Talking Jesus
Talking Jesus
Talking Jesus
Curious about the state of faith in the UK and eager to share your beliefs more effectively in today’s culture? The Talking Jesus podcast presents a limited series of engaging conversations that delve into key findings from recent research, equipping listeners with practical approaches to discuss Jesus more authentically in everyday situations. To download your free copy of the research, visit www.talkingjesus.org.
What does the next five years look like for the state of faith in the UK?
In the last episode of the Talking Jesus podcast Nick and Marie are joined by Mal Fletcher not looking at any of the findings from the current research, but discussing what we may expect to see next time we publish a report on the state of faith in the UK in five years time.
Jun 25, 2023
35 min
Is your church welcoming?
In the penultimate episode of the Talking Jesus podcast Nick and Marie are joined by Matthew Wilson to discuss welcome culture and how we can all be on the lookout for those visiting our churches.
Jun 20, 2023
28 min
Is the Bible still relevant?
In this episode Nick and Marie are joined by Celia Apeagyei-Collins discussing how those exploring faith go direct to scripture for answers and how The Bible shouldn’t just live on our bookshelves. To read the report for yourself, go to talkingjesus.org Find Rev Celia on instagram @celiaapeagyei and twitter @celiaapeagyei
Jun 12, 2023
35 min
If someone googled your church, would they find Jesus?
Do you even read what you are posting online? In this episode Nick and Marie are joined by Clare Williams discussing how to host meaningful content online and engaging conversations in person. To download the report for yourself, go to talkingjesus.org Find Clare on instagram at @getreal321 and @clarew789
Jun 5, 2023
22 min
What is a Christian family?
In this episode Nick and Marie are joined by Nicky and Sila Lee exploring when asked how practising Christians came to faith the top answer in the research was ‘growing up in a Christian family’ and how do we define a Christian home? To download the report for yourself, go to talkingjesus.org  Find out more about the marriage course on twitter @marriagecourses and instagram @themarriagecourse
May 29, 2023
29 min
Youth ministry for the win
In this episode Nick and Marie are joined by Phil Simpson discussing that when asked at what age if you come to faith, 76% of practising Christians said before the age of 18. To download the report for yourself, go to talkingjesus.org Find Phil on instagram @_philsimpson
May 22, 2023
27 min
Is Jesus relevant to young adults in 2023?
In this episode Nick and Marie are joined by Josh Green discussing that the % of young adults who believe in the historicity of Jesus is on the decline in the UK and what we can do when talking about Jesus with young adults. To download the report for yourself, go to talkingjesus.org Find Josh on instagram @josh247prayer
May 15, 2023
30 min
How are your conversations going?
In this episode Nick and Marie are joined by John Kirkby exploring if 1 in 3 people are open to an encounter or experience with Jesus, how are those conversations going and where are they all? To read the report for yourself, go to talkingjesus.org Find out more about i61 on instagram @i61_movement and find John on twitter @JohnKirkby
May 8, 2023
24 min
What are people asking?
In this thought-provoking episode, Nick and Marie are joined by Justin Brierley to discuss why when non-Christians where asked ‘what questions do you have about faith’ the most popular answer was ”none of the above.” To download the report for yourself, go to talkingjesus.org Find Justin on twitter @UnbelievableJB and instagram @justin.brierley
May 1, 2023
28 min
Do you have enough friends?
In this insightful episode, hosts Nick and Marie welcome Phil Knox to explore the startling statistic that 42% of Christians lack meaningful relationships with non-Christians, hindering their ability to discuss Jesus and their faith with people beyond their immediate circles. To download the report for yourself, go to talkingjesus.org Find Phil on twitter @philknox and instagram @mrphilknox
Apr 24, 2023
28 min