Unbelievable?

Revelation remains a closed book of the New Testament to many Christians. In this episode Justin is joined by Chris Date and Rob Wiesner to talk about the nature of Revelation and what it actually says about Hell and judgement. Chris Date changed his mind about Hell several years ago from the traditional view of "eternal conscious torment" to "conditional immortality", the view that Hell involves final destruction of the unrepentant. He debates with Robert Wiesner who takes the traditional view. Whose position do the passages in Revelation support? For Rethinking Hell: <a href='http://rethinkinghell.com/'> http://rethinkinghell.com/ </a> Can We Agree To Disagree? Dialogue event 14 Nov: <a href='https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-we-agree-to-disagree-christians-humanists-in-dialogue-tickets-27430401068'> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-we-agree-to-disagree-christians-humanists-in-dialogue-tickets-27430401068 </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Historian Tom Holland recently penned an article for The New Statesman on why he changed his mind about Christianity. Holland is the author of popular books on ancient empires and says his research made him realise how unique Christianity was in its infancy. He claims that, despite secular arguments that Christianity hinders moral progress, the West actually owes its values of equality and human dignity to the religion. Holland discusses the issues with New Testament historian Larry Hurtado whose recent book 'Destroyer of the Gods' explains the unique and unusual nature of the early Christian church in the context of Greco- Roman culture. For Tom Holland's article: <a href='http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/religion/2016/09/tom-holland-why-i-was-wrong-about-christianity'> http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/religion/2016/09/tom-holland-why-i-was-wrong-about-christianity</a> For Larry Hurtado's 'Destroyer of the Gods': <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Destroyer-gods-Early-Christian-Distinctiveness/dp/1481304739'> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Destroyer-gods-Early-Christian-Distinctiveness/dp/1481304739 </a> For the Beyond Materialism conference on 12 Nov: <a href='https://www.c4id.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=266:2016-beyond-materialism-conference&catid=55:events'> https://www.c4id.org.uk</a> Can We Agree To Disagree? Dialogue event 14 Nov: <a href='https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-we-agree-to-disagree-christians-humanists-in-dialogue-tickets-27430401068'> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-we-agree-to-disagree-christians-humanists-in-dialogue-tickets-27430401068 </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Following a recent show in which both guests argued in favour of the multiverse, Justin is joined by Luke Barnes, an Australian physicist whose new book ‘A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos’ makes the case for the fine tuning of our universe for life and is co-written with Geraint Lewis. Luke is sceptical of the ability of multiverse theory and its ability to solve the riddle of fine tuning and explains why. Max Andrews is a PhD student researching the philosophy of the multiverse. He unpacks some of his research on the implication of the ‘quantum’ theory of the multiverse for theology and fine tuning. For A Fortunate Universe: <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fortunate-Universe-Finely-Tuned-Cosmos/dp/1107156610'> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fortunate-Universe-Finely-Tuned-Cosmos/dp/1107156610 </a> For Luke Barnes <a href='https://letterstonature.wordpress.com'> https://letterstonature.wordpress.com </a> For Max Andrews <a href='http://sententias.org/'> http://sententias.org/</a> The Rethinking Hell Conference 2016 <a href='http://www.rethinkinghellconference.com/'> http://www.rethinkinghellconference.com/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Justin hears about the unusual life of Soren Kierkegaard in a theological edition of the show. Author Stephen Backhouse explains how the 19th Century theologian/philosopher has shaped the modern world and today's Christian faith. Jane Williams of the GodPod podcast and theologian at St Mellitus College joins the discussion. For Kierkegaard: A Single Life <a href='http://www.kierkegaardbook.com/'> http://www.kierkegaardbook.com </a> For GodPod <a href='https://sptc.htb.org/godpod'> https://sptc.htb.org/godpod </a> The Rethinking Hell Conference 2016 <a href='http://www.rethinkinghellconference.com/'> http://www.rethinkinghellconference.com/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

