Meet your hosts
The Alpha Youth Series is hosted by 7 Gen Z hosts, and features street talks and interviews with a variety of guests from around the globe.
Today’s young people are open, honest and curious. They want to make and inspire change in the world around them, and they seek out authenticity and integrity
The new Alpha Youth Series has been made with and for this generation, weaving in their priorities, challenges and questions. The 10-episode series introduces and explores the core ideas of the Christian faith in a relevant, accessible, and engaging way. Each episode is designed to spark real, open conversations where teens feel excited, safe, and empowered to engage with the big questions of life, faith, and purpose.
Watch the episode trailers
The new Alpha Youth Series is 100% free and comes with everything you need to get started.
- All episodes available to stream or download
- Invitational and promotional materials to get the word out
- Tools and guides to help you manage and plan
- Training and support for your team to equip you for your best Alpha yet
Now is the time to reach the young generation. 2.3 billion* of today’s global population are under the age of 18.
The Alpha Youth Series is designed for today’s youth. With its global appeal and relevance, it can run anywhere – schools, youth groups, small groups, and more. *UNICEF
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The Alpha Film Series are sets of video sessions that encourage connection and discussion about the Christian faith, designed for your context.
Life Essentials by Alpha Youth
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Alpha Film Series: Australian Edition
The Alpha Film Series showcases breathtaking locations from across the globe, featuring captivating interviews with renowned leaders who share their inspiring and engaging stories.
Chinese Alpha Film Series
Faith explored in your heart language. The Chinese Alpha Film Series lets people explore faith through authentic, local stories in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hokkien. When people hear and discuss ideas in their own language, faith becomes personal and transformative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alpha Youth Series free?
Yes! Thanks to our generous donors, the Alpha Youth Series is free to access on MyAlpha.
Who is the Alpha Youth Series for?
Alpha Youth Series is created for young people aged 13-17 who haven’t heard the Christian basics.
How do I find an Alpha Youth near me?
Head to the Find an Alpha tool to see where this series is currently run. You can also find where other Alphas are taking place using this tool.
I’m a teacher. Can I run Alpha Youth for my students?
Yes! Or even better, equip your students to run it with their friends.
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 inviting a range of participants, including friends and peers, in addition to your own children.
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, it’s encouraged to have a responsible adult involved to help facilitate a safe environment. This could be a parent or guardian, teacher, youth leader, or church pastor.
How is the new Alpha Youth Series different to the previous 2017 version?
The new Alpha Youth Series has fewer episodes and runs over a shorter course of 8 weeks. The episode videos are also shorter. It is hosted by 7 international Gen Z hosts. The 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 with rigorous theological checks.
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.
Can I post the Alpha Youth Series episodes on social media?
No – please don’t post the actual series episodes on social media channels. Alpha is created to 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 episodes themselves!
Can I extract content from the episodes?
Please refrain from extracting any content from the Alpha Youth Series for any purpose. The series contains many resources that are under license and contract, which restrict their use to the agreed terms.
What if I still have questions?
That’s totally fine! Feel free to get in touch with us via the contact page.