Unbelievable?

<p>The <a href='http://www.commonenglishbible.com/'>Common English Bible</a> is a recently released new translation of Scripture. An interdenominational team of Bible scholars worked on the project, with thousands of people involved in test readings. The aim was to produce an accurate, but jargon-free Bible, aimed at today's English reader.</p> <p>Joel B Green, Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary headed the team of NT translators. He discusses some of the unusual choices of phraseology and interpretation with NIV Bible scholar David Instone-Brewer of Tyndale House, Cambridge.</p> <p>Do we need another English translation? Why "Human One" instead of "Son of Man"? Is gender neutral language helpful? Have passages such as 1 Tim 2 been translated to favour an egalitarian theology? Plus questions from listeners.</p> <p>For the Common English Bible <a href='http://www.commonenglishbible.com/'>http://www.commonenglishbible.com/</a></p> <p>Enter the draw for a copy by emailing <a href='mailto:[email protected]'>[email protected]</a> </p> <p>For Joel B Green <a href='http://www.fuller.edu/academics/faculty/joel-green.aspx'>http://www.fuller.edu/academics/faculty/joel-green.aspx</a></p> <p>For David Instone-Brewer <a href='http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=david-instone-brewer'>http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=david-instone-brewer</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a> If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B498C46B2-9B9E-4F23-9E87-5D4E2DCF3493%7D'>Unbelievable? 22 Jan 2011 - Which Translation should we Trust?</a> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bd911467d-0245-42ec-891b-660c3ca77809%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Feb 2010 - Two views on Divorce and Remarriage - David Instone-Brewer & Andrew Corn</a> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BF3B1A4D1-18E0-4E44-920A-1B3674DA07AA%7D'>Unbelievable? 14 May 2011 - Should women be church leaders?</a>With Christina Rees & John Richardson Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a>

<p>Chris Sinkinson is a pastor and tutor at Moorlands Bible College. His new book 'Confident Christianity' aims to equip the believer with an overview of apologetics and how it can be used to make a rational defense of the Christian faith.</p> <p>James Croft is an atheist Brit studying at Harvard University and director of 'Temple of the Future'. He has read and debated with apologists - he says that all the apologetic arguments he has heard are incapable of convincing him.</p> <p>They debate what constitutes faith and evidence and whether it's irrational to believe in miracles such as the resurrection.</p> <p>We have 5 copies of Confident Christianity to give away - get in touch telling me "what makes you believe" and you may win one! email <a href='mailto:[email protected]'>[email protected]</a></p> <p>To buy Confident Christianity <a href='http://amzn.to/ACKJH5'>http://amzn.to/ACKJH5</a></p> <p>For Chris Sinkinson <a href='http://www.moorlands.ac.uk/home/about-us/staff-profiles.php'>http://www.moorlands.ac.uk/home/about-us/staff-profiles.php</a></p> <p>For James Croft <a href='http://www.templeofthefuture.net/about'>http://www.templeofthefuture.net/about</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a> If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BB9C493B0-276B-492F-82B7-C2C5D5F06EFA%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 October 2011 - Gary Habermas & Geoff Campos</a> Belief in Miracles.<a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BB1BAE535-BB12-4120-8F65-E9FA4974B4F1%7D'>Unbelievable? 11 June 2011 - Unbelievable? The Conference - John Lennox & Guests</a><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B87162D42-4C9C-4742-808B-21A2D378AC2F%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 Aug 2010 - Debating Apologetics Online </a>Christians Todd Pitner & Richard Morgan with atheist Paul Baird Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a>

<p>Atheism 2.0 is the logical next step for non-believers according to cultural philosopher Alain de Botton. He outlines why atheists should borrow from the art, architecture, community, and contemplative traditions of religion without the supernatural beliefs. </p> <p>The book "Religion for atheists" drew criticism from Richard Dawkins and others after De Botton apparently suggested that there should be "temples for atheism". De Botton responds and also gives his opinion on AC Grayling's "The Good Book" and Terry Eagleton's unfavourable review in The Guardian.</p> <p>Recorded in De Botton's home, he chats with James Orr, a Christian convert studying for a PhD in the History of Ideas at Cambridge University. They discuss whether the trappings of religion make sense without the kernel of faith.</p> <p>For Alain de Botton <a href='http://www.alaindebotton.com/'>http://www.alaindebotton.com/</a></p> <p>Buy "Religion for Atheists" <a href='http://amzn.to/rsrtAe'>http://amzn.to/rsrtAe</a></p> <p>The TED Talk <a href='http://blog.ted.com/2012/01/17/atheism-2-0-alain-de-botton-on-ted-com/'>http://blog.ted.com/2012/01/17/atheism-2-0-alain-de-botton-on-ted-com/</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a> If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B22270DCA-F786-4FAC-AF8A-CD12ED69620B%7D'>Unbelievable? 17 Dec 2011 Believing Bulls**t - Is Christianity an intellectual blackhole?</a> Stephen Law & James Orr <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B72EF1AF1-D86F-42DB-9708-16AFFC423A31%7D'>Unbelievable? 26 Oct 2011 - William Lane Craig vs Peter Millican - Does God exist?</a> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B23DF742B-66ED-4D72-B6E9-E684B2E99FFC%7D'>Unbelievable? 2 Apr 2011 - Is it best to be agnostic?</a> Mark Vernon & David Robertson Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a>

<p>Three Christians of different theological persuasion discuss the existence of demons.</p> <p>John Tancock (JT) is involved in Charismatic Church leadership. He believes demons are real. As well as pursuing apologetics, he is involved in deliverance ministry and had regularly prayed for demons to be cast out of people.</p> <p>Will Van Der Hart is a vicar in the Church Of England and a founder of Mind and Soul - helping Churches to understand mental health issues. He believes in a negative spiritual realm but wants to stop the stigmatisation of people with mental health issues as "demonised".</p> <p>Jonathan Clatworthy is General Secretary of Modern Church - promoting liberal theology. He believes that demons don't exist and modern day deliverance ministry can do more harm than good.</p> <p>John Tancock <a href='http://jtsblogspot.blogspot.com/'>http://jtsblogspot.blogspot.com/</a> or <a href='http://www.youtube.com/user/reachout/search?query=deliverance'>http://www.youtube.com/user/reachout/search?query=deliverance</a></p> <p>Will Van Der Hart <a href='http://www.mindandsoul.info/'>http://www.mindandsoul.info/</a></p> <p>Jonathan Clatworthy <a href='http://www.clatworthy.org/'>http://www.clatworthy.org/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B05590F8C-D99D-4922-8939-4BDD98F9525F%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 Jul 2010 - Was Saint Paul mentally ill & the proponent of a hoax religion?</a>'B. Strong' & Christian John Tancock debate</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8b5468e0-4892-4a1c-82ab-8a86f7a1de4b%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 May 2008 The gift of tongues - faith or fake?</a> Gerald Coates, Mark Johnston & Stephen Pilcher discuss.</p> <p>Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>Angels have been reported for thousands of years across different cultures. What is the evidence of their existence? Three guests examine Biblical and contemporary accounts of angelic visitation.</p> <p>Peter S Williams is a Christian Philosopher and author of the book "The Case for Angels". He say that there is philosophical, biblical and experiential evidence for the existence of angels.</p> <p>Lee Warren is a magician by trade. As an atheist and sceptic he says the mind is capable of making people believe unusual things, but a natural explanation always lies behind accounts of supernatural beings.</p> <p>Roger Harper is an Anglican Vicar who has researched Christian accounts of modern-day angelic visitations.</p> <p>For Peter S Williams <a href='http://idpluspeterswilliams.blogspot.com/'>http://idpluspeterswilliams.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>His Books "The Case for Angels" <a href='http://tinyurl.com/79xjm3g'>http://tinyurl.com/79xjm3g</a> and "Understanding Jesus" <a href='http://tinyurl.com/7ljghdf'>http://tinyurl.com/7ljghdf</a></p> <p>For Lee Warren <a href='http://www.leewarrenmagic.co.uk/'>http://www.leewarrenmagic.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For Roger Harper <a href='http://rogerharper.wordpress.com/'>http://rogerharper.wordpress.com/</a></p> <p>More Resources: Emma Heathcote-Jones <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seeing-Angels-Emma-Heathcote-James/dp/1844547868/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1328162507&sr=8-3'>Seeing Angels</a> and Pastor Roland Buck's Angelic Experiences <a href='http://www.angelsonassignment.org/'>http://www.angelsonassignment.org/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BB6316F55-34ED-4854-88A3-522B2FF953BA%7D'>Demons: Do they exist? Different Christian views - Unbelievable? 28 Jan 2012</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8b4b875d-57dd-42b3-bc5f-29d9fdd4aa38%7D'>Unbelievable? 25 Jul 2009 - Michael Shermer debates "Miracles"</a> </p> <p>Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a> </p>

