Common questions

Plain answers about the walk, the platform, and the people behind it.

What is the Faith Walk?
A 3,000-mile walk of faith from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to California — also called the Faith Walk Philly or the Philly-to-California Faith Walk. Minister Zay is walking the distance on foot and streaming the journey daily on Twitch at twitch.tv/hmblzayy. It is not a publicity stunt and not a charity race — it is a walk of faith.
Who is Minister Zay?
Minister Zay is Isaiah M. Thomas, founder of Stay Humble Stay Hungry (HMBL) Clothing, based in Philadelphia. He is walking across America to spread the gospel.
When did the Faith Walk begin?
The walk began on March 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How long is the Faith Walk?
Around 3,000 miles, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to California.
Where can I watch the Faith Walk live?
Live on Twitch at twitch.tv/hmblzayy. A daily clip archive is kept at faithwalklive.com/clips so you can catch up on what you missed.
Where is Minister Zay on the walk right now?
The live map at faithwalklive.com/map shows every confirmed checkpoint and the latest one Zay has reached. Location is updated once per day, typically at the end of the night or the following morning, so the map is the most current source.
What happened on Day 34 of the walk?
On April 28, 2026 (Day 34), Minister Zay was struck by a vehicle on U.S. 40 in Indiana while livestreaming the walk. He was hospitalized; news coverage reported his condition as stable and not life-threatening. The walk and the daily livestream were paused for the recovery period. Minister Zay returned to the spot of the accident on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12 noon and resumed the walk westward. The full record — recovery timeline, every news outlet that covered the story, and live status — is at faithwalklive.com/updates/april-28-incident.
Is Minister Zay still walking every mile, or is he riding in the RV?
Still walking — every mile on foot. On May 8, 2026, Minister Zay announced an RV that travels alongside the walk as a mobile support base for rest, gear, and the support team. The RV is a vehicle that follows him along the route, not a replacement for the walk itself. Zay continues to livestream daily on Twitch (@hmblzayy) when on the road.
Why did Minister Zay get an RV for the walk?
After the April 28, 2026 vehicle strike on U.S. 40 in Indiana, the team upgraded its logistics for the long road ahead. The RV provides safer rest stops, mobile shelter, and a base for support staff across the remaining ~2,300 miles to California. Zay announced the RV in a Reel on Instagram (@ministerzay) on May 8, 2026, with a tour from Indianapolis, IN.
What is Faith Walk Live?
Faith Walk Live (also known as Faith Walk Philly) is a companion platform for the walk. It includes a live checkpoint map, a daily clip archive, scripture for the road, and a prayer hub that points to HMBL University Discord. The site is supporter-built, not an official HMBL property.
Is Faith Walk Live affiliated with HMBL?
No. Faith Walk Live is supporter-built and is not an official HMBL site. There is no HMBL logo on the site and no claim of official status. For HMBL clothing and official brand channels, follow Minister Zay and HMBL directly.
Who built Faith Walk Live?
Thomas, the creator of AI Bible Gospels, built Faith Walk Live. AI Bible Gospels is a faith-driven technology channel and ministry using software and AI in service of the gospel. The platform was built to honor the walk, not to monetize it.
What is AI Bible Gospels?
AI Bible Gospels is a YouTube channel and faith-tech ministry that creates gospel-focused content using technology. It sponsors Faith Walk Live as a companion resource for believers following the walk. You can find the channel at youtube.com/@AIBIBLEGOSPELS.
How can I support the walk?
Pray for it. Watch the live stream on Twitch when the walk resumes. Pray with the HMBL community at faithwalklive.com/prayer. Share the walk with your church, your family, or your community.
How can I pray for Minister Zay?
Pray with the HMBL community at faithwalklive.com/prayer, which points to the prayer section inside HMBL University Discord — Zay's own community, where believers lift him up daily. Pray for protection, healing, endurance of body and spirit, and a clear gospel witness everywhere Zay goes.
Does Faith Walk Live sell merch?
No. Faith Walk Live does not sell anything. HMBL clothing is sold by Minister Zay's brand directly.
How often is the tracker updated?
Once per day. The checkpoint map is updated at the end of the night or the next morning after the stream, sourced from publicly available information in the Twitch stream title. No private location data is collected or displayed.

Don't see your question? The Why page goes deeper into the testimony behind the walk, and the live map is the source of truth for progress.