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Ep 265Classic Replay: Does the Bible condone slavery?

First broadcast in June 2010, Ex-Christian Bob Price and New Testament scholar David Instone-Brewer debate slavery in the Old and New Testament. <p>• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p>• Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p>• For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p>• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p>• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p>• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p>• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Jun 23, 202154 min

Ep 264Gunter Bechly vs Joshua Swamidass – For and Against Intelligent Design

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Dr Gunter Bechly is a palaeontologist who became convinced that Darwinian evolution cannot explain the fossil record. He debates Intelligent Design with computational biologist Dr Joshua Swamidass who affirms an evolutionary account. For Gunter Bechly <a href='http://www.bechly.at/'>http://www.bechly.at</a> For Joshua Swamidass <a href='http://www.peacefulscience.org/'>http://www.peacefulscience.org</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Jun 18, 20211h 25m

Ep 263Classic Replay: Sex outside marriage debate

<p>First broadcast in May 2010. Faith Forster of Ichthus Christian Fellowship and Sue Meyer who describes herself as an "Atheist freethinking feminist” debate whether the traditional Christian view of keeping sex within marriage is good or bad for men and women.</p> <p>• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p>• Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p>• For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p>• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p>• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p>• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p>• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p> <p> </p>

Jun 15, 202153 min

Ep 262Stephen C Meyer and Brian Keating - The Return of the God Hypothesis

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Stephen C Meyer of the Discovery Institute says that 3 key scientific advances in cosmology and biology have reignited the case for God. He discusses the claims in his new book 'The Return of the God Hypothesis' with Brian Keating, Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Stephen C Meyer <a href='https://stephencmeyer.org/'>https://stephencmeyer.org</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Brian Keating <a href='http://briankeating.com/'>http://briankeating.com</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Jun 11, 20211h 26m

Ep 261Sabine Hossenfelder and Luke Barnes - The fine-tuning of the Universe: Was the cosmos made for us?

<p class="x_MsoNormal">The Big Conversation - Episode 4 | Season 3. Many physicists have pointed out the extraordinary ‘fine tuning’ of the physical laws of the universe that have allowed life to develop within the cosmos.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Luke Barnes believes it gives evidence for a designer behind the cosmos, whereas Sabine Hossenfelder disagrees, questioning whether we can even speak of ‘fine tuning’ as a phenomenon.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For bonus content, updates and more shows sign up at <a href='http://www.thebigconversation.show/'>http://www.thebigconversation.show</a>​​.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">We'd love to know what you think of the conversation! Take our survey: <a href='https://unbelievable.memberstar.club/page/60b65f153c6b826a710e2af4/dgx50'>https://unbelievable.memberstar.club/page/60b65f153c6b826a710e2af4/dgx50</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Sabine Hossenfelder: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/user/peppermint78'>https://www.youtube.com/user/peppermint78</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Luke Barnes: </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href='https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/staff_profiles/uws_profiles/doctor_luke_barnes'>https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/staff_profiles/uws_profiles/doctor_luke_barnes</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">The Big Conversation is a video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers across the religious and non-religious community. Exploring science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human. The Big Conversation is produced by Premier in partnership with John Templeton Foundation</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Jun 4, 20211h 26m

Ep 260Should we rethink worship in a Covid age? Tim Hughes, Lucy Brierley, Muyiwa Olarewaju and Graham Nicholls

<p class="x_MsoNormal">The pandemic has changed the way churches deliver worship online and in-person. Justin is joined by church and worship leaders Tim Hughes, Muyiwa Olarewaju, Lucy Brierley & Graham Nicholls, to talk about lessons learned and what the future may look like. Originally broadcast as part of Spring Harvest 2021: Unrivalled.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Justin also talks with Jon Yates about his new book ‘<a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fractured-societies-coming-apart-together/dp/0008463964/ref=nodl_'>Fractured: Why our societies are coming apart and how we put them back together again’</a>.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

May 28, 20211h 39m

Ep 259Classic Replay: Which is more trustworthy - The Bible or Koran? James White vs Adnan Rashid

<p>First broadcast in 2010. James White of Alpha & Omega ministries defends the Bible as historically more reliable than the Koran. Adnan Rashid of the Hittin Institute argues for the Koran and criticises the transmission of Biblical writings.</p> <p>More Resources: • For exclusive resources and to support us: </p> USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a> Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> • For our regular Newsletter: <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> • For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> • Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> • Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> • Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a>

May 25, 20211h 6m

Ep 2582021 Conference highlights - NT Wright, Tom Holland, Clare Williams, Sean and Josh McDowell

Justin presents highlights from the recent Unbelievable? Conference 2021: How to tell the greatest story ever told, featuring NT Wright, Tom Holland, Clare Williams, Sean & Josh McDowell and Ruth Jackson. Get all the HD video sessions from the conference as a digital download <a href='https://shop.premier.org.uk/collections/unbelievable/products/unbelievable-2021-digital-download-pre-order'>https://shop.premier.org.uk/collections/unbelievable/products/unbelievable-2021-digital-download-pre-order</a> • For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a> • Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> • For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> • For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> • Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> • Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> • Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a>

May 21, 20211h 26m

Ep 257NT Wright and Douglas Murray - Identity, myth & miracles: How do we live in a post-Christian world?

