This week, we go straight in to if Jesus was here today, would he use TikTok? How cultured! Speaking of culture, we chat about where Jesus got involved in culture, where he stayed away from it, and what that might mean for us scrolling, posting, and trying not to get distracted online. Plus, Izzie shares some classic âdummy momentsâ from her week (including a DIY hair mare⌠oops đŹ), and we think about how social media fits into our faith without getting in the way.
Weâll also give some Bible verses to help you think about whether to stay on social media, take a break, or just use it wisely â because, like Jesus, maybe itâs all about how you use it, not whether you use it at all.
đ°ď¸Jesus on TikTok? đCultured or not? đąSocial media
Izzie (and Robâs!) friend, Ezra, chats about exams, stress, and how to keep your faith in the middle of it all. đâ¨
Ezra shares his journey from GCSEs to university, and how he balances study, church, (donât forget the gym! đŞ) and his personal relationship with God. Also spoken about is trusting God when things feel out of control, carving out time for prayer, and finding encouragement from friends and church communities.
If youâre facing mocks, A-levels, or just the general stress of school life, this episode is packed with honest advice, spiritual encouragement, and some really practical ways to keep your faith alive while revising what seem like non stop.
Donât forget the usual dummy moments including Izzie forgetting to ask Ezra for his dummy moment! đ
đExam time. â No more stress. đ God is in control.
Ever wondered how to be a leader when you still feel like youâre figuring life out? Izzie and Rob chat all things young leadership â from starting out and serving well, to dealing with nerves, awkward small talk, and that classic âI donât know enoughâ panic. đ
Theyâll unpack how Jesus flipped leadership upside down (spoiler: it involves feet washing đŚś), why being young doesnât mean you canât make an impact, and how to lead even when you donât have it all together.
Whether youâre running a CU, helping at church, or just trying to be a good mate, this oneâs for you.
â Grab your tea (or coffee if youâre fancy) and tune in.
â° Time to chat. đŚ đ§ Young leader. 𫵠Be the example.
Divorce is one of those topics that can feel really heavy or confusing â especially as a Christian. In this episode, Rob (yes, heâs back!) sits down with his Welsh friend, Heulwen, to chat honestly about how divorce impacts families and faith⌠especially as a teenager.
Heulwen shares part of her story and what sheâs learned about forgiveness and healing along the way. Heulwen also shares what Bible verse helped her during it all and how she tries to help the young people she meets whose family are going through similar.
Of course, there are plenty of dummy moments too â Robâs guitar mishaps, Izzieâs almost getting in the wrong car and Heulwen is falling over đ oh dear! (Also talk of pensions and loud dogs!)
Itâs real, honest, and (as always) just us trying to figure it out.
â¤ď¸ Real families. âď¸ God still working. â Not taboo.
This week, Robâs away on parental leave â but donât panic! Adele, his wonderful wife steps in to join Izzie for a very real chat about what itâs like when your family arenât Christians. How do you handle that? What does it look like to live out your faith at home? And how do you handle different family priorities? Adele also shares part of her own story of faith and the long awaited dummy moments are back! Turns out dummy moments run in the family.
Itâs honest, funny, and full of encouragement â because even when faith feels tricky at home, Godâs still right in the middle of it.
đ Real stories. đ§âđ§âđ§âđ§ Real families. đ Dummy moments.
Weâre back⌠well nearly! Season 3 of Faith for Dummies (aka us) is about to drop, and letâs be real⌠weâre just as clueless (and curious) as ever. Join Izzie and Rob as we stumble, laugh, and occasionally say something profound while exploring faith, life, and the big questions teenagers actually care about. But first⌠enjoy a couple of life updates from both Izzie and Rob!
Expect new guests, new stories, and the same unpolished honesty youâve come to love (or at least tolerate). Whether youâve been here since day one or youâve just found us, buckle upâitâs going to be messy, meaningful, and maybe even a little bit wise đŚ.
Season 3 coming soon⌠donât miss it.
đŁď¸ Real talk. đŽ Real tease. đ°ď¸ Real soon.
Itâs the big season 2 finale! Rob and Izzie dive into what worship really meansâmore than just singing on a Sunday, but a whole lifestyle of following Jesus. Worship is about sacrifice (allowing it to cost us something), and living every day to glorify God⌠but donât worry, itâs not all heavy stuff!
