Apologetics

Can the Gospels be trusted? The presence of casual coincidence
2023-03-21T14:29:00+00:00
Gospel, Bible, reliability, manuscript, eye witness, testimony, coincidences, story, made up,Philosopher and author of Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels, Lydia McGrew, looks at some key elements that point to the genuineness of eye witness testimony within the Gospel narratives
The CS Lewis Podcast #97 Alister McGrath: The creation of Narnia
2023-03-20T18:00:00+00:00
In the eleventh episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we hear the inspiration behind the Narnia Chronicles and look at the important role imagination played in Lewis’ work. Plus, don’t forget to register for the opportunity to win a copy of McGrath’s seminal biography of Lewis.
Finding God through science – an atheist discovers chemical evolution can’t adequately explain the origin of life
2023-03-16T14:47:00+00:00
Jana Harmon shares the story of Dr Fazale Rana who discovered God through his pursuit of science. His paradigm shift began when he began to find scientific explanations for the origin of life inadequate and started to look elsewhere
Unapologetic #44 Bruce Miller: Is the Bible reliable?
2023-03-15T18:00:00+00:00
In this final episode, Bruce Miller, author of The 7 Big Questions: Searching for God, Truth, and Purpose, explores objections towards the Bible, including whether it is sexist, racist and out of date. Bruce also asks whether we can know and experience God personally, looking at why he doesn’t make himself more obvious.
Why I’m not shy about the gospel
2023-03-15T10:56:00+00:00
Theologian Dr Andrew Ollerton explores what the gospel is and why he believes it needs to be shared
Unbelievable? Where does order in nature and the cosmos come from? Stephen Meyer & Saleem Ali
2023-03-10T18:00:00+00:00
Prof Saleem Ali of the University of Delaware is author of ‘Earthly Order: How natural laws define human life’ and describes the way order in the universe drives order in human and social settings. He engages with Dr Stephen Meyer of the Discovery Institute, whose book ‘The Return of The God Hypothesis’ makes the case that order in nature points to a divine mind.
Ask NT Wright Anything #160 Why bother improving the world? Can Christians attain perfection?
2023-03-09T18:00:00+00:00
Why bother with earth and not just create heaven? Why try to make the world a better place if God is going to fix it? Is the world getting better or worse because of Christianity? Can Christians achieve perfection in this life, as Wesley claimed? Tom Wright answers listeners questions on the ‘now-and-not-yet’ of new creation.
Unapologetic #43 Bruce Miller: Is Christianity true?
2023-03-08T18:00:00+00:00
Bruce Miller, author of The 7 Big Questions: Searching for God, Truth, and Purpose, tackles two huge questions: is Christianity too narrow and is Jesus really God? He also explores whether Jesus really rose from the dead.
The CS Lewis Podcast #95 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ international fame
2023-03-06T18:00:00+00:00
In the ninth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, we look at some of Lewis’ popular literature and how his rising fame affected his reputation as an Oxford scholar. We discuss The Great Divorce, the Ransom Trilogy and some of the strengths and weakness of Mere Christianity. Plus, it’s not too late to register for the opportunity to win a copy of McGrath’s seminal biography of Lewis.
Ask NT Wright Anything #159 What difference does prayer make? Tom shares his prayer habits
2023-03-02T17:00:00+00:00
Tom answers listener questions on prayer including: ‘Is prayer just telling God what to do?’ and ‘What difference does prayer make if God has already decided what to do?’. Kelly is nervous about praying out loud before a meal in public, and Jennifer is questioning the legitimacy of public displays of prayer in the USA. Tom responds to these questions and shares his own habits of prayer, including keeping a prayer diary.
Remembering theoretical physicist Professor Thomas McLeish (1962-2023)
2023-03-02T14:54:00+00:00
Evangelist Greg Downes shares his personal reflections on his friend, the scientist and apologist Professor Thomas Charles Buckland McLeish, who died on 27th February
PREVIEW: The Big Conversation Season 5!
2023-02-28T15:00:00+00:00
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The CS Lewis Podcast #94 Alister McGrath: The wartime apologist
2023-02-27T16:45:00+00:00
In the eighth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book, CS Lewis: A Life, Professor Alister McGrath shares some of Lewis’ thoughts on suffering. We also hear how and why Lewis was broadcast on BBC Radio during the Second World War and the impact this had. Plus, it’s not too late to register for the opportunity to win a copy of McGrath’s seminal biography of Lewis.
Ask NT Wright Anything #158 Why don’t I hear from God any more?
2023-02-23T18:00:00+00:00
Tom and Justin are back with a fresh batch of questions from listeners who are having trouble hearing from God. Nicole asks why ‘Ask and you shall receive’ doesn’t seem to work in practise? Shelagh says she doesn’t hear from God the way she used to - is it because of disobedience? Robert asks how you can tell if you have misheard from God? Tom also gives an update on his health and work and reflects on how he hears from God.
Unapologetic #41 Bruce Miller: Does life have a purpose?
2023-02-22T13:00:00+00:00
In the first of four episodes on how to approach some of life’s most difficult questions, Ruth Jackson speaks to Bruce Miller, author of The 7 Big Questions: Searching for God, Truth, and Purpose, about belief, doubt and purpose.
Why would God allow the Turkey-Syria earthquake?
2023-02-21T14:00:00+00:00
In light of the tragic Kahramanmaras earthquake, apologist Dr Sharon Dirckx shares her thoughts on how we reconcile the idea of a good and powerful God with the presence of natural disasters
The CS Lewis Podcast #93 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ literary scholarship
2023-02-20T18:00:00+00:00
In the seventh episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore why Lewis never used a typewriter, who the Inklings were and how they impacted his work, and what role women, such as Dorothy L Sayers, played in Lewis’ life. Plus, don’t forget to register to win a copy of McGrath’s seminal biography of Lewis.
Can the Gospels be trusted? The texture of testimony
2023-02-17T15:00:00+00:00
Philosopher and author of Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels, Lydia McGrew, explores some of the characteristics of testimony within the Gospel narratives
Ask NT Wright Anything #157 Making sense of Adam, Eve and the Genesis creation story
2023-02-16T18:00:00+00:00
Tom Wright joins Justin to answer listener questions on how to interpret the early chapters of Genesis, what he believes about the nature of Adam and Eve, whether suffering and death existed before the fall and much more… He also pulls out the guitar once more for a Genesis-themed song. First broadcast in 2019.
Death has lost its sting – how becoming a Christian eradicated a humanist’s overwhelming fear of dying
2023-02-16T15:36:00+00:00
As an ardent atheist, Kim Endraske disliked Christians, but wrestled daily with existential dread. Jana Harmon shares Kim’s story of discovering the God who dramatically changed her life
The CS Lewis Podcast #92 Alister McGrath: The making of a Mere Christian
2023-02-13T18:00:00+00:00
In the sixth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore Lewis’ faith journey, looking at how and why he became a Christian. We also hear about the significant impact of JRR Tolkien. Plus, don’t forget to register to win a copy of McGrath’s seminal biography of Lewis.