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Episode 3 | Season 3 of The Big Conversation. Social commentator Douglas Murray engages theologian NT Wright on whether Christianity still makes best sense of the world in a post-Christian age, and how to address the growing meaning and identity crisis in the West.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For bonus content, updates and more shows, sign up at <a href='http://www.thebigconversation.show/'>http://www.thebigconversation.show</a> ​​</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">We'd love to know what you think of the conversation! Take our survey: <a href='https://unbelievable.memberstar.club/page/609baf73407d065a53243156/TzkWp'>https://unbelievable.memberstar.club/page/609baf73407d065a53243156/TzkWp</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">The Big Conversation is a video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers across the religious and non-religious community. Exploring science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human. The Big Conversation is produced by Premier in partnership with John Templeton Foundation</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">More Resources:</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For NT Wright: <a href='https://spckpublishing.co.uk/broken-signposts'>https://spckpublishing.co.uk/broken-signposts</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Douglas Murray: <a href='https://douglasmurray.net/'>https://douglasmurray.net/</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"> </p>

May 14, 20211h 25m

Ep 256Should Christians embrace the Enneagram? Todd Wilson & Marcia Montenegro

<p class="x_MsoNormal">The Enneagram has become a wildly popular personality tool in secular and spiritual circles. But is it a theologically valid way of understanding human psychology? Pastor and theologian Todd Wilson, author of 'The Enneagram goes to church' believes the Enneagram can be a transformative tool for churches. Ex-new ager Marcia Montenegro, author of 'Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret' believes it is a spiritual deception.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Todd Wilson <a href='http://www.toddawilson.com/'>http://www.toddawilson.com</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Marcia Montenegro <a href='http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/'>http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Unbelievable? the Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Douglas Murray & NT Wright in conversation <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/mythmiraclesandidentity'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/mythmiraclesandidentity</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">More Resources:</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

May 7, 20211h 43m

Ep 255Classic Replay: Can we trust the Trinity? – James White and Sir Anthony Buzzard

<p>Is the doctrine of the Trinity to be found in the Bible? Was Jesus really "of one substance" with God the Father?</p> <p>US Christian apologist James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries returns to defend the doctrine of the Trinity as he discusses key Old and New Testament texts with Sir Anthony Buzzard of the Restoration Fellowship.</p> <p>James believes the doctrine of the Trinity is implicit and explicit at various points throughout scripture. Anthony disagrees and claims the Doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most costly mistakes the Christian church ever made.</p> <p>This show was originally broadcast on 13th March 2010.</p> <p>For James White see <a href='http://www.aomin.org/'>http://www.aomin.org/</a> </p> <p>For Anthony Buzzard see <a href='http://www.restorationfellowship.org/'>http://www.restorationfellowship.org</a> </p> <p>For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 http://www.unbelievable.live</p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

May 5, 20211h 0m

Ep 254Why the Bible makes sense of modern life - Tom Holland & Andrew Ollerton

<p class="x_MsoNormal">It's still the bestselling book in the world. But can the Bible speak to modern life in the way it has to past generations?</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Andrew Ollerton, author of 'The Bible: A book that makes sense of life', explains why he believes the Bible has a unique ability to speak to who we are as humans. He is joined by historian Tom Holland, author of books including 'Dominion', and editor of 'Revolutionary: Who was Jesus? Why does he still matter?' Tom talks about his own journey of finding a new appreciation for the Bible as a source of spiritual truth.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Unbelievable? the Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Douglas Murray & NT Wright in conversation <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/mythmiraclesandidentity'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/mythmiraclesandidentity</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">More Resources:</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Andrew Ollerton <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bible-Story-that-Makes-Sense/dp/1529327008'>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bible-Story-that-Makes-Sense/dp/1529327008</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Tom Holland <a href='https://www.tom-holland.org/'>https://www.tom-holland.org</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"> </p>

Apr 30, 20211h 23m

Ep 253Classic Replay: The Unification Church of Sun Myung Moon & Easter – Christian Nseka and Doug Harris

<p>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?</p> <p>Christian Nseka is a member of the religion and believes we need to see Jesus' death and resurrection in a new way. He believes that Christ did not fulfil his mission and that Revd Moon is the new Messiah.</p> <p>Doug Harris runs the Reachout Trust, a Christian organisation seeking to engage with Cults and the New Age. He believes that Nseka's understanding of the Bible is skewed and he has missed the point of Jesus death and resurrection at Easter.</p> <p>This show was originally broadcast on 3rd April 2010. Doug sadly passed away in 2013.</p> <p>For the Reachout Trust visit <a href='http://www.reachouttrust.org/'>http://www.reachouttrust.org/</a> </p> <p>For Christian Nseka visit <a href='http://www.messiah101.com/'>http://www.messiah101.com/</a> </p> <p>For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Apr 27, 202158 min

Ep 252Nick Bostrom and Ros Picard - God, AI & the future of humanity: Is technology the key to immortality?

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Episode 2 | Season 3 of The Big Conversation. Prof Nick Bostrom, director of the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University and Prof Rosalind Picard, director of the Affective Computing Research Group at MIT debate the philosophical and spiritual questions raised by AI. Could AI become conscious? Are we living in a simulation universe? Could technology be the key to immortality?</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For bonus content, updates and details of the Douglas Murray & NT Wright livestream sign up at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTM5N21mc0tsUHBrQ1pCOWFySnl2RDRScHZTZ3xBQ3Jtc0trclVBUUtXby02WW9OczBUejc1azlIT0hzR2xhQzZZY2JSaEh4UFVwWUdjZE1OZkpyaGZHMXJXMFRFamUtQ19nSndqMXB5RjJtclQwYVlBWS1mRGJ0WE43R3RIaXZSZ3Y1Q01YY2xiaDY5ejJZTU9rUQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebigconversation.show%E2%80%8B'>http://www.thebigconversation.show</a>​</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">We'd love to know what you think of the conversation! Take our survey: <a href='https://survey-star.co.uk/technology'>https://survey-star.co.uk/technology​</a>​</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">The Big Conversation is a video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers across the religious and non-religious community. Exploring science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human. The Big Conversation is produced by Premier in partnership with John Templeton Foundation.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Rosalind Picard <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1QyX1JCLVFTTFNWSmNBSFgtajJNQ2FXQmpGQXxBQ3Jtc0tudm9PUlR0N1FoTDRsT0N3dGRpXzlfQVFiZzEyM2VZT09HbWFNbHVxTmd6SU1BRjNBU0RKVDlVQVJLRmYtTkxiQjJQaVMxU3hJeHZPZzFXUlp0NF80c1VzNnFrSTZjY3NDRWcxTERPdk9KVWZ1WWFlVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.media.mit.edu%2F~picard%2F'>https://web.media.mit.edu/~picard/</a>​</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Nick Bostrom <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1BuZC1EcFdGWWF6TkhCbExrdkNBelZhSzRCd3xBQ3Jtc0ttQjZEUFh0OFB6elRkVGhVQUVocmdNSjAteFFqZHVFR2g3eU9UYVkxODcxSjZuVFJPMlZ2Smk2Q0FXZjk2QVpjRmV0S09UZ3pPSWpIUG91ekIxVkVySjFUQURqbkhubEE0RV9PSWc0RTdET0FYazgyWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nickbostrom.com%2F'>https://www.nickbostrom.com/</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• The Unbelievable? podcast <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Apr 23, 20211h 46m

