The Speak Life Podcast

Is a "leap of faith" the best way of considering belief? If not, what are the alternatives? And how does the Bible speak into this question?

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Glen Scrivener interviews Dr Craig Keener, an expert in miracle claims from throughout church history who has regularly been cited by Ethan Muse, Joe Schmid, Cameron Bertuzzi and Noah McKay. What does he make of so-called 'Catholic vindicatory miracles'?
Craig Keener's YouTube channel: @CraigKeenerPhD
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What about the tough questions? Join Glen Scrivener and Naomi Brehm as we continue our Autumn series on ‘Speaking Life’. In this episode, Naomi grills Glen on his approach to defending his Christian faith. Listen in for:
What “apologetics” is, what it isn’t, who it’s for
A fresh look at 1 Peter 3:15 and Acts 17
Why Glen is a reluctant “Cultural Apologist”
Glen’s diagnosis of today’s cultural climate in the UK.
Recommended resources:
Apologetics at the Cross - Joshua D. Chatraw & Mark D. Allen
The Gospel After Christendom: An Introduction to Cultural Apologetics  - from The Keller Centre for Cultural Apologetics 
The Reason for God - Tim Keller
Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis
END OF SERIES Q&A: Ask Glen, Naomi and Thomas anything! Send in your questions and reflections to podcast@speaklife.org.uk by 15th November 2026.
Enjoying the series? You'll love Glen's book, "How To Speak Life: Sharing Your Faith in 321".
Try out our BRAND NEW course, Through The Bible. You can help us develop the prototype by watching and giving us a bunch of feedback. (Thanks in advance!)
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What is Halloween, where does it come from and how can we see it through the lens of Jesus? Join Naomi Brehm, Eleanor Politzer and Thomas Thorogood as they discuss...
The knotted history of Halloween
The dangers of engaging with Halloween
The dangers of not engaging with Halloween
What an ideal 'Allhallowtide' might look like
“Halloween is not something to fear. It's an opportunity to meet your neighbours with the love of Jesus! Check out Light the Night for top tips on how to share Jesus on 31st October.”
Greg Basch on Instagram: Screwtape on Halloween
Shoutout to James Harleman, whose Halloween episode for Popcorn Theology was very helpful in researching the history of Halloween.
Try out our BRAND NEW course, Through The Bible. You can help us develop the prototype by watching and giving us a bunch of feedback. (Thanks in advance!)
Send us your mini-revelations, stories, disagreements, questions and hot takes: podcast@speaklife.org.uk
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Enjoy seeing life through the lens of Jesus? Here’s where to find more Speak Life content: 321course.com // YouTube // Instagram // Website
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How can more of our conversations feature Jesus? Join Glen Scrivener and Naomi Brehm as they continue our Autumn series on ‘Speaking Life’. In this episode, we cover:
How making space in conversations is a form of hospitality
Different kinds of questions and when to ask them
How good conversations become Jesus conversations
Why exposing our own ignorance and unearthing difference is a gift
END OF SERIES Q&A: Ask Glen, Naomi and Thomas anything! Send in your questions and reflections to podcast@speaklife.org.uk by 15th November 2026.
Enjoying the series? You'll love Glen's book, "How To Speak Life: Sharing Your Faith in 321".
Try out our BRAND NEW course, Through The Bible. You can help us develop the prototype by watching and giving us a bunch of feedback. (Thanks in advance!)
_____________________________
Enjoy seeing life through the lens of Jesus? Here’s where to find more Speak Life content: 321course.com // YouTube // Instagram // Website
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