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Money Maze PodcastMarketing God. With Nicky Gumbel, Pioneer of the Alpha CourseIn this Christmas special, we reshare our conversation with Nicky Gumbel! Very occasionally one individual can have a disproportionately powerful impact on a collection of people, but very rarely does that person’s impact grow in time and reach, and expand beyond anyone’s expectations and for millions, be responsible for enhancing their lives.In this episode we explore a slightly different realm: religion. Our guest, the Reverend Nicky Gumbel, talks of his own odyssey from barrister to clergyman, before widening both awareness and access to Christianity to those outside the church via the Alpha Course.
2025-12-181h 02
What You Set in MotionHow to Find your Calling and Discover your Purpose with Nicky & Pippa GumbelThis episode sits you right at the family table as I interview my own mum and dad Nicky and Pippa Gumbel about their wild, winding journey of faith, calling, and building community from a converted garage to a global movement. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply personal look at how two very normal people learned to follow God one small step and (one leaky gas cooker) at a time.3 Main Takeaways1. Big callings usually start in tiny, messy rooms.The real beginnings were homemade soup in a garage, a leaky ga...
2025-12-101h 06
Matt Brown ShowEp 246: Nicky Gumbel on Finding Faith in a Skeptical World (Part 2)Topic: Faith, Doubt, and the Power of the Gospel (Continued)Guest: Nicky Gumbel is a vicar, author, and pioneer of the Alpha Course—a global movement that has introduced millions to the basics of the Christian faith.In a world filled with doubt, spiritual confusion, and skepticism, many people are searching for meaning but don’t know where to start. This episode offers a compelling invitation to explore faith, ask honest questions, and discover the transformative power of the Gospel.Continuing from Part One, Nicky shares even deeper insights from his decades of minist...
2025-10-2216 minMatt Brown ShowEp 245: Nicky Gumbel on Finding Faith in a Skeptical World (Part 1)Topic: Faith, Doubt, and the Power of the GospelGuest: Nicky Gumbel is a vicar, author, and pioneer of the Alpha Course—a global movement that has introduced millions to the basics of the Christian faith.In a world filled with doubt, spiritual confusion, and skepticism, many people are searching for meaning but don’t know where to start. This episode offers a compelling invitation to explore faith, ask honest questions, and discover the transformative power of the Gospel.Nicky shares insights from his decade...
2025-10-1514 min
evangelical 360°Ep. 46 / The Alpha Revival: A Simple Way to Faith and Belonging ► Nicky GumbelA free meal, a short film and an open chair can change a life. That’s the quiet power behind Alpha, the simple, hospitable format Nicky Gumbel helped steward from a London parish into a global movement—inviting people to explore the meaning of life and the person of Jesus without pressure or pretense. In this conversation Nicky talks about the early missteps of street evangelism, the moment Alpha “went viral,” and why the small‑group experience often does what a podium can’t: it builds trust, honours questions, and makes space for real encounter. Gumbel also discusses the...
2025-10-0347 min
Towards UnderstandingNicky Gumbel – Alpha ProgramNicky Gumbel – Alpha Program Nicky Gumbel chatted with Clayton about everything to do with the Alpha program (the program that allows you to ask those ‘big’ questions about life). Nicky talked about the amount of countries and languages that the Alpha program is in, the strangest place that the Alpha program has run (doubt you will guess it!) and why Bear Grylls is involved in the Alpha program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-2517 min
Scripture UntangledSeason 9: Episode 12 | Nicky Gumbel | How Does God Speak to Us As We Read the Bible?Listen to Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of the Alpha Course, being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. Nicky has written several best-selling books, recently retired as the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in the UK and was awarded the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in the 2024 New Years Honours. In this episode, Nicky discusses his 50-year practice of starting the day with Scripture and his belief that as you read the Bible, the Holy Spirit is speaking to you. He also talks about how Alpha started and how it continues to evolve, and shares an important message for today’s ch...
2025-04-0144 min
The Message PodcastSpecial Episode: Nicky Gumbel - The Vision of JesusEnjoy this special teaching from our friend Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha and the former Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in London, as he shares at our Message Vision Night 2024.
2024-12-3131 min
Money Maze PodcastMarketing God: With Nicky Gumbel - Pioneer of the Alpha CourseWith Christmas coming up, we thought today would be the perfect time to replay one of our older episodes!Very occasionally one individual can have a disproportionately powerful impact on a collection of people, but very rarely does that person’s impact grow in time and reach, and expand beyond anyone’s expectations and for millions, be responsible for enhancing their lives.In this episode we explore a slightly different realm: religion. Our guest, the Reverend Nicky Gumbel, talks of his own odyssey from barrister to clergyman, before widening both awareness and access to Christianity to thos...
2024-12-121h 02
!Audacious Church PreachesNicky Gumbel - The Vision of JesusWe were truly honoured in October to have a visit from the very Rev Nicky Gumbel, who joined us in Manchester to share with us in what was a memorable day. He brought a message to us titled 'The Vision of Jesus' and you can catch up on this great sermon, here
2024-10-1331 min
Into the TruthChristianity is the Ultimate Rebellion with Nicky Gumbel | Ep16Christianity is no longer in fashion. This means that being a Christian is counter-cultural. In this episode of Into the Truth, Rev Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of the Alpha Course, explains that the challenge for the Church today is to bravely speak our counter-cultural message. "If we simply mouth the same platitudes as the culture," he says, "what is there that’s distinctive about our faith?"Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our studio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CTSStudiosFind Nicky on social media: @NickyGumbel on Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter) Th...
