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The Speak Life PodcastDEBATE: Is Christianity The Air We Breathe? (James Croft vs Glen Scrivener) || SLP584Send us a textGlen Scrivener debates Secular Humanist Chaplain James Croft at Sussex University Meeting House on the topic 'is Christianity the air we breathe?'Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online...2025-05-091h 54The Speak Life PodcastAdolescence REACTION || SLP574Send us a textReformed Mythologist Nate Morgan Locke is joined by Thomas Thorogood to discuss the Netflix mini-series Adolescence. How was this masterpiece created? How does it reveal the impotence of a godless society? And is it referencing the Garden of Eden?Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we...2025-03-2720 minThe Speak Life PodcastUnsolicited Advice vs Glen Scrivener || Full Debate || SLP562Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Joe Folley (Unsolicited Advice) discuss the question: Can we be good without God?Hosted by the Philippa Foot Society at Canford School. Original upload:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDBNlozNtSkContact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point...2025-01-201h 06The Speak Life PodcastRachel Allord: Culture Shock and (Pre-)Teen Fiction || SLP561Send us a textReformed Mythologist Nate Morgan Locke interviews author Rachel Allord about her teen novel 'The Girl on the Tube'.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you...2025-01-1752 minThe Speak Life Podcast2024 in Politics, Culture and the Church || SLP558Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke reflect on 2024 in culture, diving into politics (Trump's victory in the US, Labour's victory in the UK and the assisted dying bill) and entertainment. Merry Christmas to all our viewers!Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to...2024-12-251h 02The Speak Life PodcastAsk Glen Scrivener Anything - December 2024 || SLP556Send us a textWhat's going on at Jesus' baptism? Why do cancer and dementia happen? What should I look for in a church? What can we do about anxiety? How do I pray? How can I be consistent with prayer? Is it unreasonable to hope for a Damascene conversion? What's the best way to focus on Godly ambition rather than self-focused pride? Is God ruled by logic?This is the recording of our December 2024 Ask Glen Anything event, hosted by Mattea Hart.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321...2024-12-1346 minThe Speak Life PodcastGlen Debated Michael Shermer || SLP545Send us a textGlen Scrivener reflects on his recent debate with Michael Shermer for Premier Unbelievable?Watch the full debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iy2GcLzqjUContact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologist2024-11-0549 minThe Speak Life PodcastShould Christians Watch Horror? || SLP541Send us a textNate Morgan Locke chats to Christian film director Toby Watts and video essayist Thomas Thorogood about horror movies.Check out the work of Toby and his brother Fionn...➡ linktr.ee/wattsbrothersYouTube: ➡ youtube.com/@wattsbrothersFacebook: ➡ facebook.com/TheWattsBrothersIG: ➡ instagram.com/wattsbrothers_X: ➡ x.com/wattsbrothers_Check out Thomas' videos...youtube.com/@ThorogoodFilmsContact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with...2024-10-1844 minThe Speak Life PodcastOasis Reunion: "It's BIBLICAL" || SLP531Send us a textNate Morgan Locke responds to the news that Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for gigs after not speaking to each other for years. Why is Liam's favourite adjective 'BIBLICAL'?Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:...2024-08-3035 minThe Speak Life PodcastGenesis 50 and The Godfather || SLP530Send us a textNate Morgan Locke, Speak Life's Creative Director, preaching from Genesis 50:1-26 at All Souls Church, Eastbourne on Sunday 17th March 2024.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform...2024-08-2137 minThe Speak Life PodcastGalatians 3 - Law and Gospel || SLP529Send us a textNate Morgan Locke, Speak Life's Creative Director, preaching from Galatians 3:1-14 at All Souls Church, Eastbourne on Sunday 12th November 2023.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform...2024-08-1627 minThe Speak Life PodcastLow Tide Evangelism - Glen Scrivener at Keswick || SLP527Send us a textGlen Scrivener speaks about low tide evangelism in a post-Christian age. How can our churches welcome figures like Tom Holland, Louise Perry, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and the the many others who are on similar journeys? Streamed from the Keswick Convention 2024 on the 24th of July. Shared here with kind permission from Keswick Ministries.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukKeswick Convention website: keswickministries.orgSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at...2024-08-071h 03The Speak Life PodcastAyaan Hirsi Ali: In Her Own Words || Conversation with Glen Scrivener || SLP520Send us a text“My spiritual awakening came from mental agony.” Ayaan Hirsi Ali opens up about finding Christian faith in the darkest of places. Listen to our in depth interview with Glen Scrivener.See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an onli...2024-07-0352 minThe Speak Life PodcastPowerPoints in Preaching? || SLP516Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the use of PowerPoint presentations in preaching. Are they necessary? When are they used well? What is preaching?See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can...2024-06-0646 minThe Speak Life PodcastGetting Beneath the 'He Gets Us' Campaign || SLP503Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke reflect on the 'He Gets Us' ads for the 2024 Super Bowl. Have they missed the mark in attempting to present Jesus to the current culture?See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is...2024-02-2648 minThe Speak Life PodcastThe Apple Vision Pro: Life-Enhancing Tech or Dystopian