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ShowsMAGA, Meaning and the End Times
Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore how Christians can resist political and ideological capture, offer hope and meaning amid chronic illness and suffering, and teach a more biblical vision of the end times - one rooted in resurrection and new creation, not escapism.
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ShowsDid the universe have a beginning? William Lane Craig vs Alex Malpass
William Lane Craig and Alex Malpass go head-to-head on the Kalam cosmological argument: Does the universe need a cause, and if so, must that cause be God? Hosted by John Nelson, this episode dives into infinities, Hilbert’s Hotel, and whether the argument really points to a divine creator.
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ShowsChristians Have Been Wrong About Satan | Jared Brock
Is everything we think we know about the devil wrong? Author Jared Brock joins Luke Martin to explore whether “Lucifer” is actually the devil’s name, what the Bible really says about Satan and demons, and how cultural myths have shaped Christian beliefs about evil. They dive into deliverance, temptation, and why focusing on Christ matters most in spiritual warfare.
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Shows#260 Jim Stockton: Research opportunities and the Oxford University Socractic club, 1942-1972 (workshop)
In the final episode of this series, we hear the workshop Jim delivered at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference, titled “Research opportunities and the Oxford University Socractic club, 1942-1972.”
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ShowsCan you clarify substitutional atonement, Tom? Which OT should Christians use? Northern tribes question
Tom Wright and Mike Bird discuss the fate of Israel’s “lost tribes,” the biblical meaning of exile and restoration, and whether penal substitution really fits the Bible’s story. Plus: Should Christians read the Hebrew Bible or the Septuagint? This episode brings clarity to big questions about Scripture and theology.
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ShowsWhat would it take for Alex O’Connor to believe Jesus rose from the dead? Trent Horn v Alex O’Connor
Is the resurrection of Jesus fact or fiction? In this lively debate, Alex O’Connor and Trent Horn clash over the historical evidence, alternative explanations, and what really happened after the crucifixion. Hosted by John Nelson, this episode dives deep into eyewitness testimony, group visions, and why the resurrection remains one of history’s most hotly contested events.
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ShowsDoes God repent? What does ekklesia mean? Talking about biblical words and what they mean?
Tom Wright breaks down key biblical words like “soul,” “spirit,” and “ekklesia,” explaining what they really mean and why modern misunderstandings matter. Plus: Does God ever repent or change his mind? Discover how language shapes faith.
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ShowsAI and the Future of Humanity | Nigel Crook vs Andy Bannister hosted by Sam McKee
AI experts Nigel Crook and Andy Bannister join Sam McKee to debate whether artificial intelligence will lead to a brighter future or new dangers for humanity. They tackle the ethics of AI, its impact on work and relationships, and where faith and human uniqueness fit in an automated world.
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ShowsWhen I consider the heavens - A doctors reasoning for God | Dr Antony Latham
Dr Antony Latham, a retired GP and bioethicist, joins Luke Martin to discuss his book When I Consider Your Heavens. They explore how science, cosmology, ethics, and the fine-tuning of the universe point beyond materialism and offer compelling reasons for God.
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ShowsWho are Abraham’s children? Did Jesus make mistakes? Is apostolic succession essential to the Church’s faithfulness?
Tom Wright and Michael Bird tackle three big questions: Did Paul convert, or was his identity as Abraham’s child transformed by Jesus? Did Jesus ever make mistakes? And is apostolic succession essential - or is the church’s faithfulness anchored elsewhere?
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ShowsEvil, Pain, and the case against God: Atheist vs Theist | Alanzo Paul v Harry Amos hosted by Sam McKee
Live from John Colet School, philosophers Alanzo Paul and Harry Amos debate the problem of suffering. Is pain evidence against God, or can faith make sense of evil, grief, and hope? Hosted by Sam McKee, this episode tackles the toughest questions about belief, meaning, and what suffering really means.
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ShowsCan I attend Catholic church? Jews vs Judeans in translation? Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?
Tom Wright tackles questions about attending different churches, translating key biblical terms, and puzzling choices in Paul’s ministry. He explores Protestant-Catholic unity, why some Bibles say “Judeans” instead of “Jews,” and the lessons behind Paul’s decisions with Timothy and Titus.
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ShowsThe Meaning Crisis Explained…Is Modernity Killing Meaning? John Vervaeke and Malcolm Guite hosted by John Nelson
Is modern life killing our sense of meaning? In this episode, John Vervaeke and Malcolm Guite join John Nelson to unpack the “meaning crisis”—from loneliness and anxiety to the loss of shared story. They explore why facts alone aren’t enough, the power of imagination and poetry, and how practices, community, and pilgrimage could help us recover depth and belonging.
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ShowsCan You Rewire Your Brain? Neurosurgeon Dr Lee Warren on PTSD, Trauma, Faith & “Self Brain Surgery”
Neurosurgeon and war veteran Dr Lee Warren joins Luke Martin for a moving conversation on trauma, PTSD, grief, and the power of “self brain surgery.” Can we really rewire our brains and reshape our lives? Lee shares his journey from the battlefield to deep loss, explains why neuroscience alone isn’t enough, and reveals how faith and intentional thinking can help us heal and grow.
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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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ShowsWhy did Jesus turn water into wine? Did Paul invent Christianity? Are Christian hymns wrong? NT Wright Explains
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright answers listener questions about John’s Gospel, worship music, and the relationship between Jesus and Paul.
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ShowsCan Morality Be Objective Without God? Christian vs Atheist Objectivist Debate on Ethics, Reason & Human Value
Can morality be objective without God? In this thought-provoking episode of Unbelievable, host John Nelson brings together Christian writer Caleb Woodbridge and Objectivist thinker Thomas Walker-Werth for a deep clash over reason, self-interest, human dignity and the basis of right and wrong.
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ShowsIain McGilchrist on faith, meaning and the crisis of modern culture
In this episode, Luke Martin speaks to psychiatrist, neuroscientist and bestselling author Iain McGilchrist about the ideas that have made him one of the most influential thinkers of our age.
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ShowsWomen in ministry, Church unity & Paul’s “End of the World” Ask NT Wright Anything
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major questions: Should Christians stay in churches that disagree about women in leadership? How can the global church pursue deeper unity?