Ep 251Classic Replay: Seventh Day Adventism – David Burnett, Victor Hulbert and Doug Harris

<p>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 of founder Ellen White's teaching on ‘Investigative Judgement’?</p> <p>David Burnett and Victor Hulbert of the SDA church in the UK respond to these questions raised by Doug Harris of the Reachout Trust in a friendly encounter seeking to understand more about the denomination.</p> <p>This show was originally broadcast on 10th April 2010. Doug sadly passed away in 2013.</p> <p>For the Seventh Day Adventist Church see http://www.adventist.org.uk or <a href='http://tottenham.adventistchurch.org.uk'>http://tottenham.adventistchurch.org.uk</a> </p> <p>Watch Doug Harris, Victor Hulbert and Gerard Chrispin's TV debate <a href='http://www.adventistinfo.org.uk/about/world-in-focus.php'>http://www.adventistinfo.org.uk/about/world-in-focus.php</a> </p> <p>For the Reachout Trust see <a href='http://www.reachouttrust.org/'>http://www.reachouttrust.org/</a> </p> <p>For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Apr 21, 20211h 6m

Ep 250Do Muslims & Christians worship the same God? Andy Bannister & Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon

<p class="x_MsoNormal">It's often claimed that, despite their religious differences, Muslims and Christians still believe in and worship the same creator God. </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">In his new book Andy Bannister explains why he believes the God of Islam and Christianity cannot be the same. In contrast, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, who heads up Christian-Muslim interfaith work in Nigeria, believes that the two religions are working with different concepts of the same God.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Plus, apologist Clare Williams, who is one of the speakers at our upcoming conference, speaks to Ruth Jackson about some of the big questions young black people face.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Andy Bannister: <a href='http://www.andybannister.net/'>http://www.andybannister.net/</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Josiah Idowu-Fearon: <a href='https://www.anglicancommunion.org/structures/anglican-communion-office/the-secretary-general.aspx'>https://www.anglicancommunion.org/structures/anglican-communion-office/the-secretary-general.aspx</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Clare Williams <a href='https://realquestions.co.uk/'>https://realquestions.co.uk/</a></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="x_MsoNormal">For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.p/'>http://www.p</a><a href='http://remierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>remierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a> </li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </li> </ul>

Apr 16, 20211h 27m

Ep 249Classic Replay: Are we alone in the universe? – Paul Davies & John Lennox

<p>What does it take for life to get going in our universe? Is there intelligence in the stars or right under our nose? Renowned astrophysicist Paul Davies chats to Oxford Professor of Mathematics John Lennox.</p> <p>A popular science author, Davies’ book ‘The Eerie Silence’ examines the likelihood of the universe producing life elsewhere.</p> <p>John Lennox is a Christian Mathematician and philosopher. He is the author of numerous books including ‘God's Undertaker: has science buried God?’ and has debated Richard Dawkins on several occasions.</p> <p>Davies' work on the fine tuning of the universe for life has been sympathetic to theism. In this programme, Lennox challenges Davies to look to design not just in cosmology but in the cell. They also chat about what the discovery of extra-terrestrial life would mean for Christian theology. </p> <p>Originally broadcast on 17th April 2010.</p> <p>For Paul Davies see <a href='http://cosmos.asu.edu/'>http://cosmos.asu.edu/</a> </p> <p>For John Lennox see <a href='http://johnlennox.org/'>http://johnlennox.org/</a> </p> <p>For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Apr 13, 20211h 1m

Ep 248Is Christianity a trick of the mind? TikTok hypnotist Zach Pincince and Christian illusionist Bryan Drake

<p class="x_MsoNormal">TikTok star Zach Pincince lost his faith after developing a career in hypnotism and growing doubts about whether Jesus rose again. He engages with Christian evangelist and stage illusionist Bryan Drake on whether religious belief is down to our suggestibility and debates the evidence for the resurrection.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Zach Pincince: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zachpincince'>https://www.tiktok.com/@zachpincince</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Bryan Drake: <a href='https://bryandrakeshow.com/'>https://bryandrakeshow.com/</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• The Unbelievable? podcast <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Apr 9, 20211h 29m

Ep 247Bishop Robert Barron and Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) – Christianity or Atheism: Which makes best sense of who we are?