Hellscape? || SLP502Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the theology of the Apple Vision Pro.See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters...2024-02-2057 minThe Speak Life PodcastThe Power of Drama: Mr Bates vs The Post Office || SLP498Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the ITV drama 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'. What does it teach us about technology, justice, institutions and the power of drama?Watch Glen's 10 lessons from the Post Office scandal: https://youtu.be/etjJdpiaBQUSee 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to...2024-01-2437 minThe Speak Life PodcastAsk Glen Scrivener Anything || SLP495Send us a textTo mark the release of Glen's new book 'How to See Life: A Guide in 321', we did our first Ask Glen Anything livestream.Glen's new book:https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781915705495/how-to-see-life-a-guide-in-321-paperbackGlen's debate with Musharraf Hussain:https://www.premier.plus/unbelievable/podcasts/episodes/is-the-trinity-in-the-old-testament-glen-scrivener-vs-musharraf-hussainSee 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel...2024-01-121h 20The Speak Life PodcastHappy Thanksgiving! Demeter and the Meaning of Harvest || SLP486Send us a textIt's a great time to reflect on seed time and harvest. Reformed Mythologist Nate Morgan Locke discusses the myth of Demeter with Speak Life media producer, Thomas Thorogood.Watch the shorter video: https://youtu.be/trKMiVVYRzIWatch Mr Thankful: https://youtu.be/lXYy4W5wAfMSee 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories...2023-11-2331 minThe Speak Life PodcastRico Tice and the Launch of Our 321 Course || SLP478Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke interview Rico Tice for the launch of our 321 course.See 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters...2023-10-051h 29The Speak Life PodcastBARBIE REACTION: Smash the Patriarchy - Smash the Dolls? || 3-Way Chat With Emma Scrivener || SLP469Send us a textEmma Scrivener, Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss Barbie; the doll, the brand new movie, feminism, Marry Harrington, men and women, motherhood and more.This conversation was recorded on 26th July 2023.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform...2023-07-281h 07The Speak Life PodcastBARBIE REACTION: Smash the Patriarchy - Smash the Dolls? || Emma Scrivener || SLP469Emma Scrivener, Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss Barbie; the doll, the brand new movie, feminism, Marry Harrington, men and women, motherhood and more.This conversation was recorded on 26th July 2023.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the...2023-07-281h 09The Speak Life PodcastThe Battle for the Imagination - Ted Turnau || SLP467Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke interview Ted Turnau about his new book 'Oasis of Imagination: Engaging our World through a Better Creativity'.This conversation was recorded on 6th July 2023.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you...2023-07-141h 08The Speak Life PodcastThe Attention Economy and the Book of Job || SLP466Send us a textNate Morgan Locke preaching from Job 16 at All Souls Eastbourne on 02/07/2023.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of...2023-07-0731 minThe Speak Life PodcastWhat Glastonbury Music Myths Miss || SLP465Send us a textSign up to our intensive: speaklife.org.uk/intensivesSpeak Life's very own Reformed Mythologist Nate Morgan Locke reflects on Lewis Capaldi's performance at Glastonbury 2023, when his Tourette syndrome symptoms began to intensify as he reached his hit song 'Someone You Loved', and the crowd took over. Media producer Thomas Thorogood pushes back.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the...2023-06-2935 minThe Speak Life PodcastThe Theology of Pixar's WALL-E || Popcorn Parenting || SLP461Send us a textWatch Popcorn Parenting on YouTube:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistPopcorn Parenting is about watching movies with your kids and chatting about them from a Christian perspective. Nate Morgan Locke's done a lot of thinking about this. And James Cary is more than happy to wind him up and let him go. Just don't mention Toy Story 4, okay?What happens when the earth is full of junk? Go out to space while robots tidy it all up. Wall-E could have been preachy, but it's really subtle, has a biblical theme...2023-05-2536 minThe Speak Life PodcastEvangelism in Crisis || Interview with Sam Chan || SLP459Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke speak to Sam Chan about personal evangelism and his book 'How to Talk about Jesus (Without Being That Guy): Personal Evangelism in a Skeptical World'. This was recorded at our House Party on 4th May 2023.Come along to our next House Party: https://speaklife.org.uk/houseparty/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the...2023-05-0548 minThe Speak Life PodcastREACTION: Premier League Shame || SLP458Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke react to a viral video posted on the Arsenal FC Twitter account depicting the Arsenal players signing a young mascot's shirt. This video has led to a huge amount of outrage. Why?This was recorded on the 18th of April 2023.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest...2023-04-2138 minThe Speak Life PodcastWhat is Heroism? || SLP457Send us a textNate Morgan Locke shares a reflection on heroism, and how our culture's idea of heroism has shifted.This was recorded on the 14th of April 2023.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak...2023-04-1415 minThe Speak Life PodcastREACTION: Jordan Peterson on the Crucifixion || SLP456Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke react to Jordan Peterson discussing the cross of Jesus Christ on The Joe Rogan Experience (#1769 from 2022), and how we need Jesus' vision of God, the world and ourselves to make sense of Easter.This conversation was recorded on the 4th of April 2023.