Explore every episode of the podcast The Speak Life Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| The Road Back to God in a Post-Christian World: Joe Barnard || SLP616 | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:54:53 | |
Glen Scrivener interviews Joe Barnard about his book 'The Road Back to God: Faith for Men Dissatisfied by the Modern World'. Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 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 to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologist Discord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discord Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.uk Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Joe Rogan FINALLY admits it || SLP615 | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:55:34 | |
Glen Scrivener and Reformed Mythologist Nate Morgan Locke react to Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster on the Joe Rogan Experience. Full JRE episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sdLHGb5Wzs Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 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 to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologist Discord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discord Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.uk Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| 6 Lies We're Being Fed Right Now || SLP606 | 19 Sep 2025 | 00:19:41 | |
Glen Scrivener examines the social media discourse surrounding Charlie Kirk. Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: Discord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| PowerPoints in Preaching? || SLP516 | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:48:16 | |
Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the use of PowerPoint presentations in preaching. Are they necessary? When are they used well? What is preaching? Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| PROOF: The God Conversation Has Changed || SLP515 | 23 May 2024 | 01:07:40 | |
Glen Scrivener reacts to 'Christian revival: fantasy or reality? - UnHerd LIVE' featuring Justin Brierley, Elizabeth Oldfield and Alex O’Connor. The host is Freddie Sayers. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| We Need to Talk About Christian-Curious Celebrities || SLP514 | 14 May 2024 | 00:38:28 | |
Sign up to our June intensive: speaklife.org.uk/intensives Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| The Lapsed Atheists: Deconstructing Their Way To Faith || SLP513 | 08 May 2024 | 00:33:31 | |
Glen Scrivener discusses the so-called 'lapsed atheists', focusing on the recent examples of Konstantin Kisin, Niall Ferguson and Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Four Comedians Say The UNSAYABLE About the Unborn || SLP512 | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:28:18 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Was Luther "Living His Truth"? Responding to The Rest is History || SLP511 | 11 Apr 2024 | 01:31:38 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Asbury One Year On - With Zach Meerkreebs || SLP510 | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:56:36 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Does Rationality Rule? - The Fathiest Athiest || SLP509 | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:04:32 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Alex O'Connor on Triggernometry - Meaning, Religion and Truth || SLP508 | 03 Apr 2024 | 01:08:51 | |
Glen Scrivener reacts to Alex O'Connor being interviewed by Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster on Triggernometry. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Responding to William Lane Craig on the Conquest of Canaan (Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter) || SLP507 | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:01:47 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| They Tried Church Because of Charlie Kirk — What Will Keep Them? || SLP605 | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:29:02 | |
Glen Scrivener discusses the phenomenon of people going to church on Sunday or reading the Bible in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: Discord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Reflecting on Joe Rogan, Kid Rock and Dylan Mulvaney || SLP506 | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:35:58 | |
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. Glen also references Aaron Renn's "Three Worlds of Evangelicalism' article which can be found here: Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Here's How To Believe in God... Think Hard About Humans || SLP505 | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:27:33 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Dawn McAvoy: Pro-Life and Pro-Woman || SLP504 | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:53:01 | |
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 on the 25th of March, 9 months before Christmas). Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Getting Beneath the 'He Gets Us' Campaign || SLP503 | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:49:31 | |
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? Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| The Apple Vision Pro: Life-Enhancing Tech or Dystopian Hellscape? || SLP502 | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:58:26 | |
Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss the theology of the Apple Vision Pro. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Molly Worthen: A Historian Converts || SLP501 | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:07:26 | |
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 Times, The Atlantic and The New Yorker. She's also a recent adult convert to Christianity who’s found faith in the last place she expected: A Southern Baptist Mega Church. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| How is the Faith Conversation Changing? || SLP500 | 12 Feb 2024 | 01:07:46 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Can We Have Human Rights Without God? || Paul Blackham || SLP499 | 30 Jan 2024 | 01:08:56 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| The Power of Drama: Mr Bates vs The Post Office || SLP498 | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:38:41 | |
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? Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Alex O'Connor Exposes the Weaknesses of Richard Dawkins || SLP497 | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:47:41 | |
Glen Scrivener reacts to Alex O'Connor's conversation with Richard Dawkins on his Within Reason podcast. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Why Charlie Kirk’s Death Cuts So Deep and What Now? || SLP604 | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:18:51 | |
Glen Scrivener reflects on the shocking news of the Charlie Kirk shooting. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Can Cultural Christianity Save the Culture? || SLP496 | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:25:05 | |
