All Theology articles – Page 19
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ShowsUnbelievable? How should gay Christians express their sexuality? David Bennett & Justin Lee
In his new book ‘A War Of Loves’, David Bennett tells his story of being an atheist gay activist who experienced a dramatic conversion to Christianity. David still identifies as gay but lives a celibate lifestyle, holding to traditional Christian sexual ethics. He engages with Justin ...
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ShowsAsk NT Wright Anything #1 Questions on Heaven, the Kingdom of God and the return of Christ
In the first full episode of the show, Tom Wright answers listener questions on how to teach children about new creation, where our loved ones go after they die, and responds to a critique from William Lane Craig.
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Article10 questions to ask a young earth creationist
Geologist and priest Michael Roberts is convinced the earth is 4.6 billion years old. He shares ten questions he’d like to ask Christians who believe the earth is only 6,000-10,000 years old
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ShowsAsk NT Wright Anything #0 Tom and Justin introduce the ‘Ask NT Wright Anything’ podcast
NT (Tom) Wright is the former Bishop of Durham, a celebrated Bible scholar, author, and Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
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ArticleWhy both atheists and Christians need to believe in free will
Free will vs determinism isn’t just a debate for Christians. Atheists face a similar conundrum, as Justin Brierley explains
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ShowsDaniel Dennett vs Keith Ward Are we more than matter? Mind, consciousness and free will
High profile atheist philosopher Daniel C Dennett goes head to head with Christian theologian Keith Ward in the 5th episode of The Big Conversation, debating whether mind, consciousness and freewill are best explained by naturalism or theism. For more debates, updates and bonus content sign up at ...
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ShowsAlex O'Connor vs Cameron Bertuzzi Why is there something rather than nothing?
For more debates, updates and bonus content sign up at www.premier.org.uk/unbelievablenewsletter YouTube atheist Alex O’Connor (aka Cosmic Skeptic) debates apologist Cameron Bertuzzi of Capturing Christianity.They discuss the argument from contingency and whether the existence of the universe is contingent on a necessary being - God. ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Daniel Dennett vs Keith Ward: Are we more than matter? Mind, consciousness and free will
In the 5th episode of The Big Conversation, Justin is joined by atheist guest Daniel Dennett and Christian guest Keith Ward. Daniel C Dennett is Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University, USA and a leading naturalist voice in the philosophy of mind. Keith Ward is a ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Debating the Kalam Cosmological Argument - Stephen Woodford (Rationality Rules) vs Blake Giunta
Keep kalam and carry on… In the second of two ‘deep dive’ shows into philosophical arguments for God, Justin is joined by atheist YouTuber Stephen Woodford (aka Rationality Rules) and Christian apologist Blake Giunta, creator of the Belief Map website. They debate the Kalam Cosmological Argument ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Theistic evolution, biology and purpose – Denis Alexander & Perry Marshall (plus Dominic Done)
Dr Denis Alexander is a notable British proponent of theistic evolution – the view that Christianity and Darwinian evolution are perfectly compatible. Many atheist biologists claim that evolution has disproved the idea of purpose in biology. Denis’ new book ‘Is There Purpose in Biology? The cost ...
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ShowsCan we make sense of evil without God?
Hannah Timson of Humanist Students UK and Sharon Dirckx of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics join Justin Brierley on Unbelievable? to discuss whether a good God would allow evil. To hear the full discussion: https://www.premierchristianradio.com… Sharon Dirckx is speaking at Unbelievable? the Conference 2018 www.premier.org.uk/justask ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Leaving Islam: A Christian and atheist tell their stories. Abdu Murray & Aliyah Saleem
Aliyah Saleem was a Muslim at one time but is now an atheist. She tells her story and those of other former Muslims in ‘Leaving Faith Behind’. Abdu Murray, North America director of RZIM, was a Muslim but converted to Christianity. He engages with Aliyah on ...
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ArticlePinker vs Spencer shows why atheist-Christian debates still matter
Whoever you think won, the latest Big Conversation debate was a model of how to disagree well says Andy Walton
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ShowsUnbelievable? Steven Pinker vs Nick Spencer: Have science, reason & humanism replaced faith?
In the second Big Conversation episode, Justin is joined by Harvard professor of psychology Steven Pinker and Nick Spencer of Christian think-tank Theos. They debate the future of humanity in relation to Pinker’s recent book ‘Enlightenment Now’, addressing his claim that science, reason and humanism are ...
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ArticleIs Jordan Peterson the saviour of Christianity?
The phenomenally popular psychologist is on a mission to bring order to a chaotic world. And he’s using the Bible to do it
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ShowsUnbelievable? Is John’s Gospel historically accurate? Lydia McGrew & Craig Evans debate
Christian philosopher Lydia McGrew has recently accused evangelical scholars such as Mike Licona and Craig Evans, of undermining the historical reliability of John’s gospel. She cites Evans’ interactions with Bart Ehrman in debate as giving away too much ground to a sceptical view. New Testament scholar ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Is Christianity sexist? Paula Gooder & Francesca Stavrakopoulou
New Testament scholar Paula Gooder joins Justin to talk about her new book ‘Phoebe: A Story’ a fictional account of the life of the woman that St Paul entrusted with delivering his letter to the Romans. But have the ensuing centuries lost sight of the role ...
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ArticleQuestion the doctrine of hell at your peril. It could tear your church apart
Sam Hailes analyses the media’s recent focus on four Christian leaders who have questioned the traditional doctrine of hell
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ShowsUnbelievable? Jordan Peterson, William Lane Craig & Rebecca Goldstein debate the meaning of life. A Podcast special.
A recent dialogue event at Wycliffe College, Canada saw Jordan B Peterson, Rebecca Goldstein and William Lane Craig in conversation on the question “Is there meaning to life?” In this podcast-only edition of the show Justin introduces the event. One of the participants, Jordan B Peterson, ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Is death a tragedy for atheists, is resurrection wishful thinking for Christians? Glen Scrivener & Michael Collett
In this Easter weekend edition of the show Justin hosts a dialogue between evangelist Glen Scrivener (who is speaking at Unbelievable? 2018) and atheist journalist Michael Collett. Glen’s recent book ‘Divine Comedy, Human Tragedy: What is life?’ is an evangelistic book on why Christianity makes sense ...
