Bear Grylls is best known for his television series Born Survivor, currently no. 1 on Discovery Channel in US. He is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest, doing so at age 23, having broken his back at age 21. Bear married Shara in 2000 and together they did an Alpha course, which had a profound effect on their lives.

Bear says: “It’s about having a relationship with the person who made you and made all the mountains that I love. Faith isn’t about being weird but being loved. I feel 100% comfortable recommending Alpha as I know no one is ever judged or bible bashed. The Alpha course is super laid back and it’s fun. You don’t have to do it to impress anyone; you can be yourself and just be very honest. If you’re nervous take a friend.”

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The new Bear Grylls 3 minute Alpha advert filmed for the Autumn 2009 campaign