The Speak Life Podcast

Why is Jesus often left out until the last moment in Evangelism? 321 is a gospel presentation that centres on Jesus, Glen gives an introduction, before diving into it next time.Support the show

If we think that Evangelism is a ‘duty’ or ‘chore’, we’re probably doing it wrong! Listen to Andy and Glen talking about getting a right heart, when it comes to sharing the Good News!Support the show

Sometimes we are stopped from sharing the good news when we fear how we will be perceived. We may fear rejection or looking a fool. Andy and Glen discuss several fears that hinder us sharing the good news, and see how we can better model our outreach on Jesus.Support the show

If we spend more time with people outside church, do we become less spiritual than if we dive deep into church and church activities? Thinking so, can impact the way we share the good news. Andy and Glen discuss several issues that hinder us from evangelising, and see how we can better model our outreach on Jesus.Support the show

This week, Andy and Glen continue looking at issues that hinder people coming to Christ. Things discussed on this episode: When answering questions about God it’s often helpful to: Reframe it Reflect it Reveal Christ through it Instead of offering them Cool Credibility Creeds or Courses instead, offer them CHRIST!Support the show

This week, Andy and Glen start a series looking at issues that hinder people coming to Christ. Today they discuss issues of the mind. What is the place of reason in evangelism? Can we fully satisfy people’s intellectual objections?Support the show

On this episode, Glen and Andy cover hot topics that often arise from discussions about God’s existence. Douglas Adams is quoted at the beginning of ‘The God Delusion’ saying “Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?” Who made God? Miracles break the laws of nature Doesn’t Science rule out God?Support the show

Andy and Glen discuss 6 errors that Atheists make. Atheists are believers too Non-miraculous account of reality is impossible Materialist undermines itself Goodness in the world Goodness in us Atheism isn’t a complete description of the world.Support the show

Andy and Glen discuss things that Atheists get right in talking about God. Some of the things Atheists get right are: We’re all atheists with regard to the vast number of deities ever proposed A world with God is different to a world without God Being good only to get into heaven is perverse (Jim Al-Kalili) Suffering is REAL – All things bright and beautiful Religion is a terrible slavery “God” is a monster (Hitchens’ god anyway!) But the gospel of Jesus frees you!Support the show

There’s more than one type of Atheism! Last month, atheismresearch.com reported on a questionnaire with over 1100 participants, and they found 6 different types of Atheist: Academic – 37% – Educated, often belonging to sceptic society, freethinking groups, read books on non-belief and might well be somewhat versed in theology Activist – 23% – evangelistic atheists, seek promotion of secularism, etc Agnostic (Seeker) – 7.6% – embrace uncertainty Antitheist – 15% – religion is bad, they want to find the cure. Non-theist – 4% – just not bothered Ritual Atheist – 12.5% – yoga but also Atheist Church: live better, help often, wonder more.Support the show