In this powerful episode of the Restoring Our City podcast, hosts Jobbin and Jeswin sit down with Shibu Zachariah Alexander, founder of Hope Deli Church in Delhi and creator of Courtside Conversations — a grassroots movement using basketball to foster authentic friendships and spark deeper spiritual conversations in a city marked by division and distrust.From his humble beginnings building a DIY basketball hoop for a school project in Chennai to becoming a church planter and coach in Delhi, Shibu shares how God is using his love for basketball to break down barriers, address mental health struggles, and create spaces for healing and hope.💬 Key Topics:Why basketball is more than a game — it’s a tool for connectionHow Delhi's history and brokenness shaped the need for authentic relationshipsThe spiritual hunger uncovered through one-on-one conversationsWhat it means to show up for just one person, even when no one else doesHow intentionality, mentorship, and vulnerability can restore community⚡ Notable Quote:“Relationship is the backbone of discipleship. If you want to disciple someone, you have to first show up.”👥 Whether you're a pastor, a leader, or someone simply longing for connection, this episode will challenge and inspire you to lead with presence, vulnerability, and faithfulness.📲 Connect with Shibu and learn more about Hope Deli & Courtside Conversations:Instagram: @me_versus_the_world_Hope Deli Church | Courtside Conversations🎧 Listen now and be inspired to start something — even if it’s just with one person.#RestoringOurCity #IndianChristianPodcast #CourtsideConversations #HopeDeli #FaithAndBasketball #CommunityBuilders #SouthAsianChristians #GospelInIndia #UrbanMinistry #MentalHealthAndFaith #MentorshipMatters