2024-10-0423 min
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 665 | Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates on Keys to Church Revitalization in a Post-Christian Era, How to Create a Vibrant Church Culture, And Field Notes on Successful Succession From a Successor and Outgoing Pastor Alpha's Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates, the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, discuss the keys to church revitalization in a post-Christian era and how to create a vibrant church culture. Plus, they share field notes on Archie's succession to become Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton after Nicky Gumbel stepped back. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter
2024-07-231h 25The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 665 | Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates on Keys to Church Revitalization in a Post-Christian Era, How to Create a Vibrant Church Culture, And Field Notes on Successful Succession From a Successor and Outgoing Pastor Alpha's Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates, the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, discuss the keys to church revitalization in a post-Christian era and how to create a vibrant church culture. Plus, they share field notes on Archie's succession to become Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton after Nicky Gumbel stepped back. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter
2024-07-231h 25
HTC | Holy Trinity ClaphamAflame Session 4: How To Experience Pentecost Today | Nicky Gumbel | 30 June 2024In session 4 of our Aflame weekend, Nicky Gumbel spoke on Acts 2 and how to experience Pentecost today.
2024-07-0433 min
Fusion PodcastNicky GumbelNicky Gumbel was a staunch atheist at Cambridge University in the 1970s. His friends shared the gospel with him and after a night of reading the Bible he gave his life to Jesus. 50 years later, he is reflecting back on all that God has done through in his life. In friendships, through HTB or within the global growth of Alpha, life has been extraordinary. He shares moments of joy and pain, times of unemployment and great fulfilment.
About Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fusion strengthens your church...
2024-05-071h 06
LegacyNicky GumbelNicky Gumbel was a staunch atheist at Cambridge University in the 1970s. His friends shared the gospel with him and after a night of reading the Bible he gave his life to Jesus. 50 years later, he is reflecting back on all that God has done through in his life. In friendships, through HTB or within the global growth of Alpha, life has been extraordinary. He shares moments of joy and pain, times of unemployment and great fulfilment. About Fusion: Every student should have an opportunity to find hope in Jesus and home in the local church. Fu...
2024-05-071h 06
Faith Driven EntrepreneurEpisode 292 - Three Views on Hearing From God with Nicky Gumbel, Kim Avery, and Jeremy LinThe best way to fight against idolatry is to seek the voice of God. So, what does that actually look like? In this episode, we're going to hear three perspectives from three incredible leaders around the world. We'll head first to the UK to hear from priest and author, Nicky Gumbel for a chat he had with Henry about a framework he has for hearing the voice of God. Then, we'll make our way to the U S for another conversation with Kim Avery, business coach, and author of the prayer powere...
2024-04-3029 min
CRM924Bibel so wichtig wie das Frühstück - Nicky Gumbel und die AlphakurseOhne Frühstück geht er nicht aus dem Haus, denn dann stirbt er gefühlt vor Hunger. Genau so wichtig ist es ihm, jeden Tag in der Bibel zu lesen, sonst geht es ihm geistlich nicht gut.Die Rede ist vom disziplinierten Menschenliebhaber und Pfarrer Nicky Gumbel aus London. Er durfte die Einführung in den Christlichen Glauben, der die Alphakurse in aller Welt exportieren. Hier ist er mit seiner Frau Pippa bei uns im Interview. Außerdem sprechen wir mit Johanna Weddigen von Alpha Deutschland.Wir erfahren auch mehr über Alpha Deutschland, an ihren...
2024-03-2835 min
Money Maze PodcastMarketing God: With Nicky Gumbel - Pioneer of the Alpha CourseIn this Easter special we explore a slightly different realm: religion! Very occasionally one individual can have a disproportionately powerful impact on a collection of people, but very rarely does that person’s impact grow in time and reach, and expand beyond anyone’s expectations and for millions, be responsible for enhancing their lives.Our guest, the Reverend Nicky Gumbel, talks of his own odyssey from barrister to clergyman, before widening both awareness and access to Christianity to those outside the church via the Alpha Course. Alpha - a term which we usually employ in a very...
2024-03-281h 02
Everything Happens with Kate BowlerNicky Gumbel: Questions of MeaningOur lives are rarely predictable or at all in our control. Sometimes what happens to us or around us can reshape our entire trajectory. Nicky Gumbel is someone whose life was dramatically changed. He thought he was going to be a very fancy lawyer… just like everyone else in his family, but that’s not what happened. Nicky became one of the pioneers of the Alpha Course where 30 million people have been introduced to Christian faith around the world. In this conversation, Kate and Nicky discuss: Nicky’s reluctant conversion to Christianity How to stay open to the...
