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Unbelievable? Were colonial-era missionaries good or bad for Africa? Victor Simz & Jonathan Wilson
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?
‘I Don’t Need God’ – a sceptic’s U-turn
Ardent atheist Mark Meckler began to consider whether there might be something more after 51 years of scepticism
Matters Of Life & Death: Protestant Social Teaching 2: The ars moriendi, open casket funerals in Derry Girls, the end of Christendom and ethical quietism
Resuming our conversation with Rhys Laverty from the Davenant Institute, we look at John’s contribution to the Protestant Social Teaching book – a chapter exploring post-Reformation tradition around death and dying.
Unapologetic #25 Clare Williams: Why racial justice matters
Ruth Jackson speaks to apologist Clare Williams about racial justice, black pain and how the Church should respond.
Unbelievable? Michael Gungor & Evan Wickham: Millennials, music and mystical deconstruction
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?
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…
Apologetics: What is it and how do we use it?
It’s not about saying sorry. Joel Furches says making an intellectual defence for Christian faith has a long history
Unbelievable? Rethinking Kingdom work in the Global South & North - Joseph D’Souza & Andrew Scott
Joseph D’Souza, bishop of the Good Shepherd Church network in South Asia and Andrew Scott of Operation Mobilisation join Justin to talk about a new paradigm for mission work in the Global South and how it impacts church and culture in the Global North.
The greatest story ever told
Erik Strandness reflects on how Christianity shaped the West
Media coverage of religion is ‘broken’. This global survey confirms it
Veteran religion reporter Julia Bicknell analyses a major global survey on media coverage of religion
Can a personal conversion story be enough to persuade a skeptic?
Christian Philosopher Kenneth Pearce says that our personal religious experiences can provide testimony that is persuasive to some, but not for everybody
Hinduism, Caste & Christianity: Joseph D’Souza and Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd
Bishop Joseph D’Souza from the Good Shepherd Church in India and Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd, political theorist and human rights activist, discuss the current political and religious climate in India and the situation for Christians and the Dalit and Shudra castes.
Is there a future for godless congregations? Paul VanderKlay and James Croft
Humanist leader James Croft leads a thriving godless congregation in an otherwise declining network of Ethical Societies. Does their story mirror that of many declining churches in the west?
Unbelievable? Do we need to rethink the Koran and the Trinity? Abdulla Galadari and Joshua Sijuwade
The deity of Jesus is a doctrine that typically divides Muslims and Christians. However, Dr Abdulla Galadari, author of ‘Quranic Hermeneutics’ believes the Koran doesn’t reject the Gospels’ view of Jesus - it interprets them.
Ask NT Wright Anything #81 Do Jewish people need Jesus?
Are Jews saved under the old covenant? How should I share my faith with Jewish people today? Does the Bible endorse Zionism?
Unbelievable? Giles Fraser and Amy-Jill Levine - Judaism & Christianity: Can we recover the Jewish Jesus?
Jesus was a Jew. But has Christianity become divorced from its Jewish roots? How should we understand the shared story and differences of these two great religious traditions?
Ask NT Wright Anything #63 Facebook Questions Pt. 2: Bereavement, other faiths & atonement
Tom answers more questions on atonement, other religions and caring for those who have lost loved ones, sent in by members of the NT Wright discussion group.
Unbelievable? Do Muslims & Christians worship the same God? Andy Bannister & Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon
It’s often claimed that, despite their religious differences, Muslims and Christians still believe in and worship the same creator God.
Ask NT Wright Anything #49 Other faiths, Judaism and Gnosticism
Tom answers listener questions, such as will Jews be in heaven? What about religious experiences among other faiths? And is Gnosticism the prevailing world view in America?
NT Wright livestream Q&A
Justin and Lucy Brierley ask Tom questions on racism, other religions, the problem of suffering, heaven and the Gospels, all submitted during the show via Facebook live.
Ask NT Wright Anything #38 Lockdown livestream – Tom answers questions on Facebook Live
Tom Wright talks about his new book ‘God and the Pandemic’ and takes a variety of live listener questions in this livestream edition of the show. Justin and Lucy Brierley ask Tom questions on racism, other religions, the problem of suffering, heaven and the Gospels, all submitted during the show via Facebook live.
The Buddha can’t make sense of suffering. Jesus does.
Erik Strandness’ work at an addiction treatment center showed him the difference between the path of Buddhism and Christianity.
Bret Weinstein’s blind-spot. If you want to fix the world, you can’t escape religion
The evolutionary biologist says we need to transcend religion to solve humanity’s biggest problems. Following his Big Conversation with Alister McGrath, Paul vanderKlay examines the religious streak in Bret Weinstein’s own philosophy.
