The Speak Life Podcast

The Speak Life Podcast episodes:

• 05.14.2024

  We Need to Talk About Christian-Curious Celebrities || SLP514

  Sign up to our June intensive: speaklife.org.uk/intensives What do Jordan Peterson, Louise Perry, Konstantin Kisin, Francis Foster, Joe Rogan, Nick Cave, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Niall Ferguson, Kat Von D, Nala Ray, Russell Brand and Andrew Huberman all have in common? They...

  
• 05.08.2024

  The Lapsed Atheists: Deconstructing Their Way To Faith || SLP513

  Glen Scrivener discusses the so-called 'lapsed atheists', focusing on the recent examples of Konstantin Kisin, Niall Ferguson and Ayaan Hirsi Ali. See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the...

  
• 04.24.2024

  Four Comedians Say The UNSAYABLE About the Unborn || SLP512

  When Bill Maher discussed abortion on Real Time the audience was shocked. But other comedians have talked about the same issue and gotten big laughs. Glen Scrivener reacts to Bill Burr, Louis CK and Dave Chappelle. See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the Speak...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Was Luther "Living His Truth"? Responding to The Rest is History || SLP511

  Glen Scrivener, Amy Mantravadi and Mike Reeves discuss the recent Martin Luther series on The Rest is History podcast, hosted by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. Michael Reeves - Here I Stand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSgYqnlH3oc Mike Reeves books https://www.unionpublishing.org/product/right-with-god/ https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781738432448/preaching Amy Mantravadi https://amymantravadi.com/ https://twitter.com/AmyMantravadi?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the Speak Life...

  
• 04.10.2024

  Asbury One Year On - With Zach Meerkreebs || SLP510

  Glen Scrivener interviews Zach Meerkreebs about what happened in Asbury University one year ago. Zach is a Writer, Speaker, & Pastor in Residence at Asbury University. Our episode from last year... Is Revival Happening in Asbury? || Robert Cunningham and Glen...

  
• 04.05.2024

  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/FaithiestAtheist See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the...

  
• 04.03.2024

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

  Glen Scrivener reacts to Alex O'Connor being interviewed by Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster on Triggernometry. 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/SpeakLifeMedia Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist...

  
• 03.28.2024

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

  Glen Scrivener interviews Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter, Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence about Alex O'Connor's recent Within Reason discussion with William Lane Craig, exploring the issue of violence in the Old Testament. Alex O'Connor's...

  
• 03.26.2024

  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....

  
• 03.12.2024

  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...

  
• 03.01.2024

  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...

  
• 02.26.2024

  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...

  
• 02.20.2024

  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/SpeakLifeMedia Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel...

  
• 02.14.2024

  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...

  
• 02.12.2024

  How is the Faith Conversation Changing? || SLP500

  Glen Scrivener reflects on 500 episodes of The Speak Life Podcast. Media Producer Thomas Thorogood asks him about how the faith conversation has changed in the past decade. Episodes referenced in this conversation: - University CU Missions – SLP1 - Atheism 2 of...

  
• 01.30.2024

  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...

  
• 01.24.2024

  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/etjJdpiaBQU See 321:...

  
• 01.22.2024

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

  Glen Scrivener reacts to Alex O'Connor's conversation with Richard Dawkins on his Within Reason podcast. 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/SpeakLifeMedia Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube...

  
• 01.17.2024

  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...

  
• 01.12.2024

  Ask Glen Scrivener Anything || SLP495

  To mark the release of Glen's new book 'How to See Life: A Guide in 321', we did our first Ask Glen Anything livestream. Glen's new book: https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781915705495/how-to-see-life-a-guide-in-321-paperback Glen's debate with Musharraf Hussain: https://www.premier.plus/unbelievable/podcasts/episodes/is-the-trinity-in-the-old-testament-glen-scrivener-vs-musharraf-hussain See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for...

  
• 01.10.2024

  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/SpeakLifeMedia Subscribe to the...