2024-03-2645 min
The Pastorate PodcastNicky Gumbel On His Succession at HTB, a Vision to Train 10,000 Pastors, and the Significance of April 17, 2033How do we lead well through transition and keep evangelism at the heart of our ministry?This week, Nicky Gumbel joins us to share wisdom from his journey as the pioneer of the Alpha Course and former Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London. After nearly two decades in senior leadership, Nicky opens up about transitioning leadership, empowering new leaders, and staying passionate about sharing the gospel.Nicky discusses: The challenges and rewards of leadership transitions How to trust and support the next generation of church leaders A...
2024-03-1159 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsInterviewing Nicky Gumbel - Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton, and Pioneer of the Alpha CourseSteve Gladen, pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church visits London to interview Nicky Gumbel, Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton, and Pioneer of the Alpha Course.Nicky and his wife Pippa have impacted millions throughout the world with the Alpha course. Steve talks through what goes into an Alpha course and what makes it effective with Nicky. To learn more about small groups, or to share your own small group ministry experience, find Steve Gladen and others at https://smallgroupnetwork.com, our facebook group, or join our community at https://go.smallgroupnetwork.com
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2024-01-0337 min
Radiant WhispersWhy celebrate Christmas?, by Nicky GumbelEvery year, Christmas is the greatest celebration around the globe. No other event makes us get together as families and friends like Christmas. And yet, Christmas is also the worst time of the year for millions of lonely, hurting people. Commandeered by businesses and restaurants, Christmas celebrations often obscure Christ, whose birth is the original and best reason to celebrate Christmas. Find out why the birth of Christ deserves to be celebrated with all your heart.
Programme presented and produced by Gabriel Porras at gabrielvoice.com and musmullosradiantes.com
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Nicky Gumbel is the creator of the Alpha...
2023-12-1929 min
Murmullos Radiantes¿Por qué celebrar la Navidad?, por Nicky GumbelCada año, la Navidad es la mayor celebración en todo el mundo. Ningún otro acontecimiento nos hace reunirnos en familia y entre amigos como la Navidad. Y, sin embargo, la Navidad es también la peor época del año para millones de personas solitarias y heridas. Apropiadas por negocios y restaurantes, las celebraciones navideñas a menudo ocultan a Cristo, cuyo nacimiento es la razón original y mejor para celebrar la Navidad. Descubre por qué el nacimiento de Cristo merece ser celebrado con todo el corazón.
Programa presentado y producido por Gabriel Porras, en gabrielvoi...
2023-12-1931 min
Stay CuriousBeyond the Surface of Leadership - Nicky GumbelIn this episode of 'Stay Curious', Alex and Chloe take a deep dive with pioneer of the Alpha Course, Nicky Gumbel. We talk car crash faith-sharing stories, racial justice in the church and the pandemic of anxiety.
We're curious about big things, small things, theological things, mundane things, totally irrelevant things. If there is something you'd like for us to explore on the podcast, send us an email on uk@alpha.org!
2023-11-1534 min
Leaders in Living RoomsLILR 092 | Nicky Gumbel on the 3 Things Every Church can Improve“The only way to plant a church is through evangelism.” Meet Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of the Alpha course and former vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London. Nicky’s enthusiasm for a better focus in church evangelism is life-giving and inspiring. He meets the challenges of today’s church with a sense of intentionality and strategy that will encourage you and motivate change.Welcome to Episode 092 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.EPISODE LINKSsean@theascentleader.orgIf you’r...
2023-10-3150 min
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 491: Changing the World Through Conversation W/ Nicky Gumbel (Alpha Course)"Proverbs 20:5 says 'In the heart of every human being is a deep well, and the wise person draws it out.'" How can we create a space where people have the chance to explore faith, ask questions, and share their story?Ben and Aaron are joined by Nicky Gumbel, former Anglican priest and founder of Alpha, a multi-week course that creates a space where people come to discuss life’s big questions.-------------------------------------------------Join the Steiger Online Intensive Training!October 20th - October 21stClick HERE to register now!Qu...
2023-10-1743 min
Calling A City To LifeEpisode 24B: The Chat. Why Is Cold Better Than Lukewarm, Featuring Nicky GumbelIain is on holiday, but we drop in a chat with Nicky Gumbel to make up the numbers.
The trio discusses further Brodie's message on the messages to the Churches from Revelation and in particular why we need to think about Hot, Cold, and Lukewarm differently.
If you want to get in touch with a comment or question for the show email office@qpbc.org and include Podcast in the title
2023-09-281h 09
C3 Church Global PodcastConversation: The uniqueness of Jesus and the future of the church (with Nicky Gumbel)Join us this week for an incredibly special conversation as Ps Phil is joined by former Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), author of BiOY and Leader of Alpha International, Nicky Gumbel.
Phil and Nicky discuss everything from family and meeting Christ, to the unique position of Jesus in our modern world, exciting Alpha projects, the future of the church and the demands and opportunities in front of pastors and leaders.
What a privilege to hear these two incredible men of faith reflect on the wonderful joy it is to follow Jesus and all God...