Also in the episode, Izzie brings a hilarious lasagne-related dummy moment to the table (literally đ).
This episode is a celebration of Godâs goodness, the joy of worship, and the reminder that Jesus deserves everything.
đ Lifestyle worship. đś Real talk. đ Dummy moments. âď¸ Jesus at the centre.
In this episode of Faith for Dummies, Rob and Izzie get real about mental health and what it means to follow Jesus when life feels heavy. They dive into the Psalms to see how Godâs Word speaks to our struggles, and remind us that even the Bibleâs greatest heroes wrestled with emotions too.
Of course, thereâs a classic dummy moment along the way to keep it light. đ
If youâre struggling, please remember: you are valued, you matter, and itâs okay to reach out for help.
đ§ Honest talk. đ Hope from the Psalms. đ Dummy moments. â¤ď¸ You are not alone.
In Part 2 of our mini-series on sharing your faith after school, Izzie and Rob turn the spotlight on university life.
Izzie chats with Charlie, who shares what it really looks like to follow Jesus at uni. She gives honest advice on finding a Church, keeping up Bible reading, connecting with people you might not naturally gel with, inviting them to events and conversations about faith. Who knows, they may become good friends of yours- like for Charlie!
Whether you're about to head off to uni, planning to go in the future, or already deep in student life, this episode is full of encouragement, relatable stories, and a reminder that youâre not alone in figuring this stuff out.
No plans to go to uni? Have a listen anywayâitâs still a goodân!
đ Honest stories. đŹ Real talk. đ Unashamed faith.
In the first of two episodes, Izzie and Rob explore what it really looks like to share your faith after leaving schoolâstarting with the workplace. (Also super relevant if youâre working weekends⌠or even still in school, to be honest!)Caitlin is interviewed about being a Christian at work and sharing your faith with colleaguesâwithout being weird about it. Kinda scary. Kinda awkward. Totally important!
From simply mentioning church in casual conversations to living out your faith with boldness and grace, Caitlin shares some super practical (and honest) tips.
Ohâand thereâs a dummy moment that turns into a double dummy moment. Yep, Rob gets caught in it too. Doh. đ
đŹ Real convos. đ Real faith. đ Real-life workplaces.Part 2 (Sharing Your Faith at Uni) drops next week!
In this episode, Izzie sits down with George to hear his powerful testimony. He shares what it was like moving to the UK at age 5, growing up in East London, and how God met him in a big way during a Holy Spirit talk at camp. George also opens up about the lies the world whispers and how we can combat them with Godâs truth.
At the start, Izzie and Rob share some light hearted camp stories (including a couple of small dummy moments đ ) to keep it real.
This episode is packed with honesty, encouragement, and a reminder that Godâs truth is always greater than the worldâs lies.
đĽ Testimonies. đ Godâs presence. đ Dummy moments.
In this episode, Rob sits down with his friend Martin to unpack the age-old question: Can Christians have fun? Can you love Jesus and enjoy life? Short answer: YES. But letâs talk about it more... From parties to Jesusâ take on the Sabbath, we explore what fun looks like when you're living for God.
Martin shares a 'typical Martin' dummy moment and one of his favourite moments as a youth leaderâa wild, giant escape roomâand reminds us that following Jesus isnât boring⌠itâs actually so much fun.
đ Faith meets fun. đ Real talk. đ Jesus at the centre.
In this episode, Izzie interviews a different Rob (Rob #2!), who tells us all about the different types of churches (denominations) and keeps it real with a story thatâs both hilarious and humblingâpossibly the best dummy moment weâve had yet!
Weâre talking history, beliefs, and what unites us as followers of Jesusâwithout getting stuck in judgment or confusion. Whether youâve only known one tradition or youâre trying to figure out where you fit, this convo is for you.
đď¸ Respectful talk. đ Real faith. đĄ Eye-opening stuff. đ Real funny.
In this special episode, Rob is joined by Grace â marine biologist-in-training, Liverpool rain survivor, and all-round legend â to talk about loss. From soggy Tesco trips and forgotten chocolate puddings, to losing the people we love... This episode explores when grief shows up, what can we do to help us handle all the emotions and experiences that come with it.
We talk about what helps and how faith can feel weird (but sometimes wonderful) when life breaks. There are laughs, memories, tea đŤ, and honest reflections on hope in the middle of heartache.
We hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something.
This one is for Graceâs mum, Clare â¤ď¸
In this episode of Faith for Dummies (aka us), Izzie and Rob dive into the world of summer camps â the messy, muddy, magical places where teenage faith can spark (and questionable food can be a spiritual test of its own).
We swap stories from camps of past, confess our bad shower choices, and chat with the brilliant Emily from Danehill about what itâs like at the camp we both serve at. From swimming to water games and camp songs about crumble to late-night worship sessions. Have a listen to us reminiscing and see if we can answer why does it feel like God shows up so much more at camp?
Spoiler alert: Heâs with us off the field too â even when weâre not singing around a fire pit!
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Also why are Robâs hands different colours in the artworkâŚ?! Can anyone help fix that?!
Weâre back for Season 2 â and diving straight into the good stuff! đ In this episode, Rob and Izzie unpack one of those common questions people ask at some point in their lives: "How do I actually read the Bible better?"
Whether youâre a total beginner or a lifelong reader looking for fresh insight, this episode is packed with helpful tips, honest reflections, and (of course) a few âdummy momentsâ along the way. From navigating the Bible as a whole to making reading a joyful habit, weâve got you covered.
Expect laughs, lightbulb moments, and let's delve in together as we explore how to connect with Scripture in a more meaningful, approachable way.
đ Grab your Bible, your coffee, and letâs do this together.
Season 2 teaser!! Weâre back⌠(almost!). Hereâs a teaser for season 2 of Faith For Dummies and some thoughts back about Season 1. We reflect on what God has helped us get out to you all and how bad our audio quality was at times đ¤Śđťââď¸đ¤Śđť
Anyway! Season 2 includes lots of guests (you were asking for them!), more topics covered and more dummy moments!
Season 2 starts Tuesday 15th July (doh, Izzie & Rob said that wrong in the teaser!!) so keep your calendars free Tuesday for your walk to school, bus to school, commute to work, or whenever else you get opportunity to listen.
God bless you all, and get in touch with us, weâd love to hear from you! đ
"Wait⌠What Is the Gospel?"
Ever felt like you should know how to explain the gospelâbut when the moment comes, your mind goes blank? Donât worry, youâre not alone. In this episode, Izzie and Rob get into the heart of the Christian message: what the gospel actually is, why it matters, and how we can share it in a way thatâs real, simple, and makes sense to the people around us. Oh, and yes, we are aware... Rob does say the 4 points in the wrong order! đ¤Śđťââď¸
It's unpacked without big words or pressureâjust honest, down-to-earth chat thatâll leave you feeling clearer, more confident, and maybe even a bit excited about talking to your mates about Jesus.
đŹ This oneâs for anyone who loves God where you find it hard to explain why or not.
âď¸ The good news is good news for a reasonâletâs learn how to share it well.
Plus a dummy moment of the week... Easter throwback!
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Welcome back to Faith for Dummies! In this episode, Rob and Izzie catch up after a hectic week and chat through one of their favourite segments: âdummy momentsâ â you know, those classic blunders we all make... (Get in touch if you have any Izzie dummy moments!)
Today we go back in time and listen to Izzie's story about how she came to know Jesus for herself.
As always, itâs real talk mixed with wisdom, reminding us that our faith journey doesnât have to be perfectâit just has to be genuine. Whether youâre feeling a bit all over the place or riding high, Godâs grace is still bigger.
Expect plenty of laughs and maybe some heart warming encouragement.
If this episode lifted your spirits or made you giggle, donât forget to follow us on here and on Instagram for more good stuff â weâre all learning as we go, and weâd love to have you along for the journey! âď¸đ
Ever tried navigating dating and your faith without losing the plot? In this episode, Rob and Izzie get real (and a bit personal) about what it's like being a Christian and trying to figure out love, relationships, and all the awkward bits in between. Expect jokes, some "tell me" moments, and a big helping of wisdom that wonât send you to sleep.
Whether you're single, dating, or just here for the relatable banter, stick around â this is just one part of a series packed with honest chats, friendly faith, and a whole lot of fun. Hit follow and donât miss whatâs coming next â trust us, itâs worth it. đ
(Wondering why our sound quality has gone downhill?! We changed software! We're sorry! Don't worry though, microphones are coming!)