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The YA Podcast

by Neuma Church

Welcome to the 'The YA Podcast' with Neuma Young Adults. This podcast is a discipleship resource for the Neuma YA community. Lean in as we grow together through bible chats, conversations and practical equipping.

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Episodes

  1. YA Retreat: Your Spiritual Packing List

    SEASON 6 EPISODE 8 with Madison Bothe, Emily Dean and Ps Jess Caruana Join us as we interview our very own Guest Minister for YA Retreat 2026, Ps Madison Bothe, as she shares some tips and a 'packing list' to prepare us spiritually for YA Retreat. If you are registered to come along, you…

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  2. Navigating Waiting Seasons

    SEASON 6 EPISODE 7 with Madison Bothe, Ps Jess Caruana and Emily Dean In this episode we are joined by special guest and our dear friend Madison Bothe, as she speaks into a season we all experience in life: waiting. It could be for a promise to be fulfilled, for a dream job, a relationship, an...

  3. Communication, Offense & Speaking the Truth in Love

    SEASON 6 EPISODE 6 with Ps Jess Caruana and Emily Dean Join Ps Jess and Emily as explore what healthy communication looks like from a Biblical lens, to help you have healthy relationships in all areas of life. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Connect:...

  4. Intimacy with Jesus

    SEASON 6 EPISODE 5 with Ps Jess Caruana and Jyothi Kurian What does it mean to have intimacy with Jesus? And how do we steward a 'secret place' in our lives? Is the use of AI a threat to waiting on God? Jyothi joins us and shares her wisdom gathered from a life lived this way and a love for the...

  5. Identity in Christ... what's that all about?

    SEASON 6 EPISODE 4 with Ps Jess Caruana and Emily Dean In this episode we are joined by Emily Dean, a young adult in our community with a breadth of ministry experience, as she shares on the all-important topic of our Identity in Christ. You may have heard this language around and wondered what…

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  6. What does Christology mean for me?

    SEASON 6 EPISODE 3 with Ps Jess Caruana and Hadassah Chiruyi As we have been exploring the theology of Jesus (Christology) in Sunday Sermons and Life Group in the lead up to Easter, Hadassah and Jess dive a little deeper, looking at how this theology can shape our daily lives. It's more than...

  7. Developing a Personal Vision

    SEASON 6 EPISODE 2 with Ps Jess Caruana and Declan Cawthorn Is it unbiblical to have a 5-year plan? Does following the Holy Spirit mean I wait for His voice before I make any decisions? Join Jess and Declan as they chat about what it means to plan your life with Jesus, inviting His leadership…

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  8. Season 6 Intro: Who We Are

    SEASON 6 EPISODE 1 with Ps Jess Caruana, Aimee Russell, Hadasssah Chiruyi, David Bore, David Koch and Jeremy Johnson Who are Neuma Young Adults? We thought we'd jump on and reintroduce oursleves for 2026! If you're new here, we are so happy to have you! Come and laugh with us as we discuss what…

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  9. Discipleship Conversations: Season Wrap-up

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 10 with Ps Jess Caruana and Elysha Jassal In this finale episode for Season 5, Jess and Elysha discuss the key takeaways from the stories we've heard this season, add some thoughts, and put the initiative back in your hands. How are you intentionally pursuing formation through...

  10. Discipleship Conversations: Truth leads to Transformation

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 8 with Ps Jess Caruana and Ps Kane and Alyssa Attard This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Ps Kane and Alyssa Attard, who each share their unique yet wonderfully aligned journeys of discipleship. Be encouraged as you hear how God used their early years and now their...

  11. Discipleship Conversations: Consistency, Community and Change

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 8 with Ps Jess Caruana and Ps Candace Alphine This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Ps Candace Alphine, who leads our Neuma South locaion with Ps Steve Alphine, as she shares her story of consistency in her discipleship journey and how she has seen the fruit of that in…

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  12. Discipleship Conversations: Vulnerability and Humility

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 7 with Elysha Jassal and Shaneez Rasheed This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Shaneez, a YA leader and key volunteer at Neuma Church, as she shares on her journey of discipleship and the need for vulnerability and humility, that we might be teachable enough to be...

