The Speak Life Podcast

Before talking to someone about God, first it’s important to know WHAT – or Who we’re talking about! Support the show

On this episode, Andy and Glen talk about the danger of being so slick in evangelism, that we lose the heart of the message. Support the show

On this episode, Andy and Glen talk about the Christmas break, look to the future, and discuss the way how Christians are perceived. We discuss Evander Hollyfield’s reprimand by Channel 5’s ‘Big Brother’: Glen mentions the Living Out website in the podcast: livingout.org Support the show

On this episode, Andy and Glen talk to Dai Woolridge and Andy Toovey about Spoken Word videos. Since recording this interview, Dai and Andy have WON ITV’s Nativity Factor 2013 with their video on Joseph: Last year they produced The Chord. Support the show

Tim Chester is the author of numerous books on subjects ranging from church planting to mission and social action to the Trinity. He recently wrote “Will you be my Facebook Friend?” where he raises vital questions about our online presence. Andy and Glen ask him questions such as: Are we creating false images of ourselves online? Are we substituting online community for face to face fellowship? Ar...

Matt Rich runs a chat helpline website that connects with hundreds of people a month, answering questions about the Christian faith, and pointing people to Jesus through their local church etc. He speaks to Andy and Glen. If you’re interested in helping out, you can go to http://groundwire.org.uk/index.php/item/get-involved If you’re looking for videos that are good conversation starters to post o...

In 2011, Gavin Tyte won ITV’s Nativity Factor with the video shown below.  Far from being new to the world of beatboxing, Gavin started when he was still at school! Andy and Glen talk to Gavin about his faith and beatboxing! Check out Gavin’s beat boxing bible website at beatboxbible.com Support the show

Andy and Glen talk to Graham Miller from London City Mission about Online Evangelism. Support the show

Andy and Glen talk to Graham Miller from London City Mission about their history, work and what it’s like to do Gospel work in London today. Support the show

This week, Andy and Glen discuss the reasons why to share the Gospel in the 321 way. Are you interested in doing the 321 course? https://speaklife.org.uk/321-course/ Support the show

You are one with Adam, but will you be one with Christ? Andy and Glen talk about the third and final point in the 321 Gospel Presentation. In this episode, Glen mentions the book One Forever. Support the show

Explaining the two natures of Adam and Christ, and introducing the concept of original sin. Last time, Andy and Glen talked about the ‘3’ step in the 321 Gospel Presentation. Today, they expand ‘2’. Support the show

Andy and Glen discuss why we should talk about the trinity in sharing the Gospel. Support the show

Why is Jesus often left out until the last moment in Evangelism? 321 is a gospel presentation that centres on Jesus, Glen gives an introduction, before diving into it next time. Support the show

If we think that Evangelism is a ‘duty’ or ‘chore’, we’re probably doing it wrong! Listen to Andy and Glen talking about getting a right heart, when it comes to sharing the Good News! Support the show

Sometimes we are stopped from sharing the good news when we fear how we will be perceived. We may fear rejection or looking a fool. Andy and Glen discuss several fears that hinder us sharing the good news, and see how we can better model our outreach on Jesus. Support the show

If we spend more time with people outside church, do we become less spiritual than if we dive deep into church and church activities? Thinking so, can impact the way we share the good news. Andy and Glen discuss several issues that hinder us from evangelising, and see how we can better model our outreach on Jesus. Support the show

This week, Andy and Glen continue looking at issues that hinder people coming to Christ. Things discussed on this episode: When answering questions about God it’s often helpful to: Reframe it Reflect it Reveal Christ through it Instead of offering them Cool Credibility Creeds or Courses instead, offer them CHRIST! Support the show

This week, Andy and Glen start a series looking at issues that hinder people coming to Christ. Today they discuss issues of the mind. What is the place of reason in evangelism? Can we fully satisfy people’s intellectual objections? Support the show

On this episode, Glen and Andy cover hot topics that often arise from discussions about God’s existence. Douglas Adams is quoted at the beginning of ‘The God Delusion’ saying “Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?” Who made God? Miracles break the laws of nature Doesn’t Science rule out God? Support the show

Andy and Glen discuss 6 errors that Atheists make. Atheists are believers too Non-miraculous account of reality is impossible Materialist undermines itself Goodness in the world Goodness in us Atheism isn’t a complete description of the world. Support the show

Andy and Glen discuss things that Atheists get right in talking about God. Some of the things Atheists get right are: We’re all atheists with regard to the vast number of deities ever proposed A world with God is different to a world without God Being good only to get into heaven is perverse (Jim Al-Kalili) Suffering is REAL – All things bright and beautiful Religion is a terrible slavery “God” is...

There’s more than one type of Atheism! Last month, atheismresearch.com reported on a questionnaire with over 1100 participants, and they found 6 different types of Atheist: Academic – 37% – Educated, often belonging to sceptic society, freethinking groups, read books on non-belief and might well be somewhat versed in theology Activist – 23% – evangelistic atheists, seek promotion of secularism, et...

Does the Bible encourage the wiping out of entire cultures and races in the Bible? Glen and Andy Discuss! Support the show

What comes to mind when we mention Slavery? The African slave trade? ‘Upstairs Downstairs’? Imperialism/Colonialism? There are many ways in which we face slavery today. Some might say if we didn’t have the Bible, we wouldn’t have slavery. Is that right? Support the show