The word 'multiverse' has been on the lips of both physicists and apologists in recent years. In this show Justin is joined by atheist Phil Harper and Christian astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink of Reasons To Believe. They explain why they both believe there is scientific evidence for many universes and how that could impact the argument for God from the fine tuning of the universe. For Jeff Zweerink on the multiverse <a href='http://shop.reasons.org/Who-s-Afraid-of-The-Multiverse-p/l0803.htm'> http://shop.reasons.org/Who-s-Afraid-of-The-Multiverse-p/l0803.htm </a> For SkyDivePhil on YouTube <a href='http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QqjsZEZMR7I'> http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QqjsZEZMR7I </a> Justin's 'Dice' video <a href='http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yy6kaDaeDT8'> http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yy6kaDaeDT8 </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Justin presents a live audience edition of the show from Church Everyday in Northridge, California. He’s joined by atheist Ryan Bell, a former Christian pastor who took ‘A Year Without God’ after coming to doubt his faith, and Sean McDowell a Christian thinker who tells his own journey of doubt and coming to a conviction that Christianity is true. There’s also an interview with Justin by Kevin Yi of Truth Matters Ministries who hosted the event, and time for audience Q&A at the end. For Truth Matter Ministries and the event video <a href='http://www.truthmattersministries.com/'> www.truthmattersministries.com/ </a> For Ryan Bell <a href='http://www.lifeaftergod.org/'> www.lifeaftergod.org/ </a> For Sean McDowell <a href='http://seanmcdowell.org/'> http://seanmcdowell.org/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Justin continues his conversation with illusionist and atheist Derren Brown. They discuss his latest stage show Miracle where Derren appears to be able to heal people and even ‘slay’ them in the spirit. Does his ability to produce manufactured miracles show that healing claims are a con? They also discuss where the burden of evidence lies when it comes to miracles and God. Justin is joined again for the final part of the show by Dave Rose, Jamie Cutteridge and Ruth Jackson to reflect on the interview. He also speaks to Rico Tice and Barry Cooper about their new evangelism course Life Explored Request a free copy of Premier Christianity magazine featuring the interview <a href='http://www.premierchristianity.com/freesample'> http://www.premierchristianity.com/freesample </a> Read the Derren Brown interview online <a href='http://www.premierchristianity.com/'> http://www.premierchristianity.com </a> For Life Explored <a href='http://www.ceministries.org/LifeExplored'> http://www.ceministries.org/LifeExplored </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Derren Brown, the UK’s most famous illusionist and mentalist, was once a Christian. In the first of a two part special, he talks to Justin Brierley about why he lost his faith, and about his latest stage show Miracle in which he plays the persona of a healing evangelist. Justin and Derren also discuss the resurrection of Jesus, atheism and finding meaning in life. Next week’s show sees them discuss in detail the content of the Miracle stage show. Justin is joined for the final part of the show by station manager (and Derren Brown fanboy) Dave Rose, plus Jamie Cutteridge and Ruth Jackson of Premier Youthwork magazine to reflect on the interview. Request a free copy of Premier Christianity magazine featuring the interview <a href='http://www.premierchristianity.com/freesample'> http://www.premierchristianity.com/freesample </a> Read the Derren Brown interview online <a href='http://www.premierchristianity.com/'> http://www.premierchristianity.com </a> For Derren’s website <a href='http://derrenbrown.co.uk/'> http://derrenbrown.co.uk/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Today’s show debates philosopher Alvin Plantinga’s reformed epistemology and his view that Christians have a ‘properly basic’ belief in God. Can Christians can be justified in their belief in God apart from argumentation? Tyler McNabb is a Christian PhD student specialising in epistemology and philosophy of religion who defends properly basic belief in God, using it in street evangelism as well as philosophy. Stephen Law is an atheist philosopher and Provost of the Centre for Enquiry UK. He has frequently critiqued reformed epistemology on his blog. Justin also speaks to Scott Klusendorf at the end of this week’s show about the Clarkson Academy - a pro-life training weekend for Christians in September. For Tyler McNabb <a href='http://www.tylermcnabb.com/'> http://www.tylermcnabb.com </a> For Stephen Law <a href='http://www.stephenlaw.blogspot.co.uk/'> http://www.stephenlaw.blogspot.co.uk </a> For The Clarkson Academy 2016 <a href='https://www.theclarksonacademy.co.uk/book-now'> https://www.theclarksonacademy.co.uk/book-now </a> For Unbelievable? Live in the USA on Sat 27 Aug <a href='http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/'> http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Jay Smith has led a Christian ministry engaging face to face with Muslims in London for over 20 years using polemics and apologetics. As he leaves the UK to undertake an international role Beth Grove will be leading the work in London through the newly established Pfander Centre for Apologetics. They talk about the joys and challenges of reaching Muslims in the UK, those they have seen convert, why the nature of the debates have changed and the new arguments critiquing the historicity of Mecca, Mohammed and the Koran. At the end of the show Ben Virgo of Christian Heritage London drops in to talk