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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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ShowsFaith under fire: Following Christ in the military, with Maj Gen Tim Cross
Major General Tim Cross reflects on his long career in the British Army and the challenges of living out Christian faith in the military. From Northern Ireland to Iraq, Tim shares his journey of leading soldiers in conflict, wrestling with moral questions, and why he believes more Christians - not fewer - are needed in today’s armed forces.
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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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Shows#254 Jim Stockton: C.S. Lewis and the Socratic Club: Inside Oxford’s Great Debates
Ruth Jackson is joined by Jim Stockton, emeritus lecturer in philosophy at Boise State University and author of The Oxford University Socratic Club, 1942–1972: A Life. Together they explore Stockton’s fascination with C.S. Lewis, from first reading The Screwtape Letters and Mere Christianity to years of deep archival research into the Oxford Socratic Club.
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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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Shows“My Father was murdered… a sponsor saved my life” Richmond Wandera Interviewed by John Nelson
In this special episode of Unbelievable?, John Nelson speaks with Pastor Richmond Wandera in Kampala, Uganda. After his father was murdered, Richmond grew up in a slum community before his life was transformed through Compassion child sponsorship.
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ShowsRe-enchantment: Why are young people getting back into the weird and the magical?
Surveys suggest growing numbers of younger adults in Gen Z refuse the label ‘atheist’ and instead consider themselves to be spiritual in some way, even if not religious in a conventional sense. Some commentators connect this to the rise in interest in everything from crystals, manifesting, mindfulness, astrology, witchcraft, and Reiki.
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Shows#253 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (Q&A)
Ruth is joined by Alister McGrath for a special live event of the CS Lewis Podcast, recorded in front of an audience. The program was made in partnership with the New Renaissance Project at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford.
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ShowsCan you lose your Salvation, hyper-calvanism and did Jesus actually preach Hell?
Today on Ask NT Wright Anything, N.T. Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major theological questions: Can Christians lose their salvation? What did Jesus actually mean when he spoke about hell? Is hyper-Calvinism a distortion of biblical teaching?
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ShowsCan Christians believe in Evolution? God vs Darwinian Evolution debate | Prof. Denis Alexander vs John Catt hosted Andy Kind
In this special episode of Premier Unbelievable? hosted by Andy Kind, molecular biologist and theologian Dr Denis Alexander joins philosopher and sceptical thinker John Catt for a thoughtful and robust conversation on the worldview implications of evolutionary theory.
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ShowsAre men really coming back to church? with Justin Brierley
Are young men really returning to church? Journalist and podcaster Justin Brierley joins us to discuss the signs of a “Quiet Revival” in faith. We explore what’s drawing younger generations—especially men—back to Christianity, and how churches can respond wisely to this cultural shift.
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ShowsAre Gen Z becoming more open to Christianity? Glen Scrivener on meaning, identity & the search for faith
Luke Martin’s special guest this week is Glen Scrivener, talking about the surprising new openness to Christianity in Britain and beyond.
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Shows#252 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (part 3)
In the third episode of this series, Ruth is joined by Alister McGrath for a special live event of the CS Lewis Podcast, recorded in front of an audience. The conversation explores today’s major questions around AI, what it means to be human in today’s world, and the advancements happening in modern technology.
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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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ShowsCan Logic Prove Christianity? Joshua Sijuwade vs Amos Wollen hosted by John Nelson
In this episode of Unbelievable?, host John Nelson is joined by philosophers Amos Wallen (Oxford) and Dr Joshua Sijuwade to debate whether Christianity can be supported by a priori reasoning — arguments based purely on logic rather than historical evidence.
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ShowsRediscovering evil
Are we missing a vital part of the Christian story? The Bible says spiritual evil is real, but many believers treat it as outdated or uncomfortable. In this episode, we explore why talk of Satan and spiritual warfare has faded—and why recovering this theology could help us live more faithfully today.
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ShowsThe death of Judas, Biblical Inerrancy and how to avoid being too “heavenly minded”?
How did Judas really die, by hanging or by falling and bursting open? Does the Bible contain contradictions? And what does it really mean to “set your mind on things above”?
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Shows#251 Alister McGrath LIVE: The CS Lewis You Never Knew: Exploring meaning, truth and technology (part 2)
For today’s special episode, Ruth is joined by Alister McGrath for part 2 of a live event recording of the CS Lewis Podcast, captured in front of an audience. In this episode, the conversation dives into one of the most pressing questions of our time: truth.
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ShowsIs Intelligent Design Actually Science? A Live Debate Prof Keith Fox vs Peter S. Williams hosted by Andy Kind
In this Unbelievable? debate shot in front of a live audience at Leicester Secular Hall, Andy Kind hosts two Christian thinkers who still manage to clash sharply: Professor Keith Fox and Peter S. Williams
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ShowsTouching grass and witnessing to truth: the church in an era of AI fakery and misinformation
Tim recently spent a few weeks researching AI misinformation in the church context for a newspaper article, and that serves as the jumping-off point for today’s conversation.