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Bishop Robert Barron of Word on Fire and Alex O'Connor of the Cosmic Skeptic channel discuss the evidence for God, the nature of faith and the problem of suffering in the first episode of The Big Conversation season 3.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For a bonus video of Bishop Barron and Alex O'Connor debating the Trinity sign up at <a href='http://www.thebigconversation.show/'>http://www.thebigconversation.show</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">We'd love to know what you think of the conversation! Take our survey: <a href='https://survey-star.co.uk/thebigconversation1'>https://survey-star.co.uk/thebigconversation1</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">The Big Conversation is a video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers across the religious and non-religious community. Exploring science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human. The Big Conversation is produced by Premier in partnership with John Templeton Foundation.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">More Resources:</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Bishop Barron <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMjLgeWNwqL2LBGS-iPb1A'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMjLgeWNwqL2LBGS-iPb1A</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Cosmic Skeptic <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7kIy8fZavEni8Gzl8NLjOQ'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7kIy8fZavEni8Gzl8NLjOQ</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Rest of the World <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• The Unbelievable? podcast <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">• Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Apr 2, 20211h 47m

Ep 246Classic Replay: The historical Jesus – Philip Pullman, Anthony McRoy and Martin Saunders

<p>In prominent atheist author Philip Pullman’s ‘The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ’, he re-imagines the story of Jesus as the story of two twins - one called Jesus, the other Christ. It is the twin Christ who writes the history of Jesus, turning him into the God-man of the Gospels.</p> <p>Philip Pullman joins Justin Brierley to discuss whether we should believe the biblical stories of Jesus as historical fact or whether myth and invention are inevitable in the 2,000 year old Gospel accounts.</p> <p>Christian journalist Martin Saunders engages Pullman on his view of the Church and his scepticism of the miraculous, while Bible Scholar Anthony McRoy challenges Pullman's view that the Gospels are the product of the mythologising and interpretation of its historical core. He particularly takes issue with Pullman's recasting of the resurrection as a fabricated trick to create the foundation of the future church.</p> <p>For ‘The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ’ see <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Jesus-Scoundrel-Christ-Myths/dp/1847678254'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Jesus-Scoundrel-Christ-Myths/dp/1847678254</a> </p> <p>For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a> </p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Mar 30, 202158 min

Ep 245Beyond Belief: A youth worker's doubt and deconstruction – Logan Walker and Ben Jack

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Former Christian youth worker, Logan Walker, shares some of the reasons for losing his faith. Evangelist Ben Jack from the Message Trust responds to some of Logan's doubts and provides some of his own thoughts on these difficult topics. </p> <ul type="disc"><li class="x_MsoNormal">For Ben Jack’s book My Lord and My God <a href='https://shop.message.org.uk/product/my-lord-and-my-god-ben-jack/'>https://shop.message.org.uk/product/my-lord-and-my-god-ben-jack/</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">For Logan Walker’s blog <a href='https://linktr.ee/beyondbelief'>https://linktr.ee/beyondbelief</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">For our brand new C.S. Lewis podcast <a href='http://www.cslewispodcast.com/'>www.cslewispodcast.com</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">For the new series of the Big Conversation <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/</a></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"><li class="x_MsoNormal">For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.p/'>http://www.p</a><a href='http://remierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>remierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a> </li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </li> </ul>

Mar 26, 20211h 18m

Ep 244Classic Replay: Natural evil – Bill Dembski and Norman Hansen

<p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">How can natural evil and death that have existed for millions of years on an Old Earth view be reconciled to the view that the Fall brought these things into God's good world? Why does God answer some prayers and not others? Does free will exist? American mathematician, professor of theology and author of The End Of Christianity, Bill Dembski engages with former Christian Norman Hansen.</p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">For Dembski's blog see <a href='http://www.uncommondescent.com/'>http://www.uncommondescent.com/</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">For Norman Hansen see <a href='http://www.nrhansen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/'>http://www.nrhansen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxxxmsonormal">Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Mar 23, 20211h 6m

Ep 243Alister McGrath on John Polkinghorne, Shelby Abbott on doubt and Mark Clark on Jesus

Justin and Ruth present 3 interviews in this week's show. Alister McGrath, Prof of science and religion at Oxford University talks about the life and legacy of physicist-priest John Polkinghorne who has passed away aged 90. Justin also presents a sneak peek of his forthcoming CS Lewis podcast. Shelby Abbott talks about deconstruction and doubt in his latest book 'Doubtless: Because faith is hard’ and Canadian pastor Mark Clark presents his new book 'The Problem of Jesus'. <ul><li>For Alister’s tribute to John Polkinghorne <a href='https://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/John-Polkinghorne-1930-2021-The-pre-eminent-voice-on-science-and-religion'>https://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/John-Polkinghorne-1930-2021-The-pre-eminent-voice-on-science-and-religion</a></li> <li>For our new C.S. Lewis podcast with Alister <a href='https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Weekday/The-CS-Lewis-podcast'>https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Weekday/The-CS-Lewis-podcast</a> </li> <li>For Shelby Abbott <a href='https://shelbyabbott.com/'>https://shelbyabbott.com/</a> </li> <li>For Mark Clark <a href='http://www.pastormarkclark.com/books/'>http://www.pastormarkclark.com/books/</a> </li> </ul> <ul><li>For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </li> <li>For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.p/'>http://www.p</a><a href='http://remierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>remierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a> </li> <li>Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></li> <li>For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></li> <li>For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </li> <li>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></li> <li>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></li> <li>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </li> </ul>

Mar 19, 20211h 38m

Ep 242Classic Replay: Divorce and remarriage – David Instone-Brewer and Andrew Cornes

