All Culture articles – Page 2
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ArticleShould Christians break the law? Civil disobedience, climate protest and heavy-handed policing
Radical climate activists have been handed lengthy jail sentences over peaceful, but disruptive, protests against fossil fuels. As discussed in a recent episode of the Matters of Life and Death podcast, journalist Tim Wyatt asks whether Christians be joining the barricades and take part in civil disobedience, or is breaking the law – even for a good cause – a red line we must not cross?
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Shows🌍✨ 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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Shows#120 James Emery White: Is online church the way forward?
What are the dangers of online and how do we navigate them? How can we respond to AI? What is TikTok spirituality and why should we engage with it? How has the digital world impacted our relationships? Is online church just watching TV or is a hybrid model the only way forward? Dr James Emery White, author of Hybrid Church, explores questions around digital outreach and Church.
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ArticleDefinitely, maybe? Should Christians pursue hedonistic pleasures such as attending the upcoming tour of the reunited Oasis?
The upcoming Oasis tour presents a dilemma for Christian fans who face temptations to spend a lot of time and money on the once-in-a-lifetime musical event
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Shows#226 Why bother improving the world? Can Christians attain perfection? (Classic)
Why bother with earth and not just create heaven? Why try to make the world a better place if God is going to fix it? Is the world getting better or worse because of Christianity? Can Christians achieve perfection in this life, as Wesley claimed? Tom Wright answers listeners questions on the ‘now-and-not-yet’ of new creation.
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ArticleThe Man With 1000 Kids: The questions all parents should ask before embarking on sperm donation
A sperm donation scandal in the Netherlands is a helpful reminder of the ethical complications of this kind of reproductive technology, which can have lifelong implications for children conceived through it, says journalist Tim Wyatt
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #169 James Emery White: Culture, translation and COVID-19
How did CS Lewis translate Christianity for ordinary people? What would he say to our post-Christian culture? Can Lewis help with evangelism? In what ways did people apply his ideas to the COVID-19 pandemic? Pastor, author and theologian Dr James Emery White explores how we can draw on Lewis in our modern context.
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ArticleShould we be outraged by the Olympics opening ceremony?
Many people complained about drag artists depicting the Last Supper during the Olympics opening ceremony. Author Drew Cordell looks at whether their outrage was justified
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ArticleQuestioning climate anxiety
Journalist Heather Tomlinson explores a recent Unbelievable? conversation discussing climate change and summarises a number of other voices on the topic
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ArticleHow did Jesus approach diversity, equity and inclusion?
As we draw closer to the US election, author Drew Cordell reflects on how Jesus treated women
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ShowsShould Christians break the law? Civil disobedience, climate protest and heavy-handed policing
A landmark court case in the UK recently saw five radical climate activists jailed for up to five years for their role in organising the blocking of a major motorway to protest against fossil fuels.
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ShowsUnapologetic: #115 Michael Lloyd: Culture wars, creativity and relativism
Could a decline in creativity and beauty be why the Church has become increasingly irrelevant and unlikeable? What are culture wars and how should we respond? Is relativism flawed and what is the alternative? Does human creativity point to God? Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, principal of Wycliffe Hall, shares his thoughts about culture, creativity and The New Renaissance Project.
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ArticleJulian Assange, whistleblowers, and the Christian case for journalism
Hero journalist or irresponsible Russian stooge? Julian Assange, finally free after twelve years of detention, raises complicated questions about what journalism is, but fundamentally falls short of a truly Christian vision for accountability via the press, says journalist Tim Wyatt
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ShowsUnapologetic #114: Joe Boot: Resurrection, miracles and climate change
Is there any proof for the resurrection of Jesus? Are miracles a genuine possibility? How should we respond to global injustice and environmental breakdown? What practical ways can we use apologetics in everyday situations? We hear from Rev Dr Joe Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at Holy Trinity Church, Aylesbury in partnership with Aylesbury Vale Youth For Christ.
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ArticleMental health crisis: Résumé or eulogy
Neonatal consultant Erik Strandness reflects on whether focussing too much on “padding out our CVs” has contributed to the rising levels of mental health struggles
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ShowsUnapologetic #113 Joe Boot: Is there a role for apologetics in culture?
Rev Dr Joe Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, explores what shapes and drives culture. What are the cultural implications for certain world and life views? Is there a place for Jesus in politics? This interview was recorded in March with a live audience at Holy Trinity Church, Aylesbury in partnership with Aylesbury Vale Youth For Christ.
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ShowsUnapologetic #112 Joe Boot: Why believe?
What is cultural apologetics? Can a biblical worldview make sense of human experience? What are some of the biggest objections to the Christian faith? Rev Dr Joe Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity shares his thoughts. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at Holy Trinity Church, Aylesbury in partnership with Aylesbury Youth For Christ.
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ArticlePride month versus humility: What does Jesus say?
June marks LGBT Pride Month, but what does the Bible say about humility, pride and holiness? Erik Strandness explores
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ArticleDr Michael Mosley (1957 – 2024): A life of service to all
Author Drew Cordell reflects on the death of British celebrity doctor and looks at what we can learn from his life
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ArticleElection year: How to avoid a witch hunt
2024 signals significant elections for many countries around the world. Apologist Joel Furches explores the historical relationship between religion and government, looking at how to ensure truth prevails
