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The Follower Podcast

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Reconciliation
Prayer
Jesus
Faith
South Africa
Christianity
Community
Justice
24-7 Prayer
Jesus Christ
Apartheid
Love
Humanity Of Jesus
Forgiveness
Healing
Christian Nationalism
Joy
Creativity
Vulnerability
Israel-Palestine Conflict

Conversations and thoughts about following Jesus in the world today

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Latest Episodes

Some conversations find you before you knew you needed to have them.

This was one of those.

In this episode of The Follower Podcast, Matthew sits down with long time friend Dean Cothill to talk about everything from terrible sunburns, to sneaking b... more

In this episode, Matthew sits down with Ama Asantewa Diaka to hear her story of faith and Art.

As a poet, performer, writer, entrepreneur and activist, Ama encourages us to think beyond the boundaries of our religiosity to meet God on the margins an... more

In this episode Matthew sits down with Christine Westhoff to discuss art, the prophetic, and her new book About The Voice of God.

In an age of volatile polarisation and the tragic abuse of the prophetic in multiple contexts, this is an important, li... more

In this episode of the podcast Matthew sits down with Jean du Rand of Chapel Co Music and Suns.

The conversation is vulnerable and honest as Jean shares about his own journey as a faith informed musician and walking the line between creating authent... more

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Recent Guests

Ama Asantewa Diaka
Artist, author, musician, entrepreneur, and community development advocate
Ama Asantewa Diaka / Poetra Asantewa
Episode: Creator 5 with Ama Asantewa Diaka: Beauty, story and art as an instrument of justice.
Christine Westhoff
Artist, prophetically engaged writer and speaker
Reframing The Prophetic; 24-7 Prayer movement (partner/organization)
Episode: Creator 4 with Christine Westhoff: Art and the prophetic in a polarised Age.
Jean du Rand
South African musician and artist, living in the United Kingdom
Independent artist
Episode: Creator 3 with Jean du Rand: Prayer as frequency, knowing God beyond the confines of religiosity and the role of the artists in building a bridge.
Sarah Mdaka
Artist and writer featured in the conversation
Episode: Creator 2 with Sarah Mdaka: A tree may fall on our house and other beautiful thoughts about art and faith
Puno Selesho
Poet and entrepreneur, follower of Jesus
Independent
Episode: Creator 1 with Puno Selesho: Permission Granted
Liam Byrnes
Friend of Matthew and a thoughtful commentator on faith and community
Episode: Me and my Jesus: The evolution of faith from public power to personal privilege.
Dr. David Thomas
Serves at Asbury University and Seminary, involved in stewarding the Asbury outpouring.
Asbury University and Seminary
Episode: One Heart 2, Session 7: The Asbury outpouring and reconciliation with Dr. David Thomas
Khumo Ntla
CEO of WUSA, passionate advocate for women's economic empowerment
WUSA
Episode: One Heart 2, Session 6: Reconciliation in all of life with Khumo Ntla
Thirza Kunnen
Part of a vibrant 24-7 prayer community in Rotterdam and the Peace and Reconciliation Network in Europe, currently completing her master's degree in social and cultural anthropology.
Episode: One Heart 2, Session 5: Finding an address for the pain with Thirza Kunnen

Host

Matthew Lewis
Host of the show, guiding conversations on following Jesus in contemporary culture and leading discussions with guests across art, ministry, and scholarship.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • “Yes Lord”

    I love that the invitation to Follow is extended through each and every episode! This has for two years been a beautifully formative listen and continues to give beautiful insight into the heart of Jesus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiaan Scott
    South Africa4 years ago
  • Outstanding Christian podcast

    Addressing real challenges to faith and full of depth and sincerity. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Latticewindows
    South Africa5 years ago
  • “Yes Lord”

    I love that the invitation to Follow is extended through each and every episode! This has for two years been beautifully formative and has shared beautiful insight into the heart of Jesus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiaan Scott
    South Africa5 years ago
  • Always challenging me

    I love being challenged by this podcast and love how open Matt is to expressing what God has put on his heart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiff Thorne
    South Africa5 years ago
  • Authenticity

    Matt I was really surprised when I started listening. I’m going to be honest when I saw you were going to start a podcast I was expecting a fully assembled set and you running before you even hit the ground but not this.

    These cupboard conversations are so good, love the realness and vulnerability you present.

    Great word too, keep it up man.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    heyjudd
    South Africa8 years ago

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The content is seen as nuanced, with thoughtful engagement on hard topics.
Some listeners mention appreciating practical takeaways and clear moral framing.
Audience notes realness and humility in hosting and guest interactions.
Voices praise honesty and vulnerability in conversations.
Listeners describe the show as authentically challenging and deeply formative.

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Creator 5 with Ama Asantewa Diaka: Beauty, story and art as an instrument of justice.
Q: Why would you choose to be an artist given the challenges in the arts?
Ama describes her calling as a divine trust to steward beauty and use art to serve community needs, grounded in identity in Christ and a disciplined practice.
Creator 4 with Christine Westhoff: Art and the prophetic in a polarised Age.
Q: What is the key message of your book about the voice of God and how should artists approach hearing it?
Adopt a posture of humility and openness to mystery, recognizing that hearing God is a relational, ongoing journey rather than a set of checklist steps; the artist must let the process be the center, not merely the final product.
Creator 4 with Christine Westhoff: Art and the prophetic in a polarised Age.
Q: How do you see the prophetic operating in the context of a polarized society?
The prophetic call remains to align people toward the person of Jesus, but it must resist shallow grayness and offer specific discernment that speaks to real needs and injustices in the moment, avoiding partisan entrenchment while still holding strong convictions.
God and Country: When Faith Becomes a Flag.
Q: What are the means of power that complement the message of the gospel?
The question seeks to find ways for Christians to express moral influence that is congruent with the message of Jesus without becoming politically charged or biased.
God and Country: When Faith Becomes a Flag.
Q: How do you see that playing out in a global space?
The conversation around nationalism shows that Christians might be driven by fear in their political orientation, leading to a reversion to national pride rather than a focus on their faith.

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Thoughtful conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, and everyday life. Episodes span topics like following Jesus in a tech-driven world, reconciliation across communities, and how art, creativity, and storytelling shape spiritual formation. Guests range from artists and poets to ministry leaders and researchers, all exploring honest questions about meaning, belonging, and public faith. The show often centers on practical faith in community, cultural critique, and the role of beauty, lament, and hope in contemporary life, making it a meaningful listen for those seeking deeper reflection and real-world application of spiritual principles.

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Recent guests on The Follower Podcast include:

1. Ama Asantewa Diaka
2. Christine Westhoff
3. Jean du Rand
4. Sarah Mdaka
5. Puno Selesho
6. Liam Byrnes
7. Dr. David Thomas
8. Khumo Ntla

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