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IMAGINE A SPACEwhere you canhave honest faith conversations
WITHOUT THEpressure of having all the answers
The Alpha Youth Series now includes brand new Aussie Street Talks, young people from across Australia giving their thoughts on some of life's big and small questions. Alpha Youth is a space where young people gather together to explore life, faith, meaning and God. It's all about honest and open conversation, where you can ask anything. Seriously.
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Alpha Youth Series Episodes
Featuring NEW street talks from young Australians
WATCH NOW19:26
1. Life
Is This It?23:05
2. Jesus
Who is he?21:49
3. Cross
Why Did Jesus Die?22:33
4. Faith
How Can I Have Faith?20:27
5. Prayer
Why and How Do I Pray?20:27
6. Bible
Why and How Do I Read the Bible?23:11
7. Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit and What Does He Do?18:09
8. Fill
How Can I be Filled With the Holy Spirit?20:27
9. New Life
How Do I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?19:23
10. Evil
How Can I Resist Evil?24:23
11. Telling Others
Why and How Should I Tell Others?22:35
12. Healing
Does God Heal Today?30:50
13. Church
What About the Church?Want to know more? Our bite-size guides got you covered
Alpha Youth In Schools
Starter Guide
Alpha Youth in a Catholic Context
Guide to Alpha Youth Online
Get yourself and your team ready
Our suite of coaching videos all about what Alpha Youth is, setting up your team, how to host great conversations and more.
Prayer Ministry & the Weekend
Small Groups
AYS Essentials
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Your Hosts
Ben Woodman
After ten years as a youth pastor and speaker, Ben joined Jay at Alpha Canada to create and host the Alpha Youth Series. He currently devotes his time to coaching youth workers, speaking, and creating content to help make faith come alive for youth, kids, and adults. Ben has a joy and enthusiasm for life that is infectious.
Jason Ballard
Jason is a church planter and pastor of the Way Church in Vancouver, Canada. A few years ago, he helped create the Alpha Youth Series and hired his old youth pastor, Ben, to come work with him. Jason also leads the Canadian Christian Leaders Network (CCLN) and hosts the CCLN podcast.
The Alpha team
Ben HigginsYouth Director
Movies are only good for sleeping
Huw WarmenhovenCatholic Youth Specialist
Its pronounced ‘phew’
Emily HigginsAlpha School Specialist
Getting run over by a tractor didn’t stop me, literally
Isaac SmithYouth Ministry Specialist
אני לא יודע עבר “I do not know Hebrew but I thought it would make me look smarter”
Gabrielle MendoncaMarketing & Design Specialist
Would sell my left arm for a a good chai latte right now
Henri VaillantYouth Ministry Assistant
Once pursued a career as a professional surfer / french horn player
Justine CumboCatholic Schools Specialist
On the hunt of Australia's best cheeseburger
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
Who is Alpha Youth for?
Alpha Youth was created for teenagers and young adults.
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.
What does it cost?
Alpha Youth is 100% free. Everything is available to you, right now.
What does an Alpha Youth session look like?
An Alpha Youth session can run anywhere from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. When people arrive or log on, they are welcomed into a friendly and safe environment. Alpha Youth always starts with some time of connection, usually around food (it can be a full meal, a packet of pizza shapes, and even just a hot milo and bickie). If food isn't an option, you can start with a game to get people feeling comfortable.
After that, they watch one of the Alpha Youth episodes together. Each episode centers around a particular topic and includes discussion breaks throughout where the young people are encouraged to share what they think. During the discussion breaks, everyone's opinion is heard and there is nothing that can’t be asked. Alpha Youth isn't about winning arguments. It’s about listening and loving people.
How do I start?
Click ‘access’ in the top right corner to get started.
I have more questions. Who can I talk to?
We have a team of people who would love to connect with you. Check out our team section to find the best person to chat with, or send us a message at youth@alpha.org.au