2023-09-0244 min
Mere ChristiansNicky Gumbel (Pioneer of Alpha)Why Alpha is the #1 tool I recommend for sharing the gospel winsomely with your co-workers, how Ephesians should compel pastors to view themselves as the “backline” and mere Christians as the “frontline,” and how to “draw out the deep well” in others.Links Mentioned:AlphaBible in One Year (BiOY)Nicky Gumbel on InstagramNicky Gumbel on TikTokNicky Gumbel on FacebookNicky Gumbel on XNicky Gumbel LinktreeAlpha Film Series‘Alpha Film Series: Who is Jesus’Come, Creator SpiritTim Keller
2023-08-1637 min
The Kingdoms Podcast91 | Nicky Gumbel on His Father's Experience Escaping Nazi Germany, Pioneering the Alpha Course, Championing Gospel Unity in the Church, and How to Accomplish Global Evangelism91 | Nicky Gumbel on His Father's Experience Escaping Nazi Germany, Pioneering the Alpha Course, Championing Gospel Unity in the Church, and How to Accomplish Global Evangelism
2023-07-1053 min
We Are VineyardNicky Gumbel: The Alpha Course Became Our Operating System
Nicky Gumbel: The Alpha Course Became Our Operating SystemShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Reverend Nicky Gumbel about his recently discovered heritage, when his atheism turned to faith, and how a decision for faith preempted his understanding of the Gospel. Nicky shares about the start of Alpha in 1977, the impact of John Wimber’s visit on his community and friends at Alpha, and how Alpha more recently exploded into the worldwide evangelism catalyst it is today. Finally, Nicky shares the advice he would want to give himself as a new Christian.
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2023-04-1258 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastNicky Gumbel: The ‘Greatest Injustice in the World’ Is Never To Hear About JesusGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/446891-nicky-gumbel-greatest-injustice-never-hear-jesus.html Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss why churches must prioritize evangelism, the importance of engaging in Catholic spaces, and the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the work of the church. ► Listen on Apple: Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/
2023-03-1549 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastNicky Gumbel: The 'Greatest Injustice in the World' Is Never To Hear About JesusGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/446891-nicky-gumbel-greatest-injustice-never-hear-jesus.html Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss why churches must prioritize evangelism, the importance of engaging in Catholic spaces, and the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the work of the church. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Fol...
2023-03-1549 minThe Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastNicky Gumbel: The 'Greatest Injustice in the World' Is Never To Hear About JesusGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/446891-nicky-gumbel-greatest-injustice-never-hear-jesus.html Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss why churches must prioritize evangelism, the importance of engaging in Catholic spaces, and the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the work of the church. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Fol...
2023-03-1549 min
The J.John PodcastFacing the Canon: Nicky GumbelNicky Gumbel joins J.John for a conversation about the history and future of Alpha; a series that creates space for friends to talk about faith, life and God.
2023-02-0128 min
Faith Driven EntrepreneurEpisode 229 - Alpha Was Just the Beginning with Nicky GumbelEntrepreneurs are frontline ministers in the workplace. As a pastor and the former Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, the largest Anglican church in Britain, Nicky Gumbel believes that it is his task to equip the saints for ministry in the places where they work and live. For the past 3 decades, Nicky Gumbel has pioneered the Alpha course, created as an introduction to the Christian faith primarily for non-churchgoers. The Alpha course has attracted hundreds of young people who otherwise had no interest in Christianity. It has been run in churches, prisons, government institutions, and workplaces around the w...
2022-12-1342 min
The Art of Leadership DailyAOLD 131 | Nicky Gumbel on Sharing Openly Online Versus In-PersonNicky Gumbel talks with Carey about how Alpha attendees seemed to feel more comfortable openly sharing online than they were in-person. Get more on this conversation by going to http://theartofleadershipdaily.com/. Brought to you by: The Art of Leadership Academy's Church Growth This program will help you position your church for growth in 2023. By taking a thorough look at your leadership team, pastoral care, missional alignment and, culture, it'll help you eliminate the barriers that keep your church from growing and guide your church through transformational conversations that lead to...
2022-12-0911 min
The ProfileAlpha’s Nicky Gumbel: Leaving HTB to evangelise the world
He may be retiring from leading the largest Anglican Church in England, but Nicky Gumbel has huge plans ahead of him. In this interview with Premier Christianity's Emma Fowle, Nicky reveals what's next...
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2022-07-2950 min
HTB ChurchThe Best is Yet to Come - Nicky Gumbel | HTB Live StreamIn Nicky Gumbel's final talk at HTB, he reminded us that the best is yet to come! We have so much to look forward to as a church, and we're so grateful to God and Nicky & Pippa for shepherding us so faithfully.
2022-07-2433 minHTB ChurchHow do we respond to the crisis in Ukraine? - Nicky Gumbel | HTB Live StreamNicky Gumbel reminds us this week that although we remain heartbroken for Ukraine, we can trust that the Lord reigns over every detail of the situation, and is close by every heart that is hurting.
2022-03-0613 min
A Godzillion and One15: Nicky Gumbel - Alpha Course, the Future of Evangelism, and Embracing the Down-and-Out ApproachSeason 2 of A Godzillion & One kicks off with one of my favorite people - Nicky Gumbel. Nicky is the Vicar (or as us Americans would say, pastor) of Holy Trinity Brompton in the heart of London. HTB is one of the largest churches in the UK and they are a key source of influence and encouragement to churches around the globe.
