Tough Talk are evangelists, preachers, motivational speakers and authors

Since 1995, they have travelled extensively throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and around the world sharing their amazing life stories.
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The tough talk mission

Tough Talk are a registered Christian Charity. It’s sole purpose is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Tough Talk is made up of a small group of  men, some with unsavory backgrounds, but all with powerful testimonies of the life-changing  power of the Holy Spirit. Their presentation can be adapted to reach all ages and all backgrounds. They have extensive experience of evangelistic and street outreaches and have spoken to men’s groups, youth groups, in schools, prisons, at festivals conferences and events, often incorporating powerlifting or strongman displays and competitions to maximise audience engagement and draw a crowd. Tough Talk can also take your church service as a team or individually. They are honest, motivational, inspirational and challenging, and share what they believe to be the simple life-saving message of the gospel and the good news of Jesus Christ.

Hear from our friends…

J.John

“Tough Talk are an inspirational team of evangelists, who creatively communicate the good news of Jesus. I have always enjoyed ministering with them.”

J.John

Evangelist

Carl Beech

“Since I first heard Tough Talk in 1998 (during which I was blown away) they have consistently and powerfully presented a message of incredible transformation through the power and presence of Jesus Christ. They are some of the finest and most dynamic gospel communicators I know.”

Carl Beech

President CVM, CEO Edge Ministries

Paul Cowley MBE

“I have worked with Tough Talk for over 15 years and they are an extraordinary group of men who have completely turned their lives around, leaving crime, drugs and violence behind and finding faith in God. They have the ability through their life history, pain, struggles and perseverance to speak to people of all faiths and none. Their work in the prison system has achieved some extraordinary results. They are the real deal. A witty and genuine team of men.”

Paul Cowley MBE

Director of Rehabilitation, Iceland Food Charitable Foundation

Sarah Yardley

“The Tough Talk team consistently share the good news of Jesus with a creativity and dynamic energy that draws the attention of crowds and holds them with a bold proclamation of the way Jesus changes lives. They preach with boldness, joy and a whole lot of fun!”

Sarah Yardley

Mission and Ministry Lead, Creation Fest

Ian McDowell

Ian began working as a nightclub bouncer at the age of 18 and by the time he was 24 violence and anger had taken over his life. All the time he was getting more involved in crime and the taking of anabolic steroids. He lived for his obsession: bodybuilding but the drugs were destroying his health. His heart was becoming cold and hard as stone. After a serious fight at a club one night, he pleaded with God to change him. At that moment, love filled his heart and he was born-again by the power of God’s Spirit and he is no longer filled with hatred. Ian is happily married with two grown children and four grandchildren. He is the founder of Tough Talk and travels extensively, speaking, preaching and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.

Arthur White

Arthur was a World Champion powerlifter, a successful businessman and a happy family man. Then, his life spiralled out of control. Cocaine, steroids and an affair wrecked his life. He lost his family, his business… everything. Death seemed the only way out. Yet, when everyone had given up on him, Arthur heard a voice calling out to him-the voice of God. On a freezing cold morning in Spitalfield market in East London, he responded to the voice and Jesus Christ came into his life. His life was restored and he became a born-again Christian with a passion to tell others of God’s mercy and love. He is married, the father of two and grandfather of three. He had a successful powerlifting creer, ultimately become World champion. Arthur has been part of Tough Talk since 1996 and still travels with the team sharing his story and the most important thing in his life, “Jesus Christ”.

Joe Lampshire

At the age of 16 Joe entered the  financial sector of the city of london.However with little direction or purpose in life he soon became caught up in the excesses of the glitzy city life. At the same time Joe got involved with witchcraft, which led him into a dark place. After a dangerous and frightening experience with the occult he came to the realisation that only Jesus Christ can truly fulfill the void in his life. He was born was again and in his words “the missing piece had been fitted”. Joe had a successful competitive powerlifting career, British champion and record holder, European and Commonwealth medalist. He still works in the city of london, is now married and has  two sons. He has been an integral part of Tough Talk for over twenty years, and travels regularly with the team sharing his amazing testimony, always giving all the glory to Jesus.

Support us

Since 1995 our passion has been to reach the lost for Jesus, but we are a charity that relies on gifts to keep our ministry going. Would you consider supporting us financially?

Bank Transfer – If you would like to give via bank transfer, or cheque email admin@tough-talk.com and we would be happy to send everything needed.

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If you would like us to visit your church or support an outreach in your area, we would love to hear from you…

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