Why does evangelism feel stuck in today's culture? Cultural thinkers and pastors Glen Scrivener and Rory Shiner reveal how the gospel truly breaks through in a post-Christian world obsessed with progress, identity, and anti-woke backlash!

Rory Shiner, pastor of Providence Church, Perth, and Glen Scrivener of Speak Life bring decades of frontline evangelism, cultural apologetics, and gospel proclamation. They unpack how to herald "Jesus is Lord" amid secular assumptions, mental health crises, and shifting political vibes.

We explore:◼️ Why "Jesus is Lord" is the bullseye of every gospel conversation (not just a personal lifestyle tip)◼️ The "yes but no but yes" approach to engage both progressive human rights ideals and conservative responsibility calls◼️ How the anti-Hitler moral story quietly replaced the pro-Jesus vision—and what that means now◼️ Why the church itself needs constant evangelising with the rich, compelling reality of union with Christ◼️ The surprising cultural moment where people are drawn back to Christianity's infrastructure—and how to point them to Jesus Himself

Chapters:

02:29 Understanding the Role of Evangelism

05:23 The Importance of the Gospel in the Church

08:27 Defining Evangelism in Today's Culture

14:17 Cultural Narratives and Their Impact on Evangelism

20:39 The Progress Narrative and Its Challenges

31:21 Engaging with Cultural Narratives in Evangelism

39:39 The Intersection of Masculinity and Faith

41:44 Shifting Narratives in University Evangelism

43:43 Understanding Misconceptions of Christianity

45:18 Public vs. Private: The Western Perspective on Faith

49:00 The Role of Secularism in Modern Christianity

50:10 Public Displays of Religiosity in Contemporary Culture

52:49 Christian Nationalism: A Comparative Analysis

56:43 The Evolution of Gospel Presentation

59:45 Contextualizing the Gospel for Today's World

01:04:04 The Shift in Evangelism: Understanding Modern Faith Conversations

01:07:24 Jesus as the Center: The True Meaning of Abundance

01:09:27 The Role of Debate in Evangelism: A Double-Edged Sword

01:17:46 Navigating Social Media: The Missionary Approach

01:28:56 Excitement in Ministry: Future Projects and Personal Reflections

Find out more about Glen and his work with Speak Life: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakLifeMedia

Find out more about Rory and his work with Providence City Church: https://providencechurch.org.au/city/

Christmas is both the most wonderful time of the year and arguably for many, the most isolating and anxiety inducing time of the year. But how can we, as Christians, both engage in and enjoy this season in a way that celebrates Jesus and loves others?

With many looking forward to spending time feasting with family and celebrating it’s helpful to try reframe how we look at this season through a gospel lens, as it is only through this lens that we see how all things can be redeemed.

Mark and Nas are the perfect people to have this conversation with - they bring their authenticity, intentionality, joyful hearts, love for Jesus and love for others in how they approach celebrating Christmas. Through the conversation we have fun in discovering how Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year.

*This episode was originally recorded and published back in December 2023 when Santa's sleigh still ran off reindeer power

In the wake of the horrific anti-Semitic attacks at Sydney's Bondi Beach on the 14th December that claimed innocent lives and has left Australia in lament with the Jewish community, how should Christians respond when evil strikes close to home? Why does rage spread so quickly in moments of tragedy, and what does the gospel offer when fear, anger, and loss of innocence threaten to overwhelm us?

Join us as we process this evil act with Chris Cipollone less than 24 hours after the event, exploring how faith shapes grief, justice, and human connection in dark times.

We wrestle through why love is neither passivity nor vengeance, how to grieve without fueling hate, the danger of rage-baiting in a polarised age, why vengeance belongs to God alone, the power of pausing to ask “What does service look like here?”, the hope that breaks cycles of revenge, how the cross holds justice and mercy together, and much more…

Chris Cipollone is a pastor, speaker, and author of Here to Love, a book recapturing the centrality of Jesus’ greatest command: to love God and love our neighbour.