As and atheist turned Christian, Nicky shares the hard truth of finding faith in our current world and why evangelism is his highest call. Alpha Course, was birthed out of this desire to create a...
2022-02-1545 min
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 466 | Nicky Gumbel on How Law Prepared Him for Ministry, Nazi Germany and His Family's Connection to Einstein, and How He Created the Bible in One YearNicky Gumbel rejoins us on the podcast and this time shares some of his family's background as refugees from Nazi Germany, how his education at Eton, Cambridge and Oxford prepared him for law and ministry, and how he created the popular Bible in One Year study, and how he refreshes it each year.
2021-12-301h 19HTB ChurchIt's Time To Rebuild - Nicky Gumbel | HTB Live StreamAre you feeling a little off your spiritual rhythm these days? On Sunday, Nicky Gumbel challenged us to rebuild our lives, our church, and our nation, by making a regular space in our week for rest, returning to our church community, and accepting the ultimate peace Jesus brings to our lives.
2021-09-2732 min
Transforming DiscipleshipNicky Gumbel How the Church Can Help People in the Wake of This PandemicHow can the church come alongside people after the pandemic? In this episode, Oliver Hersey and Kelsey Bowse explore that question with Nicky Gumbel, Vicar at Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London, England.
He’s also the pioneer of Alpha, a program that started in 1977 that helps people explore questions of faith in fifteen sessions. He left his legal career behind, to work in ministry full-time, with his wife Pippa Gumbel.
“This is the greatest evangelistic opportunity of a lifetime,” Nicky said. His church had its largest turn out for Alpha in 2020, with 1,600 people attending online.
He said “There’s going to be a...
2021-07-1331 min
Greenways Podcast - Faith & WorkEpisode 10: Series Finale with Nicky GumbelNicky Gumbel from HTB Alpha joins the boys for some Greenways chat. They touch on many of this season’s themes, from leadership to evangelism, kingdom risk to workplace faith. Nicky also reviews takeaway options in West London.
2021-07-121h 01HTB ChurchHow To Have Hope (Even When It Doesn't Look Good) – Nicky Gumbel | Easter at HTBNicky Gumbel shares an inspiring message on how, even if the situation doesn't look good, we can find hope.
2021-04-0418 min
So This Is My WhyEp 43: Nicky Gumbel (Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London & Pioneer of the Alpha Course)Nicky Gumbel is an English Anglican priest, vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London and pioneer of the Alpha Course - a course that has reached over 25 million people who are looking to discover the meaning to life!This episode is so special to me not least because I used to attend HTB myself! In this STIMY episode, we explore Nicky’s incredible faith journey - how he went from being an argumentative atheist to someone completely on fire for God! - and what HTB and the Alpha course was lik...
2021-04-0346 min
Generosity Path PodcastS.2 Episode 6: Nicky Gumbel | Gospel GenerosityThe final episode of Season 2 features Nicky Gumbel. Nicky is the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton Church in the UK, and the pioneer of the internationally renowned Alpha course (an introduction to Christianity). From his home in London, he speaks to J.Paul and Daryl over Zoom about the generosity he has witnessed among the HTB church congregation particularly during the COVID-19 season; and about the origins of Alpha, which is rooted – both ideologically and practically – in generosity.
"I realised that we were actually depriving people of the opportunity to be involved by not asking people to give." ...
2021-03-0525 min
What You Set in MotionLizanne Gumbel QC and Rev'd Nicky Gumbel - my Dad and my aunt.Speaking to two of the most driven and successful people I know who happen to be my Dad and his one and only sister, Lizanne Gumbel QC. Lizanne is one of the top barristers in the UK supporting some of the most vulnerable clients from child and sexual abuse to the most catastrophic personal injury cases. She has acted on behalf of those abused by Jimmy Saville and Harvey Weinstein. We talked about their childhood and what made them so dedicated to the different work they do. This is the first interview they have ever done together.
2021-02-2256 min
Pioneers Wanted PodcastNicky Gumbel: Vicar / Leader, HTB London and Alpha InternationalThis week, Philip Clarke sits down with Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of Alpha, Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in London, and bestselling author.They explore the global growth of the Alpha course and the moments that changed Nicky’s outlook on the world.
2021-02-1951 min
Christ ConnectionNicky Gumbel -Alpha-The Bible In One Year- Deep DiveNicky Gumbel is Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), a Church of England church in central London which holds 11 Sunday services on five sites. He is the pioneer of Alpha, an introduction to the Christian faith run by all the major Christian denominations in 169 countries. He is married to Pippa, and together they write a commentary on the Bible in One Year – www.bibleinoneyear.org Nicky also hosts the podcast ‘Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel’. Show notes at www.christconnection.cc
2021-02-0733 min
Live From Rest#28 - Faith in hard times - with Nicky Gumbel, vicar of HTB Church, London.John me (Steve Smith) in my Zoom interview with Nicky Gumbel (pioneer of Alpha and vicar of Holy Trinity Church Brompton, London) as we consider the challenge to “feed our faith” in dark times. Life will throw us all difficulties and for so many, these days of the pandemic have been so especially hard and dark. Yet, in the hardship, we can respond to the words of the prophet Habakkuk: “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food.. yet I will rejoice in the
2021-02-0616 minTransforming DiscipleshipNicky Gumbel on Marriage, and Alpha Ministry in the UKHow can you strengthen your marriage? Nicky Gumbel, Vicar at Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London, England says “there’s no marriage that can’t be improved.” In this episode, Oliver Hersey and Kelsey Bowse discuss the joys and trials of marriage with Nicky.
