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Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 2min

Does Rationality Rule? - The Fathiest Athiest || SLP509

Glen Scrivener is joined for a second time by 'The Fathiest Athiest' Richard Suttles. They discuss Glen's book 'The Air We Breathe', Jonathan Haidt, our righteous minds, social media and morality.The Fathiest Atheist Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FaithiestAtheistSee 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe 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/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak 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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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 7min

Alex O'Connor on Triggernometry - Meaning, Religion and Truth || SLP508

Philosopher and writer Alex O'Connor discusses the impact of the 'death of God' on society's quest for meaning, the role of religion in shaping society, the unique values of Christianity, navigating religious beliefs in parenting, critiquing atheism, and exploring personal purpose versus finding meaning within a larger narrative.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 60min

Responding to William Lane Craig on the Conquest of Canaan (Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter) || SLP507

Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter and Glen Scrivener discuss biblical violence, moral implications of God's commands in the conquest narrative, mercy in the book of Joshua, and embracing tension in faith. They explore Christian perspectives on violence and ethics, challenging traditional views and advocating for a future marked by harmony and peace.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 34min

Reflecting on Joe Rogan, Kid Rock and Dylan Mulvaney || SLP506

Glen Scrivener reacts to Kid Rock and Joe Rogan talking about the Dylan Mulvaney Bud Light commercial, culture wars, current wars, spiritual wars and what Tim Keller was always saying. Featuring clips from episode 2106 of the Joe Rogan Experience. Glen also references Aaron Renn's "Three Worlds of Evangelicalism' article which can be found here:https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/02/the-three-worlds-of-evangelicalismSee 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe 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/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak 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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Mar 12, 2024 • 25min

Here's How To Believe in God... Think Hard About Humans || SLP505

Glen Scrivener reflects on Yuval Noah Harari's TED talks, Sam Harris' debate with Jordan Peterson, the Declaration of Independence, the Universal Declaration or Human Rights and how it all makes sense through the lens of Jesus.See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe 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/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak 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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Mar 1, 2024 • 51min

Dawn McAvoy: Pro-Life and Pro-Woman || SLP504

Glen Scrivener interviews Dawn McAvoy, co-founder of Both Lives. They discuss the unborn, how the pro-life cause can and should be a pro-woman cause and the incarnation (which began at conception, celebrated at the Feast of the Annunciation every year on the 25th of March, 9 months before Christmas).Both Lives: https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/both-livesSee 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe 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/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak 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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Feb 26, 2024 • 47min

Getting Beneath the 'He Gets Us' Campaign || SLP503

Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke reflect on the 'He Gets Us' ads for the 2024 Super Bowl. Have they missed the mark in attempting to present Jesus to the current culture?See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe 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/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak 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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Feb 20, 2024 • 56min

The Apple Vision Pro: Life-Enhancing Tech or Dystopian Hellscape? || SLP502

Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the theology of the Apple Vision Pro.See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe 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/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak 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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Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 5min

Molly Worthen: A Historian Converts || SLP501

Glen Scrivener from Speak Life interviews Molly Worthen about her conversion to Christianity. Molly Worthen is a journalist and associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina. She is a regular contributor to publications like the New York Times, The Atlantic and The New Yorker. She's also a recent adult convert to Christianity who’s found faith in the last place she expected: A Southern Baptist Mega Church.The Way Back is a series of interviews lighting the path back to faith. Christian author and filmmaker Glen Scrivener is speaking to a range of Christians and non-Christians about the current meaning crisis, and what we have lost in walking away from the Jesus story. In a post-Christian age, is there a way back?See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe 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/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak 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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Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 5min

How is the Faith Conversation Changing? || SLP500

Glen Scrivener reflects on 500 episodes of The Speak Life Podcast. They discuss the changing faith conversation, the importance of perseverance, the contrast between a totalitarian God and a loving God, and the comedy of Easter. They address the Ravi Zacharias scandal and the wisdom of Lori Ann Thompson. They also talk about wounds and restoration within the church community, perceiving God, the appeal of organized religion, and reaching out to younger generations.

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