<p>Continuing our <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/mind'>Mind, Body and Soul</a> month of programming on Premier, Justin is joined by a Christian and an atheist as they discuss whether people's religious experiences can be explained by brain activity alone.</p> <p>Revd Dr Aladair Coles is an academice neurologist in Cambridge and part of the Faraday Institute's Test of Faith initiative. He says that even though neuroscience has helped us understand the brain activity of religious people, atheist scientists such as Sam Harris have not thereby disproved God.</p> <p>Martyn Frame is a psychological therapist and atheist. He believes that people's brain states fully explain their religious experiences and, in any case, the Christian God would not have given us the brains we have if He existed.</p> <p>For Premier's Mind, Body & Soul resources <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/mind'>http://www.premier.org.uk/mind</a></p> <p>For Alasdair Coles <a href='http://www.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk/faraday/Biography.php?ID=60'>http://www.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk/faraday/Biography.php?ID=60</a></p> <p>For Test of Faith lectures by Alasdair <a href='http://www.testoffaith.com/resources/resources.aspx?resourceByTag=true&tagid=24'>http://www.testoffaith.com/resources/resources.aspx?resourceByTag=true&tagid=24</a></p> <p>For Martyn Frame see <a href='http://www.freeoffaith.net/'>http://www.freeoffaith.net</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B1AF06403-F965-47A8-BBBF-50EE99F2F7B9%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 Jul 2010 - Psychology of Religion</a> "Is religious belief a trick of the mind?" Atheist Martyn Frame & Christian Joanna Collicut McGrath</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B4086D160-F75F-4EAE-8875-2FCF52BFACC6%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 Jul 2010 - Wired for God?</a> The Biology of Spiritual Experience</p> <p>Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a></p>

Justin Brierley interviews Grace & Mark Driscoll on their book Real Marriage and on Mark's ministry as pastor of Mars Hill Church Seattle. The interview, which was recorded for Christianity Magazine, was criticised by Driscoll in a blog post <a href='http://pastormark.tv/2012/01/12/a-blog-for-the-brits'>http://pastormark.tv/2012/01/12/a-blog-for-the-brits</a> Justin Brierley responds to Mark's criticisms in the introduction to the interview. For Christianity Magazine's response see <a href='http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/markdriscoll'>http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/markdriscoll</a> For a free copy of Christianity Magazine <a href='http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/freesample.aspx'>http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/freesample.aspx</a> For Justin Brierley's weekly faith debate radio show & podcast Unbelievable? <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a>

<p>Is our physical brain one and the same with the consciousness, thoughts and perceptions we experience? Is matter all there is ultimately?</p> <p>Keith Ward is a prominent Christian Philosopher & Theologian. The Former Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford University. He believes in an immaterial mind, as well as the phsical brain.</p> <p>David Papineau is Professor of Philosophy of Science at Kings College London. As an atheist & physicalist he believes that the mind is one and the same with the brain - there is nothing immaterial about it.</p> <p>For Keith Ward see <a href='http://www.keithward.org.uk/'>http://www.keithward.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For David Papineau <a href='http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/philosophy/people/staff/academic/papineau/index.aspx'>http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/philosophy/people/staff/academic/papineau/index.aspx</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bf4cabbbf-859a-45ea-984a-1892586b32ea%7D'>Unbelievable? 23 Aug 2008 Why there IS a God - Keith Ward</a> Keith Ward and Robert Stovold</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B3554d585-2574-42f1-b0df-18676537a3bc%7D'>Unbelievable? 21 Jun 2008 A Case for theistic evolution - Keith Ward</a> </p> <p>Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>A show marking January's Feast of the Epiphany which marks the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. </p> <p>Various astronomical theories have been put forward for what might have constituted the "Star of Bethlehem" that guided the Magi as recorded in Matthew 2.</p> <p>Christian Astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink of Reasons To Believe join Justin. Agnostic Astronomer Mark Kidger who works for the European Space Agency also joins the conversation. The firmly sceptical side is catered for by Norman Bacrac of the Ethical Society.</p> <p>Hugh, Jeff and Mark outline the conclusion their work has drawn on the Star of Bethlehem most likely being a recurring nova, witnessed by other astronomers in 5 BC. Norman expresses scepticism at the idea a celestial object could have led the Magi to a specific location and the astronomers respond.</p> <p>For Reasons to Believe resources on The Star <a href='http://www.reasons.org/christmasstar'>http://www.reasons.org/christmasstar</a></p> <p>For Mark Kidger's book The Star of Bethlehem <a href='http://amzn.to/wNklg2'>http://amzn.to/wNklg2</a></p> <p>For the Ethical Society <a href='http://www.ethicalsoc.org.uk/'>http://www.ethicalsoc.org.uk</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this show you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B76dfa43e-781c-461b-a780-f4085e25e2c7%7D'>Unbelievable? 26 Dec 2009 - Are the two Christmas accounts contradictory?</a> Christian Charles Foster vs. Atheist Robert Stovold</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B4cc73a4f-79f7-4af0-85cb-be1ef62f47eb%7D'>Unbelievable? 22 Dec 2007 - Did Christians steal Christmas?</a></p> <p>Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>A festive edition of the show in which we investigate some of the common Old Testament prophecies associated with Christmas. Isaiah 7:14 "The virgin will conceive" and Micah 5:2 "But you Bethlehem..."</p> <p>Do such prophecies supernaturally predict the coming of Christ?</p> <p>Dr Michael Brown is a Messianic Jew who believes there is overwhelming evidence for Jesus fulfiling the prophecies of the Old Testament. Andrew Hindmarch is an atheist who denies that any kind of prophecy can be show to be valid.</p> <p>Dr Michael Brown <a href='http://www.askdrbrown.org/'>http://www.askdrbrown.org/</a></p> <p>The Reasonable Faith Tour Video page <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bee5e8f63-c253-4fad-9a90-4632ebbb5d73%7D'>Unbelievable? 24 May 2008 Jesus & Jewishness</a> Jesus & Jewishness: are they compatible? Rabbi Shmuley Boteach & Michael Brown debate </p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B28325af1-534f-49c5-8571-21ab0beb47f4%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Dec 2008 The Virgin Birth - for & against</a> The Virgin Birth: Fact or Fiction? Revd Michael Sayward debates Unitarian Sarah Tinker</p> Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a>

