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Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 7min

Can We Have Human Rights Without God? || Paul Blackham || SLP499

Paul Blackham and Glen Scrivener react to a clip of Yuval Noah Harari's TED talk about human rights, leading to an interaction between Tom Holland and Jordan Peterson on Twitter/X.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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Jan 24, 2024 • 36min

The Power of Drama: Mr Bates vs The Post Office || SLP498

Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the ITV drama 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'. What does it teach us about technology, justice, institutions and the power of drama?Watch Glen's 10 lessons from the Post Office scandal: https://youtu.be/etjJdpiaBQUSee 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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Jan 22, 2024 • 45min

Alex O'Connor Exposes the Weaknesses of Richard Dawkins || SLP497

Alex O'Connor exposes weaknesses in Richard Dawkins' beliefs, signaling the decline of New Atheism. They discuss Christianity's role in politics, religion's social function, and the problem of evil. The podcast explores the relationship between science and religion, scientific discovery's limitations, and a course offered by Speak Life to learn more about Christianity.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 23min

Can Cultural Christianity Save the Culture? || SLP496

Glen Scrivener discuss the three options Tom Holland sees confronting us as he chooses to engage the Christian roots of Western culture. Glen asks the question: can we use Christianity to save culture? Some have accused Ayaan Hirsi Ali of doing just that. Glen examines the dangers and points to the real power of real Christianity.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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Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 20min

Ask Glen Scrivener Anything || SLP495

Glen Scrivener discusses the use of the Trinity in evangelistic presentations and the challenges of finding suitable illustrations. They explore the topics of suffering and its connection to God's goodness, the dynamics between left and right political spectrums, the courage displayed by non-Christians, and strategies for engaging with progressive liberals and conservatives in apologetics. They also discuss the belief in human rights and the decline of new atheism, suggesting that Islam should always be on their radar.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 53min

Church and Parachurch in the Digital Age || Mikey Lynch || SLP494

Glen Scrivener interviews Mikey Lynch about his new book 'The Vine Movement: Supporting gospel growth beyond your church'.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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Dec 29, 2023 • 55min

Tim Keller's Spiritual and Intellectual Formation || Collin Hansen || SLP493

Glen Scrivener interviews Collin Hansen about his new book 'Timothy Keller - His Spiritual And Intellectual Formation', remembering the life and ministry of Tim Keller.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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Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 19min

From Witchcraft to Jesus || Aditi Northcott || SLP492

In an event recorded at Lansdowne Church, Bournemouth, Glen Scrivener speaks to Aditi Northcott about her journey to faith. This is followed by a short talk from Glen about Jesus and the Samaritan woman from John 4.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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Dec 22, 2023 • 48min

The Genius of Jesus || Peter J. Williams || SLP491

Peter J. Williams, author of 'The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher', discusses the brilliance of Jesus' storytelling in the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the emotional depth and impact of the story. They also explore the significance of the ending, the different characters in the parable, and the challenge for believers to act like the father.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 30min

Bill Maher and Stephen Fry Debunked Over Christmas Myths || SLP490

Glen Scrivener reacts to Bill Maher and Stephen Fry's assertions that the Christmas story borrows from Horus, Mithras and Osiris.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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