<p>This week we look at two different Christian views of Divorce and Remarriage.</p> <p>Andrew Cornes is part of the clergy team at All Souls Eastbourne. He holds to the traditional understanding that Jesus taught divorce is only permissible for adultery, and that the Bible forbids remarriage.</p> <p>David Instone-Brewer is a New Testament scholar from Tyndale House Cambridge. He believes the church has misunderstood Jesus teaching on divorce. He claims that Jesus was responding to "any cause" divorce - a Rabbinical view of divorce popular at the time.</p> <p>They debate the Biblical and pastoral issues involved.</p> <p>For David Instone-Brewer’s book Divorce and Remarriage in the Church (Paternoster) Click <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Divorce-Remarriage-Church-Solutions-Realities/dp/1842271806/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265981410&sr=8-2'>here</a></p> <p>For Andrew Cornes’ book Divorce and Remarriage: Biblical Principle and Pastoral Practise (Christian Focus) Click <a href='https://www.christianfocus.com/products/1532/divorce-and-remarriage'>here</a></p> <p>For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 http://www.unbelievable.live</p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Mar 16, 20211h 6m

Ep 241Is free speech on campus being cancelled? Julia Rynkiewicz, Ryan Christopher & Alison Scott-Baumann

Julia Rynkiewicz was suspended from her midwifery course at Nottingham University because of her support for the pro-life organisation Students for Life. Justin is joined by Julia along with Ryan Christoper of ADF UK who fought and won Julia’s case for unfair dismissal. They debate whether there is a problem of free speech on campus with Prof Alison Scott-Baumann of SOAS University of London. <ul><li>For Julia & ADF: <a href='http://www.protectfreespeech.uk/'>http://www.protectfreespeech.uk</a> </li> <li>For Alison Scott-Baumann: <a href='https://www.routledge.com/Freedom-of-Speech-in-Universities-Islam-Charities-and-Counter-terrorism/Scott-Baumann-Perfect/p/book/9780367257828'>https://www.routledge.com/Freedom-of-Speech-in-Universities-Islam-Charities-and-Counter-terrorism/Scott-Baumann-Perfect/p/book/9780367257828</a> </li> </ul> <ul><li>For Unbelievable? The Conference 2021 <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </li> <li>For exclusive resources and to support us: USA <a href='http://www.p/'>http://www.p</a><a href='http://remierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>remierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a> </li> <li>Rest of the World: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></li> <li>For our regular Newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></li> <li>For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </li> <li>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></li> <li>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></li> <li>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </li> </ul>

Mar 12, 20211h 21m

Ep 240Classic Replay: Professor Alister McGrath interview

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Alister McGrath combines a background in science with a passion for theology and apologetics. Many of his books, including ‘The Dawkins Delusion’, his critique of Richard Dawkins and the New Atheism, have been bestsellers. In this wide-ranging interview McGrath shares his own journey of faith and why Christianity makes best sense of the world as he sees it. He addresses the way atheism is currently making its case, as well as fine tuning of the universe, the resurrection, heresy and much more besides!</p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxmsonormal">Originally broadcast 14th November 2009.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Alister McGrath's website visit <a href='http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mcgrath/'>http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mcgrath/</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Unbelievable? The Conference: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy the following:</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href='https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-12-Jul-2008-Gary-Habermas-American-Masters-of-Apologetics-pt-1'>Unbelievable? 12 Jul 2008 Gary Habermas - American Masters of Apologetics pt 1 American Masters of Apologetics Pt 1: Gary Habermas</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href='https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-19-Jul-2008-William-Lane-Craig-American-Masters-of-Apologetics-pt-2'>Unbelievable? 19 Jul 2008 William Lane Craig - American Masters of Apologetics pt 2 American Masters of Apologetics Pt 2: William Lane Craig</a></p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxmsonormal">USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxmsonormal">Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxmsonormal">Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxmsonormal">For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxmsonormal">Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxmsonormal">Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxxmsonormal">Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Mar 9, 20211h 2m

Ep 239Is Christianity a white man’s religion? – Dr Vince Bantu and Dr AJ Varmah

Why do we often picture a Caucasian Jesus with blonde hair and blue eyes? Why are many of the early church fathers depicted as white when they weren’t? Has African Christianity been hijacked? Dr Vince Bantu of Fuller Theological Seminary and Dr AJ Varmah of the Holy Qubtic Church join Ruth Jackson to discuss these important questions and look at how we can correct the distorted image of Eurocentric Christianity. For Dr Vince Bantu: <a href='https://www.fuller.edu/faculty/vince-bantu/'>https://www.fuller.edu/faculty/vince-bantu/</a> For Dr AJ Varmah: <a href='https://www.holyqubticchurch.com/'>https://www.holyqubticchurch.com/</a> For Unbelievable? The Conference: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live/'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a> Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a>

Mar 5, 20211h 30m

Ep 238Classic Replay: Atheist fundamentalism with Richard Dawkins, AC Grayling, Richard Harries and Charles Moore

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Atheists Richard Dawkins and AC Grayling squared up against Christians Richard Harries and Charles Moore for a debate on the motion "Atheism is the new fundamentalism".</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Justin Brierley reviews the debate with audio clips from the speakers and Q&A session, as well as interviews with those who attended, including AC Grayling and the Chair of the debate Anthony Seldon.</p> <p class="x_xxxxxxmsonormal">Originally broadcast 12th December 2009.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For the full debate visit <a href='http://www.intelligencesquared.com/'>http://www.intelligencesquared.com/</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href='https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable.-8-Nov-2008-Richard-Dawkins-John-Lennox-debate'>Unbelievable? 8 Nov 2008 Dawkins & John Lennox's Oxford debate - a review with interviews and comment.</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href='https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-19-Jul-2008-William-Lane-Craig-American-Masters-of-Apologetics-pt-2'>Unbelievable? 19 Jul 2008 Masters of Apologetics Pt 2: William Lane Craig</a></p> <p class="x_xxxxxxmsonormal">USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p class="x_xxxxxxmsonormal">Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxmsonormal">Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxmsonormal">For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxmsonormal">Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxmsonormal">Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p class="x_xxxxxxmsonormal">Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Mar 2, 20211h 10m