  
• 12.29.2023

  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...

  
• 12.27.2023

  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...

  
• 12.22.2023

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

  Glen Scrivener interviews Peter J. Williams from Tyndale House about his new book 'The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher', focusing on the parable of the prodigal son. See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the Speak Life...

  
• 12.20.2023

  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/SpeakLifeMedia Subscribe...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Why Are People Leaving Church? || Jim Davis and Michael Graham || SLP489

  Glen Scrivener interviews Jim Davis and Michael Graham about their book, 'The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?' See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which...

  
• 12.08.2023

  How To Become a Christian || Heather Tomlinson || SLP488

  Glen Scrivener from Speak Life interviews writer Heather Tomlinson about her journey to faith and her article in The Critic about Ayaan Hirsi Ali. They discuss Jordan Peterson, the ARC conference, and this current cultural moment. Evangelicals Now offer: You can give...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Jordan Peterson and the ARC Conference || SLP487

  Glen Scrivener reacts to Jordan Peterson's final speech at the ARC conference 2023. Is Peterson's message the Christian message? 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/SpeakLifeMedia Subscribe to...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Happy Thanksgiving! Demeter and the Meaning of Harvest || SLP486

  It's a great time to reflect on seed time and harvest. Reformed Mythologist Nate Morgan Locke discusses the myth of Demeter with Speak Life media producer, Thomas Thorogood. Watch the shorter video: https://youtu.be/trKMiVVYRzI Watch Mr Thankful: https://youtu.be/lXYy4W5wAfM See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the Speak...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Conversion || SLP485

  Glen Scrivener reacts to Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Unherd article, 'Why I am now a Christian' and her panel discussion at the ARC conference. What do these tell us about our current cultural moment, the validity of Tom Holland's Dominion thesis...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Julie Smith Shares Her Experience of Using 321 || SLP484

  Julie Smith is a local church leader who has an exciting story about using our new 321 course with a friend. In this episode, Glen Scrivener asks her about the experience. See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for...

  
• 11.06.2023

  M&S Christmas Ad - What it Says About the Post-Christian West || SLP483

  Marks & Spencer have just released their clothing and home Christmas advert for 2023. Glen Scrivener reacts. What does this advert communicate about our current cultural moment? See 321: http://321course.com/ Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all...

  
• 11.03.2023

  When Prayer is Illegal, Are We Free? || SLP482

  Isabel Vaughan-Spruce was prevented from praying by the police in Birmingham yesterday. In the context of protestors calling for Jihad. This raises the question: what are we free to say, do and think in a democratic society? See 321: http://321course.com/ Ben Sixsmith...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Karen Swallow Prior: The Evangelical Imagination || SLP481

  Glen Scrivener interviews Karen Swallow Prior about her latest book 'The Evangelical Imagination - How Stories, Images & Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis'. Karen's website: https://karenswallowprior.com/ See 321: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of...

  
• 10.23.2023

  Sharing the Gospel Through Music || Michael J Tinker || SLP480

  Glen Scrivener interviews Christian singer-songwriter Michael J Tinker about his new album 'When There Are No Words', exploring grief, loss and hope. They also discuss music more broadly, and how it can communicate the Gospel. Michael's website: https://michaeljtinker.com/ Glen's conversation with Andrew...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Paul Blackham: Multiverse Stories and the Christ Centred Cosmos || SLP479

  Nate speaks to Revd Dr Paul Blackham about a Christ centred view of reality and how it structures our stories and world-building. See 321: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at...

  
• 10.05.2023

  Rico Tice and the Launch of Our 321 Course || SLP478

  Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke interview Rico Tice for the launch of our 321 course. See 321: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMedia Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist...

  
• 09.29.2023

  Russell Brand: Christian Reacts || SLP477

  Glen Scrivener responds to the allegations surrounding Russell Brand. JOIN US FOR THE LAUNCH OF 321: speaklife.org.uk/houseparty Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMedia Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel...

