NOW IS THE TIME TO REACH THE YOUNG GENERATION, WITH 2.3 BILLION* OF TODAY'S GLOBAL POPULATION UNDER THE AGE OF 18
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EACH EPISODE EXPLORES TOPICS AROUND
IDENTITY
BELONGING
FAITH
PURPOSE
HUMANITY
LIFE
FAME
LABELS
STRESS
TRIBES
DREAMS
FRIENDS
FORGIVENESS
SCREEN TIME
AND MUCH MORE
FAME
Feat. How Ridiculous
Ever wondered what your life would look like if you went viral overnight? Most of us have. This episode explores the difference between fleeting fame and lasting significance, with world-famous YouTube stars, How Ridiculous, weighing in on the real impact of influence.
LABELS
Feat. Twice Blessed
This episode unpacks the impact of labels—both the ones we wear and those we carry within, whether from ourselves or others. Twin sisters, Bec & Marissa (Twice Blessed & MAJ’R LABEL) share some of the labels they’ve worn, both positive and negative, and how their faith has helped them stay authentic in a world of ever-changing trends.
STRESS
Feat. Ria Panditha
This episode dives into one of Gen Z & Gen Alpha’s biggest struggles—stress. With candid interviews and expert insights, explore how stress and anxiety impact our daily lives and discuss practical ways to manage it. From ancient wisdom to modern tools, discover ways to find peace in your everyday life.
ORIGINALS
Feat. Nicola Olyslagers
In a world where social media often pushes us to fit in or stand out, staying true to your authentic self can be tough. In this episode, Olympic athlete Nicola Olyslagers shares her wisdom on the dangers of comparison and the freedom that comes from embracing your unique identity and purpose.
GHOSTING
Feat. Adam Pryztula
In a world where disappearing is as simple as leaving someone on read—ghosting is a common issue, both online and in real life. This episode shares real stories and practical wisdom on why it happens, how it affects both the ghoster and the person being ghosted, and what we can do about it.
FUTURE
Feat. How Ridiculous
Dive into the big question on everyone’s mind—the future! Whether you’re excited or anxious about what’s ahead, explore how to approach the unknown with insights from the guys at How Ridiculous. Discover how advice from mentors helped them take the right kind of risks, plus, a personal challenge to think about the kind of person you want to become.
GOOD & EVIL
Feat. Isaiah Simmons
The battle between good and evil isn’t just an epic movie plot—it’s something we all face in our everyday lives and our own hearts. This episode explores how our perceptions of good and evil shape the way we treat ourselves and others. Isaiah Simmons shares his personal story, offering a powerful reflection on the darkness within and what it truly means to choose good.
TRIBES
Feat. Sam Thompson
The battle between good and evil isn’t just an epic movie plot—it’s something we all face in our everyday lives and our own hearts. This episode explores how our perceptions of good and evil shape the way we treat ourselves and others. Isaiah Simmons shares his personal story, offering a powerful reflection on the darkness within and what it truly means to choose good.
What is human?
Feat. Stephen Foster
This episode explores the growing emergence of AI that requires us to ask one of the most important questions right now, ‘what is the unique value of humanity?'
forgiveness
Feat. Emily Higgins
Forgiveness can be painful and powerful, and we face it every day. This episode tells the story of radical forgiveness and explores how we can work through pain, hurt, and loss and choose to move towards freedom.
Screen Time
Feat. Sabrina Peters
Screens may be an essential part of our lives, but how much is too much? As Dani, our host, said, ‘It’s like screens have become our digital besties, but maybe we should reconsider the friendship status.’ This episode explores how to reclaim control and find fulfilment beyond our devices.
DREAMS
Feat. Blake Young
Many people have dreams for their future, but it can be hard to see how they will happen. This episode explores how the path to our dreams is not often easy but how God can take us as we are and shape us into who we need to be to see our dreams come true.
Unexplainable
Feat. Emily Higgins
This episode is all about those events and experiences in life that are difficult to explain. Is it just coincidence or does God still move and heal people today? And what happens when He doesn’t?
FRIENDS
Feat. Eric Agyeman
Everyone needs friends, but what makes a good friend? This episode explores what it means to be a good friend and how friends impact who we are, and who we are becoming.
MORE TO LIFE
Feat. Chris Maisano
We are all looking for purpose, love and belonging. This episode talks about where we might look for those things, and where we can find it.
JESUS
Feat. Luca Colacino
He is arguably the most famous person in history, but who is Jesus? Who did he claim to be? Does he exist today and how can I meet him?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How do I get started?Easy! Sign up or sign in to MyAlpha and register your Alpha to get started. Once you've registered, you can access series material, training and more - all 100% free.