Ep 237The Ravi Zacharias Scandal: Dr Diane Langberg, Glen Scrivener and Steve Baughman

<p>A recent report about Ravi Zacharias has shipwrecked a global ministry and the legacy of one of the most influential Christian apologists has been swept away. Justin and Ruth are joined by Christian psychologist Dr Diane Langberg, a specialist in trauma abuse, and Rev Glen Scrivener, an evangelist with Speak Life, to discuss how we safeguard against more scandals in the future. The focus was on supporting victims, ensuring accountability and the problem with pedestals. </p> <p>For Dr Diane Langberg: <a href='http://www.dianelangberg.com/'>http://www.dianelangberg.com/</a></p> <p>For Rev Glen Scrivener: <a href='https://speaklife.org.uk/'>https://speaklife.org.uk/</a> </p> <p>For more news articles on the Ravi Zacharias scandal: <a href='https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/rape-sexting-and-spiritual-abuse-ravi-zacharias-investigation-produces-damning-findings'>https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/rape-sexting-and-spiritual-abuse-ravi-zacharias-investigation-produces-damning-findings</a></p> <p>For the Miller and Martin report: <a href='https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rzimmedia.rzim.org/assets/downloads/Report-of-Investigation.pdf'>https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rzimmedia.rzim.org/assets/downloads/Report-of-Investigation.pdf</a></p> <p>For the Sam Allberry/ Glen Scrivener interview: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMA6ZDS7eLc&feature=emb_logo'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMA6ZDS7eLc&feature=emb_logo</a></p> <p>To book on to the Unbelievable conference on May 15th 2021: <a href='https://www.unbelievable.live/'>https://www.unbelievable.live/</a></p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Feb 26, 20211h 21m

Ep 236Classic Replay: Will everyone be saved? With Robin Parry and Laurence M Blanchard

<p>‘The Evangelical Universalist’ was published in 2006. The author claimed to be an evangelical Christian who believes that everyone will ultimately be saved. He published under a pen name, but a few years later revealed his true identity as Robin Parry, then editorial director of UK Christian publisher Paternoster (he’s now at Wipf and Stock Publishers).</p> <p>Laurence M Blanchard, a pastor and author in California responds to Robin's arguments and raises questions such as "what's the point of evangelism if everyone will be saved?"</p> <p>Originally broadcast 17th October 2009.</p> <p>Read Robin's blog here: <a href='http://theologicalscribbles.blogspot.com/'>http://theologicalscribbles.blogspot.com/</a> </p> <p>Read his blog as the Evangelical Universalist here: <a href='http://evangelicaluniversalist.blogspot.com/'>http://evangelicaluniversalist.blogspot.com/</a> </p> <p>Read about Laurence Blanchard here: <a href='https://charteroaklighthouse.org/about-us/our-staff/'>https://charteroaklighthouse.org/about-us/our-staff/</a> </p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy the original show when Parry's voice was disguised:</p> <p><a href='https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-15-Mar-2008-Christian-Universalism-will-all-be-saved'>https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-15-Mar-2008-Christian-Universalism-will-all-be-saved</a></p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Feb 23, 20211h 6m

Ep 235Richmond Wandera – Christianity, witchcraft and the prosperity gospel in Uganda

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Richmond Wandera, a pastor in Kampala, Uganda and listener of Unbelievable? talks to Justin about the history of Christian revival in Africa, elections and Covid in Uganda, witchcraft, secularism and the problem of the prosperity gospel in churches. He also share his story of coming from the slums of Kampala through to theological education and church leadership in a show in partnership with Compassion.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">To sponsor a child through Compassion via Unbelievable? <a href='http://www.compassion.com/justin'>http://www.compassion.com/justin</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Or text JUSTIN to 83393 (USA only)</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">As a thankyou, USA sponsors will receive a copy of Justin's book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian'</p>

Feb 19, 20211h 19m

Ep 234Classic Replay: The divinity of Jesus with Christian Richard Bauckham and sceptic James Crossley

<p>Many have suggested that Christian belief in the divinity and worship of Jesus as God was a late development, and that Jesus' early followers did not regard him as being equal with God. So was Jesus merely regarded as an ‘elevated’ being? Was high Christology at odds with the Jewish monotheism of the first century?</p> <p>New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham argues against these views. His book ‘Jesus and the God of Israel’ claims that the worship of Jesus as God was both very Jewish and very early. Agnostic scholar James Crossley contests Richard's claims.</p> <p>Originally broadcast 10th October 2009.</p> <p>For Richard Bauckham visit <a href='http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/people/rbauckham.html'>http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/people/rbauckham.html</a> </p> <p>For James Crossley see <a href='http://shef.ac.uk/bibs/staff/jgc.html'>http://shef.ac.uk/bibs/staff/jgc.html</a> </p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p>Unbelievable? 29 Aug 2009 - Richard Bauckham on the Gospels - pt 1: Richard Bauckham and James Crossley <a href='https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yec6j-f8a603?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share'>https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yec6j-f8a603?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share</a> </p> <p>Unbelievable? 24 Jan 2009 - How did Christianity begin?" Pt 2 - James Crossley & Michael Bird <a href='https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hbk78-f5a058?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share'>https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hbk78-f5a058?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share</a></p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Feb 16, 20211h 3m

Ep 233Are demons and exorcism for real? Billy Hallowell and Michael Shermer

<p>There’s been a rise in the demand for exorcism from church priests in recent years. </p> <p>Billy Hallowell author of ‘Playing With Fire: A modern investigation into demons, exorcism and ghosts’ says we need ot take the supernatural seriously. Atheist skeptic Michael Shermer believes that there are better natural explanations for paranormal claims. </p> <p>For Billy Hallowell: <a href='http://www.billyhallowell.com/'>http://www.billyhallowell.com</a> </p> <p>For Michael Shermer: <a href='http://www.michaelshermer.com/'>http://www.michaelshermer.com</a> </p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Feb 12, 20211h 34m

