All Shows articles – Page 75
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New Testament Grill a Christian _ Derek Tidball answers atheists
Bible Scholar Derek Tidball takes on a range of objections to the New Testaments from three atheist callers.
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Hellbound the movie - debating three views on hell - Unbelievable?
Hellbound is the new movie by Kevin Miller which questions the traditional “eternal, conscious torment” view of hell and asks whether Universalism is actually taught in scripture.
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I just believe in one less god than you… Randal Rauser & Ralph Jones - Unbelievable?
Is the phrase “I just believe in one less god than you” a good argument for atheism against Christianity?
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NT Wright & James White debate on St. Paul & Justification - Unbelievable?
NT Wright is a leading professor of New Testament at the forefront of the New Perspective on Paul. His reassesment of the words of Paul on “justification” have led to concern from reformed church leaders like John Piper.
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The Christian & Atheist philosophers’ worldviews: Keith Ward & Arif Ahmed - Unbelievable?
The Veritas Forum in Cambridge invited Christian philosopher Keith Ward and atheist philosopher Arif Ahmed to present the reasons for their different worldviews.
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The atheist church - Sanderson Jones & David Robertson - Unbelievable?
In Jan 2013 a new church began in London - with singing, a sermon and a great sense of community - but its for godless people. Atheist stand up comedian Sanderson Jones who co-founded “the Sunday Assembly” talks about its first meeting and why it exists.
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Steve Chalke on his new gay affirming stance - Unbelievable?
Leading UK evangelical Steve Chalke has written an article for Christianity magazine on why he now affirms committed, faithful gay relationships.
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Did God command ‘genocide’ in the Old Testament? John Allister vs Justin Schieber - Unbelievable?
1 Samuel Chapter 15 may be one of the hardest passages in the Bible to reconcile with a God of love. It describes God apparently commanding the slaughter of men, women and children in the Amalekite tribe.
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Is atheism a “lack of belief”? Calum Miller, Paul Orton & Non Stamp Collector - Unbelievable?
In the first show of 2013, three ‘Unbelievable?’ listeners join Justin Brierley to discuss their views of atheism.
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New Year’s Eve Special inc Robertson, Lennox, Driscoll & Craig - Unbelievable? 31 Dec 2011
A varied New Year’s Eve show with contributions from Revd David Robertson on his life-threatening illness. Reflections on the passing away of Christopher Hitchens from listeners and debate oppponent Prof John Lennox. Humorous “Praxman &…” sketches. An extract from a forthcoming interview with sometimes controversial US pastor Mark Driscoll. Audio from the Reasonable Faith Tour in Cambridge and more
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William Lane Craig on reaching the UK with apologetics - Unbelievable?
As videos from 2011’s Bethinking Conference are made available on Youtube we hear the talk that leading Christian philosopher William Lane Craig gave to those gathered on the apologetic task of reaching the UK. Includes audience Q&A.
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Did the Old Testament prophesy the birth of Christ? Unbelievable? 24 Dec 2011
A festive edition of the show in which we investigate some of the common Old Testament prophecies associated with Christmas. Isaiah 7:14 “The virgin will conceive” and Micah 5:2 “But you Bethlehem…” Do such prophecies supernaturally predict the coming of Christ? Dr Michael Brown is a Messianic Jew who believes there is overwhelming evidence for Jesus fulfiling the prophecies of the Old Testament.
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Did Jesus Exist? Richard Carrier vs Mark Goodacre - Unbelievable?
Richard Carrier is the world’s foremost proponent of the “mythicist” view of Jesus - that he never actually existed as a historical person.
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Does Christianity make emotional sense? Francis Spufford & Philip Pullman - Unbelievable?
Francis Spufford is a prize-winning author who returned to faith as an adult after years as an atheist. His latest book is “Unapologetic: Why despite everything Christianity can still make surprising emotional sense”.
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Britain and secularism debate - Peter Hitchens vs Alex Gabriel - Unbelievable?
A podcast special airing the Student-Alumni debate that took place at Christ Church, Oxford University in November.
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Good without God - Can atheism account for morality? Unbelievable?
Were the concentration camps of the Holocaust absolutely evil, or simply something that goes against people’s tastes today?
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The Atheist Prayer Experiment Show 2 - Unbelievable?
70 atheists spent 40 days praying for God to reveal himself to them. In this second show reflecting on the Atheist Prayer Experiment, Oxford Philosopher Tim Mawson joins Justin Brierley as they hear from more of those who took part.
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The Atheist Prayer Experiment Results Show - Unbelievable?
In the first of two shows Justin is joined by Tim Mawson, the Oxford philosopher whose paper “Praying to Stop Being an Atheist” inspired the Atheist Prayer Experiment. 71 atheists and agnostics signed up to the experiment, comitting to pray for God to reveal himself to them over 40 days. Did anyone end up believing in God? We reveal the results and hear from a variety of people who took part, including Andrew, Kendra, Laura, Cang & Freki as well as exploring questions that arose.
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Is God Worth Believing In? Unbelievable?
Jeff Cook is a Christian philosopher who tells his story of losing and returning to faith in his book ‘Everything New’. Jeff has critiqued contemporary apologetics for sometimes failing to present a God that people would want to exist.
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Comedy & Christianity - Marcus Brigstocke & David Robertson - Unbelievable?
Marcus Brigstocke is a well known comedian on UK radio and TV. An atheist, last year he wrote the book “God Collar” about his problems with religion, but also why he wants to believe in God.