Ask NT Wright Anything #20 Israel, Christian Zionism and the return of Jesus
How should Christians think about the place of Israel today? Do the Jewish people still have a distinct role in God’s purposes? The Bible says Jesus will return ‘soon’, so why hasn’t he?
Ask NT Wright Anything #17 Other religions, the New Age and Islam
What happens to those who don’t believe in Jesus? What can I say to my New Age sister? My Muslim friend gets so much comfort from her faith… do I need to evangelise her? These and more listener questions get addressed by Tom Wright in this episode.
Was Jesus a Muslim or a Christian?
Millions of people think Jesus was a Muslim and billions think he was a Christian. Chris Goswami explains why both are wrong
Michael Brown: From heroin-shooting Jewish rock kid to messianic Jesus follower
Dr. Michael Brown grew up in a Jewish family but was shooting heroin by the time he was 15 as part of a rock-and-roll lifestyle. He tells Justin Brierley how An encounter with Jesus changed his life and led him to study the Hebrew scriptures to become an evangelist to Jews.
How do I share the Gospel with a Muslim?
Bible scholar Tom Wright answers a listener from Beirut’s question on how to have fruitful gospel conversations with Muslims.
Ask NT Wright Anything #4 Qs on Mission, Evangelism, Islam and other religions
In this episode Tom Wright fields listener 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.
When God Uses Dreams: 5 amazing stories
From Muslims seeing Christ to the provision of a marriage partner, God is reaching people through dreams
How two Muslim refugees found Jesus...and each other
Rev Canon Dr John Higgins shares a remarkable real-life Romeo and Juliet story
ISIS told me to convert to Islam or die, but I would not denounce Jesus
Abu Fadi from Mosul in Iraq explains what happened when ISIS caught him
The case of the ex-Christian Jihadi bride shows that apologetics matters
Heather Tomlinson says we must rise to the challenge of giving a defense for our Christian beliefs
Rahil Patel: From Hindu priest to peace-filled Christian
Rahil Patel decided to become a Hindu priest. But inner peace eluded him – until he walked into a church
The convert: Why I left Islam to follow Jesus
Former Muslim Nabeel Qureshi explains how his search for the truth about Jesus in scripture led to his conversion.
From Muslim to persecuted Christian
Asylum seeker Javaid Khan, 36, tells of his conversion from Islam to Christianity, and the consequences of following Jesus Christ.
Unbelievable? The Conference 2014
Premier Christian Radio and Biola University present Unbelievable? The Conference 2014 – Reasonable faith in an uncertain world.
Around the World in 80 Miracles
Jesus promised that signs and wonders would follow those who believe. Justin Brierley reports on how Christ’s words are coming true in countries around the world today.
The Anti-Islam film and protests - Unbelievable?
Muslim protests and riots have been taking place around the world over an online video called “Innocence of Muslims” which mocks the prophet Mohammad. James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries and Muhammad Al-Hussaini of Scriptural Reasoning discuss the video and the reaction to it.
The Young Atheists Handbook - Alom Shaha & Tom Price - Unbelievable?
Alom Shaha grew up in a Muslim background in London but became an atheist in his teens. Now a science teacher he has written about that journey in his book “The Young Atheist’s Handbook”. He chats with Tom Price of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics about Love, God, Narnia, ...
Did Muhammad Exist? Robert Spencer vs Adnan Rashid - Unbelievable?
Robert Spencer runs Jihad Watch in the USA. His controversial new book “Did Muhammad Exist?” claims that the prophet of Islam owes more to fiction than fact, and has led to death threats against him. Adnan Rashid, a Muslim speaker from the Islamic Education and Research Academy, responds to Spencer’s ...
Mormon Dialogue pt 2 - LDS doctrine, God, Jesus & exaltation - Unbelievable?
In the second show examining the beliefs of Mormons (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) Bobby Gilpin and Charles Dayton return to talk about Mormon doctrines. Bobby runs UK Parternships for Christ, an outreach to Mormons and JWs. Charles is a lifelong Mormon and Western Artist in ...
Mormon Dialogue pt 1 - Joseph Smith & The book of Mormon - Unbelievable?
As Mitt Romney prepares to challenge Barack Obama for the American Presidency, we look at the Mormon religion (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) he is part of. Bobby Gilpin runs UK Parternerships for Christ - a Christian ministry to Mormons and JWs. Charles Dayton is a lifelong ...
Jehovah's Witnesses dialogue Pt 2: the deity of Christ - Unbelievable?