Racial justice: Why and how should we fight for it?
2023-02-11T12:00:00+00:00
As we approach Racial Justice Sunday, apologist Adam Coleman of Tru-ID looks at why all humans have intrinsic worth. He shares examples of abolitionists who took matters of justice into their own hands as well as those who opted for non-violence, trusting God to act on their behalf
How an NFL footballer found faith through a naked teammate
2023-02-09T15:00:00+00:00
As we approach this year’s Super Bowl, former NFL footballer-turned pastor, Derwin L Gray, shares his remarkable story of how he came to faith
Unbelievable? Death to Deconstruction: Josh Porter & Jon Steingard on whether exvangelicals can reconstruct their faith
2023-02-08T15:58:00+00:00
Punk singer-turned-pastor Josh Porter charts his own journey of reconstructing his Christian faith in the book ‘Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming faithfulness as an act of rebellion’. He discusses deconstruction, the Bible, the problem of evil and more with Jon Steingard, former lead singer of Hawk Nelson who underwent his own journey of deconstruction in 2020.
Help! My teenager doesn’t believe in God
2023-02-08T15:00:00+00:00
Pastor Marc Lambert looks at how parents can lovingly walk alongside their children as they doubt, question and rebel against Christianity
The CS Lewis Podcast #91 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ early years at Magdalen college
2023-02-07T10:00:00+00:00
In the fifth episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we look at some key moments in Lewis’ Oxford career, such as the death of his father. Plus, don’t forget to register to win a copy of McGrath’s seminal biography of Lewis.
Unbelievable? Uninvented: Are the stories of Jesus too unusual to have been made up? Mike D’Virgilio vs Matthew Taylor
2023-02-03T18:00:00+00:00
‘You just can’t make this stuff up!’ That, in a nutshell is the contention of Mike D’Virgilio’s book ‘Uninvented: Why the Bible could not be made up and the evidence that proves it’. He says that the life of Jesus doesn’t read like made up stories, myths and legends.
Ask NT Wright Anything #155 Making sense of Old Testament violence
2023-02-02T18:00:00+00:00
Tom responds to listener Qs on Andy Stanley ‘unhitching’ Christianity from the Old Testament, the historicity of the Exodus, and the way that Greg Boyd interprets violent portraits of God in ‘The Crucifixion Of The Warrior God’. First broadcast in 2019.
Should Christians favour creation or evolution?: 4 different perspectives
2023-01-31T13:30:00+00:00
Writer Steve Schramm explores Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth Creationism, Intelligent Design and Theistic Evolution
Fighting against God – a staunch atheist encounters God after a suicide attempt
2023-01-27T15:00:00+00:00
Roger Sherrer vehemently believed religion was poison. Jana Harmon shares his story of transformation here
Ask NT Wright Anything #154 Tom answers Qs on universalism, hell and salvation
2023-01-26T18:00:00+00:00
In an extended edition of the show originally broadcast on the Unbelievable? podcast, Justin asks a variety of listener questions on dispensationalism, John’s gospel, inerrancy, salvation, hell, universalism and Tom’s favourite books, music and much more… First broadcast in 2016.
Unapologetic #37 Alanzo Paul: a former opiate addict on how to reach young people
2023-01-26T09:04:00+00:00
Originally from Canada, Alanzo Paul fell into a life of addiction after his parents’ divorce. Here, he shares some of his story with Ruth Jackson, including his reflections on working with Ravi Zacharias. He also looks at some of life’s big questions and suggests ways to reach the apathetic with the gospel.
Are there contradictions in the Bible?
2023-01-24T14:30:00+00:00
Apologist Joel Furches explores one of the primary objections offered by Americans who exit the Christian faith
The CS Lewis Podcast #89 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis and the Great War
2023-01-23T18:00:00+00:00
In the third episode of our series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we explore Lewis’ experience of the First World War and the significant relationships he formed during this time, such as with the Moore family. We also delve into Lewis’ interest in sadomasochism! Plus, a quick reminder of our competition to win a copy of McGrath’s seminal biography of Lewis.
Backsliding atheists: 3 famous sceptics who doubted their atheism
2023-01-23T15:00:00+00:00
Author Mark Roques takes a look at the lives of Jean-Paul Satre, Somerset Maugham and Alfred Ayer
The Moral Argument - does God explain moral facts better than atheism?
2023-01-20T14:00:00+00:00
Apologist Clinton Wilcox shares two iterations of the moral argument, which he believes help point us to the existence of God
Unapologetic #36 Trevin Wax: How to tackle objections to Christianity
2023-01-18T18:00:00+00:00
In the second part of their discussion, Ruth Jackson speaks to Trevin Wax, author of award-winning book ‘The Thrill of Orthodoxy’, about culture wars, evangelism and how to approach life’s big questions.
Running from God – a Jehovah’s Witness’ journey away from and back towards God
2023-01-18T15:00:00+00:00
Claire Dooley grew up in a large religious family in Mississippi. Here, she shares some of her reasons for leaving the faith and why, after years of atheism and in her moment of deepest despair, she started exploring Christianity
What is Judaism and how does it differ from Christianity?
2023-01-17T15:30:00+00:00
Writer Steve Schramm offers a helpful explanation on the relationship between these two key religions
The CS Lewis Podcast #88 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ unpleasant schooldays
2023-01-16T18:00:00+00:00
In the second episode of a new series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we look at why Lewis found school so thoroughly unpleasant and how it helped to cement his growing atheism. Plus, we launch a competition to win a copy of McGrath’s book.
Are we being too ‘winsome’ in our approach to evangelism? Tim Keller responds
2023-01-13T16:00:00+00:00
Pastor and author Tim Keller shares his thoughts on the critics who argue it’s time to move on from his “winsomeness” approach to cultural engagement and evangelism
Unapologetic #35 Trevin Wax: Can Orthodoxy be thrilling?
2023-01-11T18:00:00+00:00
Trevin Wax, author of award-winning book ‘The Thrill of Orthodoxy’, speaks to Ruth Jackson about what Orthodoxy is, how we articulate it in a modern context and why we should pass it on to the next generation.
How effective are ‘thoughts and prayers’ in times of great suffering?
2023-01-11T15:30:00+00:00By Erik Strandness
As the new year unfolds in the shadow of rising living costs, raging war and a pervasive mental health crisis, Erik Strandness looks at what those in the midst of despair actually need
Is it arrogant to disagree? Michael Gungor responds to his critics
2023-01-10T15:00:00+00:00
Musician and exvangelical Michael Gungor responds to journalist Heather Tomlinson’s critique of his approach on a recent episode of Unbelievable?
The CS Lewis Podcast #87 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis’ Irish childhood
2023-01-09T18:00:00+00:00
In this first episode of a new series focussing on McGrath’s book CS Lewis: A Life, we look at Lewis’ early childhood in County Down, their family life and the death of his mother.
Do all religions lead to God?
