith. From wrestling with rejection and attention-seeking as a young boy to discovering healing through music, he reflects on how God used storytelling as both sanctuary and formation.  Originally stepping into ministry as a rapper with The Message, Jabulani unpacks his transition into Zulu folk music — and how embracing his language and heritage deepened both his artistry and his mission. He speaks candidly about vulnerability in the music industry, resisting performance-based Christianity, and learning that character matters more than platform.  At the heart of this episode is a powerful theme: abiding in Christ. Jabulani explains why consistency off-stage matters more than applause on-stage, how authenticity disarms barriers to the gospel, and why humility — not hype — is the true mark of influence.  This episode will resonate with creatives, emerging leaders, and anyone longing to live an integrated life where faith and calling are not separated by a stage.  🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Abiding in Christ sustains you in public and private life Vulnerability, when rooted in grace, becomes a tool for gospel impact Growing up in a Christian home still requires a personal response to Jesus Cultural identity can deepen calling rather than compete with it Character off-stage validates your message on-stage Authenticity breaks down barriers to faith Music (and any gift) must serve purpose — not ego Love for people is formed by loving God first   👤 ABOUT THE GUEST:  Jabulani Majola is a South African musician, songwriter, and storyteller whose work blends Zulu heritage with Christ-centered conviction. Formerly known for spoken word and rap, he now creates deeply reflective folk music rooted in isiZulu language and culture. Alongside his wife, he serves in community-based ministry in KwaZulu-Natal, investing in young people and living out a life shaped by discipleship and mission.  Enjoy his music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hGWdecNt4fPrcIEAVf3AF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jabulile-majola/1628855274 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ujabulilemajola   👤 ABOUT THE HOST:  Tim Tucker is an author, theologian, and leadership mentor with a PhD in Theology. Originally from the UK, he moved to Cape Town in 1998 and 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 Message Africa, the podcast exists to inspire emerging leaders to serve boldly and lead faithfully in every context.    🔔 STAY CONNECTED: 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/followforwardpodcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter: https://grabatowel.site/contact/  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust: https://messageglobal.org/    📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with a creative or leader who needs this  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

    39 min

  8. 18 FEB

    Saying a Courageous YES 🙌🏽 Bec Scales

    Episode 6: Saying a Courageous YES | Bec Scales  🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:  In Episode 6 of the Follow Forward Podcast, host Tim Tucker is joined by Bec Scales — pastor, leader, adoptive mum, and former South African Director of Life Child — for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about obedience, resilience, and the life-changing power of saying a courageous "yes" to God.  Born in Australia but shaped by 15 years of ministry in Cape Town, Bec shares her journey from a six-year-old giving her heart to Jesus, to stepping out in radical faith to become a youth pastor in a city she had never visited. From navigating early leadership challenges and cultural tension, to serving vulnerable children in township communities, Bec reflects on how God forms leaders through adversity, grief, and surrender.  In a moving part of the conversation, Bec opens up about adopting her twin daughters, the miracles that marked their journey, and the costly obedience that led her family back to Australia for their citizenship process. Through it all, her message is clear: the greatest adventure of faith begins when we choose obedience over comfort.  This episode explores what it means to stay at your post when it's hard, to trust God when prayers aren't answered as expected, and to lead boldly in a world that desperately needs courageous believers.  This conversation will especially resonate with emerging leaders sensing God's call into the unknown, those wrestling with disappointment or delay, and anyone longing to live a faith-filled life without regret.  🔗 For more information about the podcast as a whole:  👉 https://grabatowel.site/2026/01/12/follow-forward-podcast-launch/  🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Courage begins with hearing God clearly Obedience often requires stepping into the unknown Testing seasons refine leadership character God's goodness is not dependent on outcomes Staying at your post builds resilience and depth The most vulnerable deserve our boldest advocacy Saying "yes" to God opens doors you could never plan If God orders it, He pays for it  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST:  Bec Scales is a pastor and leader with over 15 years of ministry experience in South Africa. Formerly the South African Director of Life Child, she has worked extensively with orphaned and vulnerable children across Southern Africa. Passionate about courageous obedience and advocacy for the voiceless, Bec now resides in Brisbane, Australia, where she continues to follow God's leading alongside her twin daughters.  👤 ABOUT THE HOST:  Tim Tucker is an author, theologian, and leadership mentor with a PhD in Theology. Originally from the UK, he moved to Cape Town in 1998 and 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 Message Africa, the podcast exists to inspire emerging leaders to serve boldly and lead faithfully in every context.  🔔 STAY CONNECTED:  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/followforwardpodcast  📩 Sign up for Tim's monthly newsletter: https://grabatowel.site/contact/  🌍 Learn more about The Message Trust: https://messageglobal.org/  📢 SHARE THE EPISODE  If this conversation encouraged you:  👍 Like  💬 Comment  🔁 Share with a leader who needs it  ⭐ Leave a review on your podcast app

    43 min
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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
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tim Tucker
  • Show Website
    Follow Forward

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