The Speak Life Podcast

Send us a textGlen 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

Send us a textGlen 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

Send us a textGlen 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

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.

Send us a textPaul 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

Send us a textGlen 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

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.

Send us a textGlen 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

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.

Send us a textGlen 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