2023-01-09T16:00:00+00:00
Apologist Joel Furches explores one of life’s big questions
Ask NT Wright Anything #151 NT Wright Q&A with Bishop Joseph D’Souza on global mission - Oxford Conference Session 3
2023-01-05T18:00:00+00:00
Tom Wright and Joseph D’Souza host a Q&A at the Reimagining Global Mission conference in Oxford covering questions on the theology of mission and discipleship.
Is it arrogant for Jesus to claim to be the only way to get to heaven?
2023-01-05T16:00:00+00:00
Writer Steve Schramm explains a potentially uncomfortable claim within Christianity
Unapologetic #34 Pedro Garcia: I became a Christian through Halloween
2023-01-04T18:00:00+00:00
Apologist Pedro Garcia speaks to Ruth Jackson about how Halloween kickstarted his journey towards faith in Jesus.
Is the Western Church’s problem that it is too self-centred?
2023-01-04T15:30:00+00:00
Digging deeper into Gungor’s rejection of Christian faith suggests so, says Heather Tomlinson
Should Christians be Concerned about the Rapid Advancements in Artificial Intelligence?
2023-01-03T15:54:00+00:00By Sarah Johnson
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance rapidly, Sarah Johnson explores the potential ethical and societal impacts of AI and the potential benefits of the technology.
Teach the world to sing in a minor key
2023-01-02T15:30:00+00:00
Erik Standness looks at what unites people in a crisis and why
Unbelievable? James KA Smith speaks on how to inhabit time & Trevin Wax shows Justin around CS Lewis’ house The Kilns
2022-12-30T18:00:00+00:00
Justin presents an end of year show featuring a conversation with theologian and philosopher James KA Smith on his new book ‘How To Inhabit Time’ recorded at the Everything Conference. Justin also caught up with Trevin Wax in Oxford who gave him a tour of CS Lewis’ home The Kilns.
The Top 10 Unbelievable? shows of 2022
2022-12-30T15:30:00+00:00
Justin Brierley rounds up the most popular shows of the year
Ask NT Wright Anything #150 NT Wright on the multi-ethnic mission of the church - Oxford Conference Session 2
2022-12-29T18:00:00+00:00
In this second lecture from the Reimagining Global Mission conference in Oxford, Tom speaks on the multi-ethnic, multicultural, polychrome mission of the church.
The cross as the ultimate symbol of deconstruction
2022-12-29T15:30:00+00:00
Timothy James reflects on the significance of the cross and its meaning for our lives
How should we respond to racial injustice?
2022-12-28T15:30:00+00:00
As we approach a new year, we must continue to talk about these important issues. Clare Williams, apologist and founder of Get Real shares her thoughts about how Christians should respond to racial injustice
Secret service
2022-12-27T15:30:00+00:00
Erik Strandness reflects on how we get to heaven and what that means for us
Unbelievable? Intellectual and supernatural conversions - Christmas special with Nico Tarquinio & Martin Shaw
2022-12-23T18:00:00+00:00
Justin interviews two guests with remarkable stories of adult conversion to Christianity.
Ask NT Wright Anything #149 Can we trust the Christmas story? Responding to Bart Ehrman
2022-12-22T18:00:00+00:00
Tom Wright talks to Justin about Christmas and the birth narratives, and answers listener questions on the reliability of the gospels, Bart Ehrman on textual transmission, the dating of the gospels, and whether The Ascension happened as described. Replay of a show first broadcast December 2018
Unapologetic #32 Charles Foster: The virgin birth, child massacre and Shamanic astrology
2022-12-21T18:00:00+00:00
In the second half of our discussion about Christmas, Charles Foster, author of The Christmas Mystery, looks at some of the more sinister and less straightforward elements of the biblical Nativity narratives.
The CS Lewis Podcast #84 CS Lewis on Christmas
2022-12-19T18:00:00+00:00
What did Christmas mean to CS Lewis? How did he celebrate it? Did he ever write about the festive season? Professor Alister McGrath shares his insights into CS Lewis’ depiction of the incarnation and Christmas.
Why the virgin birth?
2022-12-19T16:00:00+00:00
Medical scientist Peter Elwood OBE examines the evidence for the miracle at the heart of the Christmas story
God in diapers
2022-12-16T16:59:00+00:00
Erik Strandness reflects on the Christmas story
Ask NT Wright Anything #148 NT Wright on Reimagining Mission in the Global South - Oxford Conference Session 1
2022-12-15T18:00:00+00:00
NT Wright was keynote speaker at an Oxford conference on Reimagining Mission in the Global South, hosted by Bishop Joseph D’Souza of the Good Shepherd Church network in India, in partnership with Premier.
Motorbikes and Jesus: How we can engage in cringe-free conversations this Christmas
2022-12-15T14:04:00+00:00
As we enter the festive season, we may be faced with opportunities to talk about Jesus and the Christian story. Mark Roques looks at how we can approach these conversations
Unapologetic #31 Charles Foster: The truth behind the Christmas story
2022-12-14T18:00:00+00:00
Why do only two of the four Gospels mention Jesus’ birth? What if the Christmas story isn’t true? Can we trust the biblical sources? Charles Foster, author of The Christmas Mystery, answers some of the tricky questions surrounding the Nativity narratives in the Bible.
Joy in the trials: Why something better than happiness is promised at Christmas
2022-12-14T15:30:00+00:00By Erik Strandness
As we enter a festive season full of “comfort and joy”, Erik Strandness looks at what biblical joy looks like and how we are to practise it in the midst of the darkness
Five reasons we can trust the Nativity narratives
2022-12-13T15:30:00+00:00
Cold-case detective J .Warner Wallace examines the evidence around the biblical accounts of the Christmas story
The CS Lewis Podcast #83 Teri-Anne Cavanagh: Finding faith through CS Lewis
2022-12-12T18:00:00+00:00
Teri-Anne Cavanagh is training for ordained ministry in the Church of England, but she wasn’t always a Christian. CS Lewis played an instrumental role in initiating her journey back to the faith of her childhood.
Does God answer prayer in a miraculous way?
2022-12-12T16:30:00+00:00
Christmas celebrates one of the greatest miracles of all time – God becoming man – but should we reliably believe in miracles and can they be the result of our prayers? Retired priest, John Clarke, investigates
Joy to the world?
2022-12-09T15:11:00+00:00
Ruth Jackson recalls her experience of miscarriage at Christmas and reflects on experiencing pain, fear and doubt in a season of celebration and frivolity
How do you solve a problem like Jesus?
2022-12-07T16:30:00+00:00
As we approach the celebration of Jesus’ birth, Erik Strandness explores who the founder of Christianity really is and what our response should be
Can we affirm the virgin birth?
2022-12-06T16:00:00+00:00
As we approach Christmas, apologist Nick Peters explores the credibility of this outrageous biblical claim
Who are the ‘Nones’ and how can we reach them?
2022-12-03T12:00:00+00:00
With the number of people identifying as ‘non religious’ on the rise, Theos researcher, Dr Hannah Waite, explores who these ‘Nones’ are and how we can meaningfully engage with them
How do we know God is real?
2022-12-02T16:30:00+00:00
Apologist Joel Furches explores one of the most Googled questions
Why do Christians believe God is trinity?
