Join an unmissable line-up of authors, speakers and activists for an outstanding day of inspirational talks.
Books for life LIVE is a unique event packed with incredible speakers. Invest in your spiritual life by joining us for the day and allowing some of the world's top Christian authors to challenge and inspire you. Books for life LIVE is a fantastic chance to discover your next best read. The event takes place in Cheltenham at the beautiful Trinity Church during the world renowned Cheltenham Literature Festival.
10.00am “Helping Children Develop a Faith that Lasts” Bob Hartman
Discover how to help children encounter the stories of the Bible in fresh and exciting ways.
11.00am “Making a Messy Difference” Lucy Moore
The founder of the global Messy Church initiative explains how to help the children in your life and in your community connect with God.
12.00pm “Different” Simon Ponsonby
Be prepared to be challenged by Simon Ponsonby’s uncompromising challenge to deal with the things that prevent us from following God in spirit and in truth
1.00pm “God is Stranger” Krish Kandiah
What do we do when God feels far away? Discover why looking at some of the unexplored parts of the Bible we can find a new energy and intimacy in our relationship with God.
2.00pm “Home” Jo Swinney
What does it mean to find a home in a transient world? What does it mean to help others find a home? Jo discovers some surprising answers through her wide ranging experiences.
3.00pm “Missing Jewel” Les Moir
Les Moir was instrumental in the renewal of worship in the UK and around the world. He helped mentor Martin Smith, Matt Redman and so many others. Hear the story of how worship music changed our world from one of the key players.
4.00pm “A life in Writing” Adrian Plass
A fantastic opportunity to hear from one of the UK’s best loved Christian authors tell stories that will make you laugh and cry.
5.00pm “Walking on Water” Paul and Becky Harcourt
Paul (National Leader of New Wine) with his wife, Becky, address the barriers in both our heads and hearts that prevent us from experiencing supernatural ministry.
6.00pm “Does God really hate sex?” Rachel Gardner
Fun, frank and full of stuff that will help you and the young people in your life to handle the hot topics of puberty, identity, self-esteem and sex with grace and courage!
7.00pm “What does God have to say about Mental Health?” Katharine Welby Roberts
What is it like to live with mental illness while holding on to faith and living life in the public spotlight?
8.00pm “Enriching Our Vision of Reality” Professor Alister McGrath
A provocative talk on how science and Christianity relate to one another from one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject.
Programme subject to minor alterations
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