about the amazing history of London’s landmarks and the Christian figures who lived and worked there. For Pfander Centre for Apologetics <a href='http://www.pfander.uk/'> http://www.pfander.uk </a> For the documentary Up the Ladder in Hyde Park <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Up-the-Ladder-in-Hyde-Park-Muslims-Christians-in-debate'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Up-the-Ladder-in-Hyde-Park-Muslims-Christians-in-debate </a> For Jay’s 2014 debate with Shabir Ally <a href='http://www.pfander.uk/videos/the-classical-debates-which-is-the-word-of-god-the-bible-or-the-quran-jay-smith-vs-dr-shabir-ally/'> http://www.pfander.uk/videos/the-classical-debates-which-is-the-word-of-god-the-bible-or-the-quran-jay-smith-vs-dr-shabir-ally/</a> For Christian Heritage London <a href='http://www.christianheritagelondon.org/'> http://www.christianheritagelondon.org/ </a> For Unbelievable? Live in the USA on Sat 27 Aug <a href='http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/'> http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Do extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence? The 18th century philosopher David Hume is credited with originating the phrase often used by atheists and sceptics. In a second show, Christian philosopher Gary Habermas and atheist philosopher Michael Ruse debate whether Hume established that it is irrational to believe in miracles. They also discuss the evidence for the resurrection and what it would take for Ruse to believe in a miracle. For Gary Habermas <a href='http://www.garyhabermas.com/'> http://www.garyhabermas.com </a> For Michael Ruse <a href='http://philosophy.fsu.edu/content/view/full/871784'> http://philosophy.fsu.edu/content/view/full/871784 </a> For Unbelievable? Live in the USA on Sat 27 Aug <a href='http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/'> http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Gary Habermas is Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics at Liberty University. Michael Ruse is Professor of Philosophy of Science at Florida State University. They debate whether Michael's belief in naturalism (all that exists is the material world) is a coherent worldview given the challenges posed by personhood, morality, free will and subjective states. They also discuss whether progress in science has eliminated the need for God. For Gary Habermas on naturalism <a href='http://www.garyhabermas.com/articles/Bibliotheca-Sacra/habermas_BtS_paradigm-shift.htm'> http://www.garyhabermas.com/articles/Bibliotheca-Sacra/habermas_BtS_paradigm-shift.htm </a> For Michael Ruse <a href='http://philosophy.fsu.edu/content/view/full/871784'> http://philosophy.fsu.edu/content/view/full/871784 </a> For Unbelievable? Live in the USA on Sat 27 Aug <a href='http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/'> http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Richard Morgan was an atheist for many years before a sudden epiphany (via the Richard Dawkins website) brought him to Christian faith. He enjoys dialoguing online with other atheists but finds apologetics limited in how far it can persuade people. 8 years on from his conversion he takes an 'apophatic' approach to his faith and believes relationships are far more important than argument and evidence. Frances Janusz has been an atheist most of her life. She has been a friend of Richard since they started chatting on the Unbelievable discussion group. Having investigated apologetics she hasn't met an argument that seems convincing. She talks with Richard and Justin about religious experience, evidence, and what it would take for her to become a Christian. For Richard Morgan <a href='http://whyimcatholic.com/index.php/conversion-stories/atheist-converts/155-atheist-convert-richard-morgan'> http://whyimcatholic.com/index.php/conversion-stories/atheist-converts/155-atheist-convert-richard-morgan </a> For Frances Janusz <a href='https://counterapologistblog.wordpress.com/'> https://counterapologistblog.wordpress.com/ </a> For Unbelievable? Live in the USA on Sat 27 Aug <a href='http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/'> http://www.truthmattersministries.com/events/unbelievable-live/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Justin presents some highlights from this year’s Unbelievable Conference including the opening address by evangelist J.John, and snippets from the Reaching Young People, Rules of Engagement and What If They Ask Me? Seminar streams. The show concludes with highlights from the Panel Q&A at the end of the day. Justin also reveals details about Unbelievable? Live in the USA, a dialogue event taking place in California on Sat 27 Aug. Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> Register free for Unbelievable? Live in California <a href='http://www.truthmattersministries.com/'> http://www.truthmattersministries.com/</a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Holly Ordway is Professor of English and Director of the M.A. in Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. She was a happy atheist, but was converted to Christianity through apologetics and her love of literature. Vanessa James is a musician who was a committed Christian until a few years ago when she lost her faith and became an atheist. Both stories don’t quite finish there however, as you’ll hear in this programme as they dialogue on the pros and cons of atheism, Christianity and our search for meaning, beauty and truth. For Holly Ordway <a href='http://www.hollyordway.com/'> http://www.hollywordway.com </a> Read Vanessa James’ ‘Christian Detox’ blogs at <a href='http://www.theallowed.com/'> http://www.theallowed.com/ </a> Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop'> http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