In the second programme examining the beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Robert King and Tony Brown discuss whether Christ claims to be God. Robert is a disfellowshiped JW but still holds to Watchtower doctrine. Tony is a former JW, now a Christian pastor. They talk about whether JWs rely upon a ...
Jehovahs Witnesses dialogue Pt 1- Unbelievable?
In the first of two programmes Justin Brierley talks to Jehovah’s Witness Robert King (aka e-watchman) and former JW Tony Brown. Robert is disfellowshipped but still holds to Jehovah’s Witness doctrine. He does not speak in any offical capacity for the Watchtower Society. Tony Brown is now a Christian pastor ...
Unbelievable? 7 May 2011 - Was Osama Bin Laden the true face of Islam?
With the death of Osama Bin Laden we ask “Did Bin Laden represent the true face of Islam” Radical Islamist Anjem Choudary who has frequently praised Bin Laden and Al Queada for their acts of terror, joins the discussion. He says Osama was a true Muslim doing the work of ...
Unbelievable? 26 Mar 2011 - Did Jesus die on the Cross? Islam debate
The Koran claims that Jesus did not die on the cross. Mohammed Bahmanpour of the Islamic College in London defends the Koranic view that although “it was made to appear to them” that he died, in fact he was substituted by another. Jay Smith is a Christian evangelist to Muslims ...
Unbelievable? 25 Dec 2010 - The Unbelievable? "Christmas Cracker
A festive edition of the show. With studio guest Anthony McRoy and a host of phone guests from around the world Justin Brierley looks at various aspects of Christmas.
Unbelievable? 18 Dec 2010 - Islam & Dhimmitude
“The Third Choice” by Australian church pastor Mark Durie claims that Islam has a long history of oppressing those of other faiths under its power. Durie claims that when Islam conquered a nation its inhabitants could either convert, die or become “Dhimmi” - forced to pay money for their life ...
Unbelievable? 11 Dec 2010 - Islamic Blasphemy Law
Asia Bibi is the first Christian woman in Pakistan to be sentenced to death for allegedly blaspheming against Mohammed. In light of her case we discuss Pakistan’s use of Islamic blasphemy law with Adnan Rashid of the Hittin Institute and Stuart Windsor and John Joseph of Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Stuart ...
Unbelievable? 10 Apr 2010 - Seventh Day Adventism
An Inter-Christian discussion on the beliefs and doctrines that are distinctive of Seventh Day Adventists. Why do they hold to Saturday as the “true” day for worship and rest? Are they too legalistic? What about the failed prophecy of Christ’s return that they grew out of? What should we make ...
Unbelievable? 3 Apr 2010 - The Unification Church of Sun Myung Moon & Easter
The Unification church of Revd Sun Myung Moon (aka The Moonies) is often regarded as a cult. But what do they actually believe about Jesus and his death and resurrection?
6 Mar 2010 - Which is more trustworthy - The Bible or Koran?
James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries is on the show this week and next defending the Christian faith. Today he argues the Bible is historically more reliable than the Koran.
21 Nov 2009 - Muslim, Christian, Hindu debate on evangelism
Nov 15-21 2009 was the UK’s first “Interfaith” week. To mark this, Justin Brierley hosts a discussion on how faiths should relate to each other when it comes evangelism and missionary activity. They discuss a document of Ten guidelines for witnessing to those of other faiths. But does the document ...
24 Oct 2009 - Christian conversion of Hindus
In light of Premier’s Faith Without Fear campaign, this discussion between Anil Bhanot and Sunil Raheja addresses the tensions that exist when Christians seek to evangelise Hindus in India.
15 Aug 2009 - Scriptural reasoning
Scriptural Reasoning is an organisation committed to honest interfaith dialogue that promotes “better quality disagreement”. Its founder Muhammad Al-Hussaini explains how they hope to bring greater understanding of the scriptures of the three Abrahamic religions.
11 Jul 2009 - Islamic & Christian converts debate
Nabeel Qureshi converted to Christianity from Islam after being convinced that the weight of evidence was in favour of Christian faith. Yahya Seymour’s story is the opposite - he became a Muslim after having a Christian upbringing. They discuss the issues in advance of debates coming up in London.
4 Jul 2009 - Peter Hitchens debates Islam
Peter Hitchens is a well known journalist and Anglican Christian. Unlike his atheist brother Christopher, he believes Christianity is an essential bedrock for society. He says Islam will fill the spiritual vaccuum of Britain if secularists have their way.
23 May 2009 Buddhism & Christianity in dialogue
Geshe Tashi Tsering has been a Buddhist monk since he was a teenager. He claims that fulfillment in life involves shedding negative mental states and embracing the enlightened understanding of Buddhism. We are the answer to our own salvation.
