In a dense but fascinating Unbelievable exchange, Caleb Woodbridge and Thomas Walker-Werth debate whether morality can be objective without God. For listeners interested in theology but less at home in philosophy, here is a guide to the biggest claims, the most questionable assumptions, and the deeper issues at stake.
Listening to a recent Unbelievable? debate on evolution and Intelligent Design transported retired physician Erik Strandness back to the neonatal intensive care unit. While some argue that looking for a Designer shuts down scientific inquiry, Erik shares how discovering the “metaphysically beautiful music” of Intelligent Design did not just answer his intellectual doubts, but transformed his daily medical practice into an act of profound worship.
Apologist Abdu Murray explains why deeper scientific discovery need not push faith aside, but can lead to greater awe and curiosity about the world. Drawing on examples from biology, history, and philosophy, he argues that science and faith have long worked side by side - and that believing in God isn’t about filling gaps, but fuelling discovery.
A thoughtful young adult (Gen Z or Millennial) sitting alone in a modern urban environment, surrounded by a blur of people passing by. The person is holding a smartphone or a notebook, looking both curious and contemplative - symbolising a search for meaning and truth in a noisy, fast-changing, and ...
In his book on Ephesians, talking about Ephesians 2, N.T. Wright argues that the church offers more than diversity or coexistence. It is a new humanity, formed by grace, reconciled through Christ and filled with the Spirit, the kind of unity modern secular culture longs for but cannot create on its own.
With diagnoses like autism, ADHD, and anxiety on the rise, supporting children with additional needs is an urgent challenge for families, schools, and churches. Naomi Fox, founder of Growing Hope, joins us to discuss why the church might be uniquely placed to help.
Are we missing a vital part of the Christian story? The Bible says spiritual evil is real, but many believers treat it as outdated or uncomfortable. In this episode, we explore why talk of Satan and spiritual warfare has faded—and why recovering this theology could help us live more faithfully today.
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three fascinating theological questions: What actually happens at the Second Coming? Were Moses and Elijah resurrected at the Transfiguration? How should Christians understand the “unseen realm” of angels and spiritual beings?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three tough questions: Why does the Old Testament seem to treat women unfairly in adultery cases? What’s the meaning behind the Nazirite vow? And how is Christ really present in the Eucharist?
Do ordained ministers have “more” of the Holy Spirit than lay people? What exactly was John the Baptist doing when he baptised Jews before Jesus’ ministry began? And are the Thirty-Nine Articles still fit for purpose today?
Where is the Garden of Eden? What did Paul mean by our “earthly tent”? And does Genesis contain later edits, and if so, does that undermine Scripture?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright answers listener questions about John’s Gospel, worship music, and the relationship between Jesus and Paul.
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major questions: Should Christians stay in churches that disagree about women in leadership? How can the global church pursue deeper unity?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three fascinating theological questions: What actually happens at the Second Coming? Were Moses and Elijah resurrected at the Transfiguration? How should Christians understand the “unseen realm” of angels and spiritual beings?
How did Judas really die, by hanging or by falling and bursting open? Does the Bible contain contradictions? And what does it really mean to “set your mind on things above”?
Can morality be objective without God? In this thought-provoking episode of Unbelievable, host John Nelson brings together Christian writer Caleb Woodbridge and Objectivist thinker Thomas Walker-Werth for a deep clash over reason, self-interest, human dignity and the basis of right and wrong.
Read storyIn this special episode of Unbelievable?, John Nelson speaks with Pastor Richmond Wandera in Kampala, Uganda. After his father was murdered, Richmond grew up in a slum community before his life was transformed through Compassion child sponsorship.
In this special episode of Premier Unbelievable? hosted by Andy Kind, molecular biologist and theologian Dr Denis Alexander joins philosopher and sceptical thinker John Catt for a thoughtful and robust conversation on the worldview implications of evolutionary theory.
In this episode of Unbelievable?, host John Nelson is joined by philosophers Amos Wallen (Oxford) and Dr Joshua Sijuwade to debate whether Christianity can be supported by a priori reasoning — arguments based purely on logic rather than historical evidence.