In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, our nation confronts a familiar crisis: the temptation to dehumanise those with whom we disagree. Christian apologist Abdu Murray argues that the way forward requires integrating truth and compassion - recognising that facts and feelings are not enemies, but part of what it means to be fully human.
Did Jesus cast out demons as a miracle-working prophet - or was he seen as a sorcerer by his critics? While early opponents didn’t deny his extraordinary deeds, they debated the source of his power. Today, historians across worldviews widely agree: in his own time, Jesus was famously known as an exorcist. Discover why this reputation matters for understanding his identity, mission, and the historical roots of the gospel story.
What does it mean to take C.S. Lewis seriously as a theologian? In this new series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, host Ruth Jackson and Professor Alister McGrath delve into Lewis’s theology - his defence of miracles, his understanding of Scripture, and his vision of faith that unites reason and imagination.
After years of trying to entertain young people into faith, Erik Strandness says it’s time to rediscover the power of real conversation - where questions matter more than lectures.
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three deep listener questions: Should we pray for Satan? What did Jesus mean by “paradise” to the thief on the cross?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three deep and very human questions - about miracles, the Trinity, and discipleship.
This episode revisits a vital conversation with Christian paediatrician Julie Maxwell about the surge in children experiencing gender dysphoria. We discuss the evidence behind medical treatments like puberty blockers, the complexities facing families and professionals, and how Christians can respond with both compassion and faithfulness in a polarised debate.
Read storyThis episode explores a groundbreaking new technology that could allow babies to be created from skin cells - raising profound questions about ethics, identity, and the future of reproduction. Plus, we tackle whether Christians should expect to perform miracles even greater than those of Jesus himself.
In this episode of Matters of Life & Death, we tackle one of Christianity’s most misunderstood doctrines: the Trinity. Is the idea of one God in three persons just a theological puzzle for scholars, or could it transform our understanding of God and ourselves? Discover how reflecting on Father, Son, and Spirit might unlock new meaning and practical insight for daily Christian living.
This episode of Matters of Life and Death delves into the rise of Christian nationalism in Western politics. John Heathershaw, a Christian professor of international relations, unpacks whether longing for a “Christian nation” is helpful, harmful, or even idolatrous. The episode explores how Christians should engage in politics, what the gospel offers beyond national borders, and how faith responds to a world where power seems to triumph over principle.
Ruth Jackson speaks with Lilian Lindén, who has a degree in philosophy of religion, about her paper from the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference held at George Fox University. Her paper was titled Did Lewis credit Barfield for what he learned from Steiner?. We then get to hear her paper live from the conference.
Ruth Jackson speaks with Lilian Lindén about CS Lewis’ early philosophical development and his long-running debate with his friend Owen Barfield, the so-called “Great War.” They unpack Lewis’s shift from realism to idealism, explore Barfield’s influence through anthroposophy, and consider how figures like Rudolf Steiner shaped their discussions.