The argument that ‘the followers of Jesus wouldn’t have suffered and died for a lie’ is often used as evidence for the resurrection. But in recent years attacks have been mounted on whether the martyrdom accounts of the apostles are reliable. Sean McDowell, author of ‘The Fate of the Apostles’ defends the historicity of the martyrdom accounts of Paul, Peter, James and other early followers. Ken Humphreys, a Jesus mythicist, makes the case that the martyrdom accounts are pious inventions. For Sean McDowell <a href='http://seanmcdowell.org/'> http://seanmcdowell.org/ </a> For Ken Humphreys <a href='http://www.jesusneverexisted.com/'> http://www.jesusneverexisted.com/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

How should Christians interpret scriptures that describe the 'wrath' of God? Did God punish Jesus on the cross? Are we punished for our sins or do we merely suffer the 'consequences' of them? These and other questions are debated as Joshua Ryan Butler author of "The Pursuing God" and progressive pastor Brian Zahnd discuss the issues. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016 </a> For Joshua Ryan Butler <a href='http://joshuaryanbutler.com/'> http://joshuaryanbutler.com/ </a> For Brian Zahnd <a href='http://brianzahnd.com/about/'> http://brianzahnd.com/about/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Hear the live debate in Woking with 4 speakers putting the Christian case for and against the UK leaving the European Union. Justin Brierley chairs the debate. On the Stay team: Sir Simon Hughes & Gary Streeter MP. On the Go team: Adrian Hilton (aka Archbishop Cranmer) & Brendan Chilton.For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016 </a> Read Adrian Hilton & Simon Hughes' EU debate in Premier Christianity magazine: <a href='http://www.premierchristianity.com/'> http://www.premierchristianity.com</a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Christian Apologist, Greg Koukl joins Justin ahead of an apologetics event in London in July. They take calls from atheist listeners on whether prayer makes sense if God already know what we'll ask for, whether penal atonement is just, and why God remains hidden. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Greg's London event on 2 July: <a href='http://www.christianheritagelondon.org/events/'> http://www.christianheritagelondon.org/events/</a> For the EU debate in Woking: <a href='http://www.wokingurc.org.uk/events.htm'> http://www.wokingurc.org.uk/events.htm </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

How should the church treat LGBT people? Preston Sprinkle & Brandan Robertson Preston Sprinkle, author of "People To Be Loved: Why homosexuality is not just an issue" joins Justin in studio. He dialogues with Brandan Robertson, a young gay evangelical who became gay affirming last year. Brandan Robertson's book "Nomad: A Spirituality for travelling light" tells his journey. As they both embark on book tours in the UK, they debate their different perspectives and what the church must do to improve its treatment and dialogue around LGBT people. For Preston Sprinkle <a href='http://www.prestonsprinkle.com/'> http://www.prestonsprinkle.com/ </a> For Preston's UK dates <a href='http://www.patheos.com/blogs/theologyintheraw/2016/05/uk-speaking-tour/'> http://www.patheos.com/blogs/theologyintheraw/2016/05/uk-speaking-tour/</a> For Brandan Robertson & his book tour <a href='http://www.brandanrobertson.com/'> http://www.brandanrobertson.com </a> Info on the EU referendum debate event on Tue 14 June in Woking <a href='http://wokingurc.org.uk/events.htm'> http://www.wokingurc.org.uk/events.htm </a> For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016 </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Reformed apologist James White joins Justin again, this time to take calls from listeners on whether the apostles preached Jesus’ divinity, whether God is the author of evil, and whether Calvin wasn’t reformed enough. In the final part of the show Justin is joined by Larry Taunton to talk about his unlikely friendship with one of the world’s best known atheists, as detailed in his new book ‘The Faith of Christopher Hitchens’. For James White <a href='http://www.aomin.org/'> http://www.aomin.org/ </a> To read the interview with Larry Taunton on Christopher Hitchens <a href='https://www.premierchristianity.com/Past-Issues/2016/June-2016/My-unlikely-friendship-with-the-world-s-most-notorious-atheist'> https://www.premierchristianity.com/Past-Issues/2016/June-2016/My-unlikely-friendship-with-the-world-s-most-notorious-atheist </a> For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016 </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

John E Sanders is one among a number of evangelical theologians such as Greg Boyd who have embraced Open Theism – the view that God does not necessarily have foreknowledge of all future events and that the future is open. Many evangelicals believe Open Theism is a heresy – denying the omniscience of God and going against Biblical teaching. James White of Alpha and Omega ministries believes Open Theism is a serious heresy and defends a Calvinist view of God’s sovereignty – that God has predestined all future events for his glory. They debate the issues. For John Sanders <a href='https://www.hendrix.edu/religion/religion.aspx?id=6596'> https://www.hendrix.edu/religion/religion.aspx?id=6596 </a> For James White <a href='http://www.aomin.org/'> http://www.aomin.org/ </a> For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016 </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Mike Rand is an agnostic who has been listening to Unbelievable? for several years. He is attracted to aspects of the Christian faith but has certain intellectual objections which he hasn’t found satisfactory answers to yet. He engages with David Robertson of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity in a good humoured and wide ranging discussion on Mike’s questions and what it would take for Mike to believe. For David Robertson <a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org/'> http://www.solas-cpc.org </a> For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016 </a> To donate to Premier Christian Radio’s ‘Extend The Hope’ appeal: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/donate'> http://www.premier.org.uk/donate </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Richard Weikart, professor of history at California State University, joins Justin to talk about his new book 'The Death of Humanity'. He says the loss of belief in the value of human life is leading to disastrous consequences for society. Peter Singer is an Australian ethicist who believes we should dispense with the concept of the sanctity of human life in favour of a view of 'personhood'. Humans who are less capable of having preferences, such as babies, have less claim to be kept alive. They debate whether this view of humanity is dangerous and Susan Blackmore, atheist psychologist and philosopher also joins the conversation. For The Death of Humanity <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Humanity-Case-Life/dp/162157489X'> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Humanity-Case-Life/dp/162157489X </a> For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016 </a> To donate to Premier Christian Radio’s ‘Extend The Hope’ appeal: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/donate'> http://www.premier.org.uk/donate </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

