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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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ShowsIs our universe too improbable to exist without God? Alex Malpass vs Miles Donahue
Is the universe too finely tuned to be a cosmic accident? Philosophers Alex Malpass and Miles Donahue debate whether fine-tuning points to God—or just to gaps in our scientific understanding. A deep dive into one of the most intriguing arguments for theism.
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ShowsHas God slammed a door in your face? Tyler Staton on suffering
Why does C.S. Lewis still resonate so deeply decades after his death? Tyler Staton joins Ruth Jackson to explore how Lewis’s insights on prayer, suffering, longing, and imagination continue to shape faith today. From doubt to desire, discover lessons from Lewis that help us find God - even when he seems absent.
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ShowsShould I feel guilty for not going into ministry? Baptism, calling and Adam & Eve
Should you feel guilty for not going into ministry? Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore why Jesus says we must be “born of water and Spirit,” whether pursuing a non-ministry career can still be a faithful calling, and why Paul points to Adam - not Eve - in the story of sin’s entrance.
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ShowsUnbelievable Special: Have Christians got heaven wrong? N.T. Wright on what the Bible really promises
Is Christianity really about going to heaven after you die? In this Unbelievable Special, N.T. Wright joins Dr John Nelson at Wycliffe Hall to challenge the common view, arguing that the true Christian hope is God’s homecoming to renew creation. Wright explores Jesus’ teaching, resurrection, the kingdom of God, and why the story is bigger than escaping earth for heaven.
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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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ShowsPrayer, Phones & a Quiet Revival: Johannes Hartl on the Future of Faith in Europe
Is prayer outdated in our digital, secular world? Catholic philosopher Johannes Hartl joins Luke Martin to explore why prayer might be more relevant than ever—touching on digital minimalism, Gen Z’s spiritual hunger, and a potential quiet revival underway in Europe. Discover how authentic prayer, holistic faith, and new forms of community may shape the future.
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ShowsIntergenerational sin, reparations and truth-telling: The church and the legacy of slavery, with Richard Reddie
Should today’s church be held accountable for the sins of the past? Richard Reddie joins Tim to discuss the Church of England’s £100m reparations plan, the ongoing legacy of slavery, and whether money, truth-telling, or something deeper is needed to address historical injustice in the church.
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ShowsWill God Burn up the Earth? Which Anglican Church is right for me, and does Genesis 1 leave room for the “gap theory”?
Will God destroy the earth or renew it? Tom Wright and Mike Bird dig into the meaning of 2 Peter 3, the “gap theory” in Genesis, and how to choose the right Anglican church. Explore biblical creation, judgement, and finding your place in the Christian community.
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ShowsWho Was the Real Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Historian John McCabe Sets the Record Straight
How much of what we believe about Dietrich Bonhoeffer is true? In this episode, Bonhoeffer historian John McCabe joins Mike Bird to reveal the real story behind the legendary pastor’s resistance to Hitler. They separate fact from fiction, discuss Bonhoeffer’s underground seminary, and challenge modern portrayals that reshape him for our times.
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ShowsDid the Church invent the Trinity? Dale Tuggy vs Joshua Sijuwade
Did Jesus and the apostles teach the Trinity, or did the doctrine develop centuries later? Christian Unitarian philosopher Dale Tuggy debates Joshua Sijuwade on whether the Trinity is truly biblical and orthodox.
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ShowsEthical populism: Should elites block questionable policy developments which nevertheless have strong public support?
Should elites block new technologies that have strong public support but raise major ethical concerns? This episode explores the debate over “liberal eugenics” and whether society should allow genetic screening for non-medical traits in children. Plus, a look at Meta’s £18bn lawsuit and the growing restrictions on social media giants to protect young people.
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ShowsAre people basically ‘good’ or ‘evil’? Who was the ‘beloved’ disciple? And is the Sermon on the Mount legalism?
Are people basically good or evil? Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle big questions about human nature, the identity of the “beloved disciple,” and whether the Sermon on the Mount is legalistic - or something far more radical. Discover the Bible’s vision for what it means to be truly human.
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ShowsCan fairy tales reveal God? Amy Scott Robinson on stories, faith and the human imagination
Author and storyteller Amy Scott Robinson joins Luke Martin to explore how fairy tales, myth, and imagination reveal profound truths about faith, longing, and human nature. From C.S. Lewis to Greek myths, discover why stories and wonder can point us to God in ways facts alone cannot.
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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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ShowsDoes evolution point to God? Simon Conway Morris and Sam McKee on science, faith and the mystery of life
Does evolution point to God - or away from Him? Cambridge paleobiologist Simon Conway Morris and scientist Sam McKee join John Nelson to discuss evolutionary convergence, faith, human uniqueness, Genesis, and whether science can deepen our sense of wonder and belief.
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ShowsWhat if I desire other things more than God? Can I work in war and weaponry? Where did Pilate judge Jesus?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle personal and practical questions about faith and life: What if you desire other things more than God? Can Christians work in war-related industries? And where did Pilate judge Jesus? They explore spiritual anxiety, conscience in the workplace, and the historical setting of the Gospels.
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ShowsWas the Cross not enough? Rethinking the atonement with two Bible scholars | David Moffitt and Jonathan Rowlands
Did Jesus’ atoning work finish on the cross - or is there more to the story? Bible scholars David Moffitt and Jonathan Rowlands join John Nelson to rethink atonement, exploring what the cross, resurrection, and ascension really mean for Christian faith, salvation, and everyday life.
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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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ShowsWhy did Philip Pullman call Narnia a “filthy lie”?
Why did Philip Pullman call Narnia a “filthy lie”? Christian writer Caleb Woodbridge and sci-fi critic Damien Walter dive into the “problem of Susan,” accusations of sexism, and whether C.S. Lewis’s beloved Narnia stories are morally troubling. The first of a two-part conversation from the Unbelievable? podcast.
