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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Religion

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ros Clarke, Online Pastor – SLP140 15.09.2016

Ros Clarke is the Online Pastor for the Church of England in Lichfield. She communicates in all sorts of ways online, through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat etc. Glen talks to Ros about what it’s like engaging with strangers you don’t even see face to face. Catch up with Ros on: Website (onlinepastor.org) Youtube (TGI Monday) Facebook (onlinepastor) Twitter (lfonlinepastor) Instagram (lfon...

Interview with Peter Ould – SLP139 06.09.2016

Peter Ould is a highly regarded commentator on issues of the Church and sexual identity, broadcasting on the BBC and other national and international stations. Glen Scrivener talks to Peter about sex and sexuality when talking to people about Jesus. You can get in touch with Peter on Twitter , or see his website . Other  relevant episodes of the Evangelist’s Podcast: Engaging with Hot Topics: Homo...

Politics and Power Struggles – SLP138 13.07.2016

The UK has had another round of political power struggles. “Power corrupts, and Absolute Power corrupts, absolutely” We’ve heard the saying, but Glen suggests it’s not actually true! Support the show

Brexit and the Blame Game – SLP137 07.07.2016

The UK’s EU Referendum has split the country right down the middle. Not only that but in the aftermath, we’ve all started blaming each other. Who’s fault is it? What’s going on, and how can we get to the root of the issue? Andy and Glen talk about our ‘social reaction’ to #EUReferendum, and about Glen’s rant in the car . Support the show

Does Christianity Really Offer Us Freedom? – SLP136 23.06.2016

In this episode, Glen answers the question “Does Christianity Really Offer Us Freedom?”. Some perceive Christianity as a long list of rules that need to be kept, rather than a way of freedom. How can we answer this effectively to show that it is a liberating way of life, not without trouble, but free? Support the show

Michael Ots – SLP135 15.06.2016

Today’s guest on the Evangelists’ Podcast, Michael Ots speaks at university missions all over the UK and abroad. Glen chatted with him at the European Leadership Forum to ask him about his work and finds out how he answers challenging responses such as, “Are you saying all religions are completely wrong?”, “Are you saying I’m going to hell?”, “Doesn’t religion cause all war?” You can see Michael’s...

Peter Mead – The Heart of the Evangelist – SLP134 08.06.2016

What goes on in the Heart of the Evangelist? Peter Mead, author, pastor and teacher talks to Glen about what it means to be in fellowship with Christ, and have His heart for reaching the lost. Support the show

Preaching the Gospel in Dark Places, a look at Mental Health – SLP133 30.05.2016

Depression may affect more people than we realise, and many continue in it without any intervention. How can we help people, further than a sympathetic pat on the back? Support the show

Interview with Jonathan Carswell – SLP132 11.05.2016

Jonathan Carswell is the founder of 10ofthose.com, a publishing and distribution ministry, involved in selling evangelistic material in bulk for as cheap as possible. Support the show

Interview with Josh Williamson part 2 – SLP131 03.05.2016

Last time, we spoke to Josh Williamson, an Australian Evangelist (director of Open Air Campaigners in Australia), who came over to the UK and got arrested for preaching!  This time, we hear more about his day to day work. Support the show

Interview with Josh Williamson – SLP130 28.04.2016

Josh Williamson is an Australian Evangelist (director of Open Air Campaigners in Australia), who came over to the UK and got arrested for preaching! Support the show

Easter Outreach – SLP129 24.03.2016

This time we highlight our latest video ‘If you had been here’. Glen explains some of the thinking behind it, before we hear the soundtrack. Support the show

Angry Evangelism - SLP128 09.03.2016

It’s often frustrating when people you talk to don’t believe. However, is it right to get angry at them because of it? Glen and Andy discuss the problems of getting angry when we evangelise. Support the show

Opportunities in the Student World – SLP127 04.03.2016

On this episode, Glen Scrivener talks to Andy Brinkley about the different facets of Student Missions, and reports on his 3 week tour of University Christian Union Missions. Support the show

Does Science Leave Room for God? – SLP126 17.02.2016

Glen is currently away in Sheffield, but he’s left us a recording of his talk he did at Reading University, ‘Does Science Leave Room for God?’ Support the show

How do I Know I’m Doing Life Right? – SLP125 11.02.2016

When we’re wrong (and don’t know we’re wrong), it feels exactly like we’re right. How can we discover the truth? Glen gives a talk from the University of East Anglia. Support the show

Who’s Afraid of Religious Extremism? – SLP124 05.02.2016

Last time, Glen and Andy said this talk was going to be about ‘Angry Evangelism’, but that will have to wait this time, because Glen’s currently away doing University Missions. So instead, here’s a recording of a lunch time talk at Reading University, answering questions! Support the show

Talking to Muslims about the Identity of Jesus – SLP123 22.01.2016

Back 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 vlog Update on our Christmas Campaign, Four Kinds of Christmas University Missions coming in February Background to the ‘dialogue’ in Portsmouth DIALOGUE AUDIO Why did G...

Merry Christmas and news of a new project – SLP122 30.12.2015

Just a very quick episode from Glen to tell you about the new project we’re launching in the new year! We’re launching a new podcast and Youtube Series. Glen is going through the bible in 366 phrases. Each day, he’s taking about 7mins to talk about one phrase that has made it into common use in the English language. Subscribe to our YouTube channel Support the show

Dan Rackham – SLP121 11.12.2015

Today, Glen speaks to YouTuber, Dan Rackham , creator of the John Lewis Video remake! Support the show

Four Kinds of Christmas – SLP120 03.12.2015

There are four kinds of Christmas. Which are you? Our Christmas video is now released! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/59suAek3sqo Support the show

Reaching out at Christmas – SLP119 25.11.2015

This week, we take a break from our current series on speaking to other faiths about Christ. However, we take a look back at the last few episodes, talk about Glen’s schedule, and talk about the fourkindsofchristmas.com outreach. We talk about Glen’s discussion at the Eastbourne Faith’s forum. His last appearance is here . Support the show

How to talk to Sikhs about Christ Part 2 – SLP118 17.11.2015

This is the second part of the interview that Glen did with Clive Thorne. Episode summary: 8:11 Clive’s Background 8:42 Went to India with Operation Mobilisation 9:30 Moved to Southampton 10:17 What is Sikhism? 11:20 It’s a combination of Islam and Hinduism 16:38 What the life of a Sikh looks like 19:11 How to Sikhs in the UK see Christianity? 19:45 “Whether it’s the drunkenness or football, riots...

How to talk to Sikhs about Christ – SLP117 10.11.2015

In this series about speaking to people of other faiths, we have come to witnessing to Sikhs about Christ. Glen talks to Clive Thorne. This is a two part interview. Part 2 is SLP118.  We also talk about our Remembrance Video: https://youtu.be/StuOWU4b1to Support the show

How to Talk to the New Age about Christ part 2 – SLP116 28.10.2015

This is the second half of our interview with George Osborn. George tells us how he goes to ‘Spiritual Fairs’ and has good opportunity to share the Gospel. George Osborn started a ministry called luminaministries.com We also talk about our Halloween Video: https://youtu.be/LyfXTBdegQM Support the show

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