<p>A varied New Year's Eve show with contributions from Revd David Robertson on his life-threatening illness. Reflections on the passing away of Christopher Hitchens from listeners and debate oppponent Prof John Lennox. Humorous "Praxman &..." sketches. An extract from a forthcoming interview with sometimes controversial US pastor Mark Driscoll. Audio from the Reasonable Faith Tour in Cambridge and more...</p> <p>For Praxman sketches see <a href='http://youtu.be/fywHc4M7LdA'>http://youtu.be/fywHc4M7LdA</a> <a href='http://youtu.be/Ki-TdFv7IVE'>http://youtu.be/Ki-TdFv7IVE</a> <a href='http://youtu.be/LgafS_jfQMc'>http://youtu.be/LgafS_jfQMc</a> or <a href='http://www.premier.tv/sketches'>http://www.premier.tv/sketches</a></p> <p>For Mark Driscoll interview in Feb edition of Christianity Magazine check back at <a href='http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/'>http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/</a></p> <p>For Reasonable Faith Tour videos <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a></p> <p>Join the conversation at </p> <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a>

<p>Stephen Law is an atheist and Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College and director of the Centre for Inquiry UK. His latest book "Believing Bulls**t: how not to get sucked into an intellectual black hole" looks at the reasons people are persuaded into believing irrational things.</p> <p></p> <p>Jame Orr is a Christian convert studying for a Doctorate in philosophy at Cambridge University. He engages Stephen on whether the criteria for recognising "intellectual black holes" applies to the claims of Christianity, including The Resurrection.</p> <p></p> <p>For Stephen Law <a href='http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/'>http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p></p> <p>Get the Book <a href='http://amzn.to/vNX92y'>http://amzn.to/vNX92y</a></p> <p></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a> If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B30DD13B4-F90D-41CF-8C89-569A7EC8AEF1%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Feb 2011 - Alister McGrath & Stephen Law - Why Won't God Go Away?</a> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B1002DC66-006D-420D-B690-47B876182579%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Nov 2010 - The Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism </a>Alvin Plantinga vs Stephen Law Join the conversation at <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a>

<p>Stephen Law is senior lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop College, London and director of the Centre For Inquiry UK. He joins Justin to reflect on his debate with William Lane Craig during the UK Reasonable Faith Tour where he defended atheism.</p> <p>Glenn Peoples is a Christian Philosopher from New Zealand. He discusses Stephen's central argument against God - The Evil God Challenge and why he believes that the Moral Argument is the solution to it.</p> <p>For Stephen Law <a href='http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/'>http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>For Glenn Peoples <a href='http://www.beretta-online.com/'>http://www.beretta-online.com/</a></p> <p>For Unbelievable? the Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a> If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD0EA6EB1-86E3-41FB-8CA9-F78B126F6416%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 October 2011 - William Lane Craig vs Stephen Law - Does God Exist?</a> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BCD0854CF-30B5-4378-81E6-F60315B0C110%7D'>Unbelievable? 16 Oct 2010 - The Moral argument for God</a> Philosophers Arif Ahmed and Glenn People debate <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a>

<p>Edgar Andrews is Emeritus Professor of Materials at the University of London and the author of "Who Made God?" He returns to support the view that only God explains the ability of science to make sense of the world around us.</p> <p>Lewis Wolpert is Emeritus Professor of Biology at University College London, he is an atheist and Vice President of the British Humanist Association. He argues tht belief in God is purely a result of evolution.</p> <p>They debate what constitutes "evidence" for God, and whether science is the only admissible type of evidence.</p> <p>For "Who made God?" <a href='http://whomadegod.org/'>http://whomadegod.org/</a></p> <p>Order the book: <a href='http://www.epbooks.org/who-made-god-p-2170.html'>http://www.epbooks.org/who-made-god-p-2170.html</a></p> <p>For Lewis Wolpert <a href='http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cdb/research/wolpert'>http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cdb/research/wolpert</a></p> <p>For Unbelievable? the Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a> If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B98b53c85-c1f0-4378-97a7-c4ead0b11dc5%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Dec 2009 - What does science tell us about God?</a> Atheist scientist Lewis Wolpert debates believing scientist Russell Cowburn <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bb780f9ab-e5cc-4f5f-b806-d9b6ee3f0e10%7D'>Unbelievable? 1 May 2010 - Test of Faith: Do we need God, now that we have science?</a> Christian Denis Alexander vs Atheist Stephen Law <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb'>Facebook </a>and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/unbelievablejb'>Twitter</a>

Stephen Meyer is a leading proponent of Intelligent Design who directs the Centre for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle. His most recent book "Signature in the Cell" claims to show that the DNA code is the product of intelligent mind, not naturalistic processes. Keith Fox is Professor of Biochemistry at Southampton University. He chairs the UK Christians in Science network but disagrees strongly with ID. They debate how life could have originated and whether design is allowed as an explanation in science. For Unbelievable? the Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101'>Via Itunes </a> If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B5edc2a06-01e6-411a-b211-c998a6afb902%7D'>Unbelievable? 16 Jan 2010 - "Expelled" The Movie - Stephen C Meyer vs. Peter Atkins</a> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Ba817e1ce-0454-4d94-99c7-b804c67f805c%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Mar 2010 - "Expelled" live audience debate</a> "Expelled" live audience debate at Imperial College London - Susan Blackmore, Steve Fuller, Keith Fox & Alastair Noble <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA942B34A-2BF8-482C-BA7C-61F3C95DC77A%7D'>Unbelievable? 23 Oct 2010 - Darwin's Black Box - Michael Behe & Keith Fox debate Intelligent Design</a> Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter

<p>William Lane Craig is research professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, California.</p> <p>As part of the Reasonable Faith Tour in October 2011 he visited Oxford. As well as delivering a public lecture in the evening, Craig also addressed invited students about apologetics at a lunchtime gathering.</p> <p>This recording of elements of the Q&A includes Bill addressing questions such as "What if all your arguments were refuted?" "Are debates the best way of doing apologetics?" and "What do you think of the young, restless and reformed movement?"</p> <p>For videos from the Reasonable Faith Tour sponsored by UCCF, Damaris and Premier Radio <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>For Bill's latest apologetics training book "On Guard" <a href='http://amzn.to/u3Bid3'>http://amzn.to/u3Bid3</a></p> For Unbelievable? the Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101'>Via Itunes </a> <p>If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8FE0A84B-4A5F-4CB5-8E49-278172BE342A%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Nov 2011 - Is God a Delusion? William Lane Craig in Oxford</a></p> <p>William Lane Craig Profile Interview with Justin Brierley <a href='http://bit.ly/vF772O'>http://bit.ly/vF772O</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>Edgar Andrews is Emeritus Professor of Materials at the University of London and the author of "Who Made God?" He claims that the hypothesis of God is the best explanation for a variety of aspects of human existence and the universe as revealed by science. He has debated Richard Dawkins.</p> <p>Robert Stovold is an atheist with a background in evolutionary biology. He believes that positing God is an uneccesary addition to the facts that science gives us about the universe.</p> <p>They discuss fine tuning of the Universe, whether God could be behind the Big Bang and why the laws of nature are so elegant and intelligible to humans.</p> <p>For "Who made God?" <a href='http://whomadegod.org/'>http://whomadegod.org/</a></p> <p>Order the book: <a href='http://www.epbooks.org/who-made-god-p-2170.html'>http://www.epbooks.org/who-made-god-p-2170.html</a></p> <p>Edgar Andrew's debate with Dawkins <a href='http://richarddawkins.net/audio/721-1986-oxford-union-debate'>http://richarddawkins.net/audio/721-1986-oxford-union-debate</a></p> <p>Robert Stovold is looking for questions to be submitted for a book he is writing: <a href='http://bit.ly/s7BG4b'>http://bit.ly/s7BG4b</a></p> For Unbelievable? the Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes </a> If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B320D8898-A8F0-4433-8934-D64DDEB8A21C%7D'>Unbelievable? 25 Sep 2010 - Hawking, God & the Universe</a> Sir Roger Penrose and Alister McGrath <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B002dd878-7cbf-4f2e-aa62-92fd84700e0c%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Oct 2007 - John Lennox debates science & God</a> Has science buried God? John Lennox & Robert Stovold Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter

