All death articles
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ShowsAssisted suicide: Euthanasia tourism takes off in the US amid fresh push to change law in Britain
Today we pick up a number of stories and updates in the conversation around assisted suicide. Long since legal in a growing number of states in the US, a new report has detailed how things are liberalising further. Some states now permit non-residents to cross state lines solely to die, creating a new market in euthanasia tourism for those living in less liberal parts of America.
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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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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #163 Matthew Brown: What would Sigmund Freud and CS Lewis discuss?
Hollywood director Matthew Brown, who directed and co-wrote Freud’s Last Session, shares his thoughts on two of the greatest minds of the 20th Century.
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ArticleWhat will heaven be like?
Writer Steve Schramm explores important questions about the afterlife
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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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ShowsUnapologetic #106 Kathy Keller: Why does God allow suffering?
Kathy Keller is no stranger to suffering, so how is she able to attest to the goodness of God in the midst of great pain? How does she respond to unanswered prayer? Does she have any advice about coping with anxiety? Is it possible to hold on to hope during tragedy?
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ShowsUnbelievable? Proof of the afterlife? John Burke and Dr Eben Alexander MD hosted by Billy Hallowell
Everyone from Madonna to top neuroscientists and millions of other people around the world report personal, unforgettable near-death experiences or NDEs. Do these NDE accounts prove the existence of a loving God? This week on Unbelievable? Pastor and author John Burke, who has studied and examined over 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, explains these reports provide faith-building evidence of God and the Bible.
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ArticleHow should Christians respond to euthanasia?
The UK Government are discussing legislation to potentially allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults. Here, apologist Clinton Wilcox shares some of the issues raised by euthanasia
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #154 Lewis and Tolkien: The final years
What were the significant points of contention between CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien? Where did they differ on theology? How did they respond to each other’s fame? What did Tolkien think of The Narnia Chronicles? Why was Lewis’ Letters To Malcolm so “horrifying” to Tolkien? Did these two Inklings fall out at the end of Lewis’ life?
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ShowsUnapologetic #97 Jay Y Kim: Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
Pastor Jay Y Kim explores how Holy Week brings hope. Why are we all so afraid of death? What difference does Easter make? Did the resurrection actually happen and why does it matter?
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ArticleWhat did Holy Week mean to JRR Tolkien?
Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith shares how a memorial cross spoke powerfully to Tolkien of Jesus’ death and resurrection
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ShowsAsk NT Wright Anything #207 Conversations about the afterlife
Heaven and Hell are the topic of today’s podcast with Tom Wright answering your questions about the afterlife. What is the nature of hell and what does Tom believe about it? What can be said about annihilationist or universalist views? If our loved one’s aren’t with us in heaven, can we be happy there? These and more listener questions get addressed by Tom Wright in this episode.
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ShowsUnapologetic #89 Phil Knox: Did Jesus have favourites?
Evangelist Phil Knox continues sharing his top tips for making and maintaining friends. Why is diversity so important in friendship? How do we get the balance of fun and vulnerability? What can we learn from Jesus’ friendships?
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ShowsUnapologetic #88 Phil Knox: Why do we need friends?
Evangelist Phil Knox, author of Story Bearer and The Best of Friends, shares why personal tragedy and the COVID pandemic led him to write a book about friendship. Why does friendship matter? How do we protect our friendships from modern pressures? And how do we help young people to engage healthily with technology and social media?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #139 Phil Knox: The fate of the unevangelised
In the second part of his discussion about why The Narnia Chronicles make him cry, evangelist Phil Knox looks at why Prince Caspian contains one of the best definitions of evangelism.
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ArticleDid CS Lewis like Christmas?
Professor Alister McGrath shares his thoughts about how Lewis perceived the festive season and what we can learn from him
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #135 David Bates: What did Christmas mean to Lewis?
David Bates from Pints With Jack shares some of CS Lewis’ thoughts about Christmas. What are some of his key works that elucidate this topic? Did the festive period lose its significance when Lewis became an atheist? Plus, we catch up on how the inaugural CS Lewis Reading Day went last month.
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ArticleMatthew Perry’s friends probably were there for him, but did it ultimately matter?
Drew Cordell, author of Honest Christianity: Why People Choose to Believe, reflects on the sad passing of Friends actor Matthew Perry
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ArticleI don’t need God: How tragedy compelled an atheist to rethink his disbelief
Athiest Warren Prehmus had no need for God. However, when personal tragedy struck, he began to question his presuppositions and explore Christianity. Researcher Jana Harmon shares his story
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ArticleWhat can we learn from near-death experiences?
Journalist Heather Tomlinson continues her exploration on near-death experiences in light of a recent Big Conversation on this topic
