The Speak Life Podcast

Discussing the controversy surrounding Richard Dawkins' tweet about abortion and disability, highlighting the joy and fulfillment individuals with Down syndrome experience. Exploring the tension between the Darwinian belief in survival of the fittest and the Christian belief in the sacrifice of the fittest. Emphasizing the importance of prioritizing love over choice and building our lives on a foundation of love.

Glen Scrivener and Rev Dr Paul Blackham explore steps to sharing the Gospel using the 321 structure. They discuss becoming like Jesus, the fallen nature of human thinking, the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism, and the impact of sharing Jesus' hope and the local church community.

Glen Scrivener and Rev Dr Paul Blackham discuss the significance of Adam in evangelism and how it relates to personal experiences and family history. They delve into the symbolism of Jesus' baptism and temptation, highlighting how he overcomes Satan's temptations as the second Adam. The chapter also explores the concepts of death, new birth, and the need for a deeper understanding of being.

Rev Dr Paul Blackham, Christian preacher and theologian, joins Glenn Scrivener to discuss sharing the Gospel using the 3-2-1 Gospel Outline, exploring the rationality of Trinity and Jesus, emphasizing the importance of focusing on Jesus and his divinity, and understanding the concept of Trinity and the importance of church in experiencing the unity of God.

2014 marks the 100th Anniversary of WW1, and what better time to consider the actions of the human race. Glen was asked to speak at a WW1 commemoration, and you can hear that right here!Support the show

Barry Cooper is the face of Discipleship Explored, and he’s joined by Nate Morgan-Locke who is presents the Soul Course for Christianity Explored Ministries. He’s also a Children’s and Youth Ministry. Barry’s book ‘Can I Really Trust the Bible’ looks at questions people have about scripture: The Bible makes big claims for itself. But do those claims stand up? Aren’t the stories just legends? Hasn’t the information been corrupted over time? Isn’t the Bible full of mistakes? And isn’t it culturally outdated? In this absorbing little book, Barry Cooper explores these questions – and many others – with warmth, wit and integrity.Support the show

Often we may feel that Evangelism is a big burden, and we need to have a polished rehearsal of conversation.  Evangelism happens above our heads, and below our feet. Andy and Glen have a quick chat about Glen’s schedule, and then listed to a sermon Glen preached about how God works despite our feeble efforts.Support the show

There are stages of starvation when you don’t feel hungry. Some people are similar, in that they don’t want to bother with God, as if Christians have a ‘hobby’ that they don’t.  How do we communicate to people who couldn’t care less? How can we explain the essential nature of the good news? Again 321 helps answer the question.Support the show

Christopher Hitchen’s wrote the book “God is not great”, and blames religion for many of societies problems. Is there truth in that, and in what way is Christianity NOT like a religion? We talk about: What do we mean when we say Religion? Is Christianity a ‘Religion’? Jefferson Bethke’s video Jesus Vs Religion. Religion is only the cause of 7% of wars, historical. Again 321 helps answer the question.Support the show

What do you say if someone asks “What about other faiths? Are they all wrong?” Glen Scrivener and Andy Brinkley look at the comparative religions, and asks if Christianity is one of them. How does Christianity stand out from the crowd? Again 321 helps answer the question.Support the show