Unbelievable? 4 Apr 2009 Did Jesus rise from the dead? A Muslim perpective
Did Jesus rise from the dead? What if he never actually died on the cross?
Unbelievable? 28 Feb 2009 Mormon & Christian Dialogue
In 19th Century America Joseph Smith claimed to have been given a new revelation of God and Jesus Christ. Almost 200 years later, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints numbers more than 13 million members.
Unbelievable? 31 Jan 2009 Christadelphianism
On the surface Christadelphians look very similar to Christians - they read the same Bible, go to church, believe Jesus died for our sins and rose again. So what’s the difference between a Christian and a Christadelphian?
Unbelievable? 6 Dec 2008 Christian Zionism, Israel & the Church
Does God have a continuing special convenant relationship with Jewish people? Should Christians be especially concerned for Israel? Two Christians with very different views tackle this week’s subject. Revd Stephen Sizer has written extensively against “Christian Zionism”, whereas Geoffrey Smith believes God still has a special relationship with Israel.
Unbelievable? 22 Nov 2008
Mike Stygal of the London Pagan Federation explains what being a pagan involves. How should Christian respond? What about the spiritual side? Christian guests Nick and Steve engage pagans at New Age fairs. They say we need a constructive dialogue whilst recognising the differences.
Unbelievable? 22 Nov 2008 Pagan and Christian dialogue
What do Pagans believe? We find out from Mike Stygal of the Pagan Federation in London. What approach should Christian take when it come to sharing faith and understanding the way pagans see the world? Nick Stead and Steve Hollinghurst regularly engage with Pagans at New Age Fairs.
Unbelievable? 15 Nov 2008 Islam and the Trinity
Christian apologist James White believes that the God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit is present in the pages of the Bible. Muslim Abdullah Al Andalusi believes that a Trinitarian God is a contradiction in terms. They debate whether it makes sense and whether the Bible supports it.
Unbelievable? 4 Oct 2008 Does Islam oppress women?
Many Islamic women wear veils or even full coverings. What does the Koran teach about women? Are they oppressed in Islam? What about the Biblical treatment of women? Christian Evangelist Jay Smith and Mohamed Ali of the Islam channel debate.
Unbelievable? 27 Sep 2008 Zoroastrianism
Justin is joined by Zoroastrian priest Rostam Bhedwar, Almut Hintze who has studied the religion extensively and Omar Ralf, the Premier listener who sparked this discussion. Richard Sudworth of the Church Mission Society also joins in to explore the essential differences between Christianity and Zoroastrianism.
Unbelievable? 5 Jul 2008 Islam & Christianity -which is more relevant to Britain?
Muslim guests Adnan Rashid and Hamza Tzsortist join Justin Brierley as they defend Islam’s record and suitability for Britain against Christian evangelist and apologist Jay Smith and Beth Grove.
Unbelievable? 31 May 2008 Sikhism
GB Singh explains his own brand of Sikh belief and why he doesn’t trust Christianity or the Bible. Rana Johal is a Christian convert from Sikhism. He believes that Sihkism’s ultimate spiritual quest is answered by Jesus.
Unbelievable? 24 May 2008 Jesus & Jewishness
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has been dubbed “America’s most famous Rabbi”. Michael Brown is one of the foremost proponents of Messianic Christianity. Fresh from debates in London and Oxford they discuss whether Jesus is the only way to God, and the fulfilment of Messianic hopes.
Unbelievable? 12 Apr 2008 "Why I became an atheist" Part 2 - John Loftus & Peter May
Atheist John Loftus and Christian Peter May discuss whether people choose whatb they believe or whether religion is down to where you are born in the world.
Unbelievable? 29 Mar 2008 Did Jesus prophecy the Bahai faith?
In his book “Letter to the Christians” Jeremy Fox, argues that Baha’u’llah the founder of the Baha’i faith is the second coming of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in the New Testament. Robin Thomson of South Asian Concern argues against this interpretation of scripture.
Unbelievable? 1 Mar 2008 Sharia Law in the UK
Catherine Heseltine is a convert to Islam and represents the Muslim Public Affairs Committee.Beth Grove is a Christian who has made a study of women’s issues in Islam.They discuss the pros and cons of Sharia in the UK. Abdulhaq of Brixton Mosque and evangelist Jay Smith join in the debate ...
Unbelievable? 23 Feb 2008 New Age Spirituality
Beverley Alfred, a reiki healer says her spiritual path has led her away from organised religion towards Alternative Spirituality. Sally Coleman runs a Christian stall at New Age fairs and engages with Beverley on New Age and Christian belief. We also hear some of the varied spiritual options on display ...
