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ArticleC.S. Lewis on Theology: A New Mini-Series with Alister McGrath presented by Ruth Jackson
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.
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ArticleWe Tried Pizza and Games. Here’s What Really Reaches the Next Generation.
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.
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ArticleBig Bang, fine-tuning and the limits of science – can cosmology point us to a Creator?
Unbelievable? host John Nelson reflects on a debate he hosted between Niayesh Afshordi and Michel-Yves Bolloré about whether cosmology and the Big Bang prove the existence of God—or reveal deeper cosmic mysteries. John Nelson asks, Does Cosmology Prove the Existence of God?
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ArticleCharlie Kirk: A turning point for the US?
The assassination of Charlie Kirk may prove to be a civilisational flashpoint, not unlike Constantine’s victory at the Milvian Bridge. Still, instead of welcoming Christianity into the heart of the West, it could mark the moment the faith was deemed expendable.
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ArticleCharlie Kirk Dead: Faith, Politics, and a Nation on Edge
The shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025 has exposed deep rifts in America’s struggle over faith, politics, and identity.
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ArticleRead My Lips: Tom Wright Does Believe in Penal Substitutionary Atonement
For years, Tom Wright has been accused of denying penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) - but is this fair? In a special bonus episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom sits down with Mike Bird to clarify his true views on the cross, challenge common caricatures, and invite listeners into a richer, more biblical understanding of atonement that goes beyond slogans and controversy.
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ArticleMore Than a Love Story: Taylor Swift and the Burden We All Carry
Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce is more than a celebrity love story - it’s a mirror for our own longings and the pressure to “have it all.” As Swift’s journey resonates with millions, this article explores the relentless burdens modern women face and the deeper freedom Jesus offers: not in perfection or applause, but in knowing we are already enough.
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ArticleHas Christianity Lost Its Stickiness? Paul Kingsnorth & Bijan Omrani Debate Faith’s Future
Is Christianity’s decline a modern phenomenon, or has the West been losing its spiritual glue for centuries? In this thought-provoking Unbelievable? conversation, historian Bijan Omrani and writer Paul Kingsnorth explore how technology, culture, and shifting definitions of faith have shaped the church’s relevance - and whether today’s spiritual revival is the real thing or just another fleeting trend.
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ArticleAre Animals Moral Agents? Why Only Humans Step Off the Hamster Wheel
Do animals deserve moral standing, or is morality a uniquely human trait? In this article, we examine whether animal rights arguments from Peter Singer and others hold up, and why the Christian worldview sees humans - not animals - as responsible moral agents called to care for creation.
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ArticleIs Jordan Peterson’s Religious Ambiguity Undermining His Intellectual Legacy?
Jordan Peterson’s refusal to clarify his religious beliefs is drawing scrutiny from both his secular and Christian followers, raising questions about whether his signature ambiguity now undermines his credibility. As calls for authenticity grow louder, is Peterson’s legacy as a bold thinker at risk if he continues to sidestep the question of faith?
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ArticleWhy Morality Can’t Evolve: Erik Strandness Responds to Peter Singer, Alex O’Connor, Jessica Frazier and Richard Swinburne
Is morality just a product of evolution, emotion, or emergent complexity - or is it grounded in a transcendent God? In this powerful response to a recent Unbelievable? podcast debate, Erik Strandness critiques the contributions of Peter Singer, Alex O’Connor, Jessica Frazier, and Richard Swinburne, arguing that only a theistic framework can truly account for objective moral values.
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ArticleThe Coldplay Kisscam Scandal: The Click That Cost More Than I Thought
Yes, I clicked on it. That headline - arguably the most irresistible pop story of 2025 - practically forced my thumb to press down. It was on the BBC, after all.
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ArticleThe Shroud of Turin: History’s Greatest Hoax - or the Face of the Resurrection?
Is the Shroud of Turin a medieval fake or the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ? Long dismissed as a pious fraud, this mysterious linen cloth has drawn renewed interest from scientists and sceptics alike. A growing body of evidence now challenges the 1988 carbon dating and suggests the Shroud may be far more than just a curious relic.
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ArticleDoubt: Facing Our Questions, Finding the Way [Part Two]
“Doubt comes in at the window when inquiry is denied at the door.” - Benjamin Jowett, the 19th-century Oxford theologian and reformer known for championing honest faith and rigorous questioning.
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ArticleDoubt: Facing Our Questions, Finding the Way [Part One]
A recently re-broadcast Classic Unbelievable? episode captured this tension perfectly, as agnostic Andrew Whyte sat down with pastors Dominic Done and Greg Boyd. The conversation wasn’t just powerful - it was painfully honest. What happens when those called to shepherd are themselves wounded by unanswered questions?
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ArticleArtificial Intelligence: The Beast We Build and the Words We Choose
As artificial intelligence advances at breakneck speed, are we creating a servant, a master—or something far more dangerous? Erik Strandness explores how our quest to “build a better beast” reveals both human ambition and folly, raising urgent questions about language, ethics, and the spiritual risks of playing God in the digital age.
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ArticleThe Problem of Pain: Why Every Worldview Must Answer the Question of Suffering
Atheists often use the problem of pain and suffering to challenge the existence of God, but this issue isn’t exclusive to Christianity. Every worldview must reckon with life’s harshest realities and not only confront suffering but also offer a meaningful response to it.
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ArticleIs the Tide of Faith Turning?
Justin Brierley’s “The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God” explores the unexpected comeback of faith in our culture, examining new data, cultural shifts, and the unique opportunities and challenges for Christians as spiritual curiosity surges once more.
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ArticleWhy does God allow pain and suffering? A series on the most googled questions
In the third article of this seven-part series, Bruce Miller and Ruth Jackson explore this challenging question, drawing on wisdom from faith leaders and the Christian belief in a God who suffers with us.
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ArticleDoes science prove God?
Sam McKee hosted a recent Unbelievable? discussion between Paul Ewart, Emeritus Fellow of Worcester College, and Phil Halper, YouTuber and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, regarding the role of science in fostering or discouraging belief in God.
