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Our Latest Shows
What would it take for Alex O’Connor to believe Jesus rose from the dead? Trent Horn v Alex O’Connor
Does Jesus want to stop the boats? The immigration and asylum culture wars, with Krish Kandiah
#259 Jim Stockton: Inside the Oxford Socratic Club - Tea, Minutes & the Lives Behind the Debates
Does God repent? What does ekklesia mean? Talking about biblical words and what they mean?
AI and the Future of Humanity | Nigel Crook vs Andy Bannister hosted by Sam McKee
The hollowed-out state: Can the church reinspire public service?
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Our Latest Articles
The Resurrection: Why It Matters to All of Us
Easter may have passed, but the meaning of the resurrection is not confined to a single weekend; if Jesus really rose from the dead, that changes everything for all of us.
Can morality be objective without God? A guide to Caleb Woodbridge and Thomas Walker-Werth on a recent Unbelievable podcast
In a dense but fascinating Unbelievable exchange, Caleb Woodbridge and Thomas Walker-Werth debate whether morality can be objective without God. For listeners interested in theology but less at home in philosophy, here is a guide to the biggest claims, the most questionable assumptions, and the deeper issues at stake.
I Found God in the NICU: How Intelligent Design Made Me an Intellectually Fulfilled Christian
Listening to a recent Unbelievable? debate on evolution and Intelligent Design transported retired physician Erik Strandness back to the neonatal intensive care unit. While some argue that looking for a Designer shuts down scientific inquiry, Erik shares how discovering the “metaphysically beautiful music” of Intelligent Design did not just answer his intellectual doubts, but transformed his daily medical practice into an act of profound worship.
How Postmodernism Challenges Christian Apologetics and Where Hope Still Shines
A thoughtful young adult (Gen Z or Millennial) sitting alone in a modern urban environment, surrounded by a blur of people passing by. The person is holding a smartphone or a notebook, looking both curious and contemplative - symbolising a search for meaning and truth in a noisy, fast-changing, and ...
Why NT Wright Says Only the Church Can Achieve True Unity: Ephesians 2 vs Secular Multiculturalism
In his book on Ephesians, talking about Ephesians 2, N.T. Wright argues that the church offers more than diversity or coexistence. It is a new humanity, formed by grace, reconciled through Christ and filled with the Spirit, the kind of unity modern secular culture longs for but cannot create on its own.
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Ask NT Wright Anything
Does God repent? What does ekklesia mean? Talking about biblical words and what they mean?
Tom Wright breaks down key biblical words like “soul,” “spirit,” and “ekklesia,” explaining what they really mean and why modern misunderstandings matter. Plus: Does God ever repent or change his mind? Discover how language shapes faith.
Who are Abraham’s children? Did Jesus make mistakes? Is apostolic succession essential to the Church’s faithfulness?
Tom Wright and Michael Bird tackle three big questions: Did Paul convert, or was his identity as Abraham’s child transformed by Jesus? Did Jesus ever make mistakes? And is apostolic succession essential - or is the church’s faithfulness anchored elsewhere?
Can I attend Catholic church? Jews vs Judeans in translation? Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?
Tom Wright tackles questions about attending different churches, translating key biblical terms, and puzzling choices in Paul’s ministry. He explores Protestant-Catholic unity, why some Bibles say “Judeans” instead of “Jews,” and the lessons behind Paul’s decisions with Timothy and Titus.
Why Do Prayers Go Unanswered? Tom Wright & Mike Bird on Grief, the Eucharist, and Bible Characters’ Reality
In this deeply pastoral episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle some of the most sensitive and difficult questions Christians face.
Why did Jesus turn water into wine? Did Paul invent Christianity? Are Christian hymns wrong? NT Wright Explains
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright answers listener questions about John’s Gospel, worship music, and the relationship between Jesus and Paul.
Women in ministry, Church unity & Paul’s “End of the World” Ask NT Wright Anything
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major questions: Should Christians stay in churches that disagree about women in leadership? How can the global church pursue deeper unity?
Can you lose your Salvation, hyper-calvanism and did Jesus actually preach Hell?
Today on Ask NT Wright Anything, N.T. Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major theological questions: Can Christians lose their salvation? What did Jesus actually mean when he spoke about hell? Is hyper-Calvinism a distortion of biblical teaching?
What’s the fine print on the Second Coming, the Transfiguration, and Michael Heiser’s Unseen Realm
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three fascinating theological questions: What actually happens at the Second Coming? Were Moses and Elijah resurrected at the Transfiguration? How should Christians understand the “unseen realm” of angels and spiritual beings?
The death of Judas, Biblical Inerrancy and how to avoid being too “heavenly minded”?
How did Judas really die, by hanging or by falling and bursting open? Does the Bible contain contradictions? And what does it really mean to “set your mind on things above”?