  
• 09.19.2023

  Nancy Pearcey, author of 'The Toxic War on Masculinity' || SLP476

  Glen Scrivener interview's Professor Nancy Pearcey about her latest book, 'The Toxic War on Masculinity'. The Toxic War on Masculinity: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734 Nancy Pearcey's latest book is The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Her earlier books include Love Thy Body:...

  
• 09.18.2023

  REACTION: Apple Mother Nature Ad || SLP475

  Glen Scrivener reacts to Apple's controversial '2030 Status: Mother Nature' commercial, starring Octavia Spencer. Is it pagan? Is it cringe? Is it hypocritical? This was released on our YouTube channel on 15th September 2023. Come to our Online 321 Launch event: speaklife.org.uk/houseparty Subscribe...

  
• 09.13.2023

  Power and Leadership for the Church - Interview With Mark Meynell || SLP474

  Glen Scrivener interviews Mark Meynell about the new book that he has co-edited with Mark Stirling: 'Not So with You: Power and Leadership for the Church'. This was released on our YouTube channel on 8th September 2023. Subscribe to the Speak Life...

  
• 08.24.2023

  Andrew Sach: Are You 100% Sure You Want To Be An Agnostic? || SLP473

  Andrew Sach is a writer and a pastor of Grace Church, Greenwich in London. He has co-written 'Are You 100% Sure You Want To Be An Agnostic?' with Jonathan Gemmell. This was released on our YouTube channel on 28th January 2022. Subscribe...

  
• 08.16.2023

  Why We Believe in Progress || SLP472

  Everyone believes in progress (The Air We Breathe - Glen Scrivener) Highfields Church, Cardiff, 09/10/22 The content of this talk is based on a chapter in Glen Scrivener's book, 'The Air We Breathe'. You can get the book in paper copy/ebook/Audible here,...

  
• 08.09.2023

  Why We Believe in Compassion || SLP471

  Everyone believes in compassion (The Air We Breathe - Glen Scrivener) Highfields Church, Cardiff, 09/10/22 The content of this talk is based on a chapter in Glen Scrivener's book, 'The Air We Breathe'. You can get the book in paper copy/ebook/Audible here,...

  
• 08.02.2023

  Why We Believe in Equality || SLP470

  Everyone believes in equality (The Air We Breathe - Glen Scrivener) Highfields Church, Cardiff, 08/10/22 The content of this talk is based on a chapter in Glen Scrivener's book, 'The Air We Breathe'. You can get the book in paper copy/ebook/Audible here,...

  
• 07.28.2023

  BARBIE REACTION: Smash the Patriarchy - Smash the Dolls? || 3-Way Chat With Emma Scrivener || SLP469

  Emma Scrivener, Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss Barbie; the doll, the brand new movie, feminism, Marry Harrington, men and women, motherhood and more. This conversation was recorded on 26th July 2023. Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos...

  
• 07.21.2023

  John Dickson: An Honest Look at Christian History || SLP468

  Speak Life director Glen Scrivener speaks to John Dickson, author of 'Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History'. This conversation was recorded on 17th January 2022. Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos...

  
• 07.14.2023

  The Battle for the Imagination - Ted Turnau || SLP467

  Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke interview Ted Turnau about his new book 'Oasis of Imagination: Engaging our World through a Better Creativity'. This conversation was recorded on 6th July 2023. Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see...

  
• 07.07.2023

  The Attention Economy and the Book of Job || SLP466

  Nate Morgan Locke preaching from Job 16 at All Souls Eastbourne on 02/07/2023. Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMedia Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how...

  
• 06.29.2023

  What Glastonbury Music Myths Miss || SLP465

  Sign up to our intensive: speaklife.org.uk/intensives Speak Life's very own Reformed Mythologist Nate Morgan Locke reflects on Lewis Capaldi's performance at Glastonbury 2023, when his Tourette syndrome symptoms began to intensify as he reached his hit song 'Someone You Loved', and...