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to...2023-04-0546 minThe Speak Life PodcastIs Revival Happening in Asbury? || Robert Cunningham and Glen Scrivener || SLP448Send us a textGlen Scrivener speaks to Robert Cunningham, director of Christ for Kentucky, about his recent trip to Asbury University Chapel, where there appears to be a revival taking place. It began after a sermon preached in the chapel on Wednesday 8th of February from Romans 12, with students staying on to pray and worship in the building. Many have visited since.This interview was released on the Speak Life YouTube channel on 15th February 2023.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for more conversations that get to the heart:youtube...2023-02-1752 minThe Speak Life PodcastBishops, Marriage and the Failure of the Church || Paul Blackham and Glen Scrivener || SLP445Send us a textGlen Scrivener from Speak Life talks to Rev Dr Paul Blackham from St. Crispin's Church, London about the recent decisions from Church of England Bishops surrounding Living in Love and Faith.More from Paul Blackham:https://www.bibleschool.show/https://biblicalframeworks.com/https://www.jesusatthecentrenetwork.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for more conversations that get to the heart:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story...2023-02-081h 14The Speak Life PodcastWhat We Get Wrong About the Everyday || Mark Greene and Glen Scrivener || SLP444Send us a textGlen Scrivener talks to Mark Greene from the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity about workplace evangelism and how we can view all of everyday life with Jesus at the centre.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSp...2023-01-271h 02The Speak Life PodcastGlen Scrivener on The Air We Breathe || SLP442Send us a textHere's a taster of the resources surrounding Glen's new book 'The Air We Breathe'. There is a video to accompany each chapter, presented by Glen.Watch the videos and download the questions: https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-air-we-breatheSubscribe to our main YouTube channel for short reaction videos, storytelling and podcast clips:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join ou...2023-01-1313 minThe Speak Life PodcastGlen Scrivener Reacts || The Rest is History || Tom Holland and the Historical Jesus || SLP441Send us a textGlen Scrivener reacts to the two most recent episodes of The Rest is History ('287. Jesus Christ: The Mystery' and '288. Jesus Christ: The History'). The Rest is History is a podcast presented by historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.Subscribe to our main YouTube channel for short reaction videos, storytelling and podcast clips:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join ou...2023-01-0455 minThe Speak Life PodcastHarry and Meghan - Love Wins, but Which Love? || SLP438Send us a textReaction to 'Harry and Meghan', the Netflix documentary miniseries, from a Christian perspective. Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke from Speak Life share their thoughts after watching the six episodes. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Subscribe to The Speak Life Podcast YouTube channel to get the videos for these podcast episodes:youtube.com/@TheSpeakLifePodcastSubscribe to our main YouTube channel for short reaction videos, storytelling and podcast clips:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life...2022-12-1647 minThe Speak Life PodcastChristmas Preaching - What's Missing? || SLP437Send us a textWhat can go wrong with our Christmas preaching? How should we approach the ethos, Logos and pathos of our carol service talks? Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke from Speak Life discuss. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Subscribe to The Speak Life Podcast YouTube channel to get the videos for these podcast episodes:youtube.com/@TheSpeakLifePodcastSubscribe to our main YouTube channel for short reaction videos, storytelling and podcast clips:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the...2022-12-0840 minThe Speak Life PodcastJack Grealish, Jordan Peterson and our Champion || SLP435Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss our recent Christmas film, 'Christmas Coming Home', the John Lewis/Waitrose Christmas advert, Jack Grealish, Jordan Peterson and Jesus as our great high priest. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on the 30th November 2022.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch...2022-11-3036 minThe Speak Life PodcastWorkplace Evangelism - Table Talk Podcast With Jack Timpany and Graeme Johnstone || SLP434Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke from Speak Life chat to Jack Timpany and Graeme Johnstone about their podcast 'Table Talk'. Your Speak Life podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Listen to 'Table Talk':https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcastContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on the 4th November 2022.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more...2022-11-0945 minThe Speak Life PodcastKristi Mair on the Meaning Crisis || Speak Life Vision Evening || SLP433Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke from Speak Life are joined by Kristi Mair to explore the meaning crisis. This is a clip from our vision evening, which happened on Zoom on Thursday 20th October 2022. Your podcast host is Speak Life media producer Thomas Thorogood.Sign up to our next vision evening: speaklife.org.uk/visionContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on the 20th October 2022.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the...2022-10-2617 minThe Speak Life PodcastWhat Can Franchises Tell Us About Jesus? || Christians and Harry Potter || SLP431Send us a textCan Christians read/watch Harry Potter? And if so, what can it teach us? Nate Morgan Locke, Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey from Speak Life discuss. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Paul at the end, as this will be his last Speak Life Podcast.Watch Nate's Harry Potter video: https://youtu.be/sBg2VDST2v8Sign up to our vision evening: https://speaklife.org.uk/visionYour podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.uk...2022-10-131h 05The Speak Life PodcastGiorgia Meloni - What We're Not Talking About || SLP428Send us a textItaly's new PM Giorgia Meloni has been called 'far right' in the media. But a clip of her speaking about family at a conference in 2019 has gone viral, with many people (including Christians) excited about her stance on certain issues. But who is she, and what does she actually stand for? Nate Morgan Locke, Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey from Speak Life discuss. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on the 27th September 2022.Speak Life is...2022-09-281h 11The Speak Life PodcastQueen Elizabeth and 1 Corinthians 15 - A Sermon by Glen Scrivener || SLP426Send us a textBonus episode. Glen Scrivener preaches from 1 Corinthians 15 at All Souls Eastbourne, celebrating the life of Queen Elizabeth II and the reason for her hope. Recorded on Sunday 11th September 2022.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/speaklifemediaJoin our internship programme here: speaklife.org.uk/foundry2022-09-1535 minThe Speak Life PodcastReflecting on the Life and Death of Queen Elizabeth || SLP425Send us a textNate Morgan Locke, Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey from Speak Life reflect on the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on 13th September 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/speaklifemediaJoin our...2022-09-1451 minThe Speak Life PodcastREACTION: The Rings of Power || SLP424Send us a textThe new Lord of the Rings Amazon series, The Rings of Power, has dropped! Episodes 1 and 2 are out. Looking for a Christian perspective? Nate Morgan Locke, Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey share their thoughts. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on 6th September 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available...2022-09-071h 14The Speak Life PodcastShould We Cut the Toxic People Out of Our Lives? || SLP423Send us a textResponding to Kaitlyn Tiffany's recent article in The Atlantic about toxic people title 'That's It. You're Dead to Me.' What is a toxic person? Are we all toxic? Is there ever a place for distancing ourselves from people? How should this happen within the church? Nate Morgan Locke, Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey from Speak Life discuss. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Read the article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/09/toxic-person-tiktok-internet-slang-meaning/670599/Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on 30th...2022-08-3146 minThe Speak Life PodcastCamps: What Would Church Be Like Without Them? || SLP422Send us a textChristian summer camps and festivals have played a vital role in Conservative Evangelicalism in the UK. Nate Morgan Locke, Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey from Speak Life discuss. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on 23rd August 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel...2022-08-2450 minThe Speak Life PodcastReality and Other Stories || Matt Lillicrap and Peter Dray || SLP421Send us a textNate Morgan Locke gets to exhibit his true 'Reformed Mythologist' colours today, as he interviews Matt Lillicrap and Peter Dray about their new book 'Reality and Other Stories: Exploring the life we long for through the tales we tell'. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on 25th July 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes...2022-08-081h 01The Speak Life PodcastAre Sermons Too Long? - With Alastair Roberts || SLP417Send us a textAlastair Roberts recently sparked some controversy on Twitter for suggesting that sermons should be shorter. In this conversation with Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke, he clarifies his position.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation was recorded on 12th July 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/speaklifemedia...2022-07-131h 11The Speak Life PodcastAn Honest Look at Evangelical Church Systems || SLP415Send us a textNate Morgan Locke interviews Glen Scrivener about his recent article for Evangelicals Now: "Evangelical Futures: BWWS – The ‘Blokes Worth Watching' Conveyor Belt..." They discuss the positives and negatives of the church systems they are most familiar with. Your podcast presenter is Thomas Thorogood.Read the article: https://www.e-n.org.uk/2022/07/features/evangelical-futures-bwws-the-blokes-worth-watching-conveyor-belt/0ff5f/Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out on our YouTube channel on 30th June 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to r...2022-06-3049 minThe Speak Life PodcastYour Church is Too Small || SLP414Send us a textIn this episode, Nate Morgan Locke and Paul Feesey explore the topic of ecclesial narratology. What's that? Let's find out. In a nutshell, our vision for the church is too small. Your podcast presenter is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out on our YouTube channel on 20th June 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also...2022-06-2257 minThe Speak Life PodcastThe Prodigal Son and 'Where the Wild Things Are' || SLP413Send us a textIn today's episode, Nate Morgan Locke talks to Paul Feesey about his recent sermon on the parable of the prodigal son (or lost son, as it is sometimes called) in Luke 15v11–32. The well known children's story 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak has some interesting similarities to the parable.