All Mike Bird articles – Page 2
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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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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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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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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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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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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?
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ShowsWhat’s the fine print on the Second Coming, the Transfiguration, and Michael Heiser’s Unseen Realm
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three fascinating theological questions: What actually happens at the Second Coming? Were Moses and Elijah resurrected at the Transfiguration? How should Christians understand the “unseen realm” of angels and spiritual beings?
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ShowsPuzzled by Dispensationalism: is our suffering redemptive? The rapture, new creation & becoming “Divine”
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three profound theological questions that sit right at the heart of Christian hope.
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ShowsWhat do you get from Church that you can’t get from another community?
What makes Church different from any other community? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the church’s unique role in spiritual protection, salvation, and navigating tricky issues like infant baptism and bad teaching.
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ShowsChristian Nationalism: Biblical or Dangerous? Doug Wilson vs Mike Bird
Is Christian nationalism biblically sound - or dangerously divisive? In this episode, John Nelson hosts Doug Wilson and Dr Michael Bird for a high-stakes debate on what Christian politics should look like in a plural, polarised democracy. Should nations be explicitly Christian, or does that threaten freedom, minorities, and even faith itself? From pluralism and liberty to the risks of coercion, this conversation tackles the future of faith and politics.
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ShowsStill waiting… for Jesus’ return?
Does your everyday work really matter to God? Why did Jesus have to be fully human and fully divine? And how should Christians live faithfully while waiting for Jesus’ return?
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ShowsWhy doesn’t the Bible punish men for adultery?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three tough questions: Why does the Old Testament seem to treat women unfairly in adultery cases? What’s the meaning behind the Nazirite vow? And how is Christ really present in the Eucharist?
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ShowsIs Christianity bad?! Has religion done more harm than good? NT Wright and Mike Bird LIVE in London
N.T. Wright and Mike Bird and reunited together in person in Premier’s new London studios for a big Ask NT Wright Anything episode.
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ShowsWhat is real church community?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird begin with a thoughtful look at church models, exploring how the New Testament envisions the people of God, why no single structure is “the” biblical one, and how modern churches can still reflect the unity and mission of early Christian communities.
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ShowsWho wrote Hebrews? and who goes to Hell?
Mike Bird and Tom Wright take on three weighty listener questions that dive deep into the Bible’s mystery, mercy, and meaning in this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything. They begin by exploring the mystery of who wrote the Letter to the Hebrews, unpacking why the early church left the author anonymous and how that shapes our reading today.
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ShowsBishops, Priests, finding a Church and the Universalism Question
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle big questions on church leadership, finding spiritual community, and the challenge of universalism. They explore the history and purpose of bishops, how to choose a church in a divided world, and what universalism really means for salvation and Christian hope.
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ShowsThe Vision of Ephesians: What is “Sola Scriptura”?
What does Ephesians teach us about God’s purpose for the church? Can we truly trust Scripture if it was passed down through oral tradition? And what role do public confessions of faith play in salvation?
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ShowsJesus and the powers, Why does it take the Anglicans so long to choose an Archbishop? What are healthy spiritual practices?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack what it means to lead the Anglican Church, the role of the Archbishop as a unifier, and why true leadership needs spiritual depth, not just management skills. They share how practices like the Psalms help Christians face spiritual anxiety and keep their focus on God.
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ShowsS2 #13 God’s Love: Universal, Personal, or Both? NT Wright Answers
Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore God’s love, the challenges of church community, and how we grow closer to Him. They also discuss the role of parental guidance in marriage and the balance between cultural expectations and personal choices.
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ShowsS2 #12 Did Adam and Eve Ruin Everything? NT Wright and Mike Bird Explore Sin and Universalism
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the complexities of salvation, the meaning behind Revelation’s vivid imagery, the consequences of sin, and the struggles of transitioning to mainstream Christianity. They explore God’s mercy, human responsibility, and the importance of biblical interpretation in shaping our faith.
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