<p>FOR FULL VIDEO OF THE EVENT <a href='http://youtu.be/fP9CwDTRoOE'>http://youtu.be/fP9CwDTRoOE</a> </p> On 25th October 2011 Professor William Lane Craig spoke to a capacity audience at Oxford's Sheldonian theatre. He critiqued Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion and interacted with a panel of academics. THe event was Chaired by Professor Peter Millican of Hertford College, and the panel comprised Dr. Daniel Came, Dr Stephen Priest, and Dr John Parrington. Richard Dawkins was invited to defend his book but refused. An empty chair was left for him in case he changed his mind. This event was part of the Reasonable Faith Tour 2011 sponsored by UCCF, Damaris & Premier Christian Radio. More info on the tour and videos as they are made available at <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a> & <a href='http://www.bethinking.org/craig'>http://www.bethinking.org/craig</a> For Unbelievable? the Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/unbelievable/id267142101'>Via Itunes </a> <p>If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD0EA6EB1-86E3-41FB-8CA9-F78B126F6416%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 October 2011 - William Lane Craig vs Stephen Law - Does God Exist?</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B72EF1AF1-D86F-42DB-9708-16AFFC423A31%7D'>Unbelievable? 26 Oct 2011 - William Lane Craig vs Peter Millican - Does God Exist?</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>The Reasonable Faith Tour has concluded!</p> <p>This Special Podast edition of the show features the full audio from the debate held at Birmingham University between Christian Philosopher William Lane Craig and atheist Philosopher Peter Millican.</p> <p>William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. As well as publishing hundreds of academic works and articles he is well known for his debates with atheists around the world. </p> <p>Peter Millican is Gilbert Ryle Professor of Philosophy at Oxford University and a noted Hume scholar.</p> <p>They debate "Does God Exist?" before a capacity crowd at Bill's Alma Mater, Birmingham University where he studied for his first Doctorate.</p> <p>For William Lane Craig see <a href='http://www.reasonablefaith.org/'>http://www.reasonablefaith.org</a></p> <p>For Peter Millican see <a href='http://www.millican.org/'>http://www.millican.org</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD0EA6EB1-86E3-41FB-8CA9-F78B126F6416%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 October 2011 - William Lane Craig vs Stephen Law - Does God Exist?</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BBBBB39AC-EDFF-4991-8B12-DDD46E0CEED5%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 September 2011 - William Lane Craig Q&A & Tour preview</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>Justin went backstage at the Bethinking Apologetics Conference last week to record a show with one of the speakers - Professor Gary Habermas and an atheist listener to Unbelievable? Geoff Campos.</p> <p>Habermas is Distinguished Professor of Apologetics and Philosophy at Liberty University, Virginia. Campos is an atheist convinced of materialism with a background in biological science.</p> <p>They discuss why Geoff finds the concept of the miraculous incoherent, what it would take to convince him of a miracle, the resurrection of Jesus, Near Death Experiences and more.</p> <p>For Gary Habermas <a href='http://www.garyhabermas.com/'>http://www.garyhabermas.com</a></p> <p>For Unbelievable the Conference DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B45DEA5BB-8D8F-4757-A1CC-75D6FFF8AA90%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Jul 2008 Gary Habermas - American Masters of Apologetics pt 1</a> </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p> <p></p>

<p>Last chance to book: The Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig 17-26 October <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>On today's Show: New Testament Scholar David Instone-Brewer and Bible sceptic Ken Humphreys met in a debte at Gunnersbury Baptist Church, London recently.</p> <p>David argues that the Bible is reliable source of historical information, Ken Humphreys argues it is not. Covering archaelogical evidence, the New Testament accounts of Christ and more, they present their case to an audience of sceptics and Christians, followed by Questions.</p> <p>For the full debate visit </p> <a href='http://www.gunnersburybaptistchurch.org/events/viewmp3.php?mp3=42-0'>http://www.gunnersburybaptistchurch.org/events/viewmp3.php?mp3=42-0</a> For David Instone Brewer see <a href='http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=david-instone-brewer'>http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=david-instone-brewer</a> For Ken Humphreys <a href='http://www.jesusneverexisted.com/'>http://www.jesusneverexisted.com/</a> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy:</p> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BA9CBD098-398F-41ED-B33A-CF4398013DF8%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 June 2010 - The Jesus Discovery</a>Adam Bradford and David Instone-Brewer debate Jesus' human identity. Unbelievable? 2 May 2009 "Did Jesus exist?" "Did Jesus Exist?" - Apologist JP Holding & Atheist Ken Humphreys debate. <p> </p> Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter

<p>BOOK NOW: The UK Reasonable Faith Tour is underway! INFO <a href='http://www.bethinking.org/craig'>http://www.bethinking.org/craig</a> TICKETS <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p></p> <p>Due to popular demand we are releasing an early Special Podcast Edition of the show featuring the full audio of the recent debate between William Lane Craig and Stephen Law on "Does God Exist". The debate took place at Westminster Central Hall on Mon 17 October in front of an audience of over 1700 people.</p> <p>William Lane Craig is Research professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of theology, California and has debated leading atheists around the world. Stephen Law is Senior lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London & Provost of CFI UK.</p> <p>The formal debate concluded with a sit down conversation, hosted by Justin Brierley, which includes written questions from the audience.</p> <p></p> <p>For William Lane Craig <a href='http://www.reasonablefaith.org/'>http://www.reasonablefaith.org</a></p> <p>For Stephen Law <a href='http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/'>http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p>If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BBBBB39AC-EDFF-4991-8B12-DDD46E0CEED5%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 September 2011 - William Lane Craig Q&A & Tour preview</a></p> <p></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BF618B42A-0AE0-4483-BA6B-440406249B51%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 July 2011 - William Lane Craig vs AC debate on God & Evil</a> </p> <p></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p> <p></p>

<p>BOOK NOW: The UK Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig is one week away 17-26 Oct <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>Peter J Williams is the Warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge and a first class scholar of both Old and New Testament. He takes non-Christian listener sceptical questions on the Old Testament.</p> <p>Nazam asks "Did Moses write the Torah?". Norman asks "Hasn't modern archaeology disproved OT stories?". Jim asks "Why do Christians think the 10 commandments are special?".</p> <p>Peter joins William Lane Craig, John Lennox & Gary Habermas for the Bethinking Apologetics Conference in London on Sat 22 Oct <a href='http://bit.ly/oF76eG'>http://bit.ly/oF76eG</a></p> <p>You can order Tyndale House DVDs mentioned here <a href='http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=2009dvd'>http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=2009dvd</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy:</p> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B51d59ec4-5ed8-41fc-b79a-7cb2590eabe9%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 Jan 2009 "Misquoting Jesus" Ehrman & Williams</a> Bart Ehrman & Peter Williams - "Misquoting Jesus: Do we have the original writings of the New Testament?"<a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BCA5C9542-A072-48B9-8ADD-7C287A27AC82%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 June 2010 - Does the Bible condone slavery?</a> Bob Price & David Instone-Brewer. <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>BOOK NOW: The UK Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>Watch the video preview at <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=pQifJkVCFaQ'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=pQifJkVCFaQ</a></p> <p>On this week's show: We look ahead to the Bethinking National Apologetics Day Conference "Countering the New Atheism" on Sat 22 Oct in London. It will form part of the Reasonable Faith Tour. Speakers include William Lane Craig, John Lennox, Gary Habermas & Peter J Williams.</p> <p>Justin features all four apologists on the show speaking to them about their hopes for the Tour and the Conference, hearing about their personal faith journeys and how they respond to atheists in their field of expertise.</p> <p>For more info on the Bethinking Conference <a href='http://bit.ly/oF76eG'>http://bit.ly/oF76eG</a></p> <p>To hear the full interview with William Lane Craig on his life and work <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/Features.aspx'>http://www.premierradio.org.uk/shows/saturday/unbelievable/Features.aspx</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>If you enjoyed this progamme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BBBBB39AC-EDFF-4991-8B12-DDD46E0CEED5%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 Sep 2011 - William Lane Craig Q&A & Tour preview</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B45DEA5BB-8D8F-4757-A1CC-75D6FFF8AA90%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Jul 2008 Gary Habermas - American Masters of Apologetics pt 1</a> </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>BOOK NOW: The Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig 17-26 October 2011 <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>Peter S Williams is a Christian philosopher and apologist. His latest book Understanding Jesus brings together lines of evidence for a philosophical, historical and theological understanding of Jesus.</p> <p>He takes listener calls on questions such as "How can Jesus be both God and man?" "Is there any evidence that Christians really have a 'relationship' with Jesus?" & "Was Jesus a failed apocalyptic prophet?"</p> <p>For Peter S Williams <a href='http://www.arn.org/authors/williams.html'>http://www.arn.org/authors/williams.html</a></p> <p>For 'Understanding Jesus' <a href='http://idpluspeterswilliams.blogspot.com/2011/05/pre-order-understanding-jesus-five-ways.html'>http://idpluspeterswilliams.blogspot.com/2011/05/pre-order-understanding-jesus-five-ways.html</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B1439D3F4-FB20-4658-892E-3992F94C5FFD%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 May 2010 - "The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ"</a> Philip Pullman, Martin Saunders and Bible Scholar Anthony McRoy. <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BDEBA75A1-1331-4D80-872F-278BB9A1416E%7D'>Unbelievable? 31 Oct 2009 - Preterist, Dispensational and Liberal views of The return of Jesus. </a>Did Jesus get it wrong in Matthew 24? - Dee Warren, Terry Boyle & Andrew Whyte. Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter