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out on our YouTube channel on 13th June 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn mo...2022-06-1545 minThe Speak Life PodcastThe Ascension: What Is It & Why It Matters || SLP410Send us a textWith ascension day tomorrow (Thursday 26th May 2022), Glen Scrivener, Nate Morgan Locke & Paul Feesey discuss the significance of Christ's ascension. Your podcast presenters are Thomas Thorogood and Paul Feesey.Check out these resources related to ascension: https://www.christthetruth.net/2015/05/14/happy-ascension-day-2/Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 23rd May 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here...2022-05-251h 01The Speak Life PodcastRoe vs Wade, The Unborn & The Church || SLP408Send us a textWith recent news coming out of the States regarding the possible overturning of Roe vs Wade, the subject of abortion is once more in the headlines. In this episode, Glen Scrivener, Nate Morgan Locke and Paul Feesey reflect on Paul's recent interview with pro-life speaker Debbie Mountford and discuss the church's responsibility to address the plight of the unborn. Your podcast presenter is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 16th May 22.2022-05-181h 04The Speak Life PodcastDisney! Think Of The Children! || SLP405Send us a textIn today's episode, Nate Morgan Locke and Paul Feesey discuss Disney, the power of story to shape young minds and how to navigate these things as Christians. Your podcast hosts are Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out on our YouTube channel on 25th April 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available...2022-04-2751 minThe Speak Life PodcastPowerful Leaders? || Marcus Honeysett Interviewed by Glen Scrivener || SLP404Send us a textSpeak Life director Glen Scrivener interviews Marcus Honeysett about his new book 'Powerful Leaders?'. IVP Downloadable Resource for the book: https://ivpbooks.com/blog/powerful-leaders-an-audit-for-churches-and-christian-organizations-free-digital-download.htmlContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out on our YouTube channel on 19th April 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube...2022-04-2249 minThe Speak Life PodcastThe Story of Lazarus || SLP403Send us a textWe didn't do a live SpeakEasy show this week, but we have a treat for you. Nate Morgan Locke's sermon on Lazarus, preached at All Souls Eastbourne on the 20th of March 2022.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukJoin our internship programme here: speaklifefoundry.comSocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuktwitter.com/speaklifeukinstagram.com/speaklifeuk...2022-04-1239 minThe Speak Life PodcastEvangelising Evangelism || Passion for Life || Mission || SLP402Send us a textIn this episode, Glen Scrivener, Nate Morgan Locke and Paul Feesey discuss the different ways we approach evangelism and how we can do it in such a way as to be encouraged, not exhausted.Glen's debate with Bart Ehrman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9PQQNiirhI&t Glen's article for The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/secular-denial-evolution/Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 4th Apr 22.Speak...2022-04-061h 02The Speak Life PodcastMothering Sunday VS Mother's Day || SLP401Send us a textIn this episode, Nate Morgan Locke and Paul Feesey discuss Mother's day in the church calendar. Is it just shrewd marketing by Hallmark or could there be a deeper meaning? Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 28th Mar 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes...2022-03-3057 minThe Speak Life PodcastPutin & Christianity || SLP400Send us a textIn this week's episode, Nate Morgan Locke and Paul Feesey discuss Vladmir Putin's recent use of scripture at a rally in Russia and the wider influence faith may have on his thinking. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 21st Mar 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.uk...2022-03-2448 minThe Speak Life PodcastIs The Future Post-Christian or Post-Secular? || Ukraine, War, Plague, Famine, and Belief || SLP398Send us a textThe secularization thesis was the theory that the world is destined to get less religious as prosperity grows across the world. The thesis is looking increasingly like a myth. The world is becoming far more religious and Christianity remains the largest worldview globally. As we face war, plague and economic hardship, many are turning to a spirituality many had assumed was destined to die out. How should the church relate to this moment? Nate Morgan Locke, Paul Feesey and Glen Scrivener discuss.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.uk...2022-03-1053 minThe Speak Life PodcastEvangelists Or Public Advocates For Christianity? || The Social Network || SLP394Send us a textNate Morgan-Locke and Paul Feesey discuss Stephen Colbert's comments in regards to his faith and comedy, alongside the response to it from Pastor Tim Keller and others on twitter. Following this, they take a look at David Fincher's 2010 film 'The Social Network' and what it has to say about our need for Jesus. Finally, podcast hosts Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood have some 'Final Musings' about the above.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 7...2022-02-0955 minThe Speak Life PodcastRogan Young Spotify Spat || The Game || SLP393Send us a textPaul Feesey and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the current situation with Spotify, particularly the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's podcast and the Neil Young ultimatum. Following this, they'll be discussing how David Fincher's 1997 film "The Game" brings up issues of gnostic evangelism and control freakishness throughout its intrigue and terror. Finally, podcast hosts Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood introduce a new feature to the podcast: 'Final Musings'. Today they reflect on the tension between God's sovereignty and human agency.