All Christian living articles – Page 2
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Why 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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Will God resurrect my cremated body? NT Wright on God’s grace, the Law, and new life after cremation
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the deep connections between ‘hesed’ in the Old Testament and ‘charis’ in the New, offering a rich picture of God’s love and faithfulness. They tackle the sensitive topic of cremation and Christian burial, affirming the unshakable hope of resurrection.
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Does 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.
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6 Reasons To Try Church
Church attendance in the UK has risen by 50% over the last six years, according to new data from YouGov. That means roughly 2 million people have tried church recently. Here are six reasons you might want to consider joining them…
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Does life have a purpose? Answers to the seven most googled questions about God
From CS Lewis to everyday heroes, Premier Unbelievable explores where true meaning and purpose are found. Pastor Bruce Miller and others reflect on the surprising lessons of Ecclesiastes, challenging us to look beyond life “under the sun” for deeper significance.
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Did Jesus Really Die and Rise from the Dead? David Instone-Brewer v Ijaz Ahmed hosted by Andy Kind
Heading into Easter, we explore if the resurrection is key to Christianity and how it’s viewed in Islam. Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer and Islamic apologist Ijaz Ahmed debate Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection, and divinity.
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Why I Changed My Mind on Christian Sexual Ethics? Rev Dr Christopher Landau vs Rev Charlie Bell hosted by Andy Kind
Joining Andy Kind are Rev Dr Christopher Landau, author of Compassionate Orthodoxy and Sexuality, who defends the Church’s traditional teaching with pastoral conviction - and Rev Dr Charlie Bell, author of Queer Holiness, who calls for a theology that embraces LGBTQ+ inclusion as central to holiness.
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Wrestling with the Divide - Why I Couldn’t Keep Faith and Science Apart Anymore
Part 1 of a four-part series: From Theistic Evolution to Intelligent Design: Why I changed my mind
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S2 #13 God’s Love: Universal, Personal, or Both? NT Wright Answers
Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore God’s love, the challenges of church community, and how we grow closer to Him. They also discuss the role of parental guidance in marriage and the balance between cultural expectations and personal choices.
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What is the way forward for Christians in the new technological age?
Dr Tim Wyatt explores the complex relationship between Christianity and technology in today’s digital age. From neo-Luddites to techno-optimists, discover the balanced path for believers in the midst of AI advancements and social media debates
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Creating a sacred space: the yearning for tradition and aesthetics in the church
More traditional styles of worship are gaining popularity, in contrast with the modern norm of trendy pop-rock worship bands, minimalist décor and warehouse-style buildings. Erik Strandness reflects on his desire for awe, majesty and beauty when attending church
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A military man finds God: the story of Jon Wilke
This soldier was reading the Bible for fun, but it led to serious soul-searching and heartfelt prayer
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Three surprising suggestions for fruitful evangelism
What is evangelism, and how it can be fruitful? Pastor Marc Lambert explores three unusual tips for how to share your faith more effectively
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From meaningless atheism to the satisfying answers of faith: the story of Christine Mooney-Flynn
A former atheist finds God at the end of a long spiritual quest through nihilism and despair
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Will anti-obesity wonder drugs save our broken NHS?
The new British government has been crystal clear that in their view, the National Health Service – a state-run socialised system which is quasi-worshipped by most Britons – is in long-term crisis. Services from family doctors to cancer treatment to A&E in hospitals are struggling and failing to hit targets, and constantly underfunded.
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Have evangelical leaders sold out to a progressive secular agenda? Megan Basham vs Krish Kandiah hosted by Billy Hallowell
In this episode of Unbelievable host Billy Halliwell moderates a debate between author and journalist Megan Basham and social entrepreneur Krish Kandiah.
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When I was an atheist I made fun of Christian kids at school - now I ring them up to apologise
Harry Howard tells Premier Unbelievable how a surprising school lesson changed his mind about God, and why the church should try reaching young people with ancient forms of worship.
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Stigma, anti-depressants and emotional resilience: Rethinking mental health and the church
Tim is away this week so we’re sharing a classic episode from the MOLAD vault. Since the covid pandemic there has been an alarming rise in people presenting with mental health problems.
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🌍✨ Should we edit the human genome, or is that playing God? 🧬 John Wyatt vs Sam McKee hosted by Andy Kind
With the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR—winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 🏆—we now have the power to potentially eradicate diseases that have caused untold suffering. But where should we draw the line? 🤔
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Why Christians need to reach across today’s bitter political divisions to follow their Lord
The two founders of popular podcast ‘Truth over Tribe’ meet Premier Unbelievable to discuss how to find a Christian path through political strife