2022-12-01T13:40:00+00:00
Writer Steve Schramm explores one of the strangest Christian doctrines
Unapologetic #29 Jon Tyson: Digital evangelism and reaching a lost generation
2022-11-30T18:00:00+00:00
Ruth Jackson speaks to New York-based pastor Jon Tyson about reaching young people, digital evangelism and parenting.
US elections and countercultural power
2022-11-30T14:54:00+00:00
Following mid-term elections in the US, Erik Strandness explores what it would look like to operate from a perspective of God’s kingdom rather than man’s
The CS Lewis Podcast #81 Joshua Karras - porn, depression, domestic violence and The Screwtape Letters
2022-11-28T18:00:00+00:00
Ruth Jackson continues her conversation with author Joshua Karras who has penned a modern appropriation of The Screwtape Letters. 80 years after the publication of CS Lewis’ classic epistolary novel, Karras shares why he has included some of the contemporary temptations in his literary adaptation.
Cannibalism really works for us
2022-11-28T17:00:00+00:00
Author Mark Roques explores the logical outworkings of pragmatism
‘Science is not enough’
2022-11-25T16:16:00+00:00
Scientist Dr Sy Gate was a convinced atheist who thought the Church was the main enemy of humanity. Through his scientific study and a number of dreams, Sy begin to question his firmly held beliefs
Do atheists believe in “One Less God” than Christians?
2022-11-24T16:30:00+00:00
Apologist Joel Furches explores the rationality behind naturalism and Christianity
Unapologetic #28 Jon Tyson: Addressing objections, doubts and questions about the Christian faith
2022-11-23T18:00:00+00:00
New York-based pastor Jon Tyson shares some of his thoughts about living as a Christian in a secular space.
The CS Lewis Podcast #80 Joshua Karras: A modern take on The Screwtape Letters
2022-11-21T18:00:00+00:00
80 years after the publication of The Screwtape Letters, young author Joshua Karras has written an appropriation of CS Lewis’ classic epistolary novel for a modern audience. Ruth Jackson discovers the inspiration behind this audacious project.
Five top tips to reach young black people
2022-11-21T16:27:00+00:00
Clare Williams, apologist and founder of Get Real shares her thoughts about reaching young people in the black community
Unbelievable? Were colonial-era missionaries good or bad for Africa? Victor Simz & Jonathan Wilson
2022-11-18T18:00:00+00:00
Were Victorian missionaries a tool of oppression, exploitation and empire as some critics claim? Or did they leave a legacy of education, healthcare and eradicating inhumane practises?
Falling from Grace: Addressing power, leadership and abuse in the Church
2022-11-18T16:00:00+00:00By Erik Strandness
Erik Strandness reflects on a recent webinar on sexual abuse and looks at the lessons we must learn
Ask NT Wright Anything #144 Why is John's Gospel so different? What did Paul know about Jesus?
2022-11-17T18:00:00+00:00
Tom Wright and Justin Brierley are back with a fresh batch of listener questions on the gospels this week including: How do I reconcile John’s portrayal of Jesus with the other gospels? Are the timings of the crucifixion accounts in conflict? And what did Paul know about Jesus? New Testament scholar Justin Bass also joins the conversation.
The problem of meaninglessness: an academic’s rediscovery of the Christian faith
2022-11-17T16:00:00+00:00By Jana Harmon
Author Dr Peter Harris abandoned his Christian faith when he thought it wasn’t intellectually credible. He rediscovered it through a search for meaning, later uncovering its academic viability
Unapologetic #27 Clare Williams: 5 ways to re-evangelise black young people
2022-11-16T18:00:00+00:00
Ruth Jackson speaks to apologist Clare Williams about how we can reach young black people with the gospel.
Does hell exist?
2022-11-16T16:00:00+00:00
Apologist Joel Furches explores different opinions of hell and why its existence matters
What does Christianity have to say about ‘big tech’?
2022-11-15T16:00:00+00:00
Writer Steve Schramm explores the pros and cons of technology and how Christians should engage with it
The CS Lewis Podcast #79 A tour of CS Lewis' house ‘The Kilns’ with Trevin Wax
2022-11-14T18:00:00+00:00
Justin Brierley takes podcast listeners on a revealing tour around The Kilns, the house Lewis shared with his brother Warnie in Oxford.
‘I Don’t Need God’ – a sceptic’s U-turn
2022-11-14T15:00:00+00:00
Ardent atheist Mark Meckler began to consider whether there might be something more after 51 years of scepticism
Is Christianity sexist?
2022-11-11T15:45:00+00:00By Joel Furches
Apologist Joel Furches explores women’s place in the Church, both historically and today
Ask NT Wright Anything #143 The bedrock facts of the resurrection - NT Wright & Justin Bass
2022-11-10T18:00:00+00:00
Justin Brierley and Tom Wright are joined by New Testament scholar Justin Bass, author of ‘The Bedrock of Christianity: The unalterable facts of Jesus’ death and resurrection’. They discuss why the appearances of Jesus and the rise of Christianity count as historical evidence for the truth of the resurrection
Unapologetic #26 Clare Williams: Why young black people are leaving Christianity
2022-11-09T18:00:00+00:00
Ruth Jackson speaks to apologist Clare Williams about black consciousness and why so many young black people are leaving the Church.
Is God hidden or have we lost our senses?
2022-11-09T16:51:00+00:00
Erik Strandness explores the hiddenness of God
How should I read scripture?
2022-11-08T18:00:00+00:00
Apologist Nick Peters takes us on a whistlestop tour of the Bible and shares his advice about how we approach it
The CS Lewis Podcast #78 Trevin Wax: How CS Lewis shaped my faith
2022-11-07T17:00:00+00:00
Author and pastor Trevin Wax shares why he loves CS Lewis. They look at the relevance of Lewis’ writings as well as debating whether or not he was a heretic!
How can Christianity be true when there are so many denominations and Church disagreements?
2022-11-04T17:30:00+00:00By Joel Furches
Apologist Joel Furches explains why he believes disagreement within the Church points to the credibility of Christianity
Unbelievable? A Christian and an Atheist walk into a bar… Andy Kind & Andy White on comedy, faith and searching for God
2022-11-04T15:36:00+00:00
Stand up comedians Andy Kind (the Christian) and Andy White (the Atheist) join Justin to talk about comedy and faith and discuss Andy Kind’s new book ‘Hidden In Plain Sight: Clues you may have missed in the search for meaning’.
Matters Of Life & Death: Protestant Social Teaching 1: Overlap with Catholicism, chronological snobbery, rejecting one-size-fits-all ethics, and ‘worldly’ versus ‘spiritual’ matters
2022-11-02T17:00:00+00:00
Over 150 years the Catholic Church has built up a body of ethical doctrine commonly known as Catholic Social Teaching, which applies Catholic theology to wider social concerns, covering everything from labour relations to contraception.
Unapologetic #25 Clare Williams: Why racial justice matters
2022-11-02T17:00:00+00:00
Ruth Jackson speaks to apologist Clare Williams about racial justice, black pain and how the Church should respond.
