The Speak Life Podcast

Last episode, we looked at the first ‘ Surprising Gospel Strategy ‘ which was ‘Shutting the Doors’ of the church building for the rest of the week, and going out to meet people where they are. This episode, we look at the second strategy, which is to ‘Move On’. Often we feel we must stay and win the argument – we feel others are wrong, and we are right. Is this the right strategy? It is best way?...

This may come as a surprise to some, but it can be better to shut the doors of the church, in order to reach more people with the Gospel. Glen explains in more depth, taking some advice from the Reformation. Also, news of our new ‘Patreon Campaign’! Support the show

As of publishing, this coming Sunday is Trinity Sunday, so we thought it would be good (like last episode) to do something ‘calendar related’, connected to Trinity Sunday.  On first thought, the doctrine of the Trinity may seem too complicated for non-Christians to grasp.  Not so, says Glen Scrivener! Listen to this podcast to find out more. Oh, and here’s an article Glen wrote on the subject. Sup...

As of publishing, this coming Sunday is Pentecost, so we thought it would be great to have a conversation about Pentecost, and the role of the Holy Spirit in Evangelism. You can listen to the podcast and follow the notes below. What is Pentecost? In the Jewish calendar (see Leviticus 23), Pentecost is the “Feast of Weeks”. It’s held 50 days after “Firstfruits.” At “Firstfruits” you have tasted the...

Today is Ascension Day! Today’s podcast is about how the Ascension relates to current issues: 8:45       What is the ascension? 14:24     Why is it the answer to the Election? 17:22      Why is it the answer to Brexit? 19:14      Why is it the answer to Terrorism? 25:00     Why is it the answer to Trump? 27:39      Why’s it the answer to the Football Transfer Market? Happy Ascension Day Everyone!...

Glen Scrivener to the Yorkshire Gospel Partnership on the subject of God’s Glory. Also, here’s a related blog post that Glen wrote for Union Theology. Support the show

Often what we want in life is ‘freedom’ but as Glen Scrivener explains, what we expect to be freedom, often ends in bondage, expectation is different from reality.  We also talk about three-two-one.org More talks at stmarysmaidenhead.org/reallives Support the show

Glen 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/reallives Support the show

On this episode of The Evangelists’ Podcast, Glen Scrivener talks to Glynn Harrison about how to talk to people about the Christian’s view of sexuality.  Glynn’s new book ‘A Better Story’ discusses the biblical vision for sex and marriage. Support the show

On 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 show

Glen’s wife Emma Scrivener spoke to Glen about her new book, A New Day, which reflects Jesus through the deep trouble of life that we go through from time to time. Emma’s website is emmascrivener.net Support the show

Glen met up with some of the organisers behind the Story Durham mission at Durham University, to find out why this mission has been so well attended, and what it is about telling stories that is so compelling. Sam Udy, Noah Strange and Niv Lobo give some behind-the-scenes stories. Support the show

Glen’s new book looks at the Easter Story, starting with an interaction between C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien, about the truth of myths.  Initially, Lewis said they were ‘lies breathed through silver’, but Tolkien said he was wrong – they were not lies. In this episode, Glen reads the first chapter of his book. Support the show

Rico Tice is an associate minister at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, and he’s a co-author of Christianity Explored. In this episode, we ask him about his new book titled ‘Capturing God’ and is available here . Support the show

Ray Comfort is an international Evangelist and Street Preacher from New Zealand. His Living Waters ministry has gone global on Satellite TV, Radio and the Internet.  Well known for being the home of ‘The Way of the Master’, Ray has encouraged millions in sharing the Gospel with training courses, and has produced 300,000,000 gospel tracts! Links: Living Waters in the UK: LivingWatersEU.com Living W...

For our Christmas video, we were only able to use a small fraction of the interview audio.  In this episode, we listen to a little more of what was left on the cutting room floor!  Also we highlight our other Christmas videos, a re-release of Reading Between the Lines coming in 2017 and news of a very special guest on the Evangelists’ podcast in the New Year! Watch “He Came Down” by Glen Scrivener...

‘Tis the season for Christmas videos! Dai Wooldridge and Dan Rackham have produced videos for Christmas for a number of years now, and Glen gets to talk to them about their offerings for this year. Here they are: The Holy office by Dai Woolridge from https://spoken-truth.com/ The Characters of Christmas by Dan Rackham from http://www.gochattervideos.com/ Support the show

Martin Povey belongs to Roger Carswell’s Assiciation of Evangelists, which has a stipulation that they never ask for money.  Glen and Andy chat to Martin about how he became a Christian, and then an Evangelist, and what it means to ‘live by faith’. Support the show

Ali Campbell is a Youth and Children’s Ministry Consultant. Listen as he talks to Glen Scrivener about being how we approach childrens work in the ministry of the church.  Are they fully integrated into the family of the Church? How can we best serve them as valued members of Christ’s body? Website: http://theresource.org.uk/ Books: Together with God: An Introduction to Family Worship Ed Mackenzie...

Josh Williamson returns to The Evangelists’ Podcast to talk about the relationship between the Evangelist and the Church. As a Pastor and Evangelist, Josh is passionate about seeing people come to know Jesus. This has been Josh’s desire since he was converted in 2002. In that time, the Lord has opened up many doors for Josh to proclaim the Good News in several different countries and He has blesse...

Peter Mead returns to the Evangelists’ Podcast to tell us about his book, Lost in Wonder, which looks at how our relationship with God resembles marrriage.  Glen and Peter look at questions such as How does God’s story related to marriage? How can we be ‘the bride of Christ’? Why should you put down his book and read the bible instead?! Links: http://trinitytheology.net Support the show

Rico Tice is an associate minister at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, and he’s a co-author of Christianity Explored.   Glen Scrivener caught up with him to ask about  ‘The Evangelist and the Bible’ Support the show

Paul Williams is the author of the book ‘If You Could Ask God One Question’.  In it he answers 13 of the most commonly asked questions.  Glen caught up with him whilst on a mission in Eastbourne. Available here: https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/if-you-could-ask-god-one-question https://www.10ofthose.com/products/11502/if-you-could-ask-god-one https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Could-Ask-God-Question/dp/190...

Nate 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 show

James Cary is a comedy writer for the BBC. Glen Scrivener talks to him about the funnier side of faith, and how we can use comedy to aid telling people about Jesus. James has written The God Particle Play, which explores dialogue between science and Christianity. www.thegodparticleplay.com Support the show