In this episode, Jennie Allen shares her personal experiences of journeying through tough times. She also outlines the hope she has for a reawakening and how we can all play our part, together. Jennie will be speaking at Leadership Conference

Maanda and Bev Tshifularo: Growing up in South Africa, lessons from business, and the challenges of political leadership.

Apr 18th, 2024 32m 34s

In this episode, Maanda and Bev Tshifularo talk with Nicky Gumbel about their experiences growing up through hardship to find success at the top of the business world. Now, Maanda is an author, strategist, and founding CEO of SuperLead, and Be

Shelbi and Jordy Shutt: Navigating life with a disability, staying authentic, and embracing vulnerability.

Mar 19th, 2024 47m 29s

Shelbi and Jordy will be speaking live at ⁠Leadership Conference 2024⁠ over 6–7 May at the Royal Albert Hall. This episode:Shelbi and Jordy Shutt share their story of navigating life and faith through disability. At the age of 16, Shelbi rec

Johannes Hartl: Theocentricity, being rooted in reality, and reaching young people.

Feb 22nd, 2024 43m 10s

Dr Johannes Hartl is a philosopher, Catholic theologian and an influential mediator between Christian spirituality, philosophy and psychology. He reaches hundreds of thousands of people through his books, lectures, and YouTube videos. In 2005,

Arthur Brooks: The science of happiness, servant leadership, and embracing the second half of life.

Jan 24th, 2024 51m 46s

In the build up to Leadership Conference 2024 (6–7 May) we'll be sharing conversations with experts from various fields.This episode:In this conversation with Nicky Gumbel, Arthur shares his expertise and insights on the science and philosop

Scott and Viktoria Harrison on How They Reinvented Charity for This Generation and Helped 15 Million People Gain Access to Clean Water

Nov 15th, 2022 52m 45s

Scott and Viktoria Harrison have been on a journey – from working as colleagues at Scott’s kitchen table, to becoming a husband-and-wife team who would revolutionise the way the non-profit sector thinks about branding, fundraising, and marketin

Nicky Gumbel’s Call to the Church in This Unique Season

Jul 23rd, 2021 23m 38s

Nicky Gumbel is the pioneer of Alpha and Vicar of HTB in London, one of the largest Church of England churches in the UK. He is the author of many books and is married to Pippa.https://www.alpha.org/blog/leadership-conversations-with-nicky-gum

Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh on How They Found Jesus, Being Imprisoned for Sharing Their Faith & Surviving Iran's Most Notorious Prison

Jul 2nd, 2021 41m 14s

In 2009 in Iran, Maryam and Marziyeh were imprisoned and sentenced to death because of their Christian faith. Maryam and Marziyeh were born into Muslim families but converted to Christianity and began to share the Gospel with those around them.

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba on His Dream for South Africa, Forgiveness in the Midst of Injustice and Building a Relationship With Nelson Mandela

Jun 18th, 2021 59m 35s

The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town was born in 1960 and grew up in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. He holds a BSc, a BA(Honours) in Applied Psychology, and a MEd in Educational Psychology, all from the University

Rick & Kay Warren on Navigating the Pain of Loss, Building Resiliency & Rebuilding in the Post-Pandemic World

Jun 4th, 2021 50m 47s

Rick and Kay Warren are pastors, authors and global influencers. They founded Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California in 1980. Since then Saddleback has become one of the most influential churches in the United States and Rick and Kay cont

Heidy Quah on Becoming an Advocate for Refugees at Age 18, Where Her Courage Comes From & Her Advice for Aspiring Young Difference Makers

May 21st, 2021 25m 23s

Heidy Quah is a 26-year-old human rights activist who founded Refuge For The Refugees [RFTR], a one-stop centre that looks into advocating for the rights of refugees in Malaysia. Almost a decade into working with underserved populations, Heidy

Dr. Francis Collins on Leading in the Fight Against COVID, Reconciling Faith With Science & Why He's Hopeful For Our Future

May 7th, 2021 38m 1s

Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. was appointed the 16th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2009. In this role, Dr. Collins oversees the work of the largest supporter of bi

Rebecca Stewart on How to Effectively Interview Someone, the Right Way to Let A Team Member Go & the Obligation to Dissent

Apr 23rd, 2021 31m 23s

Rebecca served on the staff at the HTB Group for 14 years, as Head of Alpha UK, COO and Group CEO, prior to which she worked in banking, consulting and head-hunting. Rebecca now works with charitable foundations and is the Vice-Chair of Alpha