  13. Discipleship Conversations: Intentionality

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 6 with Ps Thomas McDonald and Samuel Adebajo This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Sam, one of our YA leaders, as he shares his story of being discipled through the years and the need to be intentional in the way we engage with discipleship. We also go into the tricky...

  14. Discipleship Conversations: Patience and Sacrifice

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 5 with Ps Jess Caruana and David Bore This week we had the pleasure of chatting with David, one of our key YA leaders, as he shares his story of being discipled by the Word. He speaks on the price of sacrifice, embracing the painful moments, and God's patience with him on the...

  15. Discipleship Conversations: Wholistic Discipleship

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 4 with Jess Caruana and Samuel Eu This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Samuel Eu, our City Campus Creative Pastor, as he shares about discipleship in a wholistic sense. Throughout the conversation, Sam delves into different points in his life that helped form his faith...

  16. Discipleship Conversations: Spiritual Oversights

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 3 with Elysha Jassal and Aimee Russell This week we had the pleasure of talking to Aimee Russell, one of our amazing Young Adults leaders, as she shares on her own journey of engaging with discipleship through the ups and downs of life, and the power of having spiritual…

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  17. Discipleship Conversations with Ps Levi

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 2 with Jess Caruana and Levi Catalbas This week we had the delight of chatting with Ps Levi, our West Campus Operations and Next Gen Pastor, as he shares wisdom about discipleship that he has learnt on his journey with Lord. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email:...

  18. Conversations: What is Discipleship?

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 1 with Jess Caruana, Thomas McDondald and Elysha Jassal We are back for Season 5 of the YA Podcast! This season we will be honing in on Discipleship. What is it and how does the Lord want us to engage with it? This episode is an introduction to the season, and each successive...

  19. Matthew 26-28: Your Kingdom Come - Season 4 - Episode 8

    EPISODE 8 with Thomas McDonald and Nothara Suraweera Join Thomas and Nothara as they go through the last chapters of Matthew's Gospel. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya

  20. Matthew 21-25: The Coming Kingdom - Season 4 - Episode 7

    EPISODE 7 with Kelsey McDonald and Amy Mioni Join Kelsey and Amy as they go through Chapters 21-25 of Matthew's Gospel, focusing on the coming kingdom. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya

  21. Matthew 14-20: Who is the King? - Season 4 - Episode 6

    EPISODE 6 with Jess Caruana and David Koch Join Jess and Dave as they go through Chapters 14-20 of Matthew's Gospel. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya

  22. Matthew 11-13: The Kingdom is like... - Season 4 - Episode 5

    EPISODE 5 with Thomas McDonald and Jess Caruana Lean in as we continue our study of Matthew, looking at Chapters 11-13. We discuss the different responses to the Kingdom of Heaven when it doesn't line up to our expectations and why we should process this in order to continue pursuing the greatest...

  23. Matthew 8-10: The Kingdom in Action - Season 4 - Episode 4

    EPISODE 4 with Matthew Clayton and Samuel Adebajo This week, Matt and Sam continue our study of Matthew, specifically looking at Chapters 8-10 as Jesus demonstrates what the kingdom looks like practically and what the reality of the kingdom is for us as kingdom citizens. GET CONNECTED: Instagram:...

  24. Matthew 4-7: The Kingdom - Season 4 - Episode 3

    EPISODE 3 with Jess Caruana and Alyssa Attard Join Jess and Alyssa as they look at the Sermon on the Mount and the events prior to this famous teaching, in the book of Matthew chapters 4-7. They discuss what the Kingdom of Heaven looks like, how Jesus challenged some ideas the people of His time...