In this podcast-only edition of the programme, Justin Brierley delves into the archives to air a radio documentary which was first broadcast in 2009. He and his family went on a US road trip to visit two megachurches and meet their pastors. Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas is the largest church in America with over 40,000 in attendance each week. TV pastor Joel Osteen broadcasts his message of health, wealth and positivity to thousands more every week. They also visited another large (but very different) church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mars Hill Bible Church, pastored at the time by Rob Bell, was seen as a thriving example of the so-called ‘emerging’ church. The programme compares and contrasts the two different churches and their leaders. Justin and his wife Lucy share their thoughts on the experience and what the UK can learn from the American example. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016 </a> To donate to Premier Christian Radio’s ‘Extend The Hope’ appeal: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/donate'> http://www.premier.org.uk/donate </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

In his new book ‘Go Is No Thing’ Rupert Shortt argues that many ‘new atheists’ have a faulty view of God that doesn’t take seriously the philosophical arguments that thinkers like Thomas Aquinas gave many centuries ago for the existence of God. Rupert discusses the issues with atheist Jeremy Rodell, dialogue officer for the British Humanist Association. We also hear some feedback to the most recent Bauckham vs Ehrman shows. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For God Is No Thing: <a href='http://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/god-is-no-thing/'> http://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/god-is-no-thing/ </a> For Jeremy Rodell: <a href='https://humanism.org.uk/about/our-people/trustees/'> https://humanism.org.uk/about/our-people/trustees/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Justin hosts the second part of a debate between noted Bible scholars Bart Ehrman and Richard Bauckham. Ehrman's new book "Jesus Before the Gospels" makes the case that eyewitness testimony is very fallible and that the stories about Jesus that were written down in the Gospels would have changed shape over time. Richard Bauckham, author of "Jesus and the Eyewitnesses", defends the trustworthiness of eyewitness testimony and addresses the question of how Jesus' sayings and stories would have been memorised and passed along. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Bart Ehrman: <a href='http://www.bartdehrman.com/'> http://www.bartdehrman.com </a> For Richard Bauckham: <a href='http://richardbauckham.co.uk/'> http://richardbauckham.co.uk </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Bart Ehrman's new book "Jesus Before the Gospels" makes the case that the stories about Jesus would have changed and evolved before they were written down as the Gospels. Richard Bauckham, author of "Jesus and the Eyewitnesses", defends the view that the Gospels were written by those with access to eyewitness testimony of Jesus' first followers. They debate who wrote Mark, whether the the Gospels came from anonymous traditions and how they received their titles. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Bart Ehrman: <a href='http://www.bartdehrman.com/'> http://www.bartdehrman.com </a> For Richard Bauckham: <a href='http://richardbauckham.co.uk/'> http://richardbauckham.co.uk </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

