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I wonder if you have any things that you unknowingly do when you get a bit nervous. We only really realise them when other people point them out. I found out that one of the things I do when the butterflies to start is to keep saying the word “Marvellous!”.  This was pointed out to me by my Fusion Team Leader,...

A word for small groups and students this year. Dare to imagine with me for a minute!   I was walking in a field which was perfectly square, well maintained with short green grass, no bumps or uneven surfaces. Like a championship golf course, it almost didn’t look real. There were no surprises in this field! As I walked through this field...

What’s your sperm count?  This is my favourite question to ask students, church leaders, friends, and people I am mentoring.  Is it a little inappropriate? Maybe?  Is it uncomfortable? For some people.  Is it effective? Most definitely.  Check out this video for an explanation on why this is a great question to ask:  The sperm count is a discipleship tool that I created to try and...

Have you read Fusion job adverts and checked out because the language is bold, it can take conviction to own and feels like a lot to live up to? This blog is for those of you who haven’t applied because you don’t see yourself as ‘fiery’, you’re not sure if you feel ‘called to student mission’ or don’t back yourself as...

“God has been doing amazing things at Southampton this year and has used me more than I could ever have imagined. At uni, people are far more open to talking and questioning you about your faith, so Living & Telling was such good preparation! It helped me be more confident and encouraged me hugely, which was invaluable as God threw...

Ruth Akinradewo is an Ambassador with Press Red and a social justice activist. Press Red is a Christian charity that works to equip, empower and educate people to tackle issues of gender-based violence. It wasn’t that long ago I was a student myself: just a little over two years ago now. The scene hasn’t much changed. When I was at uni, one of...

As term finishes does Small Group feel like a disaster zone? I’ve been there. Maybe nobody’s turning up or nothing is said; sessions become a debate between two people; others have been unreliable; or someone has been causing tension. Whatever it is you may be low on confidence, high on frustration, feeling tempted to quit. However, it is often in...