Faith For Dummies (aka us)

This week, Rob sits down with long-time friend Cameron for a brilliantly honest conversation about growing up between two worlds on a Sunday morning. Football ⚽ and Church ⛪. From a clumsy dummy moment on the dance floor to early-teen frustrations about missing matches, Cam shares what it was really like navigating faith, family expectations, and his absolute love of the game. We also hear stori...

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 “dummy moments” from her week (including a DIY hair mare… oops 😬), and we think...

Izzie (and Rob’s!) friend, Ezra, chats about exams, stress, and how to keep your faith in the middle of it all. 🎓✨ Ezra shares his journey from GCSEs to university, and how he balances study, church, (don’t forget the gym! 💪) 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 frie...

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 mak...

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 Bibl...

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...

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...

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...

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 rem...

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, t...

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 impo...

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 (includi...

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 yout...

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...

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 fa...

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 swimmi...

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 “dum...

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...

"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 y...

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 w...

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...

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. 👊

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 include...

Should I tell my friends about Jesus? Join Youth Leaders, Izzie and Rob, as they discuss this and a recent April fool joke by Rob. Was the joke too far or was it funny… Rob shares with us some opinions of it from his youth group. Not convinced? Have a listen and let us know what you think. Any suggestions for future episodes, please email us on faithfordummiespodcast@gmail.com We look forward to h...

Is it ok to doubt God? Join Youth Leaders, Izzie and Rob, as they discuss this and also learn a small amount about paprika and cucumber! Intrigued? Have a listen! Also included is Izzie’s dummy moment of the week! Any suggestions for future episodes, please email us on faithfordummiespodcast@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!