He’s also the pioneer of Alpha, a program that started in 1977 helps people explore questions of faith in fifteen sessions. Nicky and Silla Lee started The Marriage Course in 1990, to help couples strengthen their relationships.
Nicky said “Every session raises issues. There’s a session on communication. There are exercises, where you talk about how you can improve...
2021-01-1222 minHTB ChurchThe Greatest Gift - Nicky Gumbel | HTB Christmas DaySo many of us have had a tough year… what is the greatest gift we can receive no matter what we’re going through? Nicky Gumbel shares a special, inspiring message for Christmas Day.
To watch the full service and more, visit htb.org
2020-12-2510 min
The Reach PodcastIn conversation with Nicky GumbelJust how does Nicky Gumbel like to drink Cocoa Cola? And it seems that his favourite type of food is “the cheaper the better”. Listen to this inspirational podcast with stories of people going from Atheist to planting churches in 10 years.
2020-12-1841 min
Isolated World, Connected ChurchEp. 2 - Nicky GumbelNicky Gumbel, Pioneer of Alpha and Vicar of HTB in London, joins Vicky and Helen to discuss how lockdown has changed the way they are doing discipleship in church and how the number of people doing Alpha and Marriage courses online has grown.
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2020-11-2024 minLeaders in Living RoomsLILR 019 | Nicky Gumbel on Hope, Worry, Unifying Others & Unlocking the Human Heart with Purpose, Love & BelongingAt the heart of human happiness are purpose, love, and belonging. In this episode, Sean Morgan and Nicky Gumbel discuss how to find hope in the midst of despair, avoiding false hope and worry. After years of ministry, Nicky explains what he's learned about how to unify others, respectfully disagree, and be a better questioner.
2020-11-1047 min
The Citizen Sit DownEpisode 3: Nicky GumbelIn this weeks episode we sit down with Nicky Gumbel. Nicky is the pioneer of Alpha and Vicar of HTB in London, one of the largest Church of England churches in the UK. He is also an incredible author and the man behind Bible in One Year. We chat about Church vision, diversity in the Church of England and his story of faith.
2020-10-2928 min
Purple Radio On DemandIn Discussion With: Nicky GumbelRev. Nicky Gumbel discusses his pioneering role in the leadership of the influential ‘Alpha’ course and shares how his church has responded to the pandemic through social outreach.
2020-10-2752 minHTB ChurchHow to make the most of your next 6 months - Nicky Gumbel - HTB at HomeNicky Gumbel shares an inspiring message on ‘How to make the most of the next 6 months’ and on how to “bloom where you’re planted” during this challenging season. Nicky explored the meaning and context of Jeremiah 29:11, reflecting on how we can apply this verse to our lives in the coming months.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
2020-10-1924 minHTB ChurchA conversation with Nicky GumbelAn interview with Nicky Gumbel. 'The spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.' Isiah 61:1
2020-09-2919 min
Widemindedness with Victoria BallWidemindedness: Nicky Gumbel"I think people are looking for three things: purpose, love and belonging."
Nicky Gumbel is Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), a Church of England church in central London which holds 11 Sunday services on five sites. He is the pioneer of Alpha, an introduction to the Christian faith run by all the major Christian denominations in 169 countries. He is married to Pippa, and together they write a commentary on the Bible in One Year. Nicky read Law at Trinity College, Cambridge, Theology at Oxford and practised as a barrister. He joined HTB as a curate in 1986 and...
2020-09-2622 min
St Dionis Parsons GreenNicky Gumbel - A Change Is ComingNicky Gumbel - A Change Is Coming by Podcasts from St Dionis Parsons Green
2020-08-0330 min
HTB ChurchThere’s A Change Coming - Nicky GumbelThis is a historic time for the church. For Focus Sunday, Nicky Gumbel encourages us to never give up on the fight for justice. Let's not be satisfied until 'justice rolls like a river, righteous like a mighty stream.'
Join us every Sunday https://www.htb.org/athome
2020-07-2630 min
Life Between SundaysNicky Gumbel on the Holy SpiritAdam sits down with world-renowned vicar (pastor) and author, Nicky Gumbel. Nicky shares his story of changing his career path from law to ministry and his development of the ALPHA course. Nicky and Adam talk about how HTB Church & ALPHA have adapted to our ever-changing world and are reaching more people than ever, and the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
2020-06-1045 min
B&A Church PodcastJesus At Home | Nicky GumbelNicky Gumbel from HTB Church is our guest speaker. This Sunday we celebrate
Pentecost when Jesus went home and sent the Holy Spirit to be with us
instead. The disciples were sitting in a home when the Holy Spirit came
upon them. Jesus is saying "I'm coming to your home today!" Will you invite
Him in?