COMING SOON: Book into the UK Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk.craig/'>http://www.premier.org.uk.craig</a> Geoff Crocker is a former Christian, now atheist. However, he says he still believes in Spirituality even as an atheist and that believing the universe is Godless does not mean there is no meaning to be grasped. His book "An Enlightened Philosophy" asks if atheism may be able to borrow from Religion "reintrepreted as myth". Peter S Williams is a Christian Philosopher and apologist. He says that Atheism does not allow for objective meaning, value or purpose, only theism can provide those. For Geoff Crocker see <a href='http://www.anenlightenedphilosophy.com/'></a><a href='http://www.anenlightenedphilosophy.com/'></a><a href='http://www.anenlightenedphilosophy.com/'></a><a href='http://www.anenlightenedphilosophy.com/'></a><a href='http://www.anenlightenedphilosophy.com/'>www.anenlightenedphilosophy.com</a> For Peter S Williams see <a href='http://idpluspeterswilliams.blogspot.com/'>http://idpluspeterswilliams.blogspot.com/</a> For book titles by Peter S Williams <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-by-Peter-S-Williams/lm/RSF2D8GU2KJ6Z'></a><a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-by-Peter-S-Williams/lm/RSF2D8GU2KJ6Z'></a><a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-by-Peter-S-Williams/lm/RSF2D8GU2KJ6Z'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-by-Peter-S-Williams/lm/RSF2D8GU2KJ6Z</a> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast<a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy: <ul><li><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B13066ed9-eaf8-4eac-a7b3-9dcb232c65b0%7D'>Unbelievable? 7 Feb 2009 "The Atheist's Bible"</a> "The Atheist's Bible" - Joan Konner and Peter S Williams </li> </ul> <ul><li><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bca11cd79-1bf2-4fd7-ad3d-96fbb0a37723%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Jul 2009 - Intelligent Design vs Evolution</a> Intelligent Design vs Evolution - Peter S Williams and Peter Hearty debate</li> </ul> Join the discussion at the Premier Community<a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter

<p>William Lane Craig is coming to the UK from October 17-26 2011 for a series of debates and lectures countering atheism and presenting strong rational grounds for belief in God. Book now for the Reasonable Faith Tour at <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, California. As well as extensive writing on the Philosophy of time, morality and natural theology, he is widely recognised as a renowned defender of Christian theism and has debated with leading atheists around the world.</p> <p>He talks about the forthcoming tour, why Polly Toynbee, Richard Dawkins and AC Grayling have withdrawn or refused to debate him, and takes a variety of atheist & Christian listener questions on the Cosmological argument, Fine Tuning argument and Moral argument for God.</p> <p>TOUR INFO <a href='http://www.bethinking.org/craig'>http://www.bethinking.org/craig</a></p> <p>TICKETS for debates, lectures & apologetics conference <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>Facebook Page <a href='http://www.facebook.com/reasonablefaithtour'>http://www.facebook.com/reasonablefaithtour</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BF618B42A-0AE0-4483-BA6B-440406249B51%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 July 2011 - William Lane Craig vs AC debate on God & Evil</a>Unbelievable? 8 Jan 2011 - William Lane Craig reviews his debate with Dawkins <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>Book Now for October's UK Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>Today's show:</p> <p>Patrick Sookhdeo converted from Islam to Christianity as a young man. He has since gone on to represent the rights of persecuted Christians all over the world via the Barnabas Fund.</p> <p>His latest book "Freedom to Believe" challenges Islam to reform its apostasy laws - the death penalty for those who leave Islam.</p> <p>Sheikh Dr. Muhammed Al-Husseini is a Muslim scholar from Inter-faith organisation Scriptural Reasoning. He also agrees that Islam needs to take responsibility for the wrongs being done to Christians. However, he also believes the UK church is being hampered by politics that prevent it speaking out clearly on the issue.</p> <p>For Patrick Sookhdeo <a href='http://barnabasfund.org/UK'>http://barnabasfund.org/UK</a></p> <p>For "Freedom to Believe" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freedom-Believe-Challenging-Islams-Apostasy/dp/0978714199'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freedom-Believe-Challenging-Islams-Apostasy/dp/0978714199</a></p> <p>For Muhammad Al-Hussaini <a href='http://www.scripturalreasoning.org.uk/index1.html'>http://www.scripturalreasoning.org.uk/index1.html</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8DC532A2-4C66-438E-BC02-88B4D8390EB8%7D'>Unbelievable? 7 May 2011 - Was Osama Bin Laden the true face of Islam?</a> Jay Smith, Muhammad Al-Hussaini & Anjem Choudary <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B09E21C12-0AF6-4EB1-887A-F56BDA931747%7D'>Unbelievable? 11 Dec 2010 - Islamic Blasphemy Law</a> Adnan Rashid, Stuart Windsor & John Joseph Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter

<p>Bart Ehrman is James A Gray Distingushed Prof of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is well known as a Bible scholar who has thrown doubt upon the reliability of Scripture with bestselling books "Misquoting Jesus" & "Forged".</p> <p>Bart once held a strong evangelical Christian faith. He explains why he abandoned it as he discusses his deconversion with Mike Licona who is Research Professor of New Testament at Southern Evangelical Seminary.</p> <p>Mike also experienced a crisis of faith but pursued Biblical research which led him to the conclusion that the resurrection of Jesus is a fact of history and that the Bible is reliable.</p> <p>For Bart Ehrman <a href='http://www.bartdehrman.com/'>http://www.bartdehrman.com/</a></p> <p>For Mike Licona <a href='http://www.risenjesus.com/'>http://www.risenjesus.com/</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>Book in for the October Reasonable Faith UK Tour at <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B32EC8B32-035E-4C2D-AB44-38C0210FD9FD%7D'>Unbelievable? 16th April 2011 - Biblical evidence for the Resurrection</a> Bart Ehrman & Mike Licona. <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8BE5816E-46CA-43AC-B4E8-544767642B9B%7D'>Unbelievable? 6 August 2011 - Bart Ehrman & Darrell Bock on "Forged"</a> Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter