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out...2022-02-0258 minThe Speak Life PodcastBoris Johnson, Partygate, Hypocrisy || Road To Perdition || SLP391Send us a textThe world is discussing the 'partygate' situation of number 10 Downing Street. Glen Scrivener, Paul Feesey and Nate Morgan Locke respond. Following last week's discussion on 'The Green Mile', we look at another Tom Hanks film... 'Road to Perdition'.This conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 17th Jan 22. Your podcast hosts are Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.uk...2022-01-181h 00The Speak Life PodcastNovak Djokovic, Vaccines, Australian Open || The Green Mile || SLP390Send us a textThe world is discussing Novak Djokovic's vaccine situation in the onset of the Australian Open. Glen Scrivener, Paul Feesey and Nate Morgan Locke respond. Also introducing our new feature; discussing the theology of a film from at least 10 years ago. Today is 'The Green Mile'.This conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 10th Jan 22. Your podcast hosts are Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about...2022-01-111h 02The Speak Life PodcastEpiphany, The Capitol and Symbolism || SLP389Send us a textThe 6th of January was Epiphany — a word that means 'appearance' or 'manifestation.' In the church calendar it's a time to remember the appearance of Christ to those eastern magician-astrologers, the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12). Incidentally it was on this day last year that the Capitol in Washington DC was overrun. What kind of 'appearance' was that, and how does it relate to the appearance of Christ? Nate Morgan Locke and Glen Scrivener discuss!This conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 06/01/22. Your podcast host is...2022-01-0753 minThe Speak Life Podcast2021 in Review - A Year of Speaking Life || SLP387Send us a textPaul Feesey and Nate Morgan Locke reflect on the past year at Speak Life.Support the show2021-12-211h 12The Speak Life PodcastGetting Creative with Christianity? || SLP385Send us a textPaul Feesey, Nate Morgan Locke and Glen Scrivener discuss the intersection of creativity and Christianity and how it all can go wrong.Support the show2021-12-101h 06The Speak Life PodcastChristmas Talks: 6 Ways We're Trying Too Hard || SLP384Send us a textChristmas is one of the biggest evangelistic opportunities the church has each year. But do we often miss the point by trying too hard? Glen Scrivener, Paul Feesey, and Nate Morgan Locke get together to talk about the concerns of the evangelical church during the holiday season.Support the show2021-12-0150 minThe Speak Life PodcastThe Pandemic We Forgot: Loneliness || SLP383Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke prepare for Christmas in the latest episode of our podcast, discussing the subject of loneliness during this busy time of year and how it is like an invisible pandemic. Most of all, they discuss where the solution can be found thanks to a very special baby in a manger.As part of this discussion, Dr Mary Northway from Linking Lives was interviewed. Linking Lives is a Christian ministry seeking to befriend the socially isolated. Find out more about them here (https://linkinglives.uk/)...2021-11-2558 minThe Speak Life PodcastWhy is "Original Sin" Trending? What Does It Mean? || SLP380Send us a textOne of our favourite ever guests at Speak Life has stoked a giant controversy! Headteacher, Katharine Birbalsingh tweeted about her belief in original sin and all hell broke loose. (See this for instance: https://twitter.com/Miss_Snuffy/status/1454772839421292549?s=20). What did she mean? What does the Bible mean? Why does it matter? Join Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke as they discuss the whats and whys of this ancient doctrine.Support the show2021-11-041h 10The Speak Life PodcastComing Out, Expressive Individualism and Evangelical Testimonies: What's the Link? || SLP377Send us a textTonight on the SpeakEasy, Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the prevalence of expressive individualism. Modern people focus on ourselves, our journeys, our identities. We minimise the influence of history, family, culture, institutions—even biology. Instead we spotlight our personal experience and individual choices. But why?The turn towards the self took a decisive step in 1517 and evangelicals have been treading the path ever since. Are we to blame for this massive emphasis on "identity"?Support the show2021-10-1559 minThe Speak Life PodcastWhat Can We Learn from Mars Hill || Interview with Liam Thatcher || SLP373Send us a textThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill has been a fascinating podcast-documentary about Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church in Seattle. Recently Liam Thatcher blogged about its brilliance, its significance and our challenges in receiving it rightly. The article has been hugely popular as well as receiving good natured pushback. Here Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the podcast, its reception (especially on Twitter) and what we can learn from both the catastrophe at Mars Hill as well as this kind of journalism.The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill...2021-09-031h 17The Speak Life PodcastThe Power of Story || Interview with Nate Morgan Locke || SLP372Send us a textGlen chats to Nate Morgan Locke, Speak Life's new Development Director. They discuss the intersection between storytelling and the gospel. What is a reformed mythologist?Find out more about Speak Life's training opportunities: https://speaklifefoundry.com/Support the show2021-08-3142 minThe Speak Life PodcastNew Opportunities to Join Speak Life || SLP370Send us a textAn exciting update episode for you today. Glen Scrivener, Nate Morgan Locke and Max Paterson discuss the new opportunities to join us for training at Speak Life. A range of options are available depending on how much time you can give and whether you'd like to attend in person or online. To find out more and sign up, go to: https://speaklifefoundry.com/Support the show2021-07-2610 minThe Speak Life PodcastEaster Hope by Glen Scrivener || What is Life? Tragedy or Comedy? || SLP355Send us a textIn today's episode, Glen Scrivener speaks to Durham University Christian Union about the difference the resurrection makes. He also fields questions about the history, hope and humanism of Easter!Find our more about our work at speaklife.org.ukSupport the show2021-04-0951 minThe Speak Life PodcastThe Man Who Broke The Ravi Zacharias Scandals || Interview with Steve Baughman || SLP 352Send us a textIn this interview, Glen talks to Steve Baughman, the California based attorney who wrote 'Cover-Up in the Kingdom' in 2017. He has been exposing the truth about Ravi Zacharias for 6 years now and has been extremely disappointed with the Christian community's openness to truth.