2020-05-3122 min
HTB ChurchUnity in Diversity - Nicky GumbelIn light of current events, we are sharing Nicky Gumbel's Talk from Focus 2019 on ‘Unity in Diversity.’ On matters of justice, the church cannot remain silent.
2020-05-2943 min
The Pastorate PodcastNicky Gumbel & Shaila Visser on Leadership During the Global Crisis and the Increased Opportunity for EvangelismShaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016). Nicky Gumbel is the pioneer of Alpha and Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in London, one of the largest Church of England churches in the UK.
http://www.ccln.ca/season2/episode9
2020-05-2546 min
Last Life EverLiving Your Life's Purpose with Nicky GumbelRev. Nicky Gumbel joins Jillian and Jeff in a discussion about living a his life's purpose. He talks about how he decided to leave his career as a barrister (lawyer) to become a priest. He is currently the head of the Holy Trinity Brompton. He pioneered the Alpha program which is used as an outreach tool by thousands of churches worldwide. He talks to us about doubt and how its essential for faith and also about amazing turnarounds he has seen in his ministry. Rev. Gumbel grew up atheist and converted to Christianity by reading the New T...
2020-05-2157 min
Live From Rest#20 - Fear or Faith? - with Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of 'Alpha' and vicar of HTBIn these days of pandemic and global crisis, Steve Smith chats with Nicky Gumbel and together they explore how we can be ruled by faith rather than by the fear that is sadly gripping so many.Nicky Gumbel is well known internationally for pioneering 'Alpha', the course which has introduced Jesus to countless men and women across the world. He is the vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, a well known London church which has planted numerous new churches across the UK and Nicky has also blessed the people of God with his daily Bible reading app "Bible in one year"...
2020-04-0419 min
Unbelievable?Lockdown special feat. Nicky Gumbel, Megan Cornwell, Andrew Wilson, Esther O Reilly, Will van der Hart and NT WrightJustin speaks to Christians leaders, thinkers and theologians from lockdown in the UK and USA with a variety of responses to Coronavirus.
Nicky Gumbel of the Alpha Course looks for the good coming out of the storm, Megan Cornwell relates her Covid-19 experience, Andrew Wilson gives a theological response, Esther O’Reilly talks about economic vs human costs, Will van der Hart shares mental health tips and Tom Wright explains how Christian have historically responded to crisis.
For Megan Cornwell’s blog http://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/From-death-to-life-How-God-delivered-me-from-coronavirus
For the Profile Podcast with Will van...
2020-04-031h 55
Unbelievable?Lockdown special feat. Nicky Gumbel, Megan Cornwell, Andrew Wilson, Esther O Reilly, Will van der Hart and NT WrightJustin speaks to Christians leaders, thinkers and theologians from lockdown in the UK and USA with a variety of responses to Coronavirus.
Nicky Gumbel of the Alpha Course looks for the good coming out of the storm, Megan Cornwell relates her Covid-19 experience, Andrew Wilson gives a theological response, Esther O’Reilly talks about economic vs human costs, Will van der Hart shares mental health tips and Tom Wright explains how Christian have historically responded to crisis.
For Megan Cornwell’s blog http://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/From-death-to-life-How-God-delivered-me-from-coronavirus
For the Profile Podcast with Will van...
2020-04-031h 55
Unbelievable?Lockdown special feat. Nicky Gumbel, Megan Cornwell, Andrew Wilson, Esther O Reilly, Will van der Hart and NT WrightJustin speaks to Christians leaders, thinkers and theologians from lockdown in the UK and USA with a variety of responses to Coronavirus.
Nicky Gumbel of the Alpha Course looks for the good coming ou of the storm, Megan Cornwell relates her Covid-19 experience, Andrew Wilson gives a theological response, Esther O’Reilly talks about economic vs human costs, Will van der Hart shares mental health tips and Tom Wright explains how Christian have historically responded to crisis.
For Megan Cornwell’s blog http://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/From-death-to-life-How-God-delivered-me-from-coronavirus
For the Profile Podcast with Will v...
2020-04-031h 55
Larry's BiblecastBlknerd's Biblecast: Bible in One Year Devotional With Nicky Gumbel 📖Blknerd's Biblecast: In this episode we read from the devotional Bible in One Year Devotional With Nicky Gumbel, Hope You Enjoy Please Subscribe and Share
2020-01-0622 min
ChristCentralGraham Meets: Nicky Gumbel - Part 1Graham Meets: Nicky Gumbel - Part 1 - Graham and Nicky discuss Alpha, Alpha in Prisons, Newfrontiers, Bible in one year. Part 2 - How do you fit everything in? What is your message for the wider church? What is the biggest challenge for the church? What would you want to say to us as a movement in Newfrontiers? In a two part interview with Nicky at HTB in London. Filmed summer 2018 and shown during Devoted 2018.
2018-10-1809 min
ChristCentralGraham Meets: Nicky Gumbel - Part2Graham Meets: Nicky Gumbel - Part 1 - Graham and Nicky discuss Alpha, Alpha in Prisons, Newfrontiers, Bible in one year. Part 2 - How do you fit everything in? What is your message for the wider church? What is the biggest challenge for the church? What would you want to say to us as a movement in Newfrontiers? In a two part interview with Nicky at HTB in London. Filmed summer 2018 and shown during Devoted 2018.
