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ShowsS2 #9 Resurrection, judgment, and salvation - NT Wright and Mike Bird break it down
Tom and Mike tackle deep theological questions about resurrection, faith, works, and biblical interpretation, in today’s episode of Ask NT Wright Anything.
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ShowsIslamic blasphemy law in Britain? Andy Bannister and Tim Dieppe hosted by Andy Kind
As the UK government announced the launch of a new Islamophobia council to define ‘anti-Muslim hatred/ Islamophobia’ on February 28th, the start of Ramadan, one thing is clear: This is a hot-button issue that raises serious questions about free speech, blasphemy laws, and the balance between protecting religious sensibilities and upholding open dialogue in a liberal society.
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ShowsWhat are chatbots doing to us? Personhood in an age of AI
AI-driven chatbots are becoming a major industry, with hundreds of millions of people spending hours every day talking to non-human personas. They can be friends, therapists, lovers, work colleagues or fantastical invented characters. Or even an uncanny replica of an actual loved one who has died.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #199 Michael Oppizzi: Why Till We Have Faces Still Speaks to Us Today
In this third and final episode with Michael Oppizzi, Ruth Jackson asks about his groundbreaking research on planetary symbolism in Till We Have Faces, CS Lewis’ final and often misunderstood novel. Michael shares insights from his paper, presented at the Undiscovered CS Lewis Conference, and his upcoming book project, revealing how planetary themes structure the novel’s vision of truth and divine encounter. Can Lewis’ work still teach us today about faith, myth, and the nature of human longing?
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ShowsS2 #8 Understanding Paul on the resurrection and the role of apostles
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom and Mike dive into two foundational topics: the resurrection and the role of apostles in the early church.
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ShowsCo-operation with evil
Can a pro-life Christian anaesthetist take part in surgical abortions, even if they are simply ensuring the mother is safely put under and do not do the actual abortion? What about the nurse checking blood pressure earlier on the ward?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #198 CS Lewis’ Final Novel: Ancient Myth and Modern Relevance
CS Lewis considered Till We Have Faces his best work, yet it remains one of his least understood. Why did he write it in the 1950s, and why does it still resonate today? In this episode, Ruth Jackson speaks with Michael Oppizzi about the novel’s historical and literary context, its deep psychological and spiritual themes, and how its exploration of self-deception, silence, and the search for truth speaks powerfully to modern readers.
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ShowsS2 #7 The Alpha and Omega: NT Wright on Jesus’ lineage and life after death
Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the biblical concept of the soul, challenging Greek-influenced ideas of dualism and emphasizing the New Testament’s focus on bodily resurrection. Does the Bible really teach that we have an immortal soul, or is that a later philosophical addition?
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ShowsIs God’s hiddenness proof he isn’t there? Live Debate Theist Dr Max Baker-Hytch vs Atheist Dr Julian Baggini
If God exists, why isn’t His existence obvious to everyone? In today’s Unbelievable? debate, public philosopher Julian Baggini and Oxford University’s Dr. Max Baker-Hytch go head-to-head on the problem of divine hiddenness.
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ShowsCryptocurrency: Financial liberation for the masses or pyramid schemes for the gullible?
Revisiting a standout 2023 episode: Explore the cryptocurrency phenomenon with Chris Goswami. From the rise of memecoins to the ethical dilemmas of bitcoin investment, discover a Christian perspective on navigating this rapidly evolving tech landscape
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #197 The Many Faces of CS Lewis: A Conversation with Michael Oppizzi
In this episode, host Ruth Jackson speaks with Michael Oppizzi, an educator and cultural apologist, about the enduring relevance of CS Lewis. They discuss Lewis’s impact on faith, imagination, and intellect, with a deep dive into Till We Have Faces, the role of letters in shaping thought, and the significance of cultural apologetics today.
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ShowsS2 #6 Was Paul a false apostle?! NT Wright answers
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the controversial question: Was Paul a false apostle? Some argue his message contradicts Jesus, but what does Scripture say?
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ShowsFaith vs. Science: does DNA editing challenge God’s plan/existence? Nick Spencer vs Sam McKee
In this gripping episode of Unbelievable? we’re diving into one of the most controversial and thought-provoking debates of our time: the future of human evolution. 🧬 Will Genetic Engineering Reshape Humanity? Will AI Make Us Gods? 🌍 Can Faith Keep Up? 🤖 With the power of AI and genetic modification at our fingertips, are we playing God— or simply fulfilling our human potential?
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ShowsShould we fear our new social media overlords in the age of Trump?
Elon Musk, the mercurial billionaire who owns Twitter, is increasingly wielding his enormous political power via his social media network, interfering in politics in America and far beyond.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #196 How did Shakespeare influence Lewis’ exploration of death, resurrection and the human condition?
How did “great myths” shape Lewis’ understanding of Christian truth? Dr Sarah Waters, assistant professor of language and literature at Sterling College, Kansas, continues to explore the intriguing intersection between Shakespeare’s literary genius and CS Lewis’ spiritual journey.
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ShowsS2 #5 Did Jesus claim to be the Son of God? Tom Wright responds to Bart Ehrman and other questions
”Jesus was NOT the Son of God - claims Bart Ehrman, what do you say, Tom?”
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ShowsDoes Suffering disprove God? Simon Edwards v Harry Amos
Can belief in a loving God withstand the reality of suffering? In this special live debate hosted in front of a live student audience in partnership with Youth For Christ in Aylesbury, Unbelievable? brings together two compelling voices to tackle one of the most profound questions in philosophy and theology: does suffering debunk the existence of a God? Can a good God allow such suffering? And does God send good people to hell?
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ShowsKnowing our own bodies: Fertility apps and the pill, with Dawn McAvoy
In this episode we revisit our last conversation on contraception (linked below) with Dawn McAvoy from the “pro-women pro-life” movement Both Lives, and reconsider why so many women today are turning away from hormonal contraception.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #195 Sarah Waters: Did Shakespeare play a role in Lewis’ conversion?
How did William Shakespeare influence CS Lewis’ conversion to Christianity? Dr Sarah Waters, assistant professor of language and literature at Sterling College, Kansas, draws connections between Lewis’ faith journey and his engagement with Shakespeare’s works.
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ShowsS2 #4 Is salvation for everyone? Predestination, Free Will and Inclusion Theology
Tom Wright and Dr. Mike Bird dive into deep theological questions in this episode, tackling Inclusion Theology, Universalism, Predestination, and the question of Free Will.
