The Speak Life Podcast

Today, 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 50 Job 19 Matthew 26:17-46 Mark 15:21-41 Also – Glen mentions four talks on death here: http://christthetruth.net/2015/02/23/dying-to-live/ Support the show

Our Easter Outreach Video is below.  In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the thinking behind why Jesus is referred to as a ‘Cannonball’ and we get to listen to it too! https://youtu.be/jI-ZtaSOGkA Support the show

Concluding a series on ‘Power Evangelism’, Andy and Glen discuss the Power of Weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). It’s not a contradiction, as Glen will explain. So how do we engage in WEAK power-evangelism? Also, as mentioned on the podcast, check out our ‘Cannonball’ Teaser Trailer, and subscribe to our new YouTube Channel ‘Speak Life’ ! Support the show

This is our 7th in an 8 part series on prayer! Is prayer an afterthought in evangelism? Shouldn’t this have been the first episode? Sometimes we feel guilty about not being more prayerful and we decide to “give prayer a go” to increase our effectiveness. Is that what you’re talking about? What kinds of prayer should we be praying as evangelists? What difference does prayer make to our evangelism?...

In a series on Power Evangelism, Andy and Glen discuss the ‘Power of Stories’: Is using stories in evangelism just a way to manipulate emotions? What is a Biblical case for stories? What types of stories can we use? Why is telling a personal story so powerful? How would you tell your own story? And, of course, get Glen’s book 321, the story of God, the World, and You . Support the show

In 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 tru...

The work of evangelism isn’t only done in a long sermon or conversation, sometimes, it’s just a simple sentence which changes the listener’s thinking. What do you think? Leave your comments below: Find the Valentine’s video here. Support the show

Is preaching is the opposite of personal evangelism? Can we have both? How can preaching be powerful, when it often looks the opposite? Looking at 1 Corinthians 1, Andy Brinkley and Glen Scrivener discuss the Power of Preaching. Find the Valentine’s video here. Support the show

Are Evangelists a christian version of the SAS, that swoop into dangerous territory and rescue sinners, bringing them back to church? What is the role of church in evangelism? What exactly are we inviting them to? Andy and Glen discuss the idea of inviting people to the body of Christ. Get 3-2-1 the book Support the show

When questions come our way, sometimes we look for a ‘silver bullet’ response or we try to ‘crowbar’ Jesus into our conversations. But is that they best way? Instead of ‘spiritualising’ the odd conversation, perhaps we need to be ‘humanising’ all our connections with non-Christians. This episode – the first in our new series called “Power Evangelism” – is about being a witness for Jesus in the con...

We’re given the impression that Christmas is a time when everyone should be happy and everything should be perfect, but that’s often far from the reality that many people face at Christmas time.  For many people, Christmas is a dark time.  In this sermon, Glen Scrivener looks at the connection between the darker side of Christmas, and the original meaning. Also: 321 IS NOW AVAILABLE Support the sh...

‘O Christmas Tree’, is Revival’s Christmas video that looks at the contrast of decorating a dying Christmas tree, with the planting of an eternal one in Christ. The audio version of the this podcast episode contains an introduction and explanation, and then the sound track. Please watch and share! https://youtu.be/wNQVJPLkiOI Support the show

This week, Glen talks to Stephen Harper from YesHEis YesHEis is “a powerful tool to help you share the gospel online in a way that is as natural as everything else you do.” Have you ever wanted to share a Christian Video on a social network, but have been struggling to find anything?  Well look no further, YesHEis.com has loads of resources to discover and share! Also: 321 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE...

This week, Glen talks to Carl Laferton about his new book ‘ Tricky ‘. Carl wrote ‘Tricky’ with Michael Dormandy, and it answers nine of the hardest questions about Christianity in an engaging, biblical and straightforward way. Also: 321 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! Support the show

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, many thousands of students will attend Christmas Carol services up and down the country in Universities. Glen caught up with Adrian Holloway, and asked him about his work, his background, and what’s in store for students at Christmas time. We also talk about Remembrance Day, and Glen reveals his video offering to mark the occasion. https://youtu.be/StuOWU4b1to...

Andrew Wilson has written several books, the latest of which is called ‘Unbreakable – what the Son of God says about the Word of God’. Glen talks to him about his book, and what it means to be real in the Christian life. Get the books here. Unbreakable and Glens book available for pre-order: 321 – The Story of God the World, and You Support the show

Last episode, we started talking about the use of ‘Apologetics’ in Evangelism?  This time we respond to questions raised from that episode. Also, a look at an article by Crispin Sartwell, admitting that his Atheism is not based on rationalism. Support the show

Is 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 show

How 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 bo...

Coming on for the second time, Peter Mead talks to Glen Scrivener about preaching, it’s value and purpose. Peter is the Director of COR DEO, which runs Biblical Training Programmes. He also blogs at pouredout.org Support the show

Peter Mead is the Director of COR DEO, which runs Biblical Training Programmes. In this episode of the Evangelist’s Podcast, Glen speaks to him about COR DEO, becoming a Christian, and his new book, called “Pleased to Dwell” Support the show

Rev Dr Mike Reeves is a theologian and author, who loves Jesus, and is passionate for sharing the good news about him. In this episode of the Evangelist’s Podcast, Glen speaks to him about his new book, and also gleans some helpful evangelism tips from some memorable names from Christian history. Support the show

Roger Carswell has been an Evangelist for 32 years, and shares stories, tips and advice from his life. He has written more than 70 tracts.  Find a £4 sample pack here Roger also authored “Grill a Christian“, which answers 65 questions commonly asked of Christians. His new book is called ‘Before you say “I don’t believe” ‘ We also talk about the up and coming “3 2 1 GO course”. Support the show

Richard Dawkins got himself into hot water recently for advising someone on twitter to have an abortion, if they became pregnant with a child with Downs Syndrome. Glen got in on the conversation. In this podcast, Andy and Glen discuss how we can give a deeper and better answer than just the other side of the conversation. We don’t have an answer, but perhaps suggest a good starting point. Support...

In 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 show