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ShowsWill science and AI make religion obsolete? Paul Heslop vs Simon Walker-Samuel
Will science and AI make religion a thing of the past? In this lively debate, physicists Paul Heslop and Simon Walker-Samuel explore whether advances in technology and neuroscience will replace faith - or show why we still need it. From AI and evolution to meaning and morality, discover the future of belief in a rapidly changing world.
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Shows‘Childfree’ not ‘childless’: The changing culture around choosing not to have children
This episode tackles two hot topics: the rising “childfree” movement and a breakthrough foetal surgery. We ask if celebrating childlessness is a problem as birth rates fall, and explore the ethical doublethink in celebrating prenatal surgery while supporting abortion for similar conditions.
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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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ShowsPeter Hitchens: Is Britain Finished? Faith, Family and National Decline
Peter Hitchens joins Luke Martin for an honest conversation about Britain’s decline, the erosion of Christian faith, and what hope - if any - remains for the nation. He shares his journey from Marxism to Christianity, reflects on his relationship with his late brother Christopher, and tackles tough questions about free speech, family, justice, and Britain’s future.
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ShowsPeter S Williams: CS Lewis, Richard Dawkins and Jesus
How might C.S. Lewis respond to Richard Dawkins’ views on Jesus and the New Atheists? In this episode, Peter S Williams shares insights from his seminar, exploring Lewis’s approach to apologetics and how he might tackle modern scepticism. Includes audience Q&A from the 2013 Unbelievable conference.
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ShowsNear Death Experiences, the Eternal Son, could Satan have thwarted Jesus?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle near-death experiences, the meaning of Jesus as the Son of God, and whether Satan could have derailed Jesus’ mission. They explore what the Bible says about death, the identity of Christ, and the nature of spiritual evil.
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ShowsDid C. S. Lewis get Jesus and the Bible wrong? Jahdiel Perez and Leslie Baynes
Did C.S. Lewis get Jesus and the Bible right - or miss the mark? Lewis scholars Leslie Baynes and Jahdiel Perez join John Nelson to debate Lewis’s theology, his “liar, lunatic or Lord” argument, and the biblical imagination behind Narnia - a must-listen for fans and critics alike.
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ShowsAre smartphones really damaging our children? with Andy Crouch
Are smartphones and social media reshaping childhood for the worse? In this classic conversation, author Andy Crouch explores the impact of technology on young people’s mental health, relationships and spiritual formation, while offering practical wisdom for families seeking healthier digital habits.
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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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ShowsPeter S Williams: CS Lewis, Richard Dawkins and ethics
In this episode, Christian philosopher Peter S Williams explores how C.S. Lewis might have responded to Richard Dawkins and the New Atheists on issues of freedom, responsibility, and ethics. Drawing on a 2013 Unbelievable conference, Williams unpacks Lewis’s enduring insights for today’s debates.
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ShowsThe Bible and self-forgiveness? The Ascension and were the Samaritans really Israelites?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle self-forgiveness, the history of the Samaritans, and the meaning of the Ascension for Christians today. They discuss how to heal from guilt, the complex relationship between Jews and Samaritans, and why Jesus’ Ascension is crucial for understanding his ongoing reign.
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ShowsDoes Fine-Tuning point to a designer? John Richards v Peter S. Williams hosted by John Nelson
Is the universe fine-tuned for life - and does that point to a designer? Christian apologist Peter S. Williams and atheist John Richards debate whether cosmology suggests God or if design arguments go too far. Hosted by John Nelson, this episode explores evidence, explanation, and the big questions behind fine-tuning.
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ShowsWhat does it mean to be made in the image of God?
What does it actually mean to say that humans are made in the image of God? John and Tim unpack one of the Bible’s most foundational ideas, exploring what the Imago Dei means, why it gives every person inherent dignity, and how it shapes Christian responses to issues like AI, disability, ageing, abortion and personhood.
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ShowsOs Guinness: Can Christianity Renew the West?
Os Guinness joins Luke Martin to discuss why he believes the West is facing a profound civiliational moment. Speaking during his visit to London for ARC, Guinness reflects on his childhood in China, the death of his brothers during famine, his memories of Communist terror, and how C S Lewis and Francis Schaeffer shaped his Christian faith and public thought.
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ShowsPeter S Williams: How would CS Lewis respond to Richard Dawkins and the New Atheists?
Does Dawkins have a self-contradictory view of faith and knowledge? CS Lewis would likely have thought so, according to Peter S Williams, a Christian philosopher and apologist.
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ShowsWhere do Christians go when they die? Jesus kept healing on the Sabbath? And is ‘faith’ enough?
Can someone else’s faith help bring us to Jesus? What really happens after Christians die? And why did Jesus keep healing people on the Sabbath?
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ShowsThe Battle for Reality: Does God Exist? William Lane Craig, Rowan Williams, Sabine Hossenfelder and Slavoj Žižek Debate Reality
Does God exist, or is belief in God just a human invention? In this special Royal Institution debate, William Lane Craig, Rowan Williams, Sabine Hossenfelder, and Slavoj Žižek tackle science, philosophy, morality, and the meaning of faith in a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation.
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ShowsMagnifica humanitas: Will the Pope’s letter on AI make any difference?
Pope Leo’s new encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, is the first papal letter focused entirely on artificial intelligence. Oxford theologian Sam Tranter joins to discuss what the Pope says about AI, whether the Church sees it as a tool or a threat, and if his teaching will actually influence how society and tech companies develop and use AI.
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ShowsLaura Miller and Michael Ward: Was Lewis racist and sexist?
Are The Narnia Chronicles sexist and racist? Did Lewis explicitly avoid sexuality in the novels? In the final part of their discussion (originally broadcast on Unbelievable? back in 2009), literary critic Laura Miller and CS Lewis expert Michael Ward explore some of the criticisms levelled against Lewis and his fiction.
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ShowsWhy was Jesus so cryptic? Is divorce ever OK? Does Isaiah 53 predict Jesus? And which theologian is hardest to understand?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle why Jesus spoke in riddles, how Christians should approach divorce and remarriage, and what Isaiah 53 really reveals about Christ and prophecy. A thoughtful episode blending biblical insight and practical wisdom.