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Who is Alpha Youth for?Alpha Youth is a tool for evangelism, aimed at teenagers aimed between 13-17.
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What is Alpha Youth?Alpha Youth is a series of interactive sessions designed to start an open and honest conversation around some of the big questions of life. Topics at Alpha Youth include: Who is Jesus, why did he die, how do I read the Bible, how do I pray, how is the Holy Spirit, and does God heal today? Alpha Youth runs all across Australia, in schools, homes, youth ministries, prisons, and online. No two Alpha Youths will look exactly the same but they typically have the same three main elements; eat food / play a game, watch a talk, and discuss.
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Who can run Alpha Youth?Anyone! From a teenager running Alpha Youth with their friends, to youth leaders, to chaplains in schools and prisons. Alpha Youth is so simple that anyone can run it, and we LOVE seeing students all across Australia be equipped and empowered to share their faith with others through Alpha.
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How much does Alpha cost?All the episdoes, training, support and extra promotional materials are 100% free!
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Can I post the Alpha Youth Series episodes on social platforms?No, please do not post the actual series episodes on social media channels. Alpha is created with be watched in community with open discussion. We totally encourage you to use and share all of the promotional resources and material as far and wide as possible! Just not the actual episodes themselves.
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Can I extract content from the episodes?Please refrain from extracting any content from the Alpha Youth Series for any purposes. The series contains many resources that are under license and contract, which restrict their use to the agreed terms.
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Can I still use the 2017 Alpha Youth Series?Absolutely! You may continue to use the 2017 Alpha Youth Series, however support and new resources will now be focused around the new Alpha Youth Series.
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I'm a parent, can I run Alpha Youth for my children?Absolutely. Alpha Youth can be facilitated by anyone who desires to create a supportive space for young people to explore their questions about life, faith and purpose. To foster a rich and diverse conversation, consider invitating a range of participants, including friends and peers, in addition to your own children.
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I'm a teacher, can I run Alpha Youth for my students?Yes! Or even better, equip a student to run it with their friends.
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Is the Alpha Youth Series free?Yes! Thanks to our generous donors, the Alpha Youth Series is free to stream or download from MyAlpha.
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How is the new Alpha Youth Series different from the previous 2017 version?The new Alpha Youth Series has fewer episodes and run over a shorter course of 8 weeks. The episode videos are also shorter. It is hosted by 8 international young hosts (Gen Z). Content has been updated to weave in changing priorities, social climate, and culture of this generation. This series is created by young people for young people.
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I'm under 18, can I run Alpha Youth for my friends?The new Alpha Youth Series has been specifically designed to empower young people to lead Alpha Youth for their peers. It’s important to create an atmosphere where young people are comfortable and able to express themselves. If you are a young person running a course for your friends, to do this, it’s important to have a responsible adult involved to help facilitate a safe environment. This could be a parent or guardian, teacher, your youth leader, or church pastor.
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Who is the Alpha Youth Series for?Alpha Youth Series is created for young people age 13-17 that have never heard the Christian basics before.
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What is Life Essentials?Life Essentials is an ongoing series of short videos exploring identity, belonging, purpose, and faith. The videos are designed to spark faith conversations together with discussion questions. Each topic can be done on the go, in less than 20 mins!
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Who is Life Essentials for?Life Essentials was designed for young people to run with their friends.
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How do I get started?Easy! Find some friends to run Life Essentials with you, and some people who you'd like to attend. Then just grab the videos, snacks and go!
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How much does Life Essentials cost?Life Essentials is 100% free! You just need to provide the snacks.
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What does a Life Essentials session look like?Life Essentials has 3 simple elements. First, there's food (pizza shapes are the elite flavour, fight us), then you watch the video and have a discussion!
A COLLECTION OF SHORT VIDEOS FILMED AND PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA, DESIGNED FOR TEENAGERS TO SPARK FAITH CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS.
This series was created as a bridging tool, a “Pre-Alpha Youth” series. An entire Life Essentials session can be run in under 20 minutes, and each episode explores topics around identity, purpose, belonging and faith. It’s designed for young people to run with their friends and it’s 100% free! All you need to do is provide the snacks.
Life Essentials is not a shortcut but a doorway to Alpha Youth. It’s a resource young people can use to gather their friends around a table and talk about anything from screen time to forgiveness to who Jesus is. It’s short and sweet but chock full of questions that spark deep discussions around faith. What’s not to love about that?
