He never sought authority, avoided institutions, and disliked administration, yet CS Lewis has led millions into faith. What does his influence tell us about leadership, persuasion, and belief today?
An atheist philosopher and a Christian scientist ask whether the universe looks “designed” or whether we’re reading meaning into the maths. From fine-tuning and multiverses to time, salvation and aliens, this conversation goes to the edge of science and faith.
Tom Holland has spent years showing how Christianity shaped the West — but last week at All Souls Langham Place, he turned to the harder question: what can we really know about Jesus himself?
Oxford theologian and peer says “illiberal” minorities are narrowing debate on colonial history, free speech, and assisted dying
Who can be saved? What about those who have never heard the gospel? Do Christians earn rewards in heaven and what does God’s wrath really mean at the cross?
Also on today’s episode, listeners ask whether the “coming of the Son of Man” in Matthew 24 is about Jesus returning or Jesus being enthroned? And why isn’t “all Israel” saved?
This episode tackles the uncomfortable question of why the church—and especially the evangelical tradition—can be so vulnerable to abuse. Psychologist Elly Hanson joins us to explore the cultural and psychological weaknesses that abusers exploit, drawing on her work for the Church of England’s investigation into John Smyth.
Read storyIn the final episode of our series on the Bible’s big story, we explore the often-overlooked theme of New Creation. Why does the Christian hope for resurrection, heaven, and the renewal of all things matter for how we live and make decisions today?
In this episode we discuss the mysteries of the cosmic universal story of redemption – with a lamb slain from the foundation of the world alongside a real historical man dying in a real place and time once and for all.
What is the uniquely Christian approach to the nature of evil in our world, and how does it stand in sharp contrast to our secular society’s presumptions? Are people really fundamentally just good or all bad, and what are the shortcomings of that reductionist approach? And how does the Christian story about evil lead us to be both more pessimistic and more optimistic than the world is about humanity?
Dr Crystal Hurd,discusses CS Lewis as a model of compassionate, resilient, and creative leadership. Together, Ruth and Crystal explore how Lewis demonstrated compassion in his life and work, how he responded to suffering and criticism with resilience, and the ways he inspired others both in his own time and today.
Dr Crystal Hurd explores why CS Lewis remains such a compelling and influential figure today. The conversation ranges across humility, moral vision, courage, intellect, and duty, showing how Lewis translated timeless wisdom into stories and ideas that still resonate.