<p>Rebekah Bennetch lives in Saskatoon, Canada. She grew up in a Christian family. Her dad is a pastor, and other family members are involved in Christian ministries. She professed faith from a young age, went to Bible college, atteneded church and went on mission trips. But in 2007 she "came out" as an atheist and now describes herself as the "black sheep" of her family.</p> <p>Sheridan Voysey is a writer, speaker and broadcaster on contemporary spirituality. For many years he presented "Open House", a nationally-syndicated Australian radio show on life, faith and culture. He now resides in the UK.</p> <p>They discuss what led Rebekah to abandon her faith, how Christians can best treat their "apostate" friends and family, and what lessons can be learnt for fruitful dialogue between believers and atheists.</p> <p>For Rebekah Bennetch <a href='http://canadianatheist.com/author/rebekah/'>http://canadianatheist.com/author/rebekah/</a></p> <p>For Sheridan Voysey <a href='http://www.sheridanvoysey.com/'>www.sheridanvoysey.com</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>Tickets to William Lane Craig's UK tour <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bed9f643a-3dbd-4a5f-8628-7f00e7624ed5%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Apr 2008 "Why I became an atheist" Part 1 - John Loftus & Peter May</a> Why I became an atheist - John W Loftus in discussion with Peter May</p> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6d3b45c5-d7dc-4b57-b8aa-d3588fc03c16%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Sep 2009 - Richard Morgan - from Atheism to Faith</a> From Atheism to Christian faith via richarddawkins.net - Christians Richard Morgan, David Robertson and Atheist Ed Turner <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook </p> and Twitter

<p>Sceptical Bible scholar Bart Ehrman's latest book "Forged" claims that many of the writings of the New Testament are falsely attributed to apostles such as Peter and Paul. He claims that they were not written by them and that a deliberate deception was taking place.</p> <p>Darrell Bock of Dallas Theological Seminary responds, saying that the case for forgery is not as conclusive as Bart claims.</p> <p>They examine the evidence for whether 1 and 2 Peter were written by Peter as well as letters attributed to Paul such as Ephesians and 2 Thessolonians.</p> <p>For Ehrman & "Forged" <a href='http://www.bartdehrman.com/'>http://www.bartdehrman.com/</a></p> <p>For Darrell Bock <a href='http://blogs.bible.org/bock'>http://blogs.bible.org/bock</a></p> <p>For The Ehrman Project <a href='http://ehrmanproject.com/'>http://ehrmanproject.com/</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>Book in for the October Reasonable Faith UK Tour at <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0aecb5bb-fcae-432f-8224-960c4ad52a5c%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 Aug 2009 - Richard Bauckham on the Gospels - pt 1</a> Jesus and the Eyewitnesses part 1 : Richard Bauckham and James Crossley <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B51d59ec4-5ed8-41fc-b79a-7cb2590eabe9%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 Jan 2009 "Misquoting Jesus" Ehrman & Williams</a> Bart Ehrman & Peter Williams - "Misquoting Jesus: Do we have the original writings of the New Testament?"</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