Is science at odds with religion?
2022-11-01T17:35:00+00:00By Erik Strandness
Physician Erik Strandness unpacks the age-old conflict between science and faith
Is there more to death than this?
2022-10-31T17:30:00+00:00By Erik Strandness
Erik Strandness explores the significance of the afterlife, discerning whether there is any meaning to be found
The CS Lewis Podcast #77 Trevin Wax: CS Lewis on why truth matters
2022-10-31T17:00:00+00:00
Ruth Jackson speaks to author and pastor Trevin Wax about CS Lewis. They discuss numerous topics including objective truth, Christian morality and evangelism.
I became a Christian through a pumpkin party
2022-10-29T13:00:00+01:00
Halloween may be a controversial topic for some Christians, but it was the beginning of a journey to faith for apologist Pedro R Garcia
Unbelievable? Michael Gungor & Evan Wickham: Millennials, music and mystical deconstruction
2022-10-28T17:00:00+01:00
Michael Gungor and his wife Lisa were pioneers in the Christian music scene, building a loyal fan base through Gungor’s music and podcasts such as The Liturgists. However, Michael’s recent turn towards an increasingly progressive, msytical and deconstructed interpretation of faith has left many Christians confused.
Ask NT Wright Anything #141 How do I talk to Muslims about Christ? Is Jesus the only way?
2022-10-27T17:00:00+01:00
Tom answers questions on evangelism in a post-Christian world, returning to a message of repentance, whether we can know that Jesus is the only way to God, and how to talk about Jesus with a Muslim in a show first broadcast in 2019. And Tom gets his guitar out again…
Halloween: scary movies, religious belief and wish fulfilment
2022-10-27T15:30:00+01:00
As we approach Halloween, researcher Derek Caldwell explores Freud’s wish fulfilment hypothesis in light of our inherent fears
Unapologetic #24 Clare Williams: Why Black History Matters
2022-10-26T17:00:00+01:00
As we come to the end of Black History Month in the UK, Ruth Jackson speaks to apologist Clare Williams about how we can support young black people and reach them with the gospel message.
Matters Of Life & Death: AI sentience 2: I-Thou relationships, talking to stuffed animals, thanking Alexa, and Turing red flag laws
2022-10-26T17:00:00+01:00
Building on last week’s discussion of AI chatbots, we consider the theology and sociology of why interacting with other human beings is so central to our personhood.
Apologetics: What is it and how do we use it?
2022-10-26T15:30:00+01:00
It’s not about saying sorry. Joel Furches says making an intellectual defence for Christian faith has a long history
A materialist, a panpsychist and a Christian walked into a bar…
2022-10-25T15:30:00+01:00
…or on to a stage. Erik Strandness explains why God continues to stand behind the question of consciousness
The greatest story ever told
2022-10-21T16:30:00+01:00By Erik Strandness
Erik Strandness reflects on how Christianity shaped the West
Rachael Denhollander: I am a sexual abuse survivor. Here’s how we can help others
2022-10-20T16:30:00+01:00
Abuse survivor, Rachael Denhollander, shares her story and some thoughts around how to support victims of abuse
Unapologetic #23 Tom Holland: How the Bible inspired the anti-slavery movement
2022-10-19T17:00:00+01:00
Why were radical Christians at the forefront of the abolition movement? Historian Tom Holland, author of ‘Dominion’, shares why the story of Jesus dying the death of a criminal slave was the historical catalyst for the modern day anti-slavery movement. The second part of a conversation recorded live with Justin Brierley at the IllumiNations Europe conference in Scotland.
Can mystical experiences be trusted? New Testament scholar Dale Allison certainly thinks so
2022-10-18T15:30:00+01:00By Erik Strandness
Erik Strandness explores the role of mystery in apologetics
Should churches use Non Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)?
2022-10-17T15:30:00+01:00
Psychologist Diane Langberg and attorney Rachael Denhollander discuss the ethics of NDAs in Christian contexts
Should we blacklist books by fallen leaders?
2022-10-15T11:00:00+01:00
Amy Orr-Ewing, Rachael Denhollander and Mike Cosper share their reflections on whether we should continue to reference material written by fallen leaders.
Unbelievable? Are religious funerals ‘empty and platitudinous’? Ian Dunt & Andy Bannister
2022-10-14T17:00:00+01:00
The Queen’s state funeral was watched by billions of people and marked by deep Christian symbolism. However, during the ceremony, atheist journalist Ian Dunt tweeted that he found it “empty and platitudinous, a cardboard shield against existential despair”.
Expressive Individualism and Genghis Khan
2022-10-13T16:20:00+01:00
Author Mark Roques explores the consequences of pushing individualism to its logical conclusion
The CS Lewis Podcast #74 A skeptic’s adventures in Narnia - Holly Ordway and Laura Miller
2022-10-10T17:00:00+01:00
Holly Ordway grew up as an atheist before converting to Christianity in her adult years. The fantasy work of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien would be an important part of her journey to faith. She engages with atheist writer Laura Miller author of ‘The Magician’s Book: A Skeptic’s Adventures in Narnia’ in this replay of an Unbelievable? episode first broadcast in 2013.
Unbelievable? Can the Canaanite conquest be reconciled with a God of love? Paul Copan vs Randal Rauser
2022-10-07T17:00:00+01:00
How should we understand Old Testament accounts of warfare and violence where God seems to command the slaughter of men, women and children?
Unapologetic #21 John Wise: The Christian atheist Pt 2 - How Jordan Peterson and Jenny led me to Jesus
2022-10-05T17:00:00+01:00
Justin Brierley continues his conversation with John D Wise, known online as ‘The Christian Atheist’. John explains how the psychologist Jordan Peterson and John’s now-wife Jenny played important roles in his conversion to Christianity after 25 years as an atheist philosophy professor.
Ask NT Wright Anything #137 Atheist asks: Was Jesus’ death just a ‘bad weekend at human camp’?
2022-09-29T17:00:00+01:00
Tom Wright talks about his book The Day The Revolution Began and answers listener Qs on Penal Substitution, the Old Testament sacrificial system, Christ’s ‘descent to the dead’, and an atheist’s claim that Christ’s death was ‘just a bad weekend at human camp’. First broadcast in 2018.
Unapologetic #20 John Wise: How a philosophy professor found God after 25 years of atheism
2022-09-28T17:00:00+01:00
Dr John D Wise is known online as ‘The Christian Atheist’ and runs a podcast of the same name. He underwent a remarkable conversion to Christianity after 25 years as an atheist philosophy professor. In part 1 of his conversation with Justin Brierley he describes the journey that took him to the brink of conversion.
The CS Lewis Podcast #72 Kids ask their Narnia questions of Dr Michael Ward Pt. 1
2022-09-26T17:00:00+01:00
Recorded live at Oxford University, Narnia expert Dr Michael Ward engages with a panel of young people with a variety of questions about Narnia and CS Lewis. How old is Narnia? How many ways are there into Narnia? Were the Pevensie children destined to go through the wardrobe?… and many more.
