
The Speak Life Podcast
Seeing all of life with Jesus at the centre. Encouraging apologetics and evangelism to speak life to a needy world.
Latest episodes

Oct 28, 2024 • 54min
Why Dawkins and Peterson are Both Frustrating || SLP543
Send us a textThe recent debate between Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson, moderated by Alex O'Connor, demonstrates the split between their two worldviews. Dawkins is perhaps more of a 'left brain' thinker, whilst Peterson is more 'right brain'. Is there any way that the world of fact and the world of value can be brought together? Glen Scrivener shares his thoughts.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

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Oct 24, 2024 • 56min
Cyril of Alexandria - With Daniel Hames || SLP542
Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews Daniel Hames about his new book 'Cyril of Alexandria: His Life and Impact'.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Oct 18, 2024 • 43min
Should Christians Watch Horror? || SLP541
Send us a textNate Morgan Locke chats to Christian film director Toby Watts and video essayist Thomas Thorogood about horror movies.Check out the work of Toby and his brother Fionn...➡ linktr.ee/wattsbrothersYouTube: ➡ youtube.com/@wattsbrothersFacebook: ➡ facebook.com/TheWattsBrothersIG: ➡ instagram.com/wattsbrothers_X: ➡ x.com/wattsbrothers_Check out Thomas' videos...youtube.com/@ThorogoodFilmsContact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Oct 16, 2024 • 56min
Vermon Pierre: Divided Culture, Beloved Church || SLP540
Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews Vermon Pierre about his book 'Dearly Beloved: How God's Love for His Church Deepens Our Love for Each Other'.Vermon Pierre and Roosevelt Community Church links:https://www.instagram.com/vpierre/https://rooseveltchurch.org/https://www.youtube.com/@rooseveltchurchContact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Oct 14, 2024 • 49min
What If We’re WRONG About Christianity’s Impact? || SLP539
Send us a textGlen Scrivener reacts to the 2019 Premier Unbelievable? debate: 'Tom Holland vs AC Grayling • History: Did Christianity give us our human values?' and brings the thesis of Tom Holland's 'Dominion' and Glen's own book 'The Air We Breathe' to bear on Glen's 2020 debate with Matt Dillahunty.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Oct 9, 2024 • 32min
Trevin Wax: Big Eva in Global Context || SLP538
Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews Trevin Wax about visiting The Fourth Lausanne Congress, Seoul 2024.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Oct 4, 2024 • 32min
"Believers in Biology" are Still Believers: JK Rowling, Louise Perry, Tom Holland || SLP537
Louise Perry, a gender-critical feminist and author, teams up with historian Tom Holland, known for his insights on Christianity's impact on culture. They dive into the rising trend of 'believers in biology' in the UK, Linked to recent census developments. The conversation challenges identity ideologies, exploring how biological sex informs ethics. They also touch on the intersection of gender, sports, and Christianity, arguing that rights are deeply rooted in Christian values rather than merely scientific perspectives.

Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ashley Lande, Psychedelics and Finding Transcendence in Jesus || SLP536
Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews Ashley Lande about her book 'The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever: Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Jesus Christ'.Ashley's website: https://www.ashleylande.com/Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleylandeartistwriter/Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybess/Ashley's Twitter: https://x.com/ashley_landeContact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Sep 23, 2024 • 41min
All Religions Lead to God? Why the Pope is Wrong || SLP535
Send us a textGlen Scrivener reacts to Pope Francis speaking about the world religions at 'Together in Unity and Hope - Interreligious Youth', Singapore (13th September 2024). Glen argues not only for the importance of the exclusivity of Christ, but also that it is good news. He also explains why he is catholic, but not Roman Catholic.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 2min
Prodigal to Preacher: Dave Jensen || SLP534
Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews Dave Jensen about how he became a Christian and what he has learnt from years of evangelism.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show