Critics of Christianity sometimes make the case that Hitler was a Christian and that it influenced the Nazi regime. Is that true? Critics of atheism sometimes make the case that Stalin's atheism was a driving motivation for his murderous regime. Is that true? Peter Harris is a historian and Christian apologist. Ed Turner is a solicitor and atheist blogger. They discuss the historical evidence for and against both points of view. <p>For Peter Harris see <a href='http://www.bethinking.org/right-wrong/intermediate/dawkins-and-the-abuse-of-history.htm'>http://www.bethinking.org/right-wrong/intermediate/dawkins-and-the-abuse-of-history.htm</a></p> <p>For Ed Turner see <a href='http://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com/'>http://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com/</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>Tickets to William Lane Craig's UK tour <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD330B425-1C1E-4AE5-8222-DBA43828FFEC%7D'>Unbelievable? 30 Jul 2011 - Does Religion make people kill?</a>"Does religion make people kill?" Christian Peter Harris & atheist Ed Turner respond to Norway killings</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bdb05af82-1742-4dc9-afa8-c78246538e4f%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Sep 2008 Christianity on Trial - Part 2</a> Christianity on trial Pt 2: Can we really look to the Bible and Jesus for morality</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>On Fri 22 July 2011 tragedy struck Norway as Anders Breivik detonated a bomb in Oslo and shot dozens of people ont he island of Utoya.</p> <p>Soon afterwards news media were referring to Breivik as a "Christian fundamentalist" But was he a Christian and did faith influence the terrible actions he took?</p> <p>Peter Harris is a historian and Christian apologist. Ed Turner is a solicitor and atheist blogger. They discuss what Breivik appeared to believe and whether religion leads people to do evil things.</p> <p>For Peter Harris see <a href='http://www.bethinking.org/right-wrong/intermediate/dawkins-and-the-abuse-of-history.htm'>http://www.bethinking.org/right-wrong/intermediate/dawkins-and-the-abuse-of-history.htm</a></p> <p>For Ed Turner see <a href='http://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com/'>http://edthemanicstreetpreacher.wordpress.com/</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>Tickets to William Lane Craig's UK tour <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B1e86ef13-3c29-40ac-98ad-5cb423c75a22%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Sep 2009 - Would Europe be better off Atheist or Christian?</a> David Robertson, Ed Turner & Richard Morgan</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B9f9e2cfe-3187-4c7d-b1b8-71fb19705f09%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 Nov 2007 - The New Atheism</a> Barry Duke and David Marshall Debate</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>Recent statistics on abortion in the UK saw just under 190,000 abortions in 2010. Figures were also released for late abortions carried out because of physical and mental disability.</p> <p>Dr. Wendy Savage of Doctors For A Woman's Choice On Abortion has been campaigning in the pro-choice movement all her life. She says the right of the woman to choose comes before the rights of the foetus. She has personally carried out many abortions, offering services in New Zealand before the law was liberalised.</p> <p>Madeleine Flannagan is part of the New Zealand MandM apologetics blog and has been involved in the Pro-life movement there. She says that assigning a baby in the womb rights at a certain point of pregnancy is arbitrary and that the safest option is to assume from conception that they hold the same human rights as a newborn. </p> <p>They discuss whether abortion law devalues those with disabilities, at what point a foetus becomes a baby and whether the rights of the mother trump the rights of the child.</p> <p>For Doctors for a Woman's Choice on Abortion <a href='http://www.dwca.org/'>http://www.dwca.org/</a></p> <p>For MandM resources on abortion <a href='http://www.mandm.org.nz/tag/feticide'>http://www.mandm.org.nz/tag/feticide</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>Tickets to William Lane Craig's UK tour <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bfd18b69b-2b0c-4497-995f-d0b6bdea10dd%7D'>Unbelievable? 23 Jan 2010 - Abortion - Pro-choice Evan Harris MP vs Pro-life Sarah Macken</a> </p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8bbc084c-3447-42e7-86ac-e89dea4217a4%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Jan 2008 Abortion</a> Abortion - pro-life vs. pro-choice.</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B60aee451-8759-4519-8c36-8c6ca53fd154%7D'>Unbelievable? 12 Jan 2008 Embryology and medicine</a> Human Fertilisation & Embryology - are we playing God?</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>Scottish pastor and apologist David Robertson returns for a show interacting with three UK atheist listeners of the show.</p> <p>"Hasn't the experience of common morality around the world shown that we have no need of a divine law giver?" asks Jim. Andrew shares his positive experience of church as an atheist and how best to understand those of other viewpoints. John questions the atheist/agnostic labels we often use. </p> <p>For David Robertson <a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org/'>http://www.solas-cpc.org</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B3D22F2FD-E1C1-4016-8A45-12A40D62047D%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Jun 2011 - Is a secular society a more tolerant one?</a> David Robertson debates Terry Sanderson</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B3E119D5A-8FBD-4385-BB44-5A2AA5487227%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Mar 2011 - Grill a Christian Round 3 & Unbelievable? Conference announcement</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>Richard Weikart is a Christian and professor of History at California State University. He has drawn controversial conclusions regarding the role of Darwinism in providing a rationale for Hitler's Nazi ideology.</p> <p>Hector Avalos is an atheist and Professor of Religious Studies at Iowa State University. He disagrees with Weikart, saying that Christian anti-semitism is the more likely explanation for Nazi ideology.</p> <p>For Weikart see <a href='http://www.discovery.org/p/37'>http://www.discovery.org/p/37</a></p> <p>For "Hitler's Ethic" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitlers-Ethic-Pursuit-Evolutionary-Progress/dp/0230112730/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitlers-Ethic-Pursuit-Evolutionary-Progress/dp/0230112730/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2</a></p> <p>For Avalos see <a href='http://www.philrs.iastate.edu/avalos.shtml'>http://www.philrs.iastate.edu/avalos.shtml</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>Tickets to William Lane Craig's UK tour <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B5edc2a06-01e6-411a-b211-c998a6afb902%7D'>Unbelievable? 16 Jan 2010 - "Expelled" The Movie - Stephen C Meyer vs. Peter Atkins</a> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B16f6408a-e60a-47da-882d-78d0911765b6%7D'>Unbelievable? 25 Oct 2008 Is religion responsible for war?</a> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>William Lane Craig & AC Grayling debated at the Oxford Union in 2005. Does the existence of evil and suffering in the world preclude the existence of the Christian God?</p> <p>Book for the UK Reasonable Faith Tour 2011</p> <p>Info at <a href='http://www.bethinking.org/craig'>http://www.bethinking.org/craig</a></p> <p>Book Tickets at <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/craig'>http://www.premier.org.uk/craig</a></p> <p>William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology California, and arguably the world’s foremost defender of historic Christianity</p> <p>AC Grayling is the UK's most noted atheist Professor of Philosophy. He recently pre-resigned as incoming President of the British Humanist Association after controversy surrounding his New College of the Humanities.</p> <p>After refusing an invitation to debate the Existence of God during the coming UK William Lane Craig Reasonable Faith Tour in October this year, he publicly stated that he had never debated Craig before.</p> <p>We beg to differ.</p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BC1F284FC-7410-4ECA-AC4B-31C89A2866F7%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Jul 2008 American Masters of Apologetics Pt 2: William Lane Craig. </a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6F91AFFF-8ECC-479D-8F56-1F98A462C58A%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 Jan 2011 </a><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B6F91AFFF-8ECC-479D-8F56-1F98A462C58A%7D'>William Lane Craig reviews his debate with Richard Dawkins.</a> </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>Many new atheist writers have claimed that a new age of enlightened secular rationalism has rescued Western civilisation from the stranglehold of backwards and archaic Christian influence.</p> <p>David Bentley Hart says those who make such claims are suffering from an "atheist delusion". His book "Atheist delusions: The Christian revolution and its fashionable enemies" recently won the Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing.</p> <p>Terry Sanderson of the UK's national Secular Society claims we are better off than we have ever been in an increasingly secular society and that the freedoms and values we hold do not require a Christian foundation.</p> <p>Bentley Hart believes that Terry is deluded by a new atheist myth of secular "progress" when the history of Christianity and secularism actually tell a different story.</p> <p>The Michael Ramsey Prize website <a href='http://www.michaelramseyprize.org.uk/'>http://www.michaelramseyprize.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For David Bentley Hart <a href='http://davidbhart.blogspot.com/'>http://davidbhart.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>For Terry Sanderson <a href='http://www.secularism.org.uk/'>http://www.secularism.org.uk/</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B3D22F2FD-E1C1-4016-8A45-12A40D62047D%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Jun 2011 - Is a secular society a more tolerant one?</a> David Robertson debates Terry Sanderson</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B0AECB5BB-FCAE-432F-8224-960C4AD52A5C%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 Aug 2009 - Richard Bauckham on the Gospels - pt 1</a> Richard Bauckham and James Crossley. </p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B97ADA01D-956B-419D-B2CD-1D382BCE8723%7D'>Unbelievable? 5 Sep 2009 - Bauckham on the Gospels - Pt 2</a> Richard Bauckham & James Crossley. </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>This week we air a debate that recently took place on whether Britain's increasingly secular society is thereby a more tolerant one. Does secularisation bring a level playing field for everyone, or are Christians now being marginalised for their beliefs? </p> <p>David Robertson is a church pastor and author who runs the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. He debates with Terry Sanderson, spokesperson for the National Secular Society.</p> <p>Justin also speaks to both for their reflections on the debate and its implications for society.</p> <p>The debate took place at Gunnersbury Baptist Church - the full recording with audience Q&A can be accessed at <a href='http://www.gunnersburybaptistchurch.org/events/viewmp3.php?mp3=39-0'>http://www.gunnersburybaptistchurch.org/events/viewmp3.php?mp3=39-0</a></p> <p>Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Ba3830b99-b98a-425a-a2c6-1c4deaf94341%7D'>Unbelievable? 20 Feb 2010 - "Is Christianity good for us?" Michael Shermer vs. David Robertson</a> US atheist Michael Shermer debates Scottish apologist David Robertson</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B8d45e897-4fd5-4d0b-b913-9588ac6990c1%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Apr 2009 - "I am a Christian" - Are Christians being marginalised?</a> Peter Kerridge, Terry Sanderson and Andrea Williams</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>"Unbelievable? The Conference" is available now on DVD - <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>Justin introduces two elements of the conference. Professor John Lennox, Scientist and Christian apologist gave the opening address "What are we apologising for?" </p> <p>We also hear a round table discussion with audience Q&A that took place between Conference speakers David Robertson, David Instone-Brewer, Jay Smith and Mark Roques. They discuss questions on Old Testament reliability, whether apologists need to agree theologically and Osama Bin Laden. </p> <p>These and all 9 seminars from the conference are available on DVD - <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>You can hear more programmes and find great resources at <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>"The Easter Challenge" is regularly issued by atheists and sceptics. Can Christians provide a coherent account the events of the resurrection of Jesus that harmonises the apparent differences between the four Gospel accounts?</p> <p>Jay Smith is a Bible scholar and evangelist who says that it can be done. He debates with agnostic sceptic Stephen Pilcher on the details of the Gospel accounts. How many women went to the tomb? Were there angels present? Who did Jesus appear to?</p> <p>For the challenge as issued by Dan Barker see: <a href='http://www.ffrf.org/legacy/books/lfif/?t=stone'>http://www.ffrf.org/legacy/books/lfif/?t=stone</a></p> <p>For Andy Bannister's harmonisation see <a href='http://www.answering-islam.org/Andy/Resurrection/harmony.html'>http://www.answering-islam.org/Andy/Resurrection/harmony.html</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B32EC8B32-035E-4C2D-AB44-38C0210FD9FD%7D'>Unbelievable? 16th April 2011 - Biblical evidence for the Resurrection</a> Bart Ehrman & Mike Licona</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bc607526e-73a1-4017-b1eb-0a865c144965%7D'>Unbelievable? 10 Jun 2007 - The resurrection</a> Dead or Alive: the Truth of the Resurrection</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>Lord Richard Harries is a life peer in the British House of Lords and the former Bishop of Oxford. His book "The Re-enchantment of Morality" has been shortlisted for this year's Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing.</p> <p>He argues that Christianity and the example of Jesus "re-enchants" morality with a foundation, purpose and distinctiveness.</p> <p>Lord Dick Taverne is a Liberal Democrat Peer in the House of Lords and an atheist. He contends that religion can be a help but also danger to a moral society.</p> <p>They debate whether the West's focus on wealth needs a Christian moral solutuion, and also debate the rights and wrongs of euthanasia.</p> <p>To Pre-Order "Unbelievable? The Conference" DVD <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a></p> <p>For "The Re-Enchantment of Morality" <a href='http://www.spckpublishing.co.uk/shop/re-enchantment-of-morality-the/'>http://www.spckpublishing.co.uk/shop/re-enchantment-of-morality-the/</a></p> <p>For Lord Richard Harries <a href='http://www.gresham.ac.uk/professors-and-speakers/the-rt-revd-lord-harries'>http://www.gresham.ac.uk/professors-and-speakers/the-rt-revd-lord-harries</a></p> <p>For Lord Dick Taverne <a href='http://www.libdems.org.uk/people_detail.aspx?name=Lord_Taverne&pPK=c40f5bff-94ec-4852-ac4d-229a9fa67e22'>http://www.libdems.org.uk/people_detail.aspx?name=Lord_Taverne&pPK=c40f5bff-94ec-4852-ac4d-229a9fa67e22</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B29fcebb0-0e23-419f-8a67-5d077ec1fbfb%7D'>Unbelievable? 25 Apr 2009 Euthanasia</a> - Should it be legalised? Lord Dick Taverne & Dan Boucher</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Ba38f73ae-63c0-467d-8a79-deca4d07b1cd%7D'>Unbelievable? 27 Feb 2010 - Faith in Britain - Andrew Copson of the BHA vs David Robertson</a> "Stop worrying and enjoy your life" - are we better off without God in Britain? </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>In 1995 the Church of England allowed the ordination of Women priests. But the question of whether the Bible forbids female authority in the church remains.</p> <p>Christina Rees serves on the Archbishop's Council and the General Synod. She advocates for women in ministry and female Bishops. John Richardson of the conservative Evangelical grouping Reform within the CofE disagrees with female ordination.</p> <p>They debate Passages in the New Testament that appear to forbid women speaking in Church, the role of husbands and wives and the practical realities of men and women being church leaders. </p> <p>For Women and the Church <a href='http://womenandthechurch.org/'>http://womenandthechurch.org/</a></p> <p>For Christina Rees' book "Apostolic Women, Apostolic Authority" <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apostolic-women-apostolic-authority-transfiguring/dp/1848250401'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apostolic-women-apostolic-authority-transfiguring/dp/1848250401</a></p> <p>For John Richardson <a href='http://www.ugleyvicar.blogspot.com/'>http://www.ugleyvicar.blogspot.com/</a></p> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BD53026A1-B34B-4114-9072-6E3AE0FFA58B%7D'>Unbelievable? 29 May 2010 - Homosexuality and the Bible</a> This first show addresses the main scriptural passages that relate to homosexuality.</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bd911467d-0245-42ec-891b-660c3ca77809%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Feb 2010 - Two views on Divorce and Remarriage - David Instone-Brewer & Andrew Corn</a> "What did Jesus really say about Divorce and remarriage?" - David Instone-Brewer debates Andrew Cornes</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