Unbelievable? Church abuse, leadership scandals & RZIM: Rachael Denhollander, Amy Orr-Ewing, Mike Cosper & Diane Langberg
2022-09-23T17:00:00+01:00
Justin Brierley was joined by four guests and hundreds of attendees for a live webinar event Falling From Grace: Addressing power, leadership and abuse in the church.
Ask NT Wright Anything #136 Talking to kids about New Creation & responding to William Lane Craig
2022-09-22T17:00:00+01:00
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 in a replay of an early edition of the show from 2018.
Atheist says Queen’s funeral was ‘empty and platitudinous’. I disagree.
2022-09-22T16:25:00+01:00
Andy Bannister responds to atheist journalist Ian Dunt on whether Christianity can offer more than a ‘cardboard shield against existential despai
Is God silent or have we muted Him?
2022-09-22T11:25:00+01:00By Erik Strandness
Erik Strandness looks at how we can turn the tide on God’s voice being drowned out in our culture.
Last Post for Christian England
2022-09-20T16:00:00+01:00
Following the Queen’s funeral, author Paul Kingsnorth reflects on what it means for a nation to profess that life has no meaning beyond what we ascribe to it.
Unapologetic #19 Mary Jo Sharp: What to do when church lets you down
2022-09-20T09:00:00+01:00
After coming to faith as an adult Mary Jo Sharp had some negative experiences of church. She tells Justin Brierley about what happened. Why did she stay? And how can we help young people and new converts navigate the ups and downs of being part of the church?
The CS Lewis Podcast #71 CS Lewis and the Queen - an interview with Dr Michael Ward
2022-09-19T17:00:00+01:00
On Thursday September 8th Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died aged 96. In this special one-off episode about the Queen and CS Lewis, Ruth Jackson speaks to CS Lewis scholar Dr Michael Ward. They discuss Lewis’ thoughts on monarchy, the Queen’s coronation and the kings and queens of Narnia. Watch out for a brutally honest potted history of some of the British monarchs!
Humanists say our mourning of the Queen is too religious. But our Christian heritage is exactly what they need.
2022-09-17T11:00:00+01:00
As hundreds of thousands attend memorials at churches and cathedrals and millions watch her funeral, Glen Scrivener says the death of the Queen is reminding the nation of its historic Christian roots.
Unapologetic #18 Mary Jo Sharp: How to talk with young people about love, porn and sex
2022-09-07T17:00:00+01:00
Mary Jo Sharp frequently addresses the questions young people have about Christianity. That includes questions about sexuality, pornography and relationships. She talks to Justin Brierley about how to have tough conversations with teenagers, based on her new video series Dark Room Faith.
The CS Lewis Podcast #70 Miracles in Narnia and Taiwan - David Marshall
2022-09-05T17:00:00+01:00
In the third part of their discussion David Marshall tells Justin Brierley about his own time as a missionary in China and East Asia and how he found CS Lewis’ writing helped his journey there. How does the subject of miracles - the death and resurrection of Alan for instance - get addressed in Narnia?
Ask NT Wright Anything #133 Is faith anti-intellectual?
2022-09-01T17:00:00+01:00
Is faith a valid way of knowing truth? Will we need faith in the new creation? Why is my church so anti-intellectual? Tom answers listener questions on faith, knowledge and reason.
Unapologetic #17 Mary Jo Sharp: What about suffering?
2022-08-31T17:00:00+01:00
Apologist Mary Jo Sharp talks to Justin Brierley about the problem of suffering and evil and what answers Christianity offers, based on her new video series ‘Darkroom Faith’.
The CS Lewis Podcast #69 We need to talk about Susan: David Marshall defends CS Lewis against Pullman and JK Rowling
2022-08-29T17:00:00+01:00
My sister Susan,” answered Peter shortly and gravely, “is no longer a friend of Narnia.”
Unbelievable? The 2 men who invented the war between science & faith - Tim O’Neill, Dave Hutchings & James Ungureanu
2022-08-26T17:00:00+01:00
In the 19th Century John Draper and Andrew White conjured up one of the most successful and enduring myths of the modern world - the supposed historical conflict between science and faith.
Miraculous healing drew YouTube star Mikhaila Peterson to Christianity, but is that reliable proof of God’s existence?
2022-08-26T11:31:00+01:00By Bethel McGrew
Amidst the scores of young people identifying with no religious faith, can the person of Jesus speak to a suffering world? Can miracles prove God’s existence? Bethel McGrew looks at what we can learn from a recent Big Conversation.
Ask NT Wright Anything #132 Is the Bible anti-women? Does God hear the prayers of agnostics?
2022-08-25T17:00:00+01:00
Tom offers advice to a listener who is moving away from Christianity because she believes the Bible seems to treat women as second class citizens. Another is an agnostic who has been praying for the war in Ukraine. Will God hear my prayers if I’m not even sure I believe?
Unapologetic #16 Mary Jo Sharp: Coming to faith and dealing with doubt
2022-08-24T17:00:00+01:00
A former atheist who came to faith, Mary Jo Sharp now runs the apologetics ministry Confident Christianity. She talks to Justin Brierley about her own conversion and how to deal with doubt based on her new video series ‘Darkroom Faith’.
The CS Lewis Podcast #68 The Case For Aslan: David Marshall on ‘Puddleglum’s Wager’
2022-08-22T17:00:00+01:00
‘The Case for Aslan: Evidence for Jesus in the land of Narnia’ examines how Lewis employed Christian apologetics throughout the fantasy writing of Narnia. Author David Marshall tells Justin Brierley how in The Silver Chair, Puddleglum proves himself to be a wise, if gloomy, thinker.
Unbelievable? Why is God hidden? Cosmic Skeptic & Lukas Ruegger at Oxford University with Max Baker-Hytch
2022-08-19T17:00:00+01:00
Why doesn’t God seem to reveal himself to people who are open and seeking him?
Ask NT Wright Anything #131 Help! I’m on the brink of atheism… Deconstruction and suffering
2022-08-18T17:00:00+01:00
Tom offers advice to two people struggling with their faith. One is having doubts during a period of deconstruction, the other can’t get past the problem of suffering.
Unapologetic #15 Derwin L Gray: Building multi-ethnic churches that look like Jesus
2022-08-17T17:00:00+01:00
Martin Luther King said that ‘11 am Sunday is the most segregated hour in America’. Today, most churches are split along black, white or latino lines. Pastor Derwin L Gray, author of ‘How To Heal Our Racial Divide’, tells Justin Brierely how they have sought to make Transformation Church a truly multi-ethnic community.
The CS Lewis Podcast #67 Audience Q&A on vocation, culture and Christian witness
2022-08-15T17:00:00+01:00
Alister McGrath joins Justin Brierley and a panel of Christian thinkers, scientists and church leaders to take audience questions on vocation, culture and Christian witness in this continuation of last week’s session, originally recorded live at Unbelievable? the Conference 2022.
Unapologetic #14 Derwin L Gray: How should Christians think about CRT, Black Lives Matter and ‘white privilege’?
