

The Speak Life Podcast
Speak Life with Glen Scrivener, Naomi Brehm, Thomas Thorogood and Nate Morgan Locke.
Connecting the Christian faith and modern life.
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Feb 16, 2022 • 58min
Love, Damned Love and Statistics || The Squid and the Whale || SLP395
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Feb 9, 2022 • 55min
Evangelists Or Public Advocates For Christianity? || The Social Network || SLP394
Nate Morgan-Locke and Paul Feesey discuss Stephen Colbert's comments in regards to his faith and comedy, alongside the response to it from Pastor Tim Keller and others on twitter. Following this, they take a look at David Fincher's 2010 film 'The Social Network' and what it has to say about our need for Jesus. Finally, podcast hosts Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood have some 'Final Musings' about the above.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 7th Feb 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/speaklifemediaJoin our internship programme here: speaklifefoundry.comSocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuktwitter.com/speaklifeukinstagram.com/speaklifeuktiktok.com/@speaklifeukSupport the show

Feb 2, 2022 • 57min
Rogan Young Spotify Spat || The Game || SLP393
Paul Feesey and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the current situation with Spotify, particularly the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's podcast and the Neil Young ultimatum. Following this, they'll be discussing how David Fincher's 1997 film "The Game" brings up issues of gnostic evangelism and control freakishness throughout its intrigue and terror. Finally, podcast hosts Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood introduce a new feature to the podcast: 'Final Musings'. Today they reflect on the tension between God's sovereignty and human agency.Contact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukThis conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 31st Jan 22.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/speaklifemediaJoin our internship programme here: speaklifefoundry.comSocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuktwitter.com/speaklifeukinstagram.com/speaklifeuktiktok.com/@speaklifeukSupport the show

Jan 26, 2022 • 1h 9min
Vaccine Mandates, Christian Love, Christian Freedom || The Talented Mr Ripley || SLP392
It has emerged as the most urgent fault line in society — our positions on vaccines. But how do we respond as Christians to a world torn apart by the strongest feelings. And what does the 1999 film, The Talented Mr Ripley, reveal about the human condition?This conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 24th Jan 22. Your podcast hosts are Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/speaklifemediaJoin our internship programme here: speaklifefoundry.comSocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuktwitter.com/speaklifeukinstagram.com/speaklifeuktiktok.com/@speaklifeukSupport the show

Jan 18, 2022 • 60min
Boris Johnson, Partygate, Hypocrisy || Road To Perdition || SLP391
The world is discussing the 'partygate' situation of number 10 Downing Street. Glen Scrivener, Paul Feesey and Nate Morgan Locke respond. Following last week's discussion on 'The Green Mile', we look at another Tom Hanks film... 'Road to Perdition'.This conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 17th Jan 22. Your podcast hosts are Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/speaklifemediaJoin our internship programme here: speaklifefoundry.comSocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuktwitter.com/speaklifeukinstagram.com/speaklifeuktiktok.com/@speaklifeukSupport the show

Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 1min
Novak Djokovic, Vaccines, Australian Open || The Green Mile || SLP390
The world is discussing Novak Djokovic's vaccine situation in the onset of the Australian Open. Glen Scrivener, Paul Feesey and Nate Morgan Locke respond. Also introducing our new feature; discussing the theology of a film from at least 10 years ago. Today is 'The Green Mile'.This conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 10th Jan 22. Your podcast hosts are Paul Feesey and Thomas Thorogood.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/speaklifemediaJoin our internship programme here: speaklifefoundry.comSocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuktwitter.com/speaklifeukinstagram.com/speaklifeuktiktok.com/@speaklifeukSupport the show

Jan 7, 2022 • 52min
Epiphany, The Capitol and Symbolism || SLP389
The 6th of January was Epiphany — a word that means 'appearance' or 'manifestation.' In the church calendar it's a time to remember the appearance of Christ to those eastern magician-astrologers, the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12). Incidentally it was on this day last year that the Capitol in Washington DC was overrun. What kind of 'appearance' was that, and how does it relate to the appearance of Christ? Nate Morgan Locke and Glen Scrivener discuss!This conversation went out live as a SpeakEasy episode on our YouTube channel on 06/01/22. Your podcast host is Thomas Thorogood.Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukThese episodes and more are also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/speaklifemediaJoin our internship programme here: speaklifefoundry.comSocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuktwitter.com/speaklifeukinstagram.com/speaklifeuktiktok.com/@speaklifeukSupport the show

Jan 4, 2022 • 31min
Christmas, The Culmination of History's Love Story || SLP388
The hosts begin with festive cheer and tasty holiday snacks, leading into a reflection on the historical significance of Jesus' birth. They portray Christmas as a profound love story, connecting God and humanity. The conversation emphasizes Jesus’ relatable humanity and the beauty of divine love. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their identity as beloved children of God. The discussion takes a light-hearted turn with humor about Boxing Day, blending heartfelt messages with festive joy.

Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 12min
2021 in Review - A Year of Speaking Life || SLP387
Paul Feesey and Nate Morgan Locke reflect on the past year at Speak Life.Support the show

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 10min
Have Yourself A Carnal Little Christmas || SLP386
The Matrix, the Metaverse and meat. How Christmas speaks to our modern struggles with bodily life.Support the show


