#253 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (Q&A)
Why are Gen Z suddenly interested in Christianity?
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The Courage and Sacrifice of Motherhood: Lessons from Mary for Mother’s Day
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Can Christians believe in Evolution? God vs Darwinian Evolution debate | Prof. Denis Alexander vs John Catt hosted Andy Kind
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.
Can Logic Prove Christianity? Joshua Sijuwade vs Amos Wollen hosted by John Nelson
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.
Is Intelligent Design Actually Science? A Live Debate Prof Keith Fox vs Peter S. Williams hosted by Andy Kind
In this Unbelievable? debate shot in front of a live audience at Leicester Secular Hall, Andy Kind hosts two Christian thinkers who still manage to clash sharply: Professor Keith Fox and Peter S. Williams
Free Will And Responsibility | Amna Whiston v Matthew Su hosted by Sam McKee
Recorded at Aylesbury High School, Sam McKee hosts a lively Unbelievable? Podcast schools debate on one of life’s biggest questions: are we really free?
Why Doesn’t God Show Himself? (Agnostic Philosopher vs Christian) | Dan Paterson vs Joe Schmid hosted by John Nelson
Why isn’t God more obvious? In this episode of Premier Unbelievable, host John Nelson is joined by Dan Paterson(Questioning Christianity) and Joe Schmid (agnostic philosopher, Princeton doctoral researcher and YouTuber at Majesty of Reason) to tackle the argument from divine hiddenness.
Christian Nationalism: Biblical or Dangerous? Doug Wilson vs Mike Bird
Is Christian nationalism biblically sound - or dangerously divisive? In this episode, John Nelson hosts Doug Wilson and Dr Michael Bird for a high-stakes debate on what Christian politics should look like in a plural, polarised democracy. Should nations be explicitly Christian, or does that threaten freedom, minorities, and even faith itself? From pluralism and liberty to the risks of coercion, this conversation tackles the future of faith and politics.
Why The West Can’t Escape Christianity
Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing joins John Nelson for a wide-ranging conversation about media, power and faith in a post-Christian West. Boreing describes how Hollywood sharpened his convictions and why The Daily Wire was designed as a digital counterweight to legacy media. They unpack how culture shapes belief beneath the level of argument, and why entertainment can move public morality faster than politics.
Christian Apologetics Has a Problem – And It’s Not Atheism
Premier Unbelievable host John Nelson gathers a lively roundtable to ask a timely question: what’s the current state of Christian apologetics—and where should it go next? Scientist and historian of science Sam McKee (University of Reading / Manchester Metropolitan) argues that apologetics often lags decades behind today’s life sciences, too easily dominated by creationist “marketing machines”, and too quick to platform non-experts as authorities.
Can Christians believe in Evolution? God vs Darwinian Evolution debate | Prof. Denis Alexander vs John Catt hosted Andy Kind
Can Logic Prove Christianity? Joshua Sijuwade vs Amos Wollen hosted by John Nelson
Is Intelligent Design Actually Science? A Live Debate Prof Keith Fox vs Peter S. Williams hosted by Andy Kind
Free Will And Responsibility | Amna Whiston v Matthew Su hosted by Sam McKee
Why Doesn’t God Show Himself? (Agnostic Philosopher vs Christian) | Dan Paterson vs Joe Schmid hosted by John Nelson
Christian Nationalism: Biblical or Dangerous? Doug Wilson vs Mike Bird
Why The West Can’t Escape Christianity
Christian Apologetics Has a Problem – And It’s Not Atheism
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Why are Gen Z suddenly interested in Christianity?
In a new episode of Premier Unbelievable, Luke Martin speaks to Glen Scrivener about why younger people may be asking different questions about faith, not just whether Christianity is true, but whether it can make sense of identity, meaning and modern life.
The Courage and Sacrifice of Motherhood: Lessons from Mary for Mother’s Day
In this heartfelt Mother’s Day reflection, J. John explores how the courage, surrender, and steadfast love of mothers - especially Mary, the mother of Jesus—mirror the heart of God. He honours the unseen sacrifices, the spiritual strength, and the presence that define motherhood, offering encouragement to every mum and comfort to those for whom this day brings pain or longing.
God’s Sovereignty in Crisis: Praying for Iran, the Church, and Peace in the Middle East
As conflict escalates in Iran and the Middle East, Revd Canon J.John urges the church not to panic or grow silent. Drawing on Persia’s biblical history and the courage of today’s Iranian Christians, he calls believers to anchor themselves in God’s sovereignty, pray for peace, and boldly proclaim hope in turbulent times.
Steven Bartlett, Wesley Huff and the search for meaning
Diary of a CEO is no longer just a business podcast. It has become one of the places where a meaning-starved generation is talking about God.
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Can you lose your Salvation, hyper-calvanism and did Jesus actually preach Hell?
Today on Ask NT Wright Anything, N.T. Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major theological questions: Can Christians lose their salvation? What did Jesus actually mean when he spoke about hell? Is hyper-Calvinism a distortion of biblical teaching?
What’s the fine print on the Second Coming, the Transfiguration, and Michael Heiser’s Unseen Realm
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?
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Are men really coming back to church? with Justin Brierley
Are young men really returning to church? Journalist and podcaster Justin Brierley joins us to discuss the signs of a “Quiet Revival” in faith. We explore what’s drawing younger generations—especially men—back to Christianity, and how churches can respond wisely to this cultural shift.
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Rediscovering evil
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.
Touching grass and witnessing to truth: the church in an era of AI fakery and misinformation
Tim recently spent a few weeks researching AI misinformation in the church context for a newspaper article, and that serves as the jumping-off point for today’s conversation.
Psychedelics: Shamans, the philosophy of Harry Potter and the neuroscientific turn
Tim is away this week, so we’re dipping into the MOLAD archive for a classic episode from 2024. Culture is increasingly interested in psychedelic drugs.
The CS Lewis Podcast
#253 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (Q&A)
Ruth is joined by Alister McGrath for a special live event of the CS Lewis Podcast, recorded in front of an audience. The programme was made in partnership with the New Renaissance Project at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. Alister and Ruth open the floor to the audience for a live Q&A - exploring what impact Lewis has had on Eastern cultures, finding meaning in other religions, what we can learn from the things Lewis got wrong, and more!
#252 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (part 3)
In the third episode of this series, Ruth is joined by Alister McGrath for a special live event of the CS Lewis Podcast, recorded in front of an audience. The conversation explores today’s major questions around AI, what it means to be human in today’s world, and the advancements happening in modern technology.
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