2022-08-10T17:00:00+01:00
Phrases such as Critical Race Theory, Black Lives Matter, ‘antiracism’ and ‘white privilege’ have become polarising issues in Christian circles. Derwin L Gray shares what he thinks Christians need to understand about racism and the controversy surrounding these terms.
The CS Lewis Podcast #66 Speaking the authentic voice of Jesus in arts, science and global culture
2022-08-08T17:00:00+01:00
Recorded live at Unbelievable? the Conference 2022, Justin Brierley leads a panel including Alister McGrath, Sharon Dirckx, John Wyatt, Skye Jethani, and Joseph D’Souza on bringing Christian faith into the spheres of art, science, education and global justice.
Unbelievable? Is Progressive Christianity a false gospel? Randal Rauser & Doug Groothuis
2022-08-05T17:00:00+01:00
Theologian Randal Rauser defends ‘progressive’ Christians such as Rob Bell, Richard Rohr and Brian Mclaren, against ‘heresy hunters’ in his new book ‘Progressive Christians Love Jesus Too’ a response to Alisa Childers’ book ‘Another Gospel?’.
Ask NT Wright Anything #129 Would God need to redeem aliens? Life beyond earth and the cosmos
2022-08-04T17:00:00+01:00
If the Universe is so big why did God choose to come to a small hill called Mount Zion? If there is sentient life beyond earth would it need redeeming too? Are the Nephilim evidence of aliens and UFOs? Tom answers questions on aliens and the cosmos!
Unapologetic #13 Derwin L Gray: What the Bible says about racial reconciliation
2022-08-03T17:00:00+01:00
Former NFL footballer-turned-pastor Derwin L Gray shares lessons he has learned from leading Transformation Church, the multi-ethnic megachuch he founded, as he continues to open up his book ‘How To Heal Our Racial Divide’
The CS Lewis Podcast #65 Alister McGrath: How to transform our culture and not be consumed by it
2022-08-01T17:00:00+01:00
Prof Alister McGrath draws on CS Lewis and scripture to encourage Christians to live out ther vocation and make a difference in a confused and divided culture. This keynote address was given at Unbelievable? the Conference 2022.
Can a personal conversion story be enough to persuade a skeptic?
2022-08-01T11:36:00+01:00
Christian Philosopher Kenneth Pearce says that our personal religious experiences can provide testimony that is persuasive to some, but not for everybody
Unbelievable? Mikhaila Peterson & Jon McCray (Whaddo You Meme) • Are Millennials and Gen Z ready to believe in God?
2022-07-29T17:00:00+01:00
Almost half of Millenials and Gen Z in the USA identify as ‘nones’ (having no religious affiliation). Mikhaila Peterson who runs a popular Youtube channel and Podcast talks about her own recent journey to faith along with the journey of her father, renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson.
A most reluctant convert: Why Guillaume Bignon’s story is powerful evidence for God
2022-07-29T06:25:00+01:00By Erik Strandness
Erik Strandness says that the details of Guillaume Bignon’s conversion story should give skeptic’s pause to think
Unapologetic #12 Derwin L Gray: How an NFL footballer found faith in Jesus
2022-07-27T18:00:00+01:00
Derwin L Gray is a former NFL football player who, along with his wife Vicki, founded Transformation Church - a ‘multicultural, multi-generational, mission-shaped’ church in South Carolina.
The CS Lewis Podcast #64 On Living In An Atomic Age - CS Lewis’ essays and short writings
2022-07-25T17:00:00+01:00
‘If we are all going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb when it comes find us doing sensible and human things’. Alister and Justin discuss the way that CS Lewis’ 1948 essay is remarkably relevant to modern crises such as Covid and the war in Ukraine.
When do coincidences become ‘God-incidences?’
2022-07-25T14:00:00+01:00By Max Baker-Hytch
Religious experience can count as more than just confirmation bias, says Christian philosopher Max Baker-Hytch.
Unapologetic #11 Scott Stripling: The game-changing archaeological discovery that supports the Old Testament
2022-07-20T14:00:00+01:00
Archaeologist Scott Stripling recently made a significant discovery in Israel - a ‘curse’ tablet that could prove the historical authenticity of parts of the Old Testament. He tells Justin Brierley about why this find is so significant.
Unbelievable? Lord Martin Rees & John Wyatt • Robots, Transhumanism, and Life Beyond Earth
2022-07-15T14:00:00+01:00
The Big Conversation - Episode 5 | Season 4. Is Artificial Intelligence a friend or foe of human flourishing? Does faith have any part to play in the robotics revolution, and the race to upgrade our bodies and even escape our planet? What does the future hold for humans?
Unapologetic #10 Lee Strobel: The case for heaven
2022-07-14T11:06:00+01:00
Legendary apologist Lee Strobel joins Justin to talk about the soul, afterlife and near death experiences as related in his book and video documentary The Case For Heaven.
Atheists like Dennett are wrong about consciousness. Why I agree with Iain McGilchrist (even if we still disagree about God)
2022-07-13T16:55:00+01:00By Sharon Dirckx
Christian neuroscientist and lecturer Sharon Dirckx outlines her areas of agreement and disagreement with renowned psychiatrist Dr Iain McGilchrist during their recent Big Conversation dialogue.
McGilchrist’s brain science points towards God. But it still leaves many questions unanswered
2022-07-13T16:29:00+01:00
Cambridge neurologist Prof Alasdair Coles says psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist’s work provides an important perspective on brain science and God, but still leaves questions on consciousness, identity and the nature of truth unanswered.
Unbelievable? Overturning Roe: A victory for life or step back for abortion rights? Lois McLatchie vs KS
2022-07-08T15:30:00+01:00
Following the landmark reversal of Roe vs Wade by the US Supreme Court, pro-life advocate Lois McLatchie and pro-choice guest KS debate the legal and ethical implications.
Unapologetic #9 Lisa Fields: Being a black female apologist
2022-07-07T13:49:00+01:00
Lisa Fields, fonder of Jude 3 Project continues her conversation with Megan Cornwell on polarisation in the USA and the challenges facing her calling as a black female apologist.
Unbelievable? Graham Oppy & Guillaume Bignon • Rationality, Religious Experience and the Case for God
2022-07-01T14:00:00+01:00
The Big Conversation - Episode 4 | Season 4
Unapologetic #8 Lisa Fields: Apologetics for the black church
2022-06-29T16:00:00+01:00
What are the questions being asked today by African-American skeptics and believers about Christianity? Lisa Fields shares her faith journey and why she began the Jude 3 Project.
Unbelievable? Shane Claiborne vs Kyle Thompson - Mass shootings, gun violence and the USA 2nd Amendment
2022-06-24T16:00:00+01:00
Recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, NY have brought the issue of gun violence and mass shooting in the USA back into the spotlight.
Unbelievable? What would CS Lewis say about the conversion of Paul Kingsnorth?
2022-06-24T10:24:00+01:00By Paul Vanderklay
Paul Vanderklay has been charting the influence of Jordan Peterson in bringing people to faith. But Paul Kingsnorth’s journey from paganism to Christianity shows the influence of CS Lewis, he says.