Ep 232Transgender people and the church – Preston Sprinkle and Christina Beardsley

Rev Christina Beardsley is a transgender priest in the Church of England and author of numerous resources on trans experience in the church. She engages with Preston Sprinkle, author of ‘Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say’ who takes a grace-filled but traditional Christian approach to sexuality. They discuss how churches should engage with trans people, theological questions of ‘bodily’ and ‘gender’ identity, and the issue of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria. Christina Beardsley: <a href='http://www.sibyls.gndr.org.uk/'>www.sibyls.gndr.org.uk</a> Preston Sprinkle: <a href='http://www.prestonsprinkle.com/'>www.prestonsprinkle.com</a> USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a> Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a>

Feb 5, 20211h 29m

Ep 231Classic Replay: The Gospels as eyewitnesses Part 2 – Richard Bauckham and James Crossley

<p>Richard Bauckham’s book ‘Jesus and the Eyewitnesses’ has been heralded as a paradigm shift in the way the authorship of the Gospels should be seen. Bauckham argues that the Gospels are based on eyewitness accounts and should be regarded as fundamentally trustworthy. New Testament historian James Crossley discusses the implications of Bauckham's work and whether the Gospel of John was written by the disciple John himself, as Bauckham claims.</p> <p>Originally broadcast 5th September 2009.</p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Feb 1, 20211h 5m

Ep 230Is the Bible as bad as atheist memes claim? Dan Kimball vs Michael Wiseman

<p class="x_MsoNormal">The online atheist world is awash with memes that critique passages from the Bible. </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Dan Kimball is the author of the new book ‘How (not) to read the Bible: Making sense of the anti-women, anti-science, pro-violence, pro-slavery, and other crazy sounding parts of scripture’. </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">He debates atheist memes on slavery, violence and warfare with Michael Wiseman, host of the atheist podcast ‘The Bible Says What’.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Dan Kimball: <a href='http://www.dankimball.com/'>http://www.dankimball.com</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Michael Wiseman: <a href='https://twitter.com/bswthepodcast'>https://twitter.com/bswthepodcast</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Jan 29, 20211h 32m

Ep 229Classic Replay: The Gospels as eyewitnesses Part 1 – Richard Bauckham and James Crossley

<p>Richard Bauckham’s book ‘Jesus and the Eyewitnesses’ has been heralded as a paradigm shift in the way the authorship of the Gospels should be seen. Bauckham argues that the Gospels are based on eyewitness accounts and should be regarded as fundamentally trustworthy. New Testament historian James Crossley discusses the implications of Bauckham's work and whether the Gospel of John was written by the disciple John himself, as Bauckham claims.</p> <p>Originally broadcast 29th August 2009.</p> <p>They continue the debate next week...</p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p> <p> </p>

Jan 26, 20211h 2m

Ep 228Can faith survive an evolutionary account of humanity and religion? – Andrew Halestrap and Sam Devis

<p>Sam Devis is a former Christian and produces a podcast called When Belief Dies. One of the triggers for his faith deconstruction was reading Yuval Noah Harari’s ‘Sapiens’ and the consequent questions this raised, particularly around evolution. Andrew Halestrap is emeritus professor of biochemistry and senior research fellow at Bristol University and was previously the national chair of Christians in Science. They join Justin to discuss faith, proof and the relationship between science and God.</p> <p>For Sam Devis: <a href='https://linktr.ee/whenbeliefdies'>https://linktr.ee/whenbeliefdies</a></p> <p>For Andrew Halestrap: <a href='https://youtu.be/sSCqW40vKFQ'>https://youtu.be/sSCqW40vKFQ</a></p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Jan 22, 20211h 18m

Ep 227Classic Replay: Debating miracles with Sceptic Michael Shermer and Christian Adrian Holloway

<p>You don't have to look far for claims of the miraculous. But what constitutes a ‘miracle’ and do Christian beliefs in this area make sense? Michael Shermer is a well-known atheist in the USA and founding publisher of <a href='https://www.skeptic.com/magazine/'>Skeptic magazine</a>. He says miraculous claims always have a natural explanation. Adrian Holloway is a London pastor and apologist. He claims to have witnessed the miraculous and says that Michael's scepticism is unjustified.</p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Jan 19, 20211h 7m

Ep 226Is the US Church in the grip of political idolatry? Shane Claiborne & Johnnie Moore

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Following the pro-Trump riots and storming of Congress at Capitol Hill, many fear white evangelicals in the USA are in the grip of political idolatry in their support of the outgoing president.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Justin is joined by Johnnie Moore who chaired Trump’s Evangelical Executive Council and defends Trump’s administration, and Christian justice activist Shane Claiborne who has been an outspoken critic of the president.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Johnnie Moore: <a href='https://twitter.com/JohnnieM'>https://twitter.com/JohnnieM</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For Shane Claiborne: <a href='https://twitter.com/ShaneClaiborne'>https://twitter.com/ShaneClaiborne</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p>

Jan 15, 20211h 26m

Ep 225Classic Replay: Is science at odds with Christianity? PZ Myers & Denis Alexander

<p>Atheist Biologist PZ Myers is an outspoken critic of Christianity. He believes that faith in God and science are contradictory. He debates theistic evolutionist Denis Alexander, (now Emeritus) Director of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. Is science is at odds with Christianity as PZ claims? They touch on Fine Tuning, Rationality and whether God is an inference to the best explanation.</p> <p>For PZ Myers Blog: <a href='http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/'>http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/</a> </p> <p>For The Faraday Institute: <a href='http://www.faraday-institute.org/'>http://www.faraday-institute.org/</a> </p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a> </p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p> <p> </p>