In Islam, Jesus is regarded as a prophet. Muslims commonly claim that the Christian belief in Christ as co-equal with God is a corruption of Jesus' message and that his first followers did not regard him as the Son of God. Christian apologist Jonathan McLatchie returns for a second week to debate Islamic evangelist Yusuf Ismail on whether early church Christology evolved over time or whether Christ's deity was believed by his first followers. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Michael J Alter: <a href='https://m.facebook.com/pages/Yusuf-Ismail/476386472392334'> https://m.facebook.com/pages/Yusuf-Ismail/476386472392334</a> For Jonathan McLatchie: <a href='http://www.apologetics-academy.org/'> http://www.apologetics-academy.org/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Michael Alter is a Jew who spent a decade researching the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus after being challenged to investigate it. The result is his book ‘The Resurrection: A critical enquiry’. He was not eventually persuaded by the evidence he found. Part of his research responds to the so-called ‘minimal facts’ surrounding the story often cited by apologists. Apologist Jonathan McLatchie responds to Alter’s objections to the resurrection making that case that the reported experiences of the disciples, and the conversion of Paul and James the brother of Jesus, provide historical evidence for the plausibility of the Resurrection. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Michael J Alter: <a href='https://michaeljalter.wordpress.com/'> https://michaeljalter.wordpress.com/ </a> For Jonathan McLatchie: <a href='http://www.apologetics-academy.org/'> http://www.apologetics-academy.org/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Science has revealed that the fundamental constants and forces of the cosmos appear to be exquisitely fine-tuned to allow a universe in which life can develop. Is God the best explanation of the incredibly improbable odds of the universe we live in being a life-permitting one? Robin Collins is a Christian philosopher and a leading advocate of the argument for God from cosmic design. Peter Millican is an atheist philosopher at Oxford University. They debate the issues. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Robin Collins: <a href='http://home.messiah.edu/~rcollins/'> http://home.messiah.edu/~rcollins/ </a> For Peter Millican: <a href='http://www.millican.org/'> http://www.millican.org/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Most evangelical churches teach young people that sex should be saved for marriage. But Dianna E Anderson's book 'Damaged Goods' claims that the purity culture of the American church she grew up in can be damaging for young people and that sexual relationships before marriage are permissible for Christians. Sarah Long is a youth advisor for the Church Of England and has been involved with the Romance Academy, an organisation promoting a healthy view of sex to youth culture. She believes young Christians should be encouraged to save sex for marriage as the place God intended for sexual intimacy. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Dianna E Anderson: <a href='http://diannaeanderson.net/damaged-goods/'> http://diannaeanderson.net/damaged-goods/ </a> For Romance Academy: <a href='http://www.romanceacademy.org/content/about-us'> http://www.romanceacademy.org/content/about-us </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

The problem of evil and suffering is a key objection to the existence of a loving God. But what if the very existence of moral ‘evil’ requires a God? Oxford undergraduate Josh Parikh is a young Christian apologist who won Tyndale Fellowship’s 2015 IVP ‘Young Philosopher of Religion’ Prize for his essay on the problem of evil. He interacts with atheist Cory Markum as they debate the problem. Can real evil exist in a godless universe and could God have sufficient reasons to allow apparently gratuitous suffering? For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Josh Parikh’s prize winning paper on the problem of evil : <a href='http://www.tyndalephilosophy.co.uk/prize.html'> http://www.tyndalephilosophy.co.uk/prize.html </a> For Cory Markum: <a href='http://www.atheistrepublic.com/blogs/cory-markum'> http://www.atheistrepublic.com/blogs/cory-markumll </a> For Ed Turner: <a href='https://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com/'> https://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

A Wheaton college professor was recently threatened with dismissal after claiming that Muslims and Christians worship the same God. Justin is joined by two Christian guests to debate the question, Joseph Cumming a scholar of Islamic and Christian thought at Yale and former Muslim Nabeel Qureshi of RZIM. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Joseph Cumming: <a href='http://www.josephcumming.com/'> http://www.josephcumming.com/ </a> For Nabeel Qureshi: <a href='http://www.nabeelqureshi.com/'> http://www.nabeelqureshi.com/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Until his death from cancer over four years ago, Christopher Hitchens was one of the preeminent figures of new atheism: a prolific writer who was eloquent, witty and in great demand for his speaking and debating. Justin is joined by Christopher's brother Peter Hitchens who is a columnist for the Mail On Sunday, atheist blogger Ed Turner, and Peter Harris, a Christian apologist writing a PhD on Hitchens. In this show we assess some of his arguments against religion, including the claim that "religion poisons everything" and belief in God is like believing in a celestial North Korean dictator. For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016'> http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016" </a> For Peter Hitchens: <a href='http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/'> http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/ </a> For Peter Harris: <a href='http://www.bethinking.org/author/peter-harris/page/all'> http://www.bethinking.org/author/peter-harris/page/all </a> For Ed Turner: <a href='https://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com/'> https://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Luke Griffiss-Williams has an interesting faith journey. Having been an evangelical Christian, doubts about the deity of Jesus led him to convert to Judaism. But further doubts about the historicity of the Old Testament led him to become an atheist. Richard Harvey, senior researcher with Jews for Jesus responds to Luke’s story as well as telling his own of how, as a Jew, he came to believe in Jesus as Messiah. For Luke Griffiss-Williams: <a href='https://myspace.com/hatterarts'> https://myspace.com/hatterarts </a> For Richard Harvey: <a href='http://www.mappingmessianicjewishtheology.eu/'> http://www.mappingmessianicjewishtheology.eu/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

