PEP Talk
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PEP Talk
The Persuasive Evangelism Podcast equips listeners to share their faith more effectively in a sceptical world. Andy Bannister (Solas) and Kristi Mair (Oak Hill College) chat to a guest who has a great story, a useful resource, or some other expertise that helps equip listeners to talk persuasively,...
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Journeys to Finding Jesus (with Phil Knox)
There have been several indications recently that Christianity is on the rise in Britain, particularly in younger demographics. But why and how are pe...
Compelled By Stories (with Paul Hastings)
If we tell people the fact that Jesus is real and can change your life, they can nod and say "That's great for you, but not for me." But when we tell...
Big Questions In Small Groups (with Becci Greenfield)
Becci Greenfield
Who did you turn to when you had big questions, even doubts, about the Christian faith? Were there individuals or groups in yo...
Our Survey Says... A Quiet Revival?
The Bible Society has published a fascinating report called The Quiet Revival - analysing extensive survey results on generational attitudes to the Bi...
Vlogging for Jesus (with Lydia Houghton)
In this episode, Simon and Kristi chat with young YouTuber and podcaster Lydia to learn how she connects with Gen Z. Whether it's delving into mental...
The Atheist Who Didn't Exist (with Andy Bannister)
In the mid 2010's, New Atheism was busy producing best-selling books and plastering adverts on the sides of buses. Its loud scepticism is not as popul...
Storytelling That Reflects Christ (with Brooke Kehl)
Why do personal stories have the power to move us?
In this episode, Brooke Kehl, of Eastern European Mission, explores why testimonies can be su...
Faith on the Front Foot: Connecting with contemporary culture
“Many [Christians] know what they believe, but they just think ‘I can’t share that in the workplace. I can’t share that in a friendship. I don’t want...
What happens when non-religious people try praying?
“Why don’t we write a prayer guide for people who aren’t religious and who don’t do church?”
If you could inspire people across the country to p...
With Chris McBurney
Gavin and Kristi hear from Chris McBurney about how students in Ireland are responding to the gospel in different ways across very different contexts...
With John Ghanim
Today's PEP Talk comes from a former Muslim who encountered Jesus in a powerful way. He gives us important reminders of the cost that can come from fo...
With Andy Frost
At Solas, we love learning about (and working with!) others who share our passion for equipping Christians for evangelism. Today Steve and Gavin disco...
With Alistair McKitterick
If you encounter apathy when sharing the gospel, it could stem from a worldview that sees faith as irrelevant in a world ruled and explained by scienc...
With Tim Dieppe
In the UK today, an increasing number of our colleagues and neighbours come from Muslim backgrounds. Although there are issues arising from the clash...
With Jake Carlson
Down through the ages, the Christian message has been shared via new technology, from Gutenberg's Bible to TikTok. But with recent advancements in AI,...
With Angela Courte Mackenzie
In a wide-ranging conversation, Andy and Gavin speak with Angela Mackenzie about the role apologetics has had in her life. Her unique blend of artistr...
With Rhiannon McAleer
Today on PEP Talk, Andy and Kristi learn about the Lumino research project from the Bible Society. Its in-depth surveys and analysis offer great insig...
With Jonny Reid and Graham Daniels
There was a time when a famous sports star giving their testimony was considered the pinnacle of evangelism. These days, there's a richer and more acc...
With Tom Elliott
Whilst street drama and puppet shows might be a dying form of outreach these days, today's guest started there and continued on to become a profession...
With Clive Parnell
This week Andy and Kristi chat with a creative evangelist (he once taught Kristi how to share the gospel with a paper clip!) with experience of studen...
With Darin and Joy Stevens
"So what? Who cares?" the battle cries of the apathetic ring out from the young (and not-so-young) people of the UK. It seems today the conversation f...
With Simon Guillebaud
Bringing an African perspective to PEP Talk today powerfully reminds us of the spiritual and experiential realities that we often minimise in our West...
With Randy Newman
Though we might not like to admit it, all of us struggle with doubts in our Christian walk. And for those who don't yet have a faith, doubt can feel l...
With Ben Franks
With a rich Christian heritage, but a bleak spiritual present, Wales is in desperate need of the Gospel right now. God is not unaware of the situation...
With John Kirkby
Taking an entrepreneur's approach, one man has been challenged by God to start sharing Jesus in his own life, and then expand it to the whole church....
With Chris Sinkinson
We recently spotted some adverts on the London Underground asking "Who is this Jesus?" So we checked out the website tell-me-more.org to find a fantas...
With Ted Turnau
It's movie night! Why not invite some friends round to watch a great film together? Did you know it can be a great time to start gospel conversations?...
With David Lochhead
We can sometimes think that evangelism is all about getting someone through the front door of the church. But what about those who end up leaving out...
With Mark Durie
Today on PEP Talk we look at some of the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Islam that can often be hidden from our Western perspectives. If you wan...
With Amber Nesbitt
Steve Osmond chats with a UCCF student worker this week on PEP Talk. She helps explain some of the trends, challenges and opportunities happening righ...
With Stephen Caldwell
In many ways, the practice of sharing the gospel is the art of conversation. Though some may be more gifted than others, there are many simple ways to...
With Lena Dacca
Here at Solas we love partnering with Christian Union groups on university campuses across the UK. Today we speak with a student from Lancaster Univer...
With Clare Williams
This week we have the return of Clare Williams, who contributed three chapters to our book, Have You Ever Wondered? She explains how contemporary ques...
With Matt from Frontiers
In many parts of the UK, we can expect to encounter people from Muslim backgrounds in our communities. Sharing the Gospel with them can be a great opp...
With Matt Fell
On PEP Talk today, Kristi and Steve chat with Matt, one of Kristi's old school friends! He wasn't a Christian at all back then, but over the years, Je...
With Jonathan Pountney
In addition to podcasts ;) books and tracts can be great tools for sharing the gospel and helping you learn about evangelism. Our guest today leads a...
With Roger Carswell
Steve Osmond and Kristi Mair are delighted to chat with a living legend of the British church, Roger Carswell. Roger reflects on over 40 years of shar...
With Matthew Mittelberg
If you know the life-changing experience of tasting traditional Japanese ramen, you know it is something you want everyone to experience. Is it the sa...
With Rachel Jordan-Wolf
After the Covid pandemic, we've all had enough of statistics! But sometimes they can reveal amazing surprises about things we take for granted. Today...
With Belle Tindall
Where does our desire for the supernatural fit in the modern world? With a society built on rationality and technology, do we still have longings for...