
The Thread is a space for fresh perspectives on Christian leadership, global culture, and evangelism in our changing world. Brought to you by Alpha, The Thread shares timely talks, relevant insights, and hosts open free-flowing conversations with diverse leaders from around the globe. All hosted by Stephen Foster.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 52 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Stephen Foster is joined by church leaders Archie Coates, Al Gordon, and Pete Hughes. Together they reflect on a growing spiritual openness across society and a renewed hunger for God within the church. They discuss the surge of people exploring fait... more
In this episode, Stephen Foster talks with Nicky Gumbel about faith and leadership in a world marked by conflict and uncertainty. Nicky reflects on a growing spiritual hunger and openness he’s seeing, including in his own Alpha group. They discuss le... more
In this Bonus episode of The Thread from Leadership Conference 2025, we hear from multiple Emmy and BAFTA Award winner Bear Grylls. Bear joins Nicky Gumbel live from the Royal Albert Hall and shares about his new book "The Greatest Story Ever Told", ... more
In this episode of The Thread, Stephen sits down with Director of the Chinese Alpha Film Series, the Alpha Youth Series and the upcoming new Alpha Series, and the CEO of SignalFlare Productions, Steve Chao. Steve shares incredible insights into leadi... more
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Conversations cover a range of topics related to Christian leadership, cultural engagement, and personal faith journeys. Key discussions include the integration of faith into everyday professional life, the role of creativity in expressing spiritual beliefs, and the impact of social justice movements among young leaders. Noteworthy features include testimonies from various church leaders and insights into how spiritual practices influence personal and communal transformation. This platform is notable for its diverse guest lineup, which brings together voices from different cultural backgrounds, fostering a global dialogue about faith in the contemporary world.
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1. Nicky Gumbel
2. Steve Chao
3. Jacintha Tagal
4. Dan Blythe
5. Keithan Swann
6. Xenia James
7. Jared Speaker
8. Jodie Linton
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