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Faith For Dummies (aka us)

FAITH FOR DUMMIES (AKA US)

🎙️Join two youth leaders with bad jokes and good intentions, as we chat about the ups and downs of life as a teenager today. We’re here to share a bit of wisdom (we hope🤔), offer honest advice, and hopefully give you a great listening experience...? Each week we also share our “dummy moment” – a funny, cringe or just plain silly moment from the week. No dummy moment? No problem – we’ve got a lifetime of them to pull from! New episodes drop weekly – follow us, leave a comment, or get in touch at

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Episode 23 - Being Young and being a Leader

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/10/28

Ever wondered how to be a leader when you still feel like you’re figuring life out? Izzie and Rob chat all things young leadership — from starting out and serving well, to dealing with nerves, awkward small talk, and that classic “I don’t know enough” panic. 🙈They’ll unpack how Jesus flipped leadership upside down (spoiler: it involves feet washing 🦶), why being young doesn’t mean you can’t make an impact, and how to lead even when you don’t have it all together.Whether you’re running a CU,

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00:27:23

Episode 22 - Divorce in the family

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/10/21

Divorce is one of those topics that can feel really heavy or confusing — especially as a Christian. In this episode, Rob (yes, he’s 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 she’s 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

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00:25:31

Episode 21 - What if my family aren’t Christians?

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/10/14

This week, Rob’s away on parental leave — but don’t panic! Adele, his wonderful wife steps in to join Izzie for a very real chat about what it’s like when your family aren’t 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.It’s honest, funny, and full of encouragement —

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00:07:10

Season 3 Teaser

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/09/30

We’re back… well nearly! Season 3 of Faith for Dummies (aka us) is about to drop, and let’s be real… we’re 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 you’ve come to love (or at least tolerate). Whether you’ve been

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00:18:41

Ep 20 - Worship: Sunday morning or a lifestyle?

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/09/16

It’s the big season 2 finale! Rob and Izzie dive into what worship really means—more 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 don’t worry, it’s not all heavy stuff!Also in the episode, Izzie brings a hilarious lasagne-related dummy moment to the table (literally 😂).This episode is a celebration of God’s goodness, the joy of worship, and the reminder that Jesus

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Ep 19 - Faith and Feelings: How does Jesus impact...

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/09/09

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 God’s Word speaks to our struggles, and remind us that even the Bible’s greatest heroes wrestled with emotions too.Of course, there’s a classic dummy moment along the way to keep it light. 😅If you’re struggling, please remember: you are valued, you matter, and it’s okay to reach out for help.🧠 Honest talk. 🙏 Hope from the

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00:23:14

Ep 18 - Sharing your faith at work & UNI - part 2

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/09/02

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

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Ep 17 - Sharing your faith at WORK & uni - part 1

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/08/26

In the first of two episodes, Izzie and Rob explore what it really looks like to share your faith after leaving school—starting with the workplace. (Also super relevant if you’re working weekends… or even still in school, to be honest!)Caitlin is interviewed about being a Christian at work and sharing your faith with colleagues—without 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

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00:27:22

Ep 16 - George’s testimony

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/08/19

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 God’s truth.At the start, Izzie and Rob share some light hearted camp stories (including a couple of small dummy moments 😅) to keep it real.This episode is packed with honesty,

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00:20:15

Ep 15 - Can Christians have fun?

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/08/12

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 let’s talk about it more... From parties to Jesus’ 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 leader—a wild, giant escape room—and reminds us that following Jesus isn’t boring… it’s actually so

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00:24:01

Ep 14 - What about different types of Church?

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/08/05

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 that’s both hilarious and humbling—possibly the best dummy moment we’ve had yet!We’re talking history, beliefs, and what unites us as followers of Jesus—without getting stuck in judgment or confusion. Whether you’ve only known one tradition or you’re trying to figure out where you fit, this convo is for you.🕊️ Respectful talk. 🙏 Real

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00:23:51

Ep 13 - How do I deal with loss…

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/07/29

In this special episode, Rob is joined by Grace – marine biologist-in-training, Liverpool rain survivor, and all-round legend – 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 🫖, and

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00:23:58

Ep 12 - What’s so great about summer camp?

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/07/22

In this episode of Faith for Dummies (aka us), Izzie and Rob dive into the world of summer camps — 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 it’s 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

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00:18:22

Ep 11 - How to best read the Bible

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/07/15

We’re back for Season 2 — and diving straight into the good stuff! 📖 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 you’re 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 “dummy moments” along the way. From navigating the Bible as a whole to making reading a joyful habit, we’ve

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00:08:02

Season 2 Teaser

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/07/01

Season 2 teaser!! We’re back… (almost!). Here’s 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 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻 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,

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00:17:40

Ep 10 - What is the gospel and how do I explain it?

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/06/17

"Wait… What Is the Gospel?"Ever felt like you should know how to explain the gospel—but when the moment comes, your mind goes blank? Don’t worry, you’re 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 that’s 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! 🤦🏻‍♂️ It's unpacked without big

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00:19:46

Ep 9 - Izzie’s testimony

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/06/10

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: “dummy moments” – 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, it’s real talk mixed with wisdom, reminding us that our faith journey doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be genuine

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00:24:52

Ep 8 - Can Christians date non-Christians?

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/06/03

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 won’t send you to sleep.Whether you're single, dating, or just here for the relatable banter, stick around – this is just one part of a series packed with honest

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00:17:06

Ep 7 - Why is Church sometimes boring?

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/05/27

Do you find Church boring? Find it hard to listen or enjoy Church? Find yourself asking yourself if that person is preaching…?! Wondering what can be done about it? Join Izzie and Rob as they discuss what can be done! Plus bad jokes and TWO dummy moments from Rob that just happened!New episodes weekly. Come for the laughs, stay for the honesty, follow for more. 👊

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00:20:20

Ep 6 - Rob’s testimony

Faith For Dummies (aka us) ·

2025/05/20

Let’s be real — some testimonies comes with fireworks, other don't, and that’s exactly the point! This podcast looks at Rob's testimony and owning your story, even if it feels “boring.” We dive into the ups, downs, and the in-betweens of faith. Whether your journey’s wild or wonderfully ordinary, this space is for real talk, relatable stories, and figuring it all out together.Also included is Izzie's dummy moment! New episodes weekly. Come for the laughs, stay for the honesty, follow for

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