The latest survey from the UK Office of National Statistics shows that religious people are happier than atheists. <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/News/UK/Christians-more-happy-than-atheists'> Hindus came first in terms of reported happiness and Christians second.</a> Christian researcher and author Ann Morisy discusses with atheist blogger and author Craig James why people of faith consistently report higher levels of wellbeing in surveys than atheists. What other factors may account for the results and does it have any bearing on the truth of religious claims? For Ann Morisy: <a href='http://www.stpancraschurch.org/index.php?id=126'> http://www.stpancraschurch.org/index.php?id=126 </a> For Craig A James: <a href='http://www.thereligionvirus.com/'> http://www.thereligionvirus.com/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Dominic Johnson’s new book ‘God is Watching You: How the fear of God makes us human’ makes the claim that belief in divine punishment has arisen because of the evolutionary advantage it brings in creating cooperative, moral societies. Christian philosopher Peter S Williams interacts with Dominic on questions over whether his research explains away religious belief, and whether Christianity is a religion of punishment and rewards. For ‘God is Watching You’ <a href='https://global.oup.com/academic/product/god-is-watching-you-9780199895632?cc=gb%E2%8C%A9=en&'> https://global.oup.com/academic/product/god-is-watching-you-9780199895632?cc=gb〈=en& </a> For Peter S Williams: <a href='http://www.peterswilliams.com/'> http://www.peterswilliams.com </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

It’s sometimes said that the best way to understands your opponent’s position is to put yourself in their shoes. Justin hosts an unusual edition of the show, in which his Christian and atheist guests swap roles. Atheist philosopher Michael Ruse defends what he believes are the best arguments for believing in God, while Christian theologian Randal Rauser defends atheism. They discuss the problem of suffering, why there is something rather than nothing, and other evidences for and against Christianity. For Michael Ruse <a href='http://philosophy.fsu.edu/content/view/full/35805'> http://philosophy.fsu.edu/content/view/full/35805 </a> For Randal Rauser: <a href='http://randalrauser.com/'> http://randalrauser.com/</a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

As gay marriage is legalised in countries around the world, some studies claim to show that rearing children in same sex families can be harmful. Bobby Lopez was raised by two lesbian mothers but today campaigns for the right of children to be raised by a biological mother and father. Debating Lopez are James Croft, humanist leader and gay rights campaigner, and Jacob Clark who has been fostered for the past two years by a gay clergy couple. For Bobby Lopez <a href='http://englishmanif.blogspot.co.uk/'> http://englishmanif.blogspot.co.uk </a> For James Croft: <a href='http://ethicalstl.org/'> http://ethicalstl.org/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Justin is joined by Palestinian Christian Salim Munayer and Jewish Christian believer Lisa Loden, authors of 'Through My Enemy's Eyes', as they discuss the prospects for peace in Israel. They are also joined by Andrew Sibley author of 'Understanding Israel'. For Through My Enemy's Eyes <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00J25R7E6'> http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00J25R7E6 </a> For Andrew Sibley <a href='http://zions-new-name.blogspot.co.uk/'> http://zions-new-name.blogspot.co.uk/ </a> For more faith debates <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Perry Marshall is an online marketing strategist with a background in computer engineering. His new book 'Evolution 2.0: Breaking the deadlock between Darwin and Design' claims to show a 'third way' which proves evolutionary changes are neither random not accidental but are targeted, adaptive and aware. PZ Myers is well known as an evolutionary biologist and strident atheist blogger. He believes Marshall's book is flawed. They debate the mechanics of the cell, how information arises and whether Marshall's analogies from computer engineering are suitable in the field of biology. For Perry Marshall <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable'> http://cosmicfingerprints.com </a> For PZ Myers <a href='http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/'> http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/ </a> For more faith debates <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Justin is joined by a glittering array of guests for a Boxing Day edition of the show. Colin Nicholl author of 'The Great Christ Comet' discusses why he believes the Bethlehem star was a comet. Phil Vischer (creator of VeggieTales) and Ruth Jackson of Premier Childrenswork magazine debate whether we should encourage children's belief in Father Christmas. Agnostic radio host Nick Pandolfi explains why he loves church at Christmas even though he's not a believer. And Justin speaks to David Suchet (TV's Poirot) about his mammoth audio Bible project and Christmas as an adult convert to Christianity. For 'The Great Christ Comet' <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Great-Christ-Comet-Revealing/dp/1433542137'> http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Great-Christ-Comet-Revealing/dp/1433542137 </a> For Phil Vischer <a href='http://www.philvischer.com/'> http://www.philvischer.com </a> For Premier ChildrensWork magazine <a href='http://www.premierchildrenswork.com/'> http://www.premierchildrenswork.com </a> For Nick Pandolfi <a href='http://www.nicholaspandolfi.co.uk/'> http://www.nicholaspandolfi.co.uk </a> For more faith debates <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

