This week free speech is on everyone’s lips. Many on the right and left of politics are worried about cancel culture. In this episode of the LIVEcast, Glen and Paul discuss the results of an anonymous survey in which people were encouraged to w

Building Faith In Kids: Interview With Ed Drew – SLP313

Jun 29th, 2020 36m 31s

Last week, Glen and Paul had the privilege of sitting down with Ed Drew to discuss his work with Faith In Kids and how we as churches and parents can be better at nurturing our children’s faith.Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now!iTune

Epicurus Must Fall || SLP312

Jun 25th, 2020 1h 4m

Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Sceptic) recently debated Michael Jones (Inspiring Philosophy) on the question ‘Would God Allow Evil?‘Here Glen Scrivener points to Alex’s Epicurean assumptions and questions whether anyone — least of all God — should hol

Christianity is the Problem || SLP311

Jun 20th, 2020 57m 15s

Christianity has built the modern world, therefore the problems of this world (as well as their solutions) have a Christian origin. In this episode Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey discuss 6 elements from Christianity that, when secularised, caus

Preaching In Lockdown || SLP310

Jun 9th, 2020 54m 44s

Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey discuss some of the pros and cons of preaching online during lockdown.Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now!iTunes feed AndroidOther FeedLooking for More Podcasts? CLICK HERE!Would you consider leaving us

George Floyd, Racism and the UK Church || Interview with Jason Roach and Richard Awoyemi || SLP309

Jun 6th, 2020 54m 15s

Glen Scrivener and Paul Feesey talk to Revd Jason Roach and Richard Awoyemi about race and the UK church.Jason Roach pastors The Bridge church in Battersea. Richard Awoyemi is part of Black Berea: blackberea.comJason’s article on Covid-19 an

How To Face Your Fragility || Adjusting To The New Normal || SLP308

Jun 3rd, 2020 1h 9m

Glen Scrivener talks to Dr Jo Jackson and Rev. Dr Paul Blackham in the third of these webinars on Adjusting to the New Normal.Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now!iTunes feed AndroidOther FeedLooking for More Podcasts? CLICK HERE!Woul

How To Pray, Perhaps For The First Time || Adjusting To The New Normal || Paul Blackham & Jo Jackson || SLP307

Jun 2nd, 2020 1h 4m

In this live webinar, Glen interviews Dr. Paul Blackham and Dr Jo Jackson about how to pray for the first time, as part of a series called “Adjusting To The New Normal.” This webinar was recorded live on 8 April, 2020.Subscribe to the Speak Li

How to Face Anxiety || Adjusting To The New Normal || SLP306

Jun 1st, 2020 59m

This webinar was recorded live on 6 April, 2020. Glen Scrivener is an experienced online host of hundreds of conversations — the kind that really matter. He’s joined by psychologist Dr Joanna Jackson and church leader, Rev. Dr Paul Blackham.Su

Dominic Cummings and the Profound Agreements Fracturing Our World || SLP305

May 29th, 2020 37m 28s

In this episode we talk about what everyone is talking about: Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson, that Durham trip, the media and the tidal wave of splenetic rage engulfing the UK! But into that context we discuss the 10 standards which everyone i

Great Question || Glen Scrivener Answers 10 Thorny Questions || SLP304

May 23rd, 2020 51m 37s

Andrew Baughen from Reality Church, London poses Glen Scrivener questions about the faith gathered from many enquirers.1. Is the God that Jews and Muslims believe in the same as the Christian God?2. Is it possible to be a Christian and believ

Good Faith Conversations || An Interview with Justin Brierley || SLP303

May 12th, 2020 1h 8m

Justin Brierley has hosted hundreds of good faith conversations on the Unbelievable show on Premier Christian Radio. Through the show, the podcast and now the Big Conversations video series he is reaching millions. Here Glen Scrivener talks to

Born Again This Way || An Interview with Rachel Gilson || SLP302

May 6th, 2020 57m 26s

Rachel Gilson began at Yale University identifying as Gay and an Atheist. Then she read a stolen book and her life was changed forever. Rachel has written the new book Born Again This Way, published by the Good Book Company. Here Glen Scrivener