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Pv4L8k1hs2ASteve's channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVyMiCZ1jOO5HZ0Lx5KOdawGlen Scrivener's talk on Tamar (2 Samuel 13) can be found here: https://youtu.be/SuOoXZ6RSPgGlen...2021-03-1958 minThe Speak Life PodcastLori Anne Thompson: In Her Own Words || SLP 350Send us a textIn an exclusive interview with Glen, Lori Anne Thompson, who was Ravi Zacharias' most high profile victim of abuse, speaks out about the struggles of being a survivor and how certain cultures create conditions for abusers to get away with their heinous acts. Her powerful story shines light and exposes the evils abusers inflict.Lori Anne Thompson's victim impact statement: https://loriannethompson.com/2021/02/08/lori-anne-thompson-victim-impact-statement/Lori Anne's blog: https://loriannethompson.com/The Martin and Miller report on RZIM: https://www.rzim.org/read/rzim-updates/board-statementIf...2021-03-121h 06The Speak Life PodcastAre ALL lives valuable? Lord Sumption vs Piers Morgan | SLP 342Send us a textWe have a deep sense of the equal value of all people no matter their age, sex, race, creed, etc. But where has this come from? And what does it mean about the difficult decisions we have to make when rationing scarce resources?Recently Lord Jonathan Sumption sparked a controversy on the BBC1 programme, The Big Questions, by saying that not all lives are equally valuable. The controversy is testimony to his unfortunate language but also to the deeply ingrained Christian sentiments we still share in the West. But when Piers...2021-01-2048 minThe Speak Life PodcastIt's Church Glen, But Not As We Know It - SLP319Send us a textAs congregations around the UK begin to meet face to face again, Glen and Paul share their experiences. They also discuss John MacArthur's controversial decision to re-open his church in California and compare it with the approach of Jacky Lam in Hong Kong.Support the show2020-08-0748 minThe Speak Life PodcastGreat Question || Glen Scrivener Answers 10 Thorny Questions || SLP304Send us a textAndrew Baughen from Reality Church, London poses Glen Scrivener questions about the faith gathered from many enquirers. 1. Is the God that Jews and Muslims believe in the same as the Christian God? 2. Is it possible to be a Christian and believe in evolution? 3. What would you have said to Charles Darwin? 4. Is the whole of scripture relevant today? 5. How can we trust that the entire Bible was breathed out by God? 6. Why would God allow the Coronavirus? 7. How should we think about all the different denominations of Christianity? 8. Should we pray to "Our...2020-05-2350 minThe Speak Life PodcastDEBATE RESPONSE: Glen Scrivener reviews his debate with Matt Dillahunty – SLP281Send us a textDEBATE RESPONSE: Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey reviews Glen’s debate with Matt Dillahunty on the Speak Life LIVEcast. Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now! iTunes feed AndroidOther Feed Looking for More Podcasts? CLICK HERE! Would you consider leaving us a rating on itunes, or stitcher?Continue ReadingSupport the show2020-01-161h 06The Speak Life PodcastMeet the Nativity Christmas Outreach – SLP184Send us a textOur Christmas outreach, “Meet the Nativity” launches on 27th November 2017. Paul interviews Glen about it, and then Glen interviews James Cary who’s co written #MeetTheNativity with Glen. You can listen to James’ podcast here.Support the show2017-11-1731 minThe Speak Life PodcastGlen Scrivener – Is Life a Comedy? – SLP158Send us a textGlen Scrivener went to St Mary’s, Maidenhead the other week, and gave this talk. Be a fly on the wall, as Glen looks at whether life is a comedy or a tragedy. More talks at stmarysmaidenhead.org/reallivesSupport the show2017-05-0428 minThe Speak Life PodcastGlen Scrivener, Interviewed – SLP156Send us a textOn this episode of The Evangelists’ Podcast, Glen Scrivener is interviewed by Owen Batstone and James Hughes from Calvary Baptist Church in Ogmore Vale, Wales. We also mention the opportunity to come and study with Speak Life in September. Check out ust.ac.uk for more details.Support the show2017-04-151h 10The Speak Life PodcastNate Morgan Locke – Life Explored – SLP142Send us a textNate Morgan Locke is an Evangelist with Christianity Explored Ministries, and he talks to Glen about the new ‘Life Explored’ course. Nate talks about the content of course and the theology behind it.Support the show2016-10-0546 minThe Speak Life PodcastTalking to Muslims about the Identity of Jesus – SLP123Send us a textBack at the beginning of December, Glen was invited to Portsmouth University to take part in a ‘dialogue’ with Islamic Scholar Adnan Rashid. We now have the recording of the event.In this episode:Reading Between the Lines, daily vlogUpdate on our Christmas Campaign, Four Kinds of ChristmasUniversity Missions coming in FebruaryBackground to the ‘dialogue’ in PortsmouthDIALOGUE AUDIOWhy did Glen use this strategy?Next week’s episodeLinks:Glen’s Write up on his blogQuestions (paraphrased) from the dialogue (links to the question in the YouTube video):God has no begin...2016-01-2235 minThe Speak Life PodcastQuick Answers to Quick Questions 2/4 – SLP106Send us a textWhen talking to others about Jesus, we’re often asked tough questions we don’t know how to answer.For the sake of giving them at least some answer, Glen has come up with 16 response that can help get the conversation going. They are not meant to be ‘silver bullets’ to end all arguments, rather, they seek to draw out deeper depth from the questions.Today we cover these (you can click each one to tweet them too!)