A recent report on faith and public life in the UK recommended cutting back the role of Christianity to make space for other faiths and humanist points of view. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens says the report's recommendations further undercut the Christian heritage that has allowed the UK to flourish. Terry Sanderson says the report does not go far enough in banishing religious privilege. They debate whether the UK should hold on to its Christian heritage. For Peter Hitchens <a href='http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/2015/12/goodbye-christianity-hello-multicultural-wasteland.html'> http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/2015/12/goodbye-christianity-hello-multicultural-wasteland.html </a> For Terry Sanderson <a href='http://www.secularism.org.uk/'> http://www.secularism.org.uk/ </a> For more faith debates <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Christian author and cultural critic Os Guinness' new book called "Fools Talk: Recovering the art of Christian persuasion" is aimed at helping Christians develop a confident and winsome approach to engaging those who are closed to faith. He engages with ex-evangelical Rodney Wilson who has researched the reasons why evangelical Christians lose their faith in his book "Killing God" as they discuss the cultural and doctrinal barriers to embracing Christian faith. For 'Fool's Talk' <a href='http://www.amazon.com/Fools-Talk-Recovering-Christian-Persuasion/dp/0830836993'> http://www.amazon.com/Killing-God-Christian-Fundamentalism-Atheism/dp/1492165298 </a> For 'Killing God' <a href='http://www.amazon.com/Killing-God-Christian-Fundamentalism-Atheism/dp/1492165298'> http://www.amazon.com/Killing-God-Christian-Fundamentalism-Atheism/dp/1492165298 </a> For more faith debates <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Unbelievable? has turned 10 years old! Justin answers a ton of questions send in by listeners about the show, the guests and his own beliefs. We also hear some memorable moments from shows over the years, Birthday greetings form selected friends and audio form the very first edition of the programme. For more faith debates from ten year of Unbelievable! <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

This week’s episode is a podcast-only special featuring the audio of a recent debate between David Robertson of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity and Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland. Around 400 people filled Belfast’s Stormont Hotel ballroom to hear them debate the question ‘Is Christianity holding Northern Ireland back?’ moderated by BBC presenter William Crawley. For more from the debate <a href='http://alaninbelfast.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/is-christianity-holding-northern.html'> http://alaninbelfast.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/is-christianity-holding-northern.html </a> For David Robertson: <a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org/'> http://www.solas-cpc.org/ </a> For Michael Nugent: <a href='http://atheist.ie/'> http://atheist.ie/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Following the terror attacks in Paris, Justin is joined by Christians and Muslims to debate whether Islamic State represents a true interpretation of Islam. Jeremiah J Johnston and Craig A Evans, authors of 'Jesus and the Jihadis' argue that the terror and violence of ISIS springs directly from the pages of the Koran. Adnan Rashid and Inayat Bunglawala argue that it is aninvalid extremist sect. For 'Jesus and the Jihadis: confronting the rage of ISIS' <a href='http://jesusandthejihadis.com/'> http://jesusandthejihadis.com </a> For Jeremiah J Johnston: <a href='http://christianthinkers.com/'> http://christianthinkers.com </a> For Craig A Evans: <a href='http://craigaevans.com/'> http://craigaevans.com/ </a> For Adnan Rashid: <a href='http://hittininstitute.org/publications/'> http://hittininstitute.org/publications/ </a> For Inayat Bunglawala: <a href='https://inayatscorner.wordpress.com/'> https://inayatscorner.wordpress.com </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Some atheists say that, as scientific explanations for the natural world multiply, God has become unnecessary as an explanation. David Glass who is researching the objection says this is not the case. God can act as an explanation alongside scientific ones. Interacting with David are two atheists: Oxford scientist Peter Atkins and humanist celebrant James Croft. They say that science has pushed God out of the equation. For David Glass' research on "Explaining and Explaining Away" <a href='http://scm.ulster.ac.uk/explainingaway/index.html'> http://scm.ulster.ac.uk/explainingaway </a> For Peter Atkins: <a href='https://humanism.org.uk/about/our-people/patrons/peter-atkins/'> https://humanism.org.uk/about/our-people/patrons/peter-atkins/ </a> For James Croft: <a href='http://ethicalstl.org/'> http://ethicalstl.org/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>

Alex Gabriel is an atheist and Rich Park is a Christian. They enjoyed lengthy conversations in the pub while they were students at Oxford University. In this edition of the show we swap the pub for the studio and address the question of whether it’s possible to build a flourishing society in the absence of a Christian or theistic framework. Who determines what flourishing means? And why should we aim for that anyway? For Rich Park: <a href='http://www.apologetics.com/'> http://www.apologetics.com </a> For Alex Gabriel: <a href='http://freethoughtblogs.com/godlessness/'> http://freethoughtblogs.com/godlessness/ </a> For more faith debates visit <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a> Join the conversation: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via <a href='http://www.kaltura.com/api_v3/getFeed.php?partnerId=618072&feedId=1_jlj47tkv'>RSS</a> or Via <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101?mt=2'>Itunes</a>