Jan 12, 20211h 3m

Ep 224Are Scandinavian countries a secular paradise? Christian Lomsdalen and Stefan Gustavsson

<p class="x_MsoNormal">It’s often been argued that the prosperity and welfare of Scandinavian countries such as Denmark, Norway and Sweden are proof that secular societies do better than religious ones. </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Christian Lomsdalen of the Norwegian Humanist Association & Stefan Gustavsson of Apologia – Centre for Christian Apologetics in Sweden join Justin to debate the issues. Christian Lomsdalen: <a href='https://lektorlomsdalen.no/'>https://lektorlomsdalen.no</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Stefan Gustavsson: <a href='https://apologia.se/'>https://apologia.se/</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For more faith debates visit </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p>

Jan 8, 20211h 23m

Ep 223Classic Replay: Buddhism and Christianity in dialogue

<p>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.</p> <p>Sunil Shivdasani is a Christian from a Hindu background. He works with Christian Vision for Men. He explains why he believes Jesus is the true way to enlightenment, why he believes in a creator God and that we need help from God to be saved.</p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Jan 7, 20211h 6m

Ep 222Finding Jesus in JRR Tolkien and Lord Of The Rings – Holly Ordway and Michael Jahosky

<p>JRR Tolkien was a devout Catholic and friend of CS Lewis. Justin is joined by Michael Jahosky author of ‘The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth’ and Holly Ordway, author of ‘Tolkien’s Modern Reading: Middle Earth beyond the Middle Ages’. They discuss the Christian themes in Tolkien’s fantasy writing, his friendship with Lewis, and the way their literature portrays the Christian story.</p> <p>For Holly Ordway: <a href='http://www.hollyordway.com/'>http://www.hollyordway.com/</a></p> <p>For Michael Jahosky: <a href='https://wipfandstock.com/9781725263161/the-good-news-of-the-return-of-the-king/'>https://wipfandstock.com/9781725263161/the-good-news-of-the-return-of-the-king/</a></p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Jan 1, 20211h 23m

Ep 221Classic Replay: Mormon and Christian dialogue

<p>Justin explores the key differences in belief between Mormons and Christians as he meets two men breaking the mould of interfaith dialogue. Robert Millet is a Mormon and professor at Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Greg Johnson is a Baptist pastor in the city who founded Standing Together, an organisation aimed at building bridges of dialogue between Mormons and evangelical Christians. Originally broadcast in February 2009. USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a> Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Dec 29, 20201h 7m

Ep 220Unbelievable? Christmas special

<p>We look back over 2020 and share some of our highlights, favourite clips and lessons we’ve learnt along the way. Plus, author Nick Page debunks some Christmas myths and we hear stories of people who came to faith largely through apologetics.</p> <p>For Nick Page: <a href='http://nickpage.co.uk/'>http://nickpage.co.uk/</a></p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Dec 25, 20201h 38m

Ep 219Classic Replay: Pt 2 How did Christianity begin? Michael Bird and James Crossley

<p>Two New Testament scholars go head to head. Michael Bird is a believer, James Crossley is not. They have different conclusions about how the Christian faith began and have written a dialogue in their book ‘How Did Christianity Begin - a believer and non-Believer examine the evidence’. Originally broadcast in January 2009.</p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p>Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Dec 22, 20201h 0m

Ep 218The Christmas story: fact or fairytale? Lydia McGrew vs Jonathan Pearce

<p>Atheist blogger Jonathan Pearce is the author of ‘The Nativity: A Critical Examination’. He believes the birth narratives in Matthew and Luke are pious fiction. Christian thinker Lydia McGrew, author of ‘The Mirror or the Mask?’ defends the historicity of the Nativity accounts.</p> <p>Take our show survey: <a href='https://survey-star.co.uk/unbelievablechristmas'>https://survey-star.co.uk/unbelievablechristmas</a> </p> <p>For Lydia Mcgrew: <a href='http://www.lydiamcgrew.com/'>http://www.lydiamcgrew.com/</a> Lydia's YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSwhBk0vUSg_6prKkR82IDQ'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSwhBk0vUSg_6prKkR82IDQ</a> </p> <p>For Jonathan Pearce: <a href='https://www.patheos.com/blogs/tippling/'>https://www.patheos.com/blogs/tippling/</a> </p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a> </p> <p>Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable </a></p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable </a></p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Dec 18, 20201h 25m

Ep 217Classic Replay: How did Christianity begin? Part 1 Michael Bird and James Crossley

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Two New Testament scholars go head to head. Michael Bird is a believer, James Crossley is not. They have different conclusions about how the Christian faith began and have written a dialogue in their book ‘How Did Christianity Begin - a believer and non-Believer examine the evidence’. Originally broadcast in January 2009.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>http://</a><a href='http://www.unbelievable.show/'>www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Unbelievable? e-book ‘In Conversation With…’ <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Support the show: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a></p>

Dec 15, 20201h 7m

Ep 216William Lane Craig answers your questions on God, universalism and the best atheist arguments

<p>Renowned Christian philosopher William Lane Craig joins Justin and Ruth for a live-stream show taking audience questions on salvation, God, atheism, evidence, and much more.</p> <p>For William Lane Craig: <a href='https://www.reasonablefaith.org'>https://www.reasonablefaith.org</a></p> <p>USA listeners check out our new USA website for exclusive resources and to support us: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.show'>http://www.unbelievable.show</a></p> <p>Everywhere else, subscribe to our newsletter <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a> and support the show <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> </p> <p>For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> </p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb</a></p> <p>Insta <a href='https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley'>https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley</a> </p>

Dec 11, 20201h 24m