We Must Talk About Abortion || An Interview with Vaughan Roberts || SLP301

Apr 28th, 2020 32m 12s

Vaughan Roberts is the rector of St Ebbes, Oxford and the co-author (with Lizzie Ling) of the new book Abortion. Here Vaughan speaks of his context among a liberal city and among conservative churches — and how both contexts make it difficult t

Stay Salt|| An Interview with Becky Pippert || SLP300

Apr 23rd, 2020 46m 42s

Becky Pippert’s first book, Out Of The Salt Shaker, is a Christian classic about evangelism. 40 years later, she shares the fruits of 4 more decades of sharing her faith the world over. This interview with Glen Scrivener is gold dust for any wo

100% Pro Life — 100% Pro Evangelism|| An Interview with Dean Gavaris || SLP299

Apr 21st, 2020 43m 46s

So far in 2020 we have tragically lost 175 000 people to COVID-19. In the same period we have lost 13 million to abortion! In this episode of the Speak Life Podcast, Glen Scrivener speaks to Dean Gavaris, founder of Gateway Pregnancy Centers in

Homeschooling|| An Interview with Brooke Newman and Garry Williams || SLP298

Apr 16th, 2020 57m 32s

Glen Scrivener interviews Brooke Newman and Garry Williams about homeschooling and asks the questions on many people’s lips: Why do it? Isn’t it a flight from the Great Commission? Won’t it make the children weird? How do you manage it? Any tip

Lost and Found on Easter Morning || Sermon on John 20 || SLP297

Apr 12th, 2020 33m 12s

Glen Scrivener preaches on John 20:1-18 — an Easter sermon. We pray it brings you peace, joy and hope on this greatest day of the church calendar.Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now!iTunes feed AndroidOther FeedLooking for More Podcasts

Faith On The Front Lines — with Drs Ben Chang and Sarah Foot || SLP296

Apr 9th, 2020 51m 26s

Glen and Paul speak to two doctors fighting Coronavirus. What’s it like as a doctor on the front lines? What difference does their faith make?Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now!iTunes feed AndroidOther FeedLooking for More Podcasts? CL

How To Fight Corona-Brain — with Emma Scrivener || SLP295

Apr 4th, 2020 58m 38s

Glen takes the opportunities afforded by working from home! He talks to award-winning blogger and author, Emma Scrivener — who also happens to be his wife! — about lockdown and its effects on mental health. Stay tuned for 8 ways to fight Corona

How Do Performers Adjust To Covid-19? – SLP294

Mar 30th, 2020 59m 44s

Glen and Paul talk to “promedian” Andy Kind and musician Michael J Tinker about the effect covid-19 has on their profession.Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now!iTunes feed AndroidOther FeedLooking for More Podcasts? CLICK HERE!Would

Interview With Italian Church Leader Mark Oden – SLP293

Mar 24th, 2020 52m 17s

Glen and Paul talk to Mark Oden, church leader in Italy. What’s it like in the eye of the storm? How do you pastor your people? What can we learn?Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now!iTunes feed AndroidOther FeedLooking for More Podcasts

Doing Church From Home: Broadcasting To The World – With Ian Anderson Gray and Marty Gray – SLP292

Mar 24th, 2020 49m 54s

Yesterday was one of the weirdest Sundays in church history. Millions watched online as we practice good social distancing. One such church leader was Marty Gray who leads Ravenhill Presbyterian Church in Belfast. He’ll talk us through his exce

Hong Kong, China and COVID-19 – Interview with Jacky Lam – SLP291

Mar 19th, 2020 52m 2s

Tune in for a fascinating discussion with Jacky Lam in Hong Kong about Coronavirus and the response of the church.Subscribe to the Speak Life Podcast now!iTunes feed AndroidOther FeedLooking for More Podcasts? CLICK HERE!Would you consid

Faith, Hope and Love in the Time of Coronavirus – SLP290

Mar 19th, 2020 52m 54s

Pandemics are a time when the normal course of life is intensified. Including our fears of mortality, disease, of running out, economic collapse, loneliness as well as 0ur tendencies to dehumanise and towards tribalism. But the church has a mes