2018-10-1810 min
Podcast JesusCGLNICKY GUMBEL - Por que y como orarExpositor: Nicky Gumbel
Tema: ¿Por que y como orar?
Curso Alpha
2018-06-2946 min
Mysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesWeek 10. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "What About The Church?"Week 10. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "What About The Church?"
2017-06-1731 minMysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesWeek 9. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "Does God Heal Today?"Week 9. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "Does God Heal Today?"
2017-06-1730 minMysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesWeek 8. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "Why And How Do I Pray?"Week 8. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "Why And How Do I Pray?"
2017-06-1729 minMysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesWeek 7. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How And Why Should I Read The Bible?"Week 7. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How And Why Should I Read The Bible?"
2017-06-1728 minMysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesRetreat 3. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How Can I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?"Retreat 3. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How Can I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?"
2017-06-1730 minMysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesRetreat 2. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "What Does The Holy Spirit Do?"Retreat 2. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "What Does The Holy Spirit Do?"
2017-06-1725 minMysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesRetreat 1. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "Who Is The Holy Spirit?"Retreat 1. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "Who Is The Holy Spirit?"
2017-06-1728 minMysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesWeek 6. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How Can I Resist Evil?"Week 6. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How Can I Resist Evil?"
2017-06-1730 minMysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesWeek 5. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How Does God Guide Us?"Week 5. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How Does God Guide Us?"
2017-06-1730 minMysterious Island (version 2), The by VERNE, JulesWeek 4. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How Can I Have Faith?"Week 4. Alpha with Nicky Gumbel: "How Can I Have Faith?"
2017-06-1729 min
New Wine PodcastLeadership Conference 2016: Nicky GumbelListen to Nicky Gumbel’s talk from our 2016 Leadership Conference.
2016-03-1536 min
Premier Christianity PodcastAugust 2015 – Nicky Gumbel's greenhouse, child spirituality, introverts & MormonsJustin and Sam talk about HTB's church planting strategy and we hear Nicky Gumbel explain it too. Plus: Are children born believers? What happened when Sam met the Mormons and tips for introverts in Charismatic churches.
Read the August edition of Premier Christianity http://www.premierchristianity.com/Past-Issues/2015/August-2015
Get a FREE copy of Premier Christianity Magazine at http://www.premierchristianity.com/freesample
2015-08-0638 minPremier Christianity PodcastAugust 2015 – Nicky Gumbel's greenhouse, child spirituality, introverts & MormonsJustin and Sam talk about HTB's church planting strategy and we hear Nicky Gumbel explain it too. Plus: Are children born believers? What happened when Sam met the Mormons and tips for introverts in Charismatic churches.
Read the August edition of Premier Christianity http://www.premierchristianity.com/Past-Issues/2015/August-2015
Get a FREE copy of Premier Christianity Magazine at http://www.premierchristianity.com/freesample
2015-08-0638 min
Things UnseenThe Word: Nicky GumbelGrowing up, Nicky Gumbel considered Christianity “intellectually unsustainable”, yet today he is best known as the modern-day architect of the evangelical Alpha Course. In this podcast, he uses Bible passages that have inspired him to reveal little-known parts of his biography to Louisa Foxe – among them the trauma of losing many of his Jewish father’s family in the Holocaust.
Readings by David Suchet.
2013-11-1521 minThings UnseenThe Word: Nicky GumbelGrowing up, Nicky Gumbel considered Christianity “intellectually unsustainable”, yet today he is best known as the modern-day architect of the evangelical Alpha Course. In this podcast, he uses Bible passages that have inspired him to reveal little-known parts of his biography to Louisa Foxe – among them the trauma of losing many of his Jewish father’s family in the Holocaust.
Readings by David Suchet.
2013-11-1521 min
Nomad PodcastNicky Gumbel - Alpha and the Future of Evangelism (N45)It's hard to measure the impact Nicky Gumbel has had on the worldwide church. He pioneered the Alpha Course as an evangelistic introduction to the Christian life. It is estimated that over 15 million people have now attended a course. So we thought it was high time we had a chat with Mr Alpha, and find out what the future of this course might be in our rapidly changing culture. “Some people are really interested in the question, ‘Is it true?’ A lot more people these days are interested in the questions, ‘Does it work?’ and ‘How does it feel? What...
2012-03-1140 min
Pastors & LeadersNicky GumbelAuthor and speaker Nicky Gumbel, is the pioneer of the Alpha Course, a short course on the basics of Christianity. He was an avowed atheist, and converted to Christianity in his first year at College, through reading the New Testament. He said, "I was enthralled. It was as if I had found what I had been looking for all my life". Millions have now done the course worldwide. Nicky is interviewed by Leigh Hatcher from Open House.
2011-06-2220 minInterviewNicky GumbelAuthor and speaker Nicky Gumbel, is the pioneer of the Alpha Course, a short course on the basics of Christianity. He was an avowed atheist, and converted to Christianity in his first year at College, through reading the New Testament. He said, "I was enthralled. It was as if I had found what I had been looking for all my life". Millions have now done the course worldwide. Nicky is interviewed by Leigh Hatcher from Open House.
2011-06-2220 min