Cardinal Luis Tagle on Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously, the Power of Storytelling & What Helps Him Hold Leadership Lightly

Apr 9th, 2021 52m 23s

Jump into the Leadership Conference archives to hear this conversation between Cardinal Luis Tagle and Nicky Gumbel from 2017.Cardinal Tagle is currently living in Rome working as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peopl

Isaac Borquaye (Guvna B) on the Power of Words, What the Younger Generation Really Wants & the Best Response to Issues of Inequality

Mar 26th, 2021 44m 48s

Isaac Borquaye (Guvna B) is an author and multi award-winning, record-breaking urban rap artist from London. He has carved out a unique place for himself in the music world, and his other artistic endeavours draw on his personal experiences of

Christine Caine on Wanting to Give up at Age 50, the Value of Seasons in Obscurity & Her Tried Wisdom for Living an Integrated Life

Mar 12th, 2021 1h 13m

Together with her husband, Nick, Christine founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign – a recipient of the Mother Theresa Memorial Award for their work combating human trafficking among refugees. They also founded Propel

Archbishop Justin & Caroline Welby on Bible Smuggling as Newlyweds, Friendship With Pope Francis & Holding on to the Grace of God

Feb 26th, 2021 57m 6s

In this episode, Nicky sits down for a conversation with the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and his wife Caroline. The Most Revd Justin Welby was ordained in 1992 after an 11-year career in the oil industry. He spent his first 15 y

Nicky & Pippa Interview Jackie Pullinger on Over 55 Years of Missionary Work in Hong Kong

Feb 12th, 2021 1h 6m

Jackie Pullinger is a missionary in Hong Kong and founder of the St Stephen's Society. She has been serving in Hong Kong since 1966. The early years of her Hong Kong ministry are chronicled in her book Chasing the Dragon.https://www.alpha.org/

Mike Pilavachi on Learning to Read the Room, How to Spot Young Leaders & Why Some Good Initiatives Must End

Feb 5th, 2021 59m 17s

Mike Pilavachi is the co-senior pastor of Soul Survivor Watford church alongside his friend Andy Croft. Over the past 26 years he has also been the co-founder and leader of Soul Survivor ministries (a charity that aims to equip young people to

Jon Tyson Interviews Nicky Gumbel on the Urgency of This Moment

Feb 1st, 2021 43m 10s

Jon Tyson is a Pastor and Church Planter in New York City. Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Jon moved to the United States twenty years ago with a passion to seek and cultivate renewal in the Western Church. He is the author of Beautiful Re

Anthony Tan on Leading a Multi-Billion Dollar Company With Christ-Like Integrity & Sacrificing Profits for Kingdom Values

Jan 17th, 2021 41m 4s

Anthony Tan is Group CEO and Co-Founder of Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile technology company focused on bringing transport freedom and financial inclusion to the region. Under his leadership, the company has expanded into eight countries

Craig Groeschel on Navigating Anxiety as a Pastor, the Bible in One Year & How He Wants to Spend His Remaining Years

Dec 18th, 2020 45m 55s

Craig and Amy started Life.Church in a two-car garage in Edmond, Oklahoma in January 1996. Since then, Life.Church has grown to include dozens of locations all over the United States but its mission statement remains the same: to lead people to

Michael Todd on Leveraging Technology for the Gospel, What it Means to Live H.O.T. & Knowing When to Say No

Dec 9th, 2020 50m 16s

Pastors Michael and Natalie Todd are the Lead Pastors of Transformation Church based in Tulsa, OK since February 2015. They were entrusted with Transformation Church from the founding pastor, Bishop Gary McIntosh, after 15 years of operation. M

Tim Keller: Steps for Effective Evangelism & How Cancer Has Impacted His View of Life, Death and God

Nov 22nd, 2020 53m 20s

Timothy Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, which he started in 1989 with his wife, Kathy, and three young sons. For 28 years he led a diverse congregation of young professionals that grew to a weekly at

Danielle Strickland on Encountering Jesus in Prison, Fighting for Equality & the Myth of Balance

Nov 8th, 2020 58m 33s

Danielle is a spiritual leader, justice advocate, communicator and peace maker. Her aggressive compassion has served people firsthand in countries all over the world. From establishing justice departments and church plants, to launching global