Life Essentials - Alpha Australia

ABOUT THE SERIES

Life Essentials is a collection of short videos filmed and produced in Australia. This series is designed to help teenagers spark faith conversations with their friends.

Each of the 16 episodes explores topics like purpose, identity, belonging, stress, labels, ghosting, fame and faith. An entire session of Life Essentials can be run in half an hour.

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Series Overview

16 Episodes

Run in any order

Available in 1 language

Created, filmed and produced in Australia

Life Essentials

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Life Essentials

Episodes

All episodes of Life Essentials are available to watch on AlphaOne.

Feat. How Ridiculous

Fame

Ever wondered what your life would look like if you went viral overnight? Most of us have. This episode explores the difference between fleeting fame and lasting significance, with world-famous YouTube stars, How Ridiculous, weighing in on the real impact of influence.

Feat. Twice Blessed

Labels

This episode unpacks the impact of labels – both the ones we wear and those we carry within, whether from ourselves or others. Twin sisters, Bec & Marissa (Twice Blessed & MAJ’R LABEL) share some of the labels they’ve worn, both positive and negative, and how their faith has helped them stay authentic in a world of ever-changing trends.

Feat. Ria Panditha

Stress

This episode dives into one of Gen Z & Gen Alpha’s biggest struggles – stress. With candid interviews and expert insights, explore how stress and anxiety impact our daily lives and discuss practical ways to manage it. From ancient wisdom to modern tools, discover ways to find peace in your everyday life.

Feat. Nicola Olyslagers

Originals

In a world where social media often pushes us to fit in or stand out, staying true to your authentic self can be tough. In this episode, Olympic athlete Nicola Olyslagers shares her wisdom on the dangers of comparison and the freedom that comes from embracing your unique identity and purpose.

Feat. Adam Pryztula

Ghosting

In a world where disappearing is as simple as leaving someone on read, ghosting is a common issue, both online and in real life. This episode shares real stories and practical wisdom on why it happens, how it affects both the ghoster and the person being ghosted, and what we can do about it.

Feat. How Ridiculous

Future

Dive into the big question on everyone’s mind – the future! Whether you’re excited or anxious about what’s ahead, explore how to approach the unknown with insights from the guys at How Ridiculous. Discover how advice from mentors helped them take the right kind of risks, plus, a personal challenge to think about the kind of person you want to become.

Feat. Isaiah Simmons

Good & Evil

The battle between good and evil isn’t just an epic movie plot – it’s something we all face in our everyday lives and our own hearts. This episode explores how our perceptions of good and evil shape the way we treat ourselves and others. Isaiah Simmons shares his personal story, offering a powerful reflection on the darkness within and what it truly means to choose good.

Feat. Sam Thompson

Tribes

Community, belonging and friendship can be tricky to navigate. As Sam says, ‘The five closest people around you will dictate who you become.’ How do we go about build lasting friendships?

Feat. Stephen Foster

What is Human?

This episode explores the growing emergence of AI that requires us to ask one of the most important questions right now: ‘What is the unique value of humanity?’

Feat. Emily Higgins

Forgiveness

Forgiveness can be painful and powerful, and we face it every day. Emily tells her story of radical forgiveness and explores how we can work through pain, hurt, and loss, and choose to move towards freedom.

Feat. Sabrina Peters

Screen Time

Screens may be an essential part of our lives, but how much is too much? As Dani, our host, says, ‘It’s like screens have become our digital besties, but maybe we should reconsider the friendship status.’ This episode explores how to reclaim control and find fulfillment beyond our devices.

Feat. Blake Young

Dreams

Many people have dreams for their future, but it can be hard to see how they will happen. This episode explores how the path to our dreams is not often easy but how God can take us as we are and shape us into who we need to be to see our dreams come true.

Feat. Emily Higgins

Unexplainable

This episode is all about those events and experiences in life that are difficult to explain. Is it just coincidence or does God still move and heal people today? And what happens when He doesn’t?

Feat. Eric Agyeman

Friends

Everyone needs friends, but what makes a good friend? This episode explores what it means to be a good friend, and how friends impact who we are and who we are becoming.

Feat. CHRIS MAISANO

More to Life

We are all looking for purpose, love and belonging. This episode talks about where we might look for those things, and where we can find it.

Feat. Luca Colacino

Jesus

He’s arguably the most famous person in history, but who is Jesus? Who did he claim to be? Does he exist today, and if so how can I meet him?

What's Included

Life Essentials 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

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Now is the time to reach the young generation. 2.3 billion* of today’s global population are under the age of 18.

Life Essentials is designed for today’s youth, and it can run anywhere – schools, youth groups, small groups, and more. It’s designed as a pathway into the Alpha Youth Series. *UNICEF

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Life Essentials free?

Yes! Thanks to our generous donors, Life Essentials is free to access on AlphaOne.

Who is Life Essentials for?

Life Essentials is created for young people who are open to discussions about faith and life, and may not yet be ready for the full Alpha Youth Series.

I'm under 18. Can I run Life Essentials for my friends?

The new Life Essentials series has been specifically designed to empower young people to help their friends engage with big questions about life. 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 important to have a responsible adult involved to help facilitate a safe environment. This could be a parent or guardian, teacher, your youth leader, or church pastor.

What if I still have questions?

That’s totally fine! Feel free to get in touch with us via the contact page.