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ShowsLearning from Luther how to remain faithful during pandemics
Theologian Brian Brock joins the show to reflect on the ethical challenges Christians faced during the COVID pandemic - and what we can learn from Martin Luther’s response to plague in the 16th century. From worship restrictions to vaccines, discover how history can equip the church for future crises.
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ShowsDr Crystal Hurd: CS Lewis on Quiet Influence, Humility & Lighting Your Corner
Educator and poet Dr Crystal Hurd joins Ruth Jackson to explore C.S. Lewis’s vision of leadership - not as power, but as quiet faithfulness. They discuss how Lewis’s life and fiction celebrate ordinary people who shape others by character and care, and why “lighting the corner you’re in” can change the world.
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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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ShowsDid the universe have a beginning? William Lane Craig vs Alex Malpass
William Lane Craig and Alex Malpass go head-to-head on the Kalam cosmological argument: Does the universe need a cause, and if so, must that cause be God? Hosted by John Nelson, this episode dives into infinities, Hilbert’s Hotel, and whether the argument really points to a divine creator.
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ShowsThe Biobank data leak: Privacy, knowledge and the humility of faith over sight
In this episode, we discuss the serious UK Biobank data leak and the ethical tensions between privacy and progress. How should society balance protecting personal medical data with the drive for scientific discovery and commercial innovation? Is privacy itself a Christian value, and what does the Bible say about our desire for limitless knowledge?
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ShowsChristians Have Been Wrong About Satan | Jared Brock
Is everything we think we know about the devil wrong? Author Jared Brock joins Luke Martin to explore whether “Lucifer” is actually the devil’s name, what the Bible really says about Satan and demons, and how cultural myths have shaped Christian beliefs about evil. They dive into deliverance, temptation, and why focusing on Christ matters most in spiritual warfare.
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Shows#260 Jim Stockton: Research opportunities and the Oxford University Socractic club, 1942-1972 (workshop)
In the final episode of this series, we hear the workshop Jim delivered at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference, titled “Research opportunities and the Oxford University Socractic club, 1942-1972.”
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ShowsCan you clarify substitutional atonement, Tom? Which OT should Christians use? Northern tribes question
Tom Wright and Mike Bird discuss the fate of Israel’s “lost tribes,” the biblical meaning of exile and restoration, and whether penal substitution really fits the Bible’s story. Plus: Should Christians read the Hebrew Bible or the Septuagint? This episode brings clarity to big questions about Scripture and theology.
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ShowsWhat would it take for Alex O’Connor to believe Jesus rose from the dead? Trent Horn v Alex O’Connor
Is the resurrection of Jesus fact or fiction? In this lively debate, Alex O’Connor and Trent Horn clash over the historical evidence, alternative explanations, and what really happened after the crucifixion. Hosted by John Nelson, this episode dives deep into eyewitness testimony, group visions, and why the resurrection remains one of history’s most hotly contested events.
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ShowsDoes Jesus want to stop the boats? The immigration and asylum culture wars, with Krish Kandiah
Immigration is at the heart of today’s political debates - but what should a Christ-centred response look like? Krish Kandiah joins the show to explore how Jesus’ teachings shape our views on borders, asylum, and refugees, and where the church should stand in the culture wars.
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Shows#259 Jim Stockton: Inside the Oxford Socratic Club - Tea, Minutes & the Lives Behind the Debates
Philosopher Jim Stockton joins Ruth Jackson to share the hidden history of the Oxford Socratic Club—beyond headline debates. Discover how C.S. Lewis and friends built a vibrant community of ideas, tea, and lively conversation, and why its legacy still matters today.
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ShowsDoes God repent? What does ekklesia mean? Talking about biblical words and what they mean?
Tom Wright breaks down key biblical words like “soul,” “spirit,” and “ekklesia,” explaining what they really mean and why modern misunderstandings matter. Plus: Does God ever repent or change his mind? Discover how language shapes faith.
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ShowsAI and the Future of Humanity | Nigel Crook vs Andy Bannister hosted by Sam McKee
AI experts Nigel Crook and Andy Bannister join Sam McKee to debate whether artificial intelligence will lead to a brighter future or new dangers for humanity. They tackle the ethics of AI, its impact on work and relationships, and where faith and human uniqueness fit in an automated world.
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ShowsThe hollowed-out state: Can the church reinspire public service?
Are Western healthcare systems and public services in crisis? This episode examines declining hospitals after Covid, the “doom loop” of burnout and waiting lists, and asks if the church can help revive public service - or is it stuck in the same culture of self-fulfilment?
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ShowsWhen I consider the heavens - A doctors reasoning for God | Dr Antony Latham
Dr Antony Latham, a retired GP and bioethicist, joins Luke Martin to discuss his book When I Consider Your Heavens. They explore how science, cosmology, ethics, and the fine-tuning of the universe point beyond materialism and offer compelling reasons for God.
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Shows#258 Jim Stockton: What Happened Beyond the Debates? C.S. Lewis’s Socratic Club
Ruth Jackson and philosopher Jim Stockton dive into the overlooked history of the Oxford University Socratic Club, revealing its vibrant study groups, discussion teas, and conferences beyond the headline debates. Discover new insights into C.S. Lewis, faith, and the club’s enduring influence.
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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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ShowsEvil, Pain, and the case against God: Atheist vs Theist | Alanzo Paul v Harry Amos hosted by Sam McKee
Live from John Colet School, philosophers Alanzo Paul and Harry Amos debate the problem of suffering. Is pain evidence against God, or can faith make sense of evil, grief, and hope? Hosted by Sam McKee, this episode tackles the toughest questions about belief, meaning, and what suffering really means.
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ShowsThe Book of Revelation: Make Christianity Weird Again
This episode explores the Book of Revelation as a window into the supernatural and hope-filled side of faith, challenging us to rediscover the mystery, wonder, and spiritual depth that modern Christianity often neglects.
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Shows#257 Jim Stockton: The legacy and modern relevance of the Oxford University Socratic Club
Ruth Jackson and philosopher Jim Stockton explore the legacy of the Oxford University Socratic Club, its famous members like C.S. Lewis, and why civil, honest debate still matters in today’s divided world.