Puzzled by Dispensationalism: is our suffering redemptive? The rapture, new creation & becoming “Divine”
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three profound theological questions that sit right at the heart of Christian hope.
Does God repent? What does ekklesia mean? Talking about biblical words and what they mean?
Who are Abraham’s children? Did Jesus make mistakes? Is apostolic succession essential to the Church’s faithfulness?
Can I attend Catholic church? Jews vs Judeans in translation? Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?
Why Do Prayers Go Unanswered? Tom Wright & Mike Bird on Grief, the Eucharist, and Bible Characters’ Reality
Why did Jesus turn water into wine? Did Paul invent Christianity? Are Christian hymns wrong? NT Wright Explains
Women in ministry, Church unity & Paul’s “End of the World” Ask NT Wright Anything
Can you lose your Salvation, hyper-calvanism and did Jesus actually preach Hell?
What’s the fine print on the Second Coming, the Transfiguration, and Michael Heiser’s Unseen Realm
The death of Judas, Biblical Inerrancy and how to avoid being too “heavenly minded”?
Puzzled by Dispensationalism: is our suffering redemptive? The rapture, new creation & becoming “Divine”
Unbelievable? the Interview
Matters of Life & Death
Does Jesus want to stop the boats? The immigration and asylum culture wars, with Krish Kandiah
The hollowed-out state: Can the church reinspire public service?
The Book of Revelation: Make Christianity Weird Again
ADHD: Should Christians enhance their brains with stimulants?
What can the church do for children with additional needs?
Faith under fire: Following Christ in the military, with Maj Gen Tim Cross
Re-enchantment: Why are young people getting back into the weird and the magical?
Are men really coming back to church? with Justin Brierley
Rediscovering evil
Touching grass and witnessing to truth: the church in an era of AI fakery and misinformation
The CS Lewis Postcast
Culture
What would it take for Alex O’Connor to believe Jesus rose from the dead? Trent Horn v Alex O’Connor
Is the resurrection of Jesus fact or fiction? In this lively debate, Alex O’Connor and Trent Horn clash over the historical evidence, alternative explanations, and what really happened after the crucifixion. Hosted by John Nelson, this episode dives deep into eyewitness testimony, group visions, and why the resurrection remains one of history’s most hotly contested events.
Does Jesus want to stop the boats? The immigration and asylum culture wars, with Krish Kandiah
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? The Resurrection Debate | Mike Licona vs Dale Allison hosted by John Nelson
What can the church do for children with additional needs?
Why did Jesus turn water into wine? Did Paul invent Christianity? Are Christian hymns wrong? NT Wright Explains
Iain McGilchrist on faith, meaning and the crisis of modern culture
Ethics
What would it take for Alex O’Connor to believe Jesus rose from the dead? Trent Horn v Alex O’Connor
Is the resurrection of Jesus fact or fiction? In this lively debate, Alex O’Connor and Trent Horn clash over the historical evidence, alternative explanations, and what really happened after the crucifixion. Hosted by John Nelson, this episode dives deep into eyewitness testimony, group visions, and why the resurrection remains one of history’s most hotly contested events.
Does Jesus want to stop the boats? The immigration and asylum culture wars, with Krish Kandiah
The Book of Revelation: Make Christianity Weird Again
ADHD: Should Christians enhance their brains with stimulants?
Rediscovering evil
Touching grass and witnessing to truth: the church in an era of AI fakery and misinformation
Blockbuster Shows
Is religion good or bad for society? | Ben Shapiro v Alex O’Connor
The Robot Race: How should humanity flourish in an AI world? (Part 2) | Nigel Crook & Anil Seth
The Robot Race: Could AI ever replace humanity? (Part 1) | Nigel Crook & Anil Seth
Do consciousness and near-death experiences point to an afterlife? | Sharon Dirckx vs Emily Qureshi-Hurst
Can Science and Religion Tell us What it Means to be Human? | Philip Ball & Nick Spencer
Christianity, the Sexual Revolution and the future of the West | Rod Dreher & Louise Perry
Is God Dead? | Prof John Lennox & Dave Rubin
Did Jesus of Nazareth rise from the dead? | Bart Ehrman & Justin Bass
Are Millennials and Gen Z ready to believe in God? | Mikhaila Peterson & Jon McCray (Whaddo You Meme)
Robots, Transhumanism, and Life Beyond Earth | Lord Martin Rees & John Wyatt
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Why I Believe
When I consider the heavens - A doctors reasoning for God | Dr Antony Latham
A military man finds God: the story of Jon Wilke
Is atheism rational? How a physicalist atheist discovered Christianity
Hope in despair: How a militant atheist encountered God
Making sense of reality: How an atheist philosopher discovered Jesus via paganism
A brief encounter: How a successful professional on Capitol Hill moved from secular humanism to Christianity
Discovering purpose: An engineer's evolution from atheism to a life filled with meaning
Transformed: How a despised Indian child became an evangelist
From radical atheist to Christian via rigorous intellectual study
Free at last: How an atheist addict was healed from addiction and suicidal thoughts
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Unapologetic
#121 How viruses challenge our perception of good and evil with Christian Virologist Dr Mirjam Schilling
#120 James Emery White: Is online church the way forward?