Did We Hear Richard Dawkins’ Swansong to New Atheism?
2022-06-23T13:48:00+01:00By Peter Byrom
Peter Byrom thinks Richard Dawkins made some of his most revealing remarks during his recent discussion with Francis Collins on The Big Conversation, owing mostly to the good-natured relationship between the two guests, which allowed Dawkins to lower some of his usual defences.
Unapologetic #7 John Lennox: The case for design in biology and the Universe
2022-06-22T17:00:00+01:00
In the final part of their conversation Justin and Prof John Lennox talk about the fine-tuning of the universe for life and what the frontiers of evolution and biology tell us about the case for design in nature.
Unapologetic #6 John Lennox: Why God is a good explanation
2022-06-15T17:00:00+01:00
Justin continue his conversation with Christian thinker Prof John Lennox as they talk about the new atheist attempts to dismiss God as an explanation for the Universe.
Unbelievable? God Unmuted Conference highlights - Glen Scrivener, Alister McGrath and guests plus John Lennox
2022-06-10T18:00:00+01:00
Justin presents talks and clips from panel discussions at Unbelievable? the Conference 2022, live from The British Library in London. Glen Scrivener on ‘Why Christ Alone Can Win The Culture Wars’, Alister McGrath on ‘How to transform our culture and not be consumed by it’, and snippets from panel discussions on transgender and vocation.
Unapologetic #5 John Lennox: God, science and atheism
2022-06-08T18:00:00+01:00
Renowned Christian thinker Prof John Lennox recounts his own journey with science and faith and explodes a few myths about their supposed conflict in the first of a three part conversation with Justin Brierley.
Unbelievable? Paul Kingsnorth’s story shows why the spiritual void hasn’t gone away
2022-06-08T11:56:00+01:00By Erik Strandness
The unexpected conversion of the poet and author has lessons for the church on answering the spiritual longings of 21st Century people, says Erik Strandess.
Classic Replay: William Lane Craig vs Peter Atkins debate
2022-06-02T11:00:00+01:00
From October 2011, the full recording of the final debate of the UK Reasonable Faith Tour: William Lane Craig is a Christian philosopher, Peter Atkins is an atheist scientist. In this their second encounter, they debated arguments for and against the existence of God.
Debate Review: Richard Dawkins & Francis Collins on The Big Conversation
2022-06-01T14:53:00+01:00By Erik Strandness
Apologist and former physician Erik Strandness reviews the encounter between the two high-profile scientists and what it tells us about God, design and morality.
Unbelievable? Are the gifts of the Spirit still in operation? Cessation vs Continuation: Doug Wilson & Michael Brown
2022-05-27T18:00:00+01:00
The charismatic church is the fastest growing part of the global church. But not all Christians believe gifts of tongues, prophecy and healing are for today.
Unapologetic #3 Glen Scrivener: Science - How Christianity birthed the scientific revolution
2022-05-25T15:53:00+01:00
Where did modern science come from? Contrary to popular atheist accounts of the conflict between science and faith, Glen Scrivener argues that Christianity gave the framework of an intelligble universe invested with order that scientists set out to explore.
Unbelievable? Richard Dawkins & Francis Collins • Biology, Belief and Covid: Can science and faith be reconciled?
2022-05-20T18:00:00+01:00
The Big Conversation - Episode 1 | Season 4
Unapologetic #2 Glen Scrivener: Compassion - How Christianity made our moral world
2022-05-18T18:00:00+01:00
Glen Scrivener of Speak Life talks to Justin Brierley about how Christianity birthed the modern concept of showing compassion to the most vulnerable.
Unapologetic #1 Glen Scrivener: How Christianity gave us equality
2022-05-11T18:00:00+01:00
Welcome to the first episode of Unapologetic, a podcast helping you to understand, defend and share your faith with confidence. Justin begins a 4-part series with Glen Scrivener of Speak Life.
When God “suits up”: morality, myth, and incarnation
2022-05-04T09:15:00+01:00By Matthew Fell
Theology Postgraduate student and Star Wars fan Matthew Fell reviews the debate between Frank Turek and Paulogia, about whether or not our favourite movie heroes point to Christ.
Unapologetic #0 Justin Brierley introduces Unapologetic
2022-05-03T18:00:00+01:00
Justin Brierley, director of Premier Unbelievable? introduces their newest podcast - Unapologetic
Lee Strobel on the Case For Heaven PLUS Alister McGrath, Lisa Fields, Jeff Vines and Sharon Dirckx conference preview
2022-04-22T18:21:00+01:00
Justin interviews some of the contributors to Unbelievable? 2022 including theologian Alister McGrath, African-American apologist Lisa Fields, US pastor Jeff Vines and neuroscientist Sharon Dirckx. Lee Strobel also chats to Justin about his new documentary film The Case for Heaven
Unapolgetic
2022-04-20T10:06:00+01:00
Coming Soon!
Is there historical evidence for the bodily resurrection of Jesus? Justin Bass & Dale Allison
2022-04-15T21:22:00+01:00
New Testament scholars Dale Allison and Justin Bass discuss their different approaches to the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection.
Are Star Wars and superhero movies a gateway to the Gospel? Frank Turek vs Paulogia
2022-04-08T18:41:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
Frank Turek’s book ‘Hollywood Heroes’ argue that the fictional stories of Harry Potter, Star Wars and the Marvel movies all point to the the true story of Jesus, the ultimate hero. Paul Ens, a comic book and Star Wars fan who runs the counter-apologetics channel Paulogia, responds.
Did Christianity give us our belief in equality, compassion and consent? Bart Ehrman vs Glen Scrivener
2022-04-01T18:54:00+01:00
Glen Scrivener’s book ‘The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress & Equality’ makes the case that our belief in modern human rights & values are a direct product of the Christian story that shaped the West.
Can you come to faith through a story book?
2022-03-02T16:44:00+00:00
So what was your favourite book as a child?
Can a doubter find a place in church? Preston Ulmer and Gaia McDermott
2022-01-29T20:38:00+00:00
Preston Ulmer author of ‘The Doubters Club’ and ex-Christian Gaia McDermott who hosts the ‘Face The Sun’ podcast, discuss how to explore doubt and questions inside and outside the church.
The CS Lewis Podcast #37 Mental health and the meaning crisis
2022-01-17T16:44:00+00:00
Alister McGrath and Justin Brierley continue their conversation on the ‘meaning crisis’ in the West and how Lewis’ wisdom applies to today’s world and the modern mental health crisis.
Unbelievable? Do extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence? Jonathan McLatchie vs Jonathan Pearce
2022-01-15T00:00:00+00:00
‘Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence’ is often used as a maxim by skeptics against modern miracle claims and Biblical miracles.
The CS Lewis Podcast #36 Miracles and the meaning crisis
2022-01-10T16:44:00+00:00
In Season 4 of the podcast, Alister McGrath and Justin Brierley discuss the ‘meaning crisis’ in the West, how Lewis responded to it in his own day, and Lewis’ book Miracles.