All history articles
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ShowsWhat was Jesus doing before age 30? Joan Taylor investigates the missing years
What do we really know about Jesus before he began preaching?
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ShowsThey killed Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Why couldn’t they silence him?
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazis as a traitor, but his legacy only grew stronger after his death. Mike Bird and John McCabe explore how Bonhoeffer’s courage and writings inspired movements for justice and freedom around the world, proving that his voice could never be silenced.
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ShowsDietrich Bonhoeffer’s final days: Did he really plot to kill Hitler?
Did Dietrich Bonhoeffer really support the plot to assassinate Hitler? Mike Bird and historian John McCabe continue their deep dive into Bonhoeffer’s final days, exploring his connection to the German resistance, the moral struggle behind his choices, and the dramatic events leading up to his arrest and execution.
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ShowsHas Christianity forgotten its own history? Why the past still matters
Has Christianity lost touch with its own story? Historian Sarah Irving-Stonebraker joins Mike Bird to discuss why forgetting 2,000 years of Christian history leaves faith vulnerable to fads and drift - and how remembering the past can guide Christians through today’s challenges.
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ShowsAre we losing our past? Why history matters more than ever | Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
What happens when a society loses touch with its history - or rewrites it to fit modern politics? Historian Sarah Irving-Stonebraker joins Mike Bird to discuss vanishing history departments, culture wars over the past, and why understanding where we come from matters more than ever.
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ShowsWho inherited Alexander the Great’s empire? Murder, war elephants and the Battle of Ipsus
After Alexander the Great’s death, chaos erupts as his generals battle for control. Mike Bird and Tristan Hughes recount the brutal power struggles, legendary sieges, and the decisive Battle of Ipsus - where war elephants determined the fate of empires. Discover the origins of the Seleucid and Ptolemaic kingdoms and the lasting impact of Alexander’s fractured legacy.
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ShowsAlexander’s Empire Implodes: Betrayal, War Elephants and Crocodiles | Mike Bird and Tristan Hughes
In episode two of History’s Last Stand, Mike Bird and Tristan Hughes dive into the chaos after Alexander the Great’s death. As his generals turn against each other, the empire is rocked by betrayal, war elephants, crocodile-infested rivers, and military disaster. Discover how ambition and rivalry shattered one of history’s greatest empires.
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ShowsAlexander the Great Is Dead: Who Will Seize His Empire?
History is under siege, and Mike Bird is taking a stand. In the launch episode of Premier Unbelievable’s podcast, the host of Ask NT Wright Anything joins Tristan Hughes, presenter of The Ancients, to explore the violent aftermath of Alexander the Great’s death.
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ShowsWhy Do Prayers Go Unanswered? Tom Wright & Mike Bird on Grief, the Eucharist, and Bible Characters’ Reality
In this deeply pastoral episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle some of the most sensitive and difficult questions Christians face.
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ShowsDid Jesus really rise from the dead? The Resurrection Debate | Mike Licona vs Dale Allison hosted by John Nelson
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? In this episode, New Testament scholars Mike Licona and Dale Allison join John Nelson to debate the historical evidence for the resurrection. Both agree on Jesus’ crucifixion and the early claims of resurrection, but differ on whether the evidence points to a real bodily rising or if historians must remain cautious.
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ShowsChristian Apologetics Has a Problem – And It’s Not Atheism
Premier Unbelievable host John Nelson gathers a lively roundtable to ask a timely question: what’s the current state of Christian apologetics—and where should it go next? Scientist and historian of science Sam McKee (University of Reading / Manchester Metropolitan) argues that apologetics often lags decades behind today’s life sciences, too easily dominated by creationist “marketing machines”, and too quick to platform non-experts as authorities.
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ShowsThe big picture: Redemption
In this episode we discuss the mysteries of the cosmic universal story of redemption – with a lamb slain from the foundation of the world alongside a real historical man dying in a real place and time once and for all.
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ShowsIs it still reasonable to believe in God as we move deeper into the 21st century? Mike Jones “InspiringPhilosophy” and Sam McKee
Should weToday we’re talking, DNA resetting, AI, Mars colonies, and the future of faith on the podcast, confronting a burning question: Is it still rational to believe in God in an age of accelerating science and technology?
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ArticleThe Wonder of Christmas: Myth or History? NT Wright explores
Is the Christmas story a comforting myth or a historical reality? NT Wright explores the evidence behind the Gospel narratives, challenging modern scepticism and affirming the season’s wonder as the most pivotal moment in history.
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ArticleIs the Old Testament Story of Israel Historically Reliable?
Verifying every fact in the OT using archaeological evidence is not possible, but there is good justification for certain key aspects of ancient Israel’s story
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ArticleWhat is truth, and what happens if society rejects that it even exists?
What is truth, and what happens if society rejects that it even exists? Two recent Premier Unbelievable debates highlight the difference between a Christian and a relativist worldview
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ArticleIs the Gospel of John anti-Jewish?
Lay minister Dr Peter Harris explores the truth of the recent claim made by Rev Michael Cohen that John’s Gospel is anti-Judaist
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #153 The poet and the philologist: Lewis and Tolkien's early years
Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith explores what Lewis and Tolkien thought of each other when they first met. How did their friendship blossom? Why was their conversation in Addison’s Walk so significant to Lewis’ journey back to Christianity? What influence did the two men have on each other?
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ShowsAsk NT Wright Anything #214 Is the Old Testament history or metaphor? (Classic)
Tom answers listener questions about the Old Testament. Can the truly trust the Old Testament? When was it all written? Is the Old Testament more spiritual metaphor or natural history? How do we make sense of the Old Testament teachings in light of the ‘new law’ of the New Testament - don’t they contradict each other?
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ShowsUnapologetic #99 Sarah Irving-Stonebraker: How can we be effective priests of history?
Associate Professor Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, author of Priests of History, explores the results of ahistoricism in the Church. Does disconnection from the past lead to individualism? How do we use ancient spiritual practices in a modern setting? Can history help us to use our time well?
