The Speak Life Podcast

There is one question we never ask: What is sex for? Glen talks to Ed Shaw, Pastor of Emmanuel City Centre in Bristol and co-founder of Living Out. They are an organisation committed to seeing Christians living out their sexuality and identity in ways that enable all to flourish in Christ-like faithfulness. As a same sex attracted Christian, Ed encourages us to look beyond just seeking fulfillment in heterosexual marriage alone or embracing a lifestyle and identity that goes against scripture. He encourages us to embrace the better story the bible tells us about sexuality.Ed Shaw's new book, Purposeful Sexuality, can be found here: https://ivpbooks.com/purposeful-sexualityThe website Living Out can be found here: livingout.orgSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: https://speaklife.org.uk/Support the show (https://speaklife.org.uk/give/)Join our internship programme here: https://speaklifefoundry.com/Subscribe to Speak Life and get our regular videos: http://tiny.cc/ecjbgzSocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuk/twitter.com/speaklifeuk/instagram.com/speaklifeuk/Support the show

How can we possibly have faith in a world that is falling apart before our very eyes by a global pandemic? Are we able to move from doubt to faith? That's the question Glen Scrivener takes on as he looks at the story of the biggest doubter of them all, Thomas. This talk is also followed by a Question and Answer session led my Michael Ots.This talk was originally given for FEUER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qkwd...Support the show

We have a deep sense of the equal value of all people no matter their age, sex, race, creed, etc. But where has this come from? And what does it mean about the difficult decisions we have to make when rationing scarce resources?Recently Lord Jonathan Sumption sparked a controversy on the BBC1 programme, The Big Questions, by saying that not all lives are equally valuable. The controversy is testimony to his unfortunate language but also to the deeply ingrained Christian sentiments we still share in the West. But when Piers Morgan tries to call out Sumption it turns out he digs a pit then falls into it.We speak far more about the originals of human rights and equality in our RESET series. See in particular this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODhbp...Support the show (https://speaklife.org.uk/give/)Support the show

Glen speaks to the Reverend Paul Blackham, vicar of St Crispin's Church in North London. In this conversation they talk about how the church responded to the pandemic. Have too many in the church been too obedient or too reckless in obeying government restrictions on worship?Support the show

Glen & Paul reflect on some of Speak Life's most memorable content from the second half of 2020.Support the show

As 2020 draws to a close, Glen and Paul look back over some of Speak Life's highlights from the year.Support the show

Is the Christmas story really just a rehashing of the Egyptian god Horus' own story? Glen and Paul chat to Ash Cunningham to find out!Support the show

What can we learn from 2020? Glen and Paul discuss Russell Brand, Black Friday and the judgement of God. Topped off with a lovely dollop of emotional gravy! Support the show

With Christmas looking to be a little different his year, Glen and Paul discuss whether we should just cancel it this time round. Emma Scrivener also shares good news for your mental health during lockdown and Michael Ots shares his thoughts on evangelism this Christmas time.Support the show

As we approach the Christmas season, Glen and Paul suggest 10 passages you could use to speak of Jesus this Christmas.Support the show