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ShowsEnough is enough: Can you have too much healthcare?
Is more always better when it comes to medicine? This episode questions whether the West’s obsession with health, medical research, and new treatments can become idolatrous - and explores the ethical impact on poorer countries struggling to keep up with our endless quest for longer, healthier lives.
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ShowsFrom Hindu monk to Christian: Rahil Patel on karma, grace and finding Jesus
Former Hindu monk Rahil Patel joins Luke Martin to share his extraordinary journey from strict spiritual discipline and karma to discovering grace and faith in Jesus. They discuss the challenges of moving between worldviews, what Christians often miss about Hinduism, and the deeper questions of spiritual longing, religious pluralism, and the search for God.
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ShowsLaura Miller and Michael Ward: Is Christianity good?
In the second part of their discussion (originally broadcast on Unbelievable? back in 2009), literary critic Laura Miller and CS Lewis expert Michael Ward explore Narnia, Christianity and myth.
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ShowsIs the Greek Orthodox Church biblical? Are icons? Was John’s Letter written to a woman? And should Christians judge?
Tom Wright tackles big questions on whether Protestants miss out by misunderstanding the Orthodox tradition, if the Greek Orthodox Church is biblical, and who the “elect lady” in 2 John really was. Plus, guidance on judgement, holiness, and Christian witness.
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ShowsShould we be scared? How AI is changing morality, meaning and human identity! With Theologian Dr Brian R Brock and AI Expert Prof Nigel Crook
Is artificial intelligence quietly reshaping what it means to be human? Theologian Dr Brian R Brock and AI expert Prof Nigel Crook debate AI’s impact on morality, meaning, and identity - from AI companions to the rise of “techno-religion.” Are we losing something uniquely human, or can faith help us resist the attention economy?
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ShowsEnergy abundance: Is the coming solar power revolution a blessing from God?
As solar power becomes ever cheaper and more abundant, could we be on the brink of an energy revolution? This episode asks whether Christians should see the coming era of green, plentiful energy as a blessing from God - or a false hope that humans can create heaven on earth.
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ShowsLaura Miller and Michael Ward: A sceptic in Narnia
Literary critic Laura Miller was captivated by Lewis’ Narnia stories as a child. As a teenager, she learnt of the Christian parallels in the books and felt “cheated and betrayed”. She was joined by
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ShowsWhat Did Jesus Mean By “My Father’s House”? How should we think about euthanasia, and what are the rewards of Heaven?
This episode explores what Jesus meant by “my Father’s house,” the biblical meaning of heavenly rewards, and how Christians should approach complex questions about euthanasia, human dignity, and the hope of new creation.
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ShowsDid God Create Reality? William Lane Craig, Jessica Frazier, Philip Goff and Joe Folley on Meaning, Morality and the Universe
What is reality, and does it have meaning? In this special event, William Lane Craig, Jessica Frazier, Philip Goff, and Joe Folley debate whether God, morality, and consciousness are at the heart of the universe - or if meaning is something we create. Big questions, deep ideas, and lively disagreement.
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ShowsWhy is Britain becoming ungovernable? The grey vote and the need for intergenerational justice
This episode tackles why Britain seems increasingly ungovernable, with another prime minister resigning and deep divides between generations. We explore the structural issues plaguing UK politics, the moral challenge of climate change, and how the church could offer a better model for justice between young and old, rich and poor.
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ShowsIs Christianity being hijacked by politics? Dr Brian Brock on God, War and Human Worth
Dr Brian Brock joins Luke Martin to discuss why so many are searching for God and meaning today. They explore Christianity’s role in politics, the risks of “Christian nationalism,” and how disability theology redefines dignity, success, and what it means to be made in God’s image.
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ShowsAlister McGrath: Is Christianity rational?
How important are facts and reason? Is science alone enough? What role does imagination play in apologetics? How do we maintain a strong faith when engaging with sceptics? Alister McGrath shares his insight into Lewis’ thinking on important questions in our final episode on Lewis and apologetics.
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ShowsJesus and God’s wrath, was the Holy Spirit in the OT and did God really command violence?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle some of the Bible’s toughest questions: How do we understand Jesus and God’s wrath, the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, and God’s commands about violence? A thoughtful, honest look at Scripture’s hardest topics.
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ShowsShould the Fall be celebrated? Caleb Woodbridge and Damien Walter on Pullman/CSLewis hosted by John Nelson
Caleb Woodbridge and Damien Walter join John Nelson to debate Philip Pullman’s fierce critique of C.S. Lewis, the meaning of the Fall, and what fantasy stories like Narnia and His Dark Materials reveal about faith, maturity, and the human search for truth.
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ShowsAutism: Disability or superpower?
With autism diagnoses on the rise, is it time to rethink what autism means? Theologian Erin Burnett joins to discuss neurodiversity, inclusion, and the ethical questions around genetic testing and abortion.
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ShowsAlister McGrath: Suffering, hell and the hope of heaven
Does my life have any meaning? If God exists, why has he allowed my suffering? How can a good God allow hell? Alister McGrath explores whether Lewis can speak into any contemporary theological, ethical and cultural questions or concerns.
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ShowsIs there one biblical canon? Catholics and justification by faith? And will there be a third temple?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle tough questions about the biblical canon, Catholic salvation, and the idea of a future Third Temple. They explore how the Bible was formed, what really divides Protestants and Catholics, and why Christians should focus on Jesus and the church - not rebuilding in Jerusalem.
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ShowsDid Christianity create the West – and can its values survive without faith? Mike Jones vs Matt Whiteley hosted by John Nelson
Did Christianity shape the modern West? John Nelson, Mike Jones, and Matt Whitley debate whether values like human rights, science, and democracy have Christian roots - and what happens when society drifts away from them.
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ShowsFrom population bomb to fertility cliff edge: The ethics of birth rates
As global birth rates fall - even in countries once feared to be overpopulated - what are the social and ethical implications? This episode explores what the fertility decline means for society and Christian thought, and tackles whether social media bans for teens can actually protect young people.
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ShowsIs Christianity Making a Comeback? Andy Bannister on Faith, Islam and AI
In this wide-ranging episode of Unbelievable? The Interview, host Luke Martin speaks with Christian apologist, author and Islam specialist Dr Andy Bannister about the big questions shaping our cultural moment.