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 doing just that. Glen examines the dangers and points to the real power of real Christianity. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Ask Glen Scrivener Anything || SLP495 | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:21:53 | |
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: Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Church and Parachurch in the Digital Age || Mikey Lynch || SLP494 | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:55:27 | |
Glen Scrivener interviews Mikey Lynch about his new book 'The Vine Movement: Supporting gospel growth beyond your church'. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Tim Keller's Spiritual and Intellectual Formation || Collin Hansen || SLP493 | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:56:57 | |
Glen Scrivener interviews Collin Hansen about his new book 'Timothy Keller - His Spiritual And Intellectual Formation', remembering the life and ministry of Tim Keller. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| From Witchcraft to Jesus || Aditi Northcott || SLP492 | 27 Dec 2023 | 01:21:45 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| The Genius of Jesus || Peter J. Williams || SLP491 | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:50:10 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Bill Maher and Stephen Fry Debunked Over Christmas Myths || SLP490 | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:32:15 | |
Glen Scrivener reacts to Bill Maher and Stephen Fry's assertions that the Christmas story borrows from Horus, Mithras and Osiris. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Why Are People Leaving Church? || Jim Davis and Michael Graham || SLP489 | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:47:49 | |
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?' Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| How To Become a Christian || Heather Tomlinson || SLP488 | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:55:21 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Jordan Peterson and the ARC Conference || SLP487 | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:10:46 | |
Glen Scrivener reacts to Jordan Peterson's final speech at the ARC conference 2023. Is Peterson's message the Christian message? Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| James Cary: Graham Linehan and the Power of Words || SLP603 | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:57:34 | |
Glen Scrivener interviews James Cary about comedy, free speech, the Graham Linehan situation and the power of our words. How can we think about these issues through the lens of Jesus? Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: Discord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Happy Thanksgiving! Demeter and the Meaning of Harvest || SLP486 | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:32:56 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Conversion || SLP485 | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:06:04 | |
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 and the roots of the values we prize? Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Julie Smith Shares Her Experience of Using 321 || SLP484 | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:18:31 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| M&S Christmas Ad - What it Says About the Post-Christian West || SLP483 | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:37:44 | |
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? Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| When Prayer is Illegal, Are We Free? || SLP482 | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:38:27 | |
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? Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Karen Swallow Prior: The Evangelical Imagination || SLP481 | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:53:53 | |
Glen Scrivener interviews Karen Swallow Prior about her latest book 'The Evangelical Imagination - How Stories, Images & Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis'. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Sharing the Gospel Through Music || Michael J Tinker || SLP480 | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:52:55 | |
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. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Paul Blackham: Multiverse Stories and the Christ Centred Cosmos || SLP479 | 12 Oct 2023 | 01:16:44 | |
Nate speaks to Revd Dr Paul Blackham about a Christ centred view of reality and how it structures our stories and world-building. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Rico Tice and the Launch of Our 321 Course || SLP478 | 05 Oct 2023 | 01:30:46 | |
Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke interview Rico Tice for the launch of our 321 course. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Russell Brand: Christian Reacts || SLP477 | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:42:35 | |
Glen Scrivener responds to the allegations surrounding Russell Brand. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Nigel Farage, Graham Linehan and the (Christian) History of Free Speech || SLP602 | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:46:01 | |
Glen Scrivener discusses the news about comedy writer Graham Linehan being apprehended by five armed police officers upon his arrival in the UK. How can we think about these issues of free speech through the lens of Jesus? Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: Subscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: Discord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There’s bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: Speak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Nancy Pearcey, author of 'The Toxic War on Masculinity' || SLP476 | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:56:47 | |
Glen Scrivener interview's Professor Nancy Pearcey about her latest book, 'The Toxic War on Masculinity'. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| REACTION: Apple Mother Nature Ad || SLP475 | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:32:21 | |
Glen Scrivener reacts to Apple's controversial '2030 Status: Mother Nature' commercial, starring Octavia Spencer. Is it pagan? Is it cringe? Is it hypocritical? Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||
| Power and Leadership for the Church - Interview With Mark Meynell || SLP474 | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:46:50 | |
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'. Find out more and sign up to our Hero’s Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensives On 18th June at 7:30pm, we’ll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us. Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/myths If you book for the full Hero’s Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free. | |||