Unbelievable? 9 Feb 2008 Bahai Faith & Christianity
Barney Leith explains why he believes Bahoulloh the founder of Bahai faith was the ultimate manifestation of God in human form. Sunil Shivdasani argues that Jesus is the only true revelation of God in human flesh, and is joined by Eric Stetson who converted to Christian Universalism from Bahai faith.
Unbelievable? 5 Jan 2008 Freemasonry & Christianity - serving two masters?
Michael Donovan is a committed evangelical Christian. He is also a Freemason. Doug Harris of the Reachout Trust believes that being a Freemason and a Christian are incompatible. They join Justin as he asks whether Freemasonry is a religion, what it says about God, and whether Christians should be involved ...
Unbelievable? 29 Dec 2007 - End of year highlights
Justin Brierley presents segments of some of the varied discussions and debates between Christians and non-Christians across the past year. Featuring Muslim, Hindu, Mormon, atheist and agnostic guests being pesented with the claims of Christianity.
Unbelievable? 15 Dec 2007 - Islamic Jihad & terrorism
Patrick Sookhdeo of the Barnabus Fund claims in his book “Global Jihad” that Islam needs to abandon scriptures advocating offensive Jihad. Hamza A Bajwa of The Muslim Weekly says Patrick does not fully understand Jihad or Islam.
Unbelievable? 1 Dec 2007 - Jewish/Christian dialogue on Grace
Rabbi Reuben Livingstone and Alex Jacob of the Churches Ministry among Jewish People discuss Salvation. Reuben believes our righteous acts and knowledge of God bring salvation, Alex believes in Salvation by Grace through faith in Jesus. With contributions from Messianic Jew Richard Harvey and Pastor Ken Brownell of East London ...
Unbelievable? 6 Oct 2007 - Buddhism, Burma and Christianity
As peaceful demonstrations by thousands of Buddhist monks have been brutally quashed by the military dictatorship in Burma, Justin Brierley is joined by Buddhist Alison Murdoch as she explains the thought behind the pacifist approach. Nick Spencer of Christian think-tank Theos also joins the discussion, along with Quaker Michael Bartlett.
Unbelievable? 29 Sep 2007 - New Age views of Jesus
Melanie Henry believes she has found her own spiritual path through life. Its a mixture of New Age and spiritual principles, some taken from the words of Jesus. Pastor Matt Frost asks Melanie whether there is more to Jesus - was he the Son of God, can he forgive sin ...
Unbelievable? 8 Sep 2007 - Mormonism
The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, known commonly as the Mormon church claim thirteen million members worldwide. David Fewster who represents the Mormon church in the UK answers listener emails and phone messages as we look at what Mormons believe about God, Jesus, the book of mormon, ...
Unbelievable? 1 Sep 2007 - Paganism discussion
Jason Johns practises Wicca and Shamanism - he’s also happy to call himself a Christian. But can Pagan beliefs be combined with Christianity? Matt Frost, pastor of City Gates Church Soho discusses God, Jesus and the New Age with Jason. Contributions also from evangelist Steve Hollinghurst and New Age practitioner ...
Unbelievable? 11 Aug 2007 - Reiki healing
Many people are turning to the New Age movement in search of spiritual answers. Justin is joined by Reiki healer Beverly Alfred and Christian communicator Mike Simmonds of Viz a Viz ministries. Beverly believes there are many paths to God, Mike says that Jesus is the only way.
Unbelievable? 4 Aug 2007 - Jesus and Judaism
Jesus was a Jew - but what about the movement he started? Orthodox Rabbi Reuben Livingstone and Alex Jacob from the Churches Ministry among Jewish people debate how Christianity relates to Judaism and whether it is a continuation of it or something new.
Unbelievable? 14 Jul 2007 - Hindu & Christian concepts of God
Paul Gutteridge pastors the Christian Growth Centre, and loves chatting with people of other faiths and points of view. He chats to Hindu Rohit Saxena about the similarities and differences in the way they see God.
Unbelievable? 7 Jul 2007 - Does the Koran justify terrorism?
Justin is joined by Ibrahim Mogra of the Muslim Council of Britain and Christian evangelist Jay Smith as they discuss what drives young muslim radicals to become terrorists. Jay says that the Koran needs to be re-interpreted to prevent these acts; Ibrahim argues that the Muslim community is already doing ...
Unbelievable? 16 Jun 2007 - Mosques in the UK
Recent media reports claim that mosques are indoctrinating young men in militant Islam - but is that true? Justin is joined by Abduraheem Green of London Central Mosque and Alan Craig of the Christian People’s Alliance, who differ over the dangers posed by mosques. Special guests also contribute.
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