The Speak Life Podcast

Despite years of secularism, there are still many people who firmly believe in the supernatural. George Osborn didn’t believe in the supernatural until a friend at school came across a Ouija Board. This began an involvement with the Occult that nearly got him killed. After conversations with a curate from a local church, who prayed with him regularly, a change began to happen. Glen talks to George...

This is the second instalment of the interview we did with Stand To Reason’s Timothy Barnett.  The first half of the interview covered some points on where the Bible is emphatic on referring to both God the Father and Jesus as Jehovah. This one continues with some twitter submitted questions. In this show, Glen refers to a blog post where he talks about 24 scriptures that talk about 2 Jehovahs in...

Many people have met a Jehovah’s Witness on their doorstep. How can we speak to them and talk to them about the truth of God? On the Evangelists’ Podcast, we are going through a series in speaking to people of different faith’s about Christ. We’ve looked at Mormonism and Islam. In this episode Glen talks Timothy Barnett from Stand to Reason about Jehovah’s Witnesses. Support the show

This episode is the second half of the interview we heard last time with Jay Smith.  It features the more practical side of witnessing to Muslims. This is part of our series looking at how to talk to people of different faiths. Jay Smith is bold evangelist you can often find at Speaker’s Corner. Check out Jay’s YouTube Channel . His site is pfander.uk Jay mentions his course on speaking to Muslims...

We’ve been looking at how to talk to people of different faiths.  In this episode, Glen talks to Jay Smith about Muslims, and how he talks to them about Jesus. Jay Smith is bold evangelist you can often find at Speaker’s Corner. Check out Jay’s YouTube Channel . His site is pfander.uk Support the show

Last week we started a new series of episodes looking at how to talk to people of different beliefs, starting with Mormonism. We talked to Bill McKeever from MRM ministries about how to talk to Mormons about Christianity.  This week, we listen to the second half of the interview, with more practical points on what to talk about, how to engage them, and Glen asks some twitter submitted questions! B...

What are Mormons, and how can we talk to Mormons about issues of faith? In this new series of episodes, we look at how to talk to people of different beliefs, starting with Mormonism. Glen talks to Bill McKeever from MRM ministries.  Bill is coming to the UK September 19th 2015: http://mormonisminvestigated.co.uk/2015/03/05/bill-mckeever-coming-to-the-uk/ Support the show

When 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. Here, we discuss the following: (click to tweet...

When 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. Here, we discuss the following: (click to tweet...

When 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...

When 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 responses 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. Here are the 4 objections that are covered in t...

Before we talk to strangers on the street, Glen reminds us what we need to know before we go! We’ve talked more about the nature of God in our 321 series of podcasts: 321: Introduction - SLP26 321:Three - SLP27 321:Two - SLP28 321:One - SLP29 321:Summary - SLP30 Support the show

To some, the thought of talking to complete strangers about Jesus fills people with dread.  Glen invited Geoffrey Hilder to lead a group of people to go into the town to have ‘Christian street conversations’.  The results were surprising! As promised in this episode, here are links to Glen’s Blog , and 10ofthose.com (for 3D tracts) Support the show

Last time, we looked at Glen’s poem that he wrote for the Youth Works Summit. In this episode, we consider the deeper, theological basis, and take a look at a number of scriptures. Support the show

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? 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...

We celebrate that you have stuck with The Evangelists’ Podcast for 100 episodes, covering over 2 years of content.  We take a look back at some of the highlights of the Podcast over the last 100 episodes. Do you have a favourite? Support the show

In this episode, we look at some scenarios where we might be challenged to share – either the good news, or from our pockets! Previous episodes in this ‘mini series’: Faith as a Force for Good – SLP96 A History of Faith in Action – SLP97 Social Action – a ‘Flow’ not a ‘Balance’ – SLP98 Links: Glen’s website; discussing the mission of the Church . Glen’s posts on Theology Network about Mission and...

What exactly is the Mission of the Church? Are we trying to re-create the serenity of Eden as in Genesis, or is Evangelism something more? In this episode, we continue looking at social action, and ponder the nature of God, and how His ‘sending out’ should inspire our ‘going out’ in Evangelism. Previous episodes in this ‘mini series’: Faith as a Force for Good – SLP96 A History of Faith in Action...

Last 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 Miss...

The Cinnamon Network have produced their report on the social action of Faith Groups (90% of which, Christian).  What does the Word say about social action.  Is it opposed to the work of the gospel, and what should our Christian attitudes be? Andy and Glen discuss. Support the show

Ruth, the Moabitess, committed herself to Naomi’s God, and her people ( Ruth 1 vs 16 ).  On this podcast, we discuss how this is a picture of evangelism. See what you think, and please share it! Support the show

On this podcast, we hear a talk that Glen gave at CCK in Brighton. Support the show

On this podcast, we’re still looking at the subject of Apologetics, following Glen’s online discussion on twitter and debate on the Premier Christianity Blog . This time, we look at some scriptures that usually come up when thinking about Apologetics. Previous episodes on Apologetics: SLP92, SLP73, SLP74 Support the show

Glen 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, SLP74 Support the show

Today, Glen and Andy talk about answering the top questions young people have about God. Glen debates Tom Price about using apologetics in evangelism Support the show