Spill the Chai: the Naujavan podcast

In this episode, we open up about the real-life laughter and tensions that come with blending cultures, faiths, and families. We share how our relationship has evolved across cultural lines. We talk about adapting to each other's traditions—yes, including flip-flops in all seasons—and the sometimes comical misunderstandings over food and language. Our conversation dives deep into how faith shapes identity and community, especially when it means breaking with family expectations. Join us for an honest, heartfelt, and often funny look at what happens when worlds—and dinner tables—collide.

In this episode, we open up about the real costs and unexpected gifts of following Jesus when faith and culture seem at odds. We share our journeys from Hindu and Sikh upbringings into Christianity, exploring the struggles, sacrifices, and powerful transformations that shaped our families and our sense of identity. You'll hear honest stories of rejection, tension at home, and the misconceptions that come with being South Asian and Christian in a Western context. We reflect on what it means to honour parents, blend cultures, and find community when tradition and faith collide. Join us for a heartfelt conversation on loss, hope, and the radical changes that come when Jesus enters the story.

Welcome to the brand new Naujavan Podcast - Spill the Chai. The podcast is hosted by Sanjay Rajo (Lead Pastor at Southampton Lighthouse International Church) and Riyah Curtis (Area Director for Young Life Southampton) who both help to lead Naujavan. In this episode Sanjay and Riyah chat about being third culture kids and navigating faith and culture and some of their experiences.