  25. Matthew 1-3: The King- Season 4 - Episode 2

    EPISODE 2 with Jess Caruana and Hadassah Chiruyi Join Jess and Hadassah this week as they delve into Matthew 1-3 and discuss the significance of some of the links between the early days of Jesus and Moses, helping us to learn more about The King. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults…

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  26. The Gospel of the Kingdom - Season 4 - Episode 1

    EPISODE 1 with Thomas McDonald and Jess Caruana Join us as we go through an overview of Matthew's Gospel before we dive into each section of the Gospel in coming episodes. We talk through structure, themes, and the purpose of the Gospel. Get your Bibles ready! GET CONNECTED: Instagram:...

  27. Conversations: Identity Finale

    EPISODE 7: Conversations with Thomas McDonald and Jess Caruana Last one for the season 3 and 2025! We wrap up our identity series and chat about how we actually continue to grow in His identity for us. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Show Notes:...

  28. Conversations: Fear

    EPISODE 6: Conversations with Kelsey McDonald and Jade Veloso Fear is something we all experience and can quickly become a stronghold in our lives that tries to overshadow the identity we truly have in Christ. In this weeks episode, Jade and Kelsey dive into how we, partnering with God, can...

  29. Bible Chats: Pride

    EPISODE 5: Bible Chats with Samuel Adebajo and Matthew Clayton As we explore what makes up our identity in Christ, we cannot ignore the vice that has led to the fall of man time and time again - pride. But what does the Bible have to say about it and how do we as redeemed believers face this…

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  30. Conversations: Comparison

    EPISODE 4: Conversations with Jess Caruana and Kelsey McDonald One of the biggest challenges we face as young adults is comparison - whether it be body image, career choices, season or event our faith life, we must learn to overcome the trap of comparison to step into the fullness of freedom we...

  31. Conversations: Identity and Personality

    EPISODE 3: Conversations with Thomas McDonald and Matthew Clayton Are you an introvert or extrovert? Are you calm, bubbly, passionate or stubborn? This week Thomas and Matt discuss how our identity in Christ is expressed through our personality, and how we can be empowered into the men and women…

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  32. Bible Chats: Transformation into Christlikeness

    EPISODE 2: Bible Chats with Thomas McDonald and Samuel Adebajo Today we will be delving into the concept of salvation through the ongoing work of sanctification and how the Lord desires us to actively engage with the work of sanctification in our day to day lives. GET CONNECTED: Instagram:...

  33. Conversations: Identity in Christ

    EPISODE 1: Conversations with Thomas and Kelsey McDonald We're back for Season 3 of the YA Podcast! And this season we're talking all things Identity in Christ. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya

  34. Q+A: Answering Your Season 2 Questions!

    EPISODE 10: Q+A with Thomas McDonald, Kelsey McDonald, Jess Caruana and Samuel Adebajo Dive into the nitty gritty of some of this seasons' topics as we discuss all things unity. As always, if you have any questions, email us or DM us on Instagram and we'd love to connect. GET CONNECTED…

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  35. Conversations: Fulfilling the Great Commission

    EPISODE 9: Conversations with Jessica Caruana and Hannah Lim This week Jess and Hannah will be discussing how seeds planted in the corporate body impact and produce a harvest in the places and people we engage with outside the four walls of the church. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults...

  36. Bible Chats: How does my Stewardship Impact the Body?

    EPISODE 4: Bible Chats with Thomas McDonald and Matthew Clayton This week we will be looking at 1 Corinthians and unpacking the Apostle Paul's wisdom on unity in the body of Christ delivered through the first letter to the church in Corinth. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email:...

  37. Conversations: Serving

    EPISODE 7: Conversations with Kelsey McDonald and Jess Caruana This week Kelsey and Jess will be diving into the importance of serving in the body of Christ. Interested in joining a team? You can find the 'join a team' form in our linktree! GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email:...

  38. Conversations: The Joy of Spiritual Covering

    EPISODE 6: Conversations with Thomas and Kelsey McDonald This week Thomas and Kelsey are breaking down the biblical principle of Spiritual Covering, some misconceptions that sometimes come along with the term, and ultimately the joy, freedom and safety that comes with true spiritual covering! GET...

