Christianity is rooted in real people, places and events. In his new podcast, History’s Last Stand, historian and theologian Michael F. Bird explores the moments that shaped our world, the often-overlooked influence of Christianity in those moments, and why understanding the past matters more than ever.
Tom Wright and Mike Bird confront the scourge of antisemitism, urging Christians to acknowledge both present-day hatred and the Church’s own historic failures. Wright explores the roots of anti-Jewish prejudice, its dangers today, and why repentance, dialogue, and solidarity are urgent for the Church.
Is Islam compatible with Western liberal democracy? Dr Andy Bannister unpacks the complexities, arguing that the fusion of religion and politics in traditional Islam creates deep tensions with Western values like free speech and pluralism. He calls for robust defence of liberal freedoms - while urging respect, dignity, and kindness toward Muslims as neighbours.
Are your choices really yours? Or are you simply “dancing to your DNA”, pushed along by brain chemistry, upbringing and forces beyond your control?
For centuries, Christians have misread Paul’s rejection of “works of the law” as attacking those trying to earn salvation, says Tom Wright. In a recent episode, the biblical scholar argues Paul was actually addressing who belongs at the same table in God’s renewed covenant family, making justification about community membership, not just individual salvation.
Did C.S. Lewis get Jesus and the Bible right - or miss the mark? Lewis scholars Leslie Baynes and Jahdiel Perez join John Nelson to debate Lewis’s theology, his “liar, lunatic or Lord” argument, and the biblical imagination behind Narnia - a must-listen for fans and critics alike.
Are smartphones and social media reshaping childhood for the worse? In this classic conversation, author Andy Crouch explores the impact of technology on young people’s mental health, relationships and spiritual formation, while offering practical wisdom for families seeking healthier digital habits.
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle why Jesus spoke in riddles, how Christians should approach divorce and remarriage, and what Isaiah 53 really reveals about Christ and prophecy. A thoughtful episode blending biblical insight and practical wisdom.
Tom Wright tackles big questions on whether Protestants miss out by misunderstanding the Orthodox tradition, if the Greek Orthodox Church is biblical, and who the “elect lady” in 2 John really was. Plus, guidance on judgement, holiness, and Christian witness.
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three big questions: What is the real difference between biblical and systematic theology? Who is the “wretched man” of Romans 7? And is Calvinism really biblical? Enjoy trademark NT Wright clarity on some of theology’s toughest debates.
William Lane Craig and Alex O’Connor face off in the ultimate God debate. They spar over cosmology, morality, the resurrection, and the challenge of suffering - especially animal suffering. Don’t miss this gripping, thought-provoking exchange on the biggest questions.
Can someone else’s faith help bring us to Jesus? What really happens after Christians die? And why did Jesus keep healing people on the Sabbath?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle why Jesus spoke in riddles, how Christians should approach divorce and remarriage, and what Isaiah 53 really reveals about Christ and prophecy. A thoughtful episode blending biblical insight and practical wisdom.
Is Jesus just a prophet or God incarnate? In this respectful dialogue, Imam Yasser Al Hanafi and Dr Andy Bannister discuss the deep theological differences between Islam and Christianity, exploring what both faiths really believe about Jesus.
Tom Wright tackles big questions on whether Protestants miss out by misunderstanding the Orthodox tradition, if the Greek Orthodox Church is biblical, and who the “elect lady” in 2 John really was. Plus, guidance on judgement, holiness, and Christian witness.
Did C.S. Lewis get Jesus and the Bible right - or miss the mark? Lewis scholars Leslie Baynes and Jahdiel Perez join John Nelson to debate Lewis’s theology, his “liar, lunatic or Lord” argument, and the biblical imagination behind Narnia - a must-listen for fans and critics alike.
Read storyIs the universe fine-tuned for life - and does that point to a designer? Christian apologist Peter S. Williams and atheist John Richards debate whether cosmology suggests God or if design arguments go too far. Hosted by John Nelson, this episode explores evidence, explanation, and the big questions behind fine-tuning.
Does God exist, or is belief in God just a human invention? In this special Royal Institution debate, William Lane Craig, Rowan Williams, Sabine Hossenfelder, and Slavoj Žižek tackle science, philosophy, morality, and the meaning of faith in a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation.
Is Jesus just a prophet or God incarnate? In this respectful dialogue, Imam Yasser Al Hanafi and Dr Andy Bannister discuss the deep theological differences between Islam and Christianity, exploring what both faiths really believe about Jesus.