Speak Life with Glen Scrivener, Naomi Brehm and Thomas Thorogood.

The Speak Life Podcast

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Connecting the Christian faith and modern life.

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Speak Life with Glen Scrivener, Naomi Brehm and Thomas Thorogood.

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These Are Not The Heroes You're Looking For LIVEcast - SLP264 03.09.2019 57:38

From Ben Stokes to Josh Harris to Marty Sampson — Glen and Paul discuss the kinds of heroes we look to and how it can go wrong. Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now! Support the show

Communicating To The Culture: Acts 17 – SLP263 27.08.2019 45:29

Glen’s talk on Acts 17 from the recent Catalyst Conference. Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now! Support the show

Interview With Esther O’Reilly: Faith Is Not A Burden – SLP262 26.08.2019 1:02:42

This year, Jordan Peterson said he didn’t want to claim to believe in God because who could bear such a burden? Esther O’Reilly wrote an incisive article explaining that faith is not a burden. It’s trusting the One who lifts our burden. Support the show

Interview With Paul VanderKlay – SLP261 12.08.2019 1:04:11

Glen speaks to American Pastor Paul VanderKlay about the way in which Jordan Peterson is attracting people to the church. Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now! Support the show

Sam Harris vs Jordan Peterson – SLP260 05.08.2019 1:07:51

Glen shares his thoughts on the 2018 debate between Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson, touching on issues such as relativism, holy war, human sacrifice, slavery and religion. Support the show

Are You Plugged In? An Interview with Dan Strange – SLP259 28.07.2019 47:58

Glen Scrivener talks to Dr Dan Strange about his brilliant new book, Plugged In, and how we can engage the culture with the gospel of Christ. Support the show

Can We Face The Future? LIVEcast – SLP258 22.07.2019 55:21

What does the FaceApp craze tell us about ourselves, our culture and the future? Support the show

Is Religion Harmful? – SLP257 15.07.2019 37:55

How do Christians feel about “religion”? We’re like a woman who’s always been dead against the institution of marriage. But then she meets a guy. Maybe she even marries him. Why? Not because she believes in marriage per se, but because she believes in him. Christians are those who have 'met a guy'. Support the show

Have We Reached Peak Pride? LIVEcast – SLP256 08.07.2019 47:30

What happens when force is used to shape a culture’s beliefs? On all sides of the sexuality debates, hearts and minds are being by-passed and we’re all paying the price. Join Paul and Glen as they discuss Pride Month 2019 and the reactions to it. Support the show

When Christians Are Compromised LIVEcast – SLP255 01.07.2019 58:27

Today we talk about the Church of England’s new Digital Charter for online engagement; Stormzy’s appearance at Glastonbury; and a tragic case of abuse within the church which has surfaced recently. How should we react when our Christian witness is compromised like this? Support the show

Persons Before Power LIVEcast – SLP254 27.06.2019 55:59

Today we talk about the Court of Protection’s ruling to force abortion on an unwilling mother; the question of character in politics; and the new Amazon Prime show, Good Omens. Support the show

Getting Down With The Kids LIVEcast – SLP253 20.06.2019 46:05

Today we discuss two approaches to autism covered in the news. We also chat through the question: What’s our approach to reaching the culture; Acts 17 or 1 Corinthians 1? Support the show

We Must Be Trinitarian LIVEcast – SLP252 13.06.2019 56:12

On this week’s LIVEcast and with the approach of Trinity Sunday, we think about how being clearly Trinitarian can help us share Jesus with others. Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now! Support the show

John Cleese, Jordan Peterson & Jurgen Klopp – SLP251 06.06.2019 44:59

This week on the LIVEcast we discuss the “religious” nature of call-out culture, Jordan Petersons definition of faith, and Jurgen Klopp’s exemplary evangelism. Join us! Support the show

Mission & Evangelism – SLP250 16.05.2019 57:27

Glen Scrivener discusses mission and evangelism with Peter Leithart. Support the show

Interview With Rebecca Mclaughlin – SLP249 09.05.2019 46:27

Rebecca McLaughlin has written a terrific book, taking on 12 objections to Christian faith. She talks to Glen Scrivener about the book, about proclaiming Jesus in a secular age and reasons to be hopeful in the church. Support the show

10 Prayer Killers LIVEcast - SLP248 02.05.2019 52:09

On today’s LIVEcast we examine 10 enemies of our prayer lives and how to fight back. We also discuss a fascinating interview with Dr Sharon Dirckx about neuroscience, consciousness and Christianity. Support the show

Persecution & The Global Church 29.04.2019 32:40

In the wake of the Sri Lanka bombings, we discuss persecution and the global church. Support the show

Grief and Easter Hope: An Interview With Ryan and Amy Green. LIVEcast – SLP247 18.04.2019 1:01:00

On this week’s LIVEcast we discuss the fire at Notre Dame, and we finally release the full interview with Ryan and Amy Green who, five Easters ago, lost their third son, Joel, to cancer. Their warmth and wisdom are life-transforming. Listen. Support the show

Reaching The Negatives LIVEcast – SLP246 11.04.2019 1:02:17

On this week’s LIVEcast we discuss evangelising those who are far from the gospel. Support the show

Navigating Social Media: Interview With Alastair Roberts – SLP245 04.04.2019 43:10

Glen speaks with Alastair Roberts of the Davenant Institute and the Theopolis institute about technology, social media and how as Christians we can navigate it. Alastair Roberts is a writer, scholar, youtuber & podcaster. Support the show

Huge If True LIVEcast - SLP244 29.03.2019 1:05:48

On this week's LIVEcast, Paul and Glen discuss virtue signalling online, jumping to conclusions and preaching Christ in Revelation 4. Support the show

Responding To A Massacre LIVEcast – SLP243 22.03.2019 50:03

Today we discuss responses to the Christchurch massacre in New Zealand and address the question: Are the Gospels fairytales? Support the show

Pancakes, Death, The Bible & Singleness LIVEcast – SLP242 08.03.2019 1:05:23

It’s Shrove Tuesday but what does Lent have to say to a culture disconnected from life, death and the body? How can we answer questions about the Bible? And how might embracing the goodness of singleness be a witness to the world? Support the show

5 Problems With The Bible LIVEcast – SLP241 01.03.2019 1:02:20

On this week’s LIVEcast, we delve deeper into our 5 short videos that look at some of the problems people have with the Bible. Support the show