#119 James Emery White: Should we prioritise young people?
Unapologetic #118 James Emery White: Is Christ irrelevant in a post-Christian culture?
Unapologetic #117 Nicola Morrison: How to find hope in despair
Unapologetic #116 Nicola Morrison: A trip to church saved my life
The Big Conversation
The Robot Race: How should humanity flourish in an AI world? (Part 2) | Nigel Crook & Anil Seth
The Robot Race: Could AI ever replace humanity? (Part 1) | Nigel Crook & Anil Seth
Do consciousness and near-death experiences point to an afterlife? | Sharon Dirckx vs Emily Qureshi-Hurst
Can Science and Religion Tell us What it Means to be Human? | Philip Ball & Nick Spencer
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Navigating the Old Testament
What’s the fine print on the Second Coming, the Transfiguration, and Michael Heiser’s Unseen Realm
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three fascinating theological questions: What actually happens at the Second Coming? Were Moses and Elijah resurrected at the Transfiguration? How should Christians understand the “unseen realm” of angels and spiritual beings?
Why doesn’t the Bible punish men for adultery?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three tough questions: Why does the Old Testament seem to treat women unfairly in adultery cases? What’s the meaning behind the Nazirite vow? And how is Christ really present in the Eucharist?
What was John the Baptist doing when he baptised Jews before Jesus’ ministry began?
Do ordained ministers have “more” of the Holy Spirit than lay people? What exactly was John the Baptist doing when he baptised Jews before Jesus’ ministry began? And are the Thirty-Nine Articles still fit for purpose today?
What did Paul mean by our “Earthly Tent”? And where is Eden?
Where is the Garden of Eden? What did Paul mean by our “earthly tent”? And does Genesis contain later edits, and if so, does that undermine Scripture?
Discovering the New Testament
Does God repent? What does ekklesia mean? Talking about biblical words and what they mean?
Tom Wright breaks down key biblical words like “soul,” “spirit,” and “ekklesia,” explaining what they really mean and why modern misunderstandings matter. Plus: Does God ever repent or change his mind? Discover how language shapes faith.
Who are Abraham’s children? Did Jesus make mistakes? Is apostolic succession essential to the Church’s faithfulness?
Tom Wright and Michael Bird tackle three big questions: Did Paul convert, or was his identity as Abraham’s child transformed by Jesus? Did Jesus ever make mistakes? And is apostolic succession essential - or is the church’s faithfulness anchored elsewhere?
The Book of Revelation: Make Christianity Weird Again
This episode explores the Book of Revelation as a window into the supernatural and hope-filled side of faith, challenging us to rediscover the mystery, wonder, and spiritual depth that modern Christianity often neglects.
Can I attend Catholic church? Jews vs Judeans in translation? Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?
Tom Wright tackles questions about attending different churches, translating key biblical terms, and puzzling choices in Paul’s ministry. He explores Protestant-Catholic unity, why some Bibles say “Judeans” instead of “Jews,” and the lessons behind Paul’s decisions with Timothy and Titus.
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Unbelievable?
What would it take for Alex O’Connor to believe Jesus rose from the dead? Trent Horn v Alex O’Connor
Is the resurrection of Jesus fact or fiction? In this lively debate, Alex O’Connor and Trent Horn clash over the historical evidence, alternative explanations, and what really happened after the crucifixion. Hosted by John Nelson, this episode dives deep into eyewitness testimony, group visions, and why the resurrection remains one of history’s most hotly contested events.
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AI and the Future of Humanity | Nigel Crook vs Andy Bannister hosted by Sam McKee
AI experts Nigel Crook and Andy Bannister join Sam McKee to debate whether artificial intelligence will lead to a brighter future or new dangers for humanity. They tackle the ethics of AI, its impact on work and relationships, and where faith and human uniqueness fit in an automated world.
Evil, Pain, and the case against God: Atheist vs Theist | Alanzo Paul v Harry Amos hosted by Sam McKee
Live from John Colet School, philosophers Alanzo Paul and Harry Amos debate the problem of suffering. Is pain evidence against God, or can faith make sense of evil, grief, and hope? Hosted by Sam McKee, this episode tackles the toughest questions about belief, meaning, and what suffering really means.