“How can u believe in the virgin birth of Jesus?”2015-08-2124 minThe Speak Life PodcastStop Giving Your Life to Jesus! – SLP101Send us a textEvangelists are well known for asking people to ‘Give Your Life to Jesus’, but what does that mean, and why should we stop doing that? Glen spoke at the Youth Works Summit. You can see his 8min talk here: Stop giving your life to Jesus – Glen Scrivener Glen explains why he thinks why this is a problem, and offers a better way to present the Gospel.Evangelists are well known for asking people to ‘Give Your Life to Jesus’, but what does that mean, and why should we stop doing that?Gl...2015-07-1029 minThe Speak Life PodcastA History of Faith in Action – SLP97Send us a textLast week we discussed the Cinnamon Network’s recent faith action audit, and we go on to talk about the work of Christian action in general, and how it fits with Evangelism.Glen takes us through a short history of Social Action, and along the way, we clarify what we mean by a ‘social gospel’.Links:Glen’s website; discussing the mission of the Church.Glen’s posts on Theology Network about Mission and Evangelism here and here.Support the show2015-05-2715 minThe Speak Life Podcast‘Apologetics sermons rarely work’ – True or False? – SLP92Send us a textGlen has a discussion on twitter and gets asked to take an ‘Anti-Apologetics’ position on the title:‘Apologetics sermons rarely work’ – True or False? on the Premier Christianity Blog.Glen and Andy discuss the definition of ‘Apologetics’ and ‘Preaching’, with Glen clarifying his position.Previous episodes on Apologetics:SLP73, SLP74Support the show2015-04-2026 minThe Speak Life PodcastEaster Outreach: How to Preach the Gospel – SLP90Send us a textToday, Glen and Andy speak about how to go about preaching the Easter message at Easter!As promised, Glen has some links to Easter Sermons on…Isaiah 50Job 19Matthew 26:17-46Mark 15:21-41Also – Glen mentions four talks on death here: http://christthetruth.net/2015/02/23/dying-to-live/Support the show2015-04-0120 minThe Speak Life PodcastThe Power of Illustrations – SLP85Send us a textIn a series on Power Evangelism, Andy and Glen discuss the ‘power of illustrations’:Why do people discuss the illustrations in a sermon more than the theology?How should we use them in evangelism, and what is the Biblical use of them?Can we overuse illustrations?Glen also takes us though some illustrations to help respond to people such as:How do we know Christianity is true?Is the Bible trustworthy?What about Suffering?I wish I had your faithDoesn’t free grace lead to sin?How can someone else pay fo...2015-02-2539 minThe Speak Life PodcastApologetics? – SLP73Send us a textIs it right to use ‘Apologetics’ in Evangelism? Listen as Glen Scrivener talks to Barry Cooper and Nate Morgan-Locke, about what Apologetics means, and how it might not be the most affective method. Also listen out for a cameo appearance of cosmologist and presenter, Brian Cox.Support the show2014-10-1537 minThe Speak Life PodcastBeing Above Board in our Evangelism – SLP72Send us a textHow do we get people into church? Do we advertise fun and games, without promoting Jesus? Using a method, sometimes called ‘Bait and Switch’, are we being insincere we invite people to something? Barry Cooper and Nate Morgan-Locke from Christianity Explored talk with Glen Scrivener about this. Andy Brinkley also has the results of the recent Evangelist Podcast giveaway! If you missed out on the books, here they are: “On the Incarnation ” (with CS Lewis’s intro), by Anthanasius “Freedom of a Christian” by Martin Luther “Table Talk” by Martin Luther “The Bruised Reed” by Richard Sib...2014-10-0946 minThe Speak Life PodcastPaul Blackham & Glen Scrivener on 321 Part 3 – SLP66Send us a textIn this third and final section, Glen Scrivener and Rev Dr Paul Blackham conclude talking about about sharing the Gospel in three steps, using the 321 structure. This is taken from the audio of the video below. This time they focus on the ‘ONE’ section of 321.Support the show2014-08-1327 minThe Speak Life PodcastPaul Blackham & Glen Scrivener on 321 Part 2 – SLP65Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Rev Dr Paul Blackham continue talking about about sharing the Gospel in three steps, using the 321 structure. This time they focus on the ‘TWO’ part.Support the show2014-08-0619 minThe Speak Life PodcastPaul Blackham speaks to Glen Scrivener about 321 – SLP64Send us a textOn this podcast, Glen talks to Rev Dr Paul Blackham about sharing the Gospel with 321.Support the show2014-07-3026 minThe Speak Life PodcastCan I Really Trust the Bible with Barry Cooper – SLP62Send us a textBarry Cooper is the face of Discipleship Explored, and he’s joined by Nate Morgan-Locke who is presents the Soul Course for Christianity Explored Ministries. He’s also a Children’s and Youth Ministry. Barry’s book ‘Can I Really Trust the Bible’ looks at questions people have about scripture: The Bible makes big claims for itself. But do those claims stand up? Aren’t the stories just legends? Hasn’t the information been corrupted over time? Isn’t the Bible full of mistakes? And isn’t it culturally outdated? In this absorbing little book, Barry C...2014-07-0450 minThe Speak Life PodcastEvangelism is not up to you – SLP61Send us a textOften we may feel that Evangelism is a big burden, and we need to have a polished rehearsal of conversation. Evangelism happens above our heads, and below our feet. Andy and Glen have a quick chat about Glen’s schedule, and then listed to a sermon Glen preached about how God works despite our feeble efforts.Support the show2014-06-2654 min