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A life of hope through Alpha: Thanda’s Story

A life of hope through Alpha: From an early age, Thanda was trapped in a life of gang violence, going in and out of prison. During one prison sentenc…
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A Safe Space for Questions About God: Debora’s Story

A safe space for questions about God: Deborah shares her Alpha story. “If this God of yours just wants me to go to church and is so insecure th…
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Living Out Faith in the Workplace: Haagen’s Story

Frustrated by not being able to pursue her career, Haagen struggled to cope with the demands of motherhood and marriage. In desperation, she turned t…
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Charles’ Story

“I didn’t expect my life would look like this. I now have hope and dreams.” Kyle Jaster writes about his experience of travelling to the north-east c…
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On the Edge

“Your benchmark for what really scares you changes.” Paul ‘Mungo’ Mungeam is no stranger to taking risks. He’s been a cameraman for over twenty years…
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    Leadership Conversation

    Book Recommendation: MENTORING by Kingston Ogango – A Practical Guide for Developing and Growing Leaders

    A Practical Mentorship Book on Developing and Growing Leaders In his book, Mentoring, Leadership Catalyst, Mentor and Regional Director f…
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    Lessons from business: A conversation with the Tshifularo’s

    Lessons from business, growing up in South Africa and challenges inpolitical leadership: In this episode of the Leadership Conversations wit…
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    Navigating life with disability and embracing vulnerability

    Shelbi and Jordy Shutt share their story of navigating life through disability and embracing vulnerability while living authentically. At the age of…
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    Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel Podcast: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba

    This is the full conversation between Nicky Gumbel and Archbishop Thabo Makgoba. Listen as Nicky talks to Archbishop Thabo about his dream for Sout…
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    Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel Podcast: Nicky Gumbel’s Call to the Church in This Unique Season

    Nicky Gumbel is well-known for being a voice of hope in the Church and beyond. This message from Nicky, preached at the Leadership Conferenc…
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    Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel Podcast: Maryam & Marziyeh

    This is the full conversation between Nicky Gumbel and Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh from June 2014. Listen as Nicky talks to Ma…
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    Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel Podcast: Rick & Kay Warren

    This is the full conversation between Nicky Gumbel, Kay Warren and Rick Warren from this year’s online Leadership Conference. Listen as Nicky talks…
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    Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel Podcast: Heidy Quah

    This is the full conversation between Nicky Gumbel and Heidy Quah from this year’s online Leadership Conference. Listen as Nicky talks to Heidy Qua…
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    Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel Podcast: Francis Collins

    This is the full conversation between Nicky Gumbel and Francis Collins from this year’s online Leadership Conference. Listen as Nicky talks to Dr…
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    Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel Podcast: Rebecca Stewart

    For today’s conversation, we are sharing a highly practical interview from the Leadership Conference archives. This is Nicky’s conversation with Re…
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    Reaching the Next Generation

    Young and Devoted to Jesus: We The Voice Ep 3

    Young and devoted to Jesus: In this episode of We The Voice, Alpha Youth SA chats with guests about being a young person who is devoted to Chris…
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    Giving Yourself to the Youth: We The Voice Ep 2

    In this episode of Alpha Youth SA’s ‘We The Voice’ podcast, we chat with leaders who are currently investing in the youth. We hear about what they’r…
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    The Youth of Today – We The Voice Ep 1 with Jeffrey & Madison

    For Youth Month 2024, Alpha Youth South Africa highlighted the voices of young people across South Africa in a limited podcast series. The voices…
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    Living Out Faith in the Workplace

    Living Out Faith in the Workplace: Haagen’s Story

    Living out faith in the workplace: Frustrated by not being able to pursue her career, Haagen struggled to cope with the demands of motherhood and ma…
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    Lessons from business: A conversation with the Tshifularo’s

    Lessons from business, growing up in South Africa and challenges inpolitical leadership: In this episode of the Leadership Conversations wit…
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