The Meaning Crisis Explained…Is Modernity Killing Meaning? John Vervaeke and Malcolm Guite hosted by John Nelson
Is modern life killing our sense of meaning? In this episode, John Vervaeke and Malcolm Guite join John Nelson to unpack the “meaning crisis”—from loneliness and anxiety to the loss of shared story. They explore why facts alone aren’t enough, the power of imagination and poetry, and how practices, community, and pilgrimage could help us recover depth and belonging.
Ask NT Wright Anything
Does God repent? What does ekklesia mean? Talking about biblical words and what they mean?
Tom Wright breaks down key biblical words like “soul,” “spirit,” and “ekklesia,” explaining what they really mean and why modern misunderstandings matter. Plus: Does God ever repent or change his mind? Discover how language shapes faith.
Who are Abraham’s children? Did Jesus make mistakes? Is apostolic succession essential to the Church’s faithfulness?
Tom Wright and Michael Bird tackle three big questions: Did Paul convert, or was his identity as Abraham’s child transformed by Jesus? Did Jesus ever make mistakes? And is apostolic succession essential - or is the church’s faithfulness anchored elsewhere?
Can I attend Catholic church? Jews vs Judeans in translation? Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?
Tom Wright tackles questions about attending different churches, translating key biblical terms, and puzzling choices in Paul’s ministry. He explores Protestant-Catholic unity, why some Bibles say “Judeans” instead of “Jews,” and the lessons behind Paul’s decisions with Timothy and Titus.
Why Do Prayers Go Unanswered? Tom Wright & Mike Bird on Grief, the Eucharist, and Bible Characters’ Reality
In this deeply pastoral episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle some of the most sensitive and difficult questions Christians face.
Why did Jesus turn water into wine? Did Paul invent Christianity? Are Christian hymns wrong? NT Wright Explains
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright answers listener questions about John’s Gospel, worship music, and the relationship between Jesus and Paul.
Women in ministry, Church unity & Paul’s “End of the World” Ask NT Wright Anything
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major questions: Should Christians stay in churches that disagree about women in leadership? How can the global church pursue deeper unity?
Can you lose your Salvation, hyper-calvanism and did Jesus actually preach Hell?
Today on Ask NT Wright Anything, N.T. Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major theological questions: Can Christians lose their salvation? What did Jesus actually mean when he spoke about hell? Is hyper-Calvinism a distortion of biblical teaching?
What’s the fine print on the Second Coming, the Transfiguration, and Michael Heiser’s Unseen Realm
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three fascinating theological questions: What actually happens at the Second Coming? Were Moses and Elijah resurrected at the Transfiguration? How should Christians understand the “unseen realm” of angels and spiritual beings?
The death of Judas, Biblical Inerrancy and how to avoid being too “heavenly minded”?
How did Judas really die, by hanging or by falling and bursting open? Does the Bible contain contradictions? And what does it really mean to “set your mind on things above”?
Puzzled by Dispensationalism: is our suffering redemptive? The rapture, new creation & becoming “Divine”
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three profound theological questions that sit right at the heart of Christian hope.
Does God repent? What does ekklesia mean? Talking about biblical words and what they mean?
Who are Abraham’s children? Did Jesus make mistakes? Is apostolic succession essential to the Church’s faithfulness?
Can I attend Catholic church? Jews vs Judeans in translation? Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?
Why Do Prayers Go Unanswered? Tom Wright & Mike Bird on Grief, the Eucharist, and Bible Characters’ Reality
Why did Jesus turn water into wine? Did Paul invent Christianity? Are Christian hymns wrong? NT Wright Explains
Women in ministry, Church unity & Paul’s “End of the World” Ask NT Wright Anything
Can you lose your Salvation, hyper-calvanism and did Jesus actually preach Hell?
What’s the fine print on the Second Coming, the Transfiguration, and Michael Heiser’s Unseen Realm
The death of Judas, Biblical Inerrancy and how to avoid being too “heavenly minded”?
Puzzled by Dispensationalism: is our suffering redemptive? The rapture, new creation & becoming “Divine”
Unbelievable? The Interview
Matters of Life & Death
Does Jesus want to stop the boats? The immigration and asylum culture wars, with Krish Kandiah
The hollowed-out state: Can the church reinspire public service?
The Book of Revelation: Make Christianity Weird Again
ADHD: Should Christians enhance their brains with stimulants?
What can the church do for children with additional needs?
Faith under fire: Following Christ in the military, with Maj Gen Tim Cross
Re-enchantment: Why are young people getting back into the weird and the magical?
Are men really coming back to church? with Justin Brierley
Rediscovering evil
Touching grass and witnessing to truth: the church in an era of AI fakery and misinformation
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Do consciousness and near-death experiences point to an afterlife? | Sharon Dirckx vs Emily Qureshi-Hurst
Can Science and Religion Tell us What it Means to be Human? | Philip Ball & Nick Spencer
Christianity, the Sexual Revolution and the future of the West | Rod Dreher & Louise Perry
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