Michael Kosmas talks about his forthcoming Summit

Michael: Most certainly. I think you have two elements of it. You have the peer pressure element and the element which I just stated about. You know the sexually charged images coming through every way that we're looking in the media etc etc. But yes certainly peer pressure plays a big role. This really goes down into a person knowing who they are - and being able to stand for what they believe really. Peer pressure plays a big part. I think for young people, especially for those who are saved, when they really begin to understand that, you know, God is bigger than their peers, then that can help them overcome that. Really it's also about getting in to the circles of people who are like minded, that will certainly help you; and also going into environments with those types of people.

Jonathan: What response do you get from young people when you're sharing this message? I mean - do they close their ears - they're not really interested, or does it touch a chord?

Michael: It certainly touches a chord because most people are looking for an outlet to discuss it; like the notion that you can't defeat it, you know guys will be guys and so they give up the barrel and continue in that lifestyle, because they haven't had anyone really talk about it. Those who do talk about it might be a bit judgemental, so definitely when I do talk to young people about it in a very open transparent way, I find a lot of them very interested in the subject, especially when it becomes practical and giving them practical steps they can take day in day out to help themselves and get out of this. At the same time I let them know that it is a process like anything, whether you're trying to lose weight or quit cigarettes, it is a process. Sometimes you have to go through the process to get to your expected end.

Jonathan: So quickly then tell us then about this Saturday's Summit. What can people expect if they come along?

Michael: We have a lot of entertainment as well as a discussion panel. On the entertainment we are going to have Rachel Kerr, Royal Priesthood, and Mathew Hunter. A number of up and coming gospel artists, which will really give a good night out, for those who come out. But at the same time we have a panel of very diverse people. We have two married couples; one from the older generation, one from the younger. We have also single people on the panel and the idea is to give us a rounded feel about what relationships are and also the different experiences that people have. I mean we'll be touching on subject areas that are really relevant to people such as - sex, such as the issue of having more women in the church than men. Talking about these areas and really trying to find some practical solutions. From everyone's experiences who'll be on the panel. As well as people in the audience will be able to contribute.

Jonathan: So give us the details then Michael. Where is it being held, how do people find it?

Michael: It is going to be held at the Albany Theatre in Deptford in London. It will start at 6.30pm. We have very few tickets left. So the idea would be for them to go to www.michaelkosmas.org and go to the events pages and they'll find out more information about the event itself, so that they can register to reserve their ticket and they'll be able to purchase it and get into the event. We also have a Facebook page. They can search for Singles and Relationship Summit 2010 and be able to find out more information about the event. So we have it this Saturday at Albany Theatre, 6.30pm and the entry fee is £5 only. We were offering it up for free up until last Sunday; for those who managed to register before Sunday they'll get free entry; but anyone who registers now will be able to get their ticket reserved for £5.

Jonathan: Well it sounds like a bargain for just £5, to get that kind of content, Michael thanks very much for sharing with us. Hope you have a great weekend.