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ShowsIs Salvation fair?
Who can be saved? What about those who have never heard the gospel? Do Christians earn rewards in heaven and what does God’s wrath really mean at the cross?
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ShowsChristian Apologetics Has a Problem – And It’s Not Atheism
Premier Unbelievable host John Nelson gathers a lively roundtable to ask a timely question: what’s the current state of Christian apologetics—and where should it go next? Scientist and historian of science Sam McKee (University of Reading / Manchester Metropolitan) argues that apologetics often lags decades behind today’s life sciences, too easily dominated by creationist “marketing machines”, and too quick to platform non-experts as authorities.
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ShowsWhat makes the church vulnerable to abusers?
This episode tackles the uncomfortable question of why the church—and especially the evangelical tradition—can be so vulnerable to abuse. Psychologist Elly Hanson joins us to explore the cultural and psychological weaknesses that abusers exploit, drawing on her work for the Church of England’s investigation into John Smyth.
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Shows#245 Dr Crystal Hurd: Compassion, resilience, and creative leadership in Lewis
Dr Crystal Hurd,discusses CS Lewis as a model of compassionate, resilient, and creative leadership. Together, Ruth and Crystal explore how Lewis demonstrated compassion in his life and work, how he responded to suffering and criticism with resilience, and the ways he inspired others both in his own time and today.
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ShowsIs Christian History objectively bad?
Also on today’s episode, listeners ask whether the “coming of the Son of Man” in Matthew 24 is about Jesus returning or Jesus being enthroned? And why isn’t “all Israel” saved?
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ShowsIs the West Becoming Brave New World? | Rod Dreyer and John Nelson - An Unbelievable Show Special
In this Unbelievable Show Special, John Nelson sits down with Rod Dreher to discuss whether the West is drifting into a “Brave New World.” They unpack Dreher’s warnings about “soft totalitarianism,” why comfort can be more dangerous than control, and how discipleship, beauty, and a hunger for transcendence might offer hope in an anxious age.
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ShowsThe big picture: New creation
In the final episode of our series on the Bible’s big story, we explore the often-overlooked theme of New Creation. Why does the Christian hope for resurrection, heaven, and the renewal of all things matter for how we live and make decisions today?
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ShowsThe World Isn’t Disenchanted - We Are | Malcolm Guite
Malcolm Guite joins Luke Martin for a wide-ranging Unbelievable: The Interview conversation on poetry, faith, and the power of imagination.
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Shows#244 Dr Crystal Hurd: How CS Lewis became one of the most influential leaders of the modern age
Dr Crystal Hurd explores why CS Lewis remains such a compelling and influential figure today. The conversation ranges across humility, moral vision, courage, intellect, and duty, showing how Lewis translated timeless wisdom into stories and ideas that still resonate.
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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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ShowsDecoding the Cosmos: Atheist Philosopher vs Christian Scientist on Fine-Tuning, Time, Incarnation & Alien Life Emily Qureshi-Hurst vs Sam McKee hosted by Andy Kind
In this episode of Unbelievable, Andy Kind sits down with Dr Emily Qureshi-Hurst (Cambridge philosopher of science; author of Decoding the Cosmos) and Sam McKee (Christian scientist & doctoral researcher) for a surprisingly friendly - but rigorous - conversation
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ShowsThe big picture: Redemption
In this episode we discuss the mysteries of the cosmic universal story of redemption – with a lamb slain from the foundation of the world alongside a real historical man dying in a real place and time once and for all.
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Shows#243 Dr Crystal Hurd: Exploring the Transformational Leadership of CS Lewis
Dr Crystal Hurd, an educator, poet, and researcher from Virginia, shares about her extensive work on CS Lewis. Dr Hurd discusses her first encounter with Lewis’ writings and how it transformed her faith and worldview.
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ShowsWhat was John the Baptist doing when he baptised Jews before Jesus’ ministry began?
Do ordained ministers have “more” of the Holy Spirit than lay people? What exactly was John the Baptist doing when he baptised Jews before Jesus’ ministry began? And are the Thirty-Nine Articles still fit for purpose today?
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ShowsThe big picture: Fall
What is the uniquely Christian approach to the nature of evil in our world, and how does it stand in sharp contrast to our secular society’s presumptions? Are people really fundamentally just good or all bad, and what are the shortcomings of that reductionist approach? And how does the Christian story about evil lead us to be both more pessimistic and more optimistic than the world is about humanity?
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Shows#242 Charlie Reeder: “The Hidden Country” - Longing and Sehnsucht in CS Lewis’ Earliest Poetry
In this episode of The CS Lewis Podcast, Ruth Jackson introduces a special conference paper by Charlie Reeder, recorded at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference at George Fox University. Charlie explores Spirits in Bondage, Lewis’ little-known first published work, written while he was still an atheist, and argues that it holds the key to understanding Lewis’s lifelong theme of longing.
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ShowsWhat did Paul mean by our “Earthly Tent”? And where is Eden?
Where is the Garden of Eden? What did Paul mean by our “earthly tent”? And does Genesis contain later edits, and if so, does that undermine Scripture?
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ShowsThe big picture: Creation
Many Christians, going back to church fathers, have understood the grand narrative of scripture through a four-part journey: from Creation, to Fall, to Redemption, to New Creation. This week we are beginning with creation.
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Shows#241 Charlie Reeder: Longing for the Hidden Country: CS Lewis, Sehnsucht, and Spirits in Bondage
In this episode of The CS Lewis Podcast, Ruth Jackson is joined by Charlie Reeder, a recent Oxford graduate whose award-winning research explores the theme of longing in the work of CS Lewis.
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ShowsWas the Nativity invented to fulfil Prophecy? NT Wright answers
Was Jesus really born in Bethlehem, or did the gospel writers “invent” the story to fit prophecy? Did a Roman census ever force people to travel back to their ancestral towns? And what about Herod’s massacre of the innocents – pure theology, or plausible history?