  39. Conversations: Stewarding Encounter

    EPISODE 5: Conversations with Kelsey McDonald and Chelsea Turner Whenever we come out of big weekends such as conference, we can sometimes be asking the question - "where to from here?". This week, Kelsey and Chelsea discuss some of the practicals of stewarding encounters - how do we steward them...

  40. Bible Chats: Armour of God

    EPISODE 4: Bible Chats with Thomas McDonald and Samuel Adebajo This week we will be diving into an in-depth exgesis of Ephesians 6 - Come with us as we learn how to draw more out of this passage of scripture! GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Show Notes:...

  41. Conversations: Fellowship

    EPISODE 3: Conversations with Thomas and Kelsey McDonald This week we will be discussing fellowship in the body of Christ. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Show Notes: linktr.ee/n.ya

  42. Bible Chats: Dwelling Places of God

    EPISODE 2: Bible Chats with Thomas McDonald and Samuel Adebajo God's heart has always been to create a dwelling place with His people. Come along with Thomas and Sam as they explore the different dwelling places of God through scripture. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email:...

  43. Conversations: Being the Corporate Body

    EPISODE 1: Conversations with Thomas and Kelsey McDonald We're back for SEASON TWO! This season we are diving into all things 'being the corporate body' - what is our God given assignment in being the Bride of Christ, and how can we grow as a mature body together? Join us as we share some initial...

  44. Q+A: Answering Your Season 1 Questions!

    EPISODE 9: Q+A with Thomas McDonald, Kelsey McDonald and Erin Planner Loved Season 1 but were left with questions? We answered them in this final extended episode! Dive into the nitty gritty of some of this seasons' topics. As always, if you have any questions, email us or DM us on Instagram and...

  45. Bible Chats: Contextualising Scripture

    EPISODE 8: Bible Chats with Thomas McDonald and Samuel Adebajo When it comes to studying the Bible, context is KEY! Join us as we talk about the importance of understanding the scriptures in context, and how this helps us dive deeper into God's Word. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults...

  46. Conversations: Biblical Tension

    EPISODE 7: Conversations with Thomas and Kelsey McDonald On this week's episode, we are diving into the huge topic of Biblical Tensions. How do we hold the grace of God and the fear of God in tension? What about zeal and rest? One of the greatest keys to discipleship to Jesus is learning to…

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  47. Practical: The Secret Place

    EPISODE 6: Practical with Kelsey McDonald and Erin Planner Join us as we get practical on the secret place - what does the secret place look like, and how do we cultivate a flourishing, exciting and intimate daily time with God? Check out our show notes for Erin's Prayer Toolbox, which is a great...

  48. Bible Chats: Challenges of Interpretation

    EPISODE 5: Bible Chats with Thomas McDonald and Samuel Adebajo In this week's episode, Thomas and Samuel discuss some of the common challenges we face as we read the Bible in our modern day context. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Show Notes:...

  49. Conversations: Knowing Jesus as Saviour and Lord

    EPISODE 4: Conversations with Kelsey McDonald and Erin Planner This week we are joined by Erin Planner, Neuma Church's Global Prayer Pastor. Come along as we discuss what it means to have Jesus as Lord, and how our lives change when we allow Him to have Lordship over our lives. GET CONNECTED:...

  50. Conversations: Redeeming the World

    EPISODE 3: Conversations with Thomas and Kelsey McDonald What does it mean for God to be redeeming this world, and how is He doing it? Come along as we dive into this topic together. GET CONNECTED: Instagram: @neuma.youngadults Email: [email protected] Show Notes: linktr.ee/theyapod

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Welcome to the 'The YA Podcast' with Neuma Young Adults. This podcast is a discipleship resource for the Neuma YA community. Lean in as we grow together through bible chats, conversations and practical equipping.

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