Stay Curious

This week on 'Stay Curious', we're joined by our friend Pippa Gumbel. Pippa has been involved in ministry spanning decades and stretching all across the globe! So, we're asking the question on everyones mind... how do you keep going?! We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

We humans love a good story! In this episode, Alex and Chloe are joined by David Lochhead, pioneer of Streams Studios. We talk about how storytelling is shifting in the digital realm, how God uses pain to draw people closer, and his revolutionary umbrella idea (or not?). We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

We're joined this week by actress Tracy Ifeachor. Tracy has starred in projects like Doctor Who and blockbuster movie, Wonka! We're curious about how Tracy chooses projects, how she sees acting as faith on the frontline and who all the nameless people in those stories are 👀 We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

"Gladiator, ready? Listener, ready?" We sat down with Warren Furman, aka 'Ace' from the original Gladiators. Tune in for a BTS scoop into what it's really like to be a Gladiator, finding faith, and why Warren is more interested in the resurrection of Jesus than the resurrection of Gladiators. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

Ever wondered if academia and miracles can go hand in hand? In this episode, Chloe chats us through her research into healing miracles in Wales, the impact thats had on her life and why she decided to study it. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

We're shaking things up in this episode of Stay Curious and taking a deep dive into the life of co-host Alex. Alex shares his personal testimony, the part that Alpha has played in his life and how God shows up in the big things and the small things. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

In this episode of Stay Curious, we chatted with youth leader extraordinaire Rachel Gardner. Rachel shares her experience of planting a church on an estate, her thoughts on this upcoming generation, and how the engage with Jesus, and her journey to motherhood. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

We're back and we're talking leadership! In the run up to Leadership Conference, we sat down with Vicar of HTB, Archie Coates. Archie shares his lessons in leadership, living as a servant, and dealing with disappointment as a leader. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

In this episode, Alex and Chloe chat with Mojtaba Hosseini. From being imprisoned in Iran for his faith in Jesus, to now training to be a priest in the Church of England, Mojtaba has the most incredible story of faith. Listen along to hear him share his story of finding Christianity in Iran, his time in prison, and the challenges of moving his life to the UK. We're curious about big things, small things, biblical things, mundane things. If you have something you'd like us to discuss on the podcast - email us at [email protected]. *In this episode we cover topics such as police brutality, abuse and trauma. Please bear that in mind when listening to this episode.

Welcome to part two of 'The Chosen' special, where Chloe sat down with Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus on the show. We chat the challenges of playing the character of Jesus, Jonathan's favourite set snack and the impact the show has had on so many around the world. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on ⁠[email protected]⁠!

On this, part one of a special 'The Chosen' edition of the podcast, Chloe chats with Noah James (Andrew), Shahar Isaac (Simon Peter), Elizabeth Tabish (Mary), and Paras Patel (Matthew). Tune in for some behind the scenes insights, ASMR, and more on how Alpha UK are working with The Chosen. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on ⁠[email protected]⁠!

Special guest Rhys Stephenson joins us this week! Rhys is best known for being a TV Presenter, actor and Strictly semi-finalist. Tune in this week to hear us chat all things being a Christian on the telly, representation in the industry, and the captivating wit of Claudia Winkelman. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

We're back with a bang and another special guest, Elle Limebear. Tune in as we talk our biggest icks, the Girls Aloud reunion, and Elle's new book on wrestling with anxiety and understanding our identity in Christ. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on ⁠[email protected]⁠!

Christmas has come early on the 'Stay Curious' podcast! On this special episode we're joined by special guest Bishop Graham Tomlin, who is our resident Saint Nicholas expert, answers big Santa questions, and Alex has a shock 40 before 40 challenge. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

Our next guest on 'Stay Curious' is Global Alpha Youth Director, Dan Blythe. This week, Alex and Chloe chat to Dan about the Barbie movie, 'young people slang' and overcoming fear in the face of calling. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

This week on 'Stay Curious', Alex and Chloe are joined by Alpha Youth Global Communications Manager, Azande Mbhele. As resident fashion expert, Azande chats creating trends, what's hot right now and why on earth everyone is wearing Crocs! We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]

In this first episode of 'Stay Curious', we get to know a little bit more about our hosts Alex and Chloe, how Chloe became a Dr, Alex's 40 before 40 and the why behind the message of 'Stay Curious'. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!

In this episode of 'Stay Curious', Alex and Chloe take a deep dive with pioneer of the Alpha Course, Nicky Gumbel. We talk car crash faith-sharing stories, racial justice in the church and the pandemic of anxiety. We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on [email protected]!