Former Methodist minister turned atheist Leslie Scrace stopped reading the Bible after he lost his faith. 20 years later he read it again and wrote a book-by-book account of how he views it as an atheist called "An Unbelievers Guide to the Bible". Leslie criticises parts of the Old Testament that he sees as primitive and immoral while praising other parts of scripture that illustrate humanist values. Chris Sinkinson is a church pastor and teaches Old Testament and Apologetics at Moorlands Bible College. He responds saying that the Bible can't be dissected in the way Leslie attempts and that taking God out of the morality of the Bible robs it of its meaning. They discuss books such as Job, Joshua, Song of Solomon and the Gospels. Chris also challenges Leslie on whether his humanist morality has any objective foundation. PLUS: pre-order "Unbelievable?: The Conference DVD" <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd'>http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd</a> For Leslie Scrace's book <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unbelievers-Guide-Bible-Including-Apocrypha/dp/1852001461'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unbelievers-Guide-Bible-Including-Apocrypha/dp/1852001461</a> For Chris Sinkinson <a href='http://www.moorlands.ac.uk/home/about-us/staff-profiles.php'>http://www.moorlands.ac.uk/home/about-us/staff-profiles.php</a> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BF9E4A2F9-3975-4947-AF85-ADC91A33264B%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Feb 2011 - Are there many paths to God?</a> Chris Sinkinson & John Hick</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BBD4A5C6A-9C16-417C-8C3D-5D833B5F654C%7D'>Unbelievable? 9 April 2011 - "Is God a Moral Monster?"</a> Paul Copan vs Norman Bacrac</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B1439D3F4-FB20-4658-892E-3992F94C5FFD%7D'>Unbelievable? 8 May 2010 - "The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ"</a> Philip Pullman, Anthony McRoy & Martin Saunders</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

With the death of Osama Bin Laden we ask "Did Bin Laden represent the true face of Islam" Radical Islamist Anjem Choudary who has frequently praised Bin Laden and Al Queada for their acts of terror, joins the discussion. He says Osama was a true Muslim doing the work of Allah. Muhammad Al Hussaini is a Muslim scholar for the organisation Scriptural Reasoning. He deplores acts of terror and says Bin Laden transgressed multiple commands of Islam. Christian evangelist to Muslims Jay Smith believes that while Muhammad's moderate position is more humane, the postion of Choudary is more reflective of the actual commands and nature of Islam. They debate whether Islam allows violent Jihad, whether Islam can offer a "complete" solution and the nature of war-like texts in both the Koran and the Bible. For Anjem Choudary <a href='http://www.anjemchoudary.com/'>http://www.anjemchoudary.com/</a> For Jay Smith <a href='http://www.theopedia.com/Jay_Smith'>http://www.theopedia.com/Jay_Smith</a> For Muhammad Al Hussaini <a href='http://www.scripturalreasoning.org.uk/index1.html'>http://www.scripturalreasoning.org.uk/index1.html</a> For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BC4BF1690-5009-45F3-AD15-9132F2319A4C%7D'>Unbelievable? 18 Dec 2010 - Islam & Dhimmitude</a> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B84dd9224-5259-4506-80eb-1b4931fc272b%7D'>Unbelievable? 15 Aug 2009 - Scriptural reasoning</a><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B413a0b40-ceb5-4fdc-85b3-1f20fd5ec200%7D'> Imam Muhammad Al-Hussaini, Rabbi Mark Solomon and Christian Dr David Jackson discuss holy scriptures</a></p> <p>Unbelievable? 7 Jul 2007 - Does the Koran justify terrorism? </p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>Brian McLaren is an author, theologian and church leader. He is at the forefront of the "emerging church" and his books such as "A new Kind of Christian" and "A Generous Orthodoxy" have been influential in the moevement's theology</p> <p>Some describe the emerging church as "post-evangelical" and "post-modern" as it seeks to re-read scripture without the cultural baggage that it believes Western Christendom has often imposed.</p> <p>James White of Alpha and Omega ministries in Arizona sees the theology of the "emerging church" as a departure from orthodoxy, and an attempt to reshape the Gospel and God to fit modern sensibilities.</p> <p>They discuss post-modernity, Rob Bell's theology, interacting with other faiths, the atonement, sin and the cross.</p> <p>For Brian McLaren see <a href='http://www.brianmclaren.net/'>http://www.brianmclaren.net/</a></p> <p>For his latest book "Naked Spirituality" <a href='http://www.amazon.com/Naked-Spirituality-Life-Simple-Words/dp/0061854018'>http://www.amazon.com/Naked-Spirituality-Life-Simple-Words/dp/0061854018</a></p> <p>To watch the Rob Bell debate on Heaven, Hell & Universalsim <a href='http://www.premier.tv/lovewins'>http://www.premier.tv/lovewins/</a></p> <p>For more theological debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bd09a55a0-dee1-4dc3-904a-53e33b9b841a%7D'>Unbelievable? 22 mar 2008 - Easter & the Atonement - does it make sense?</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B457e6750-cf8b-4c74-8448-49813b414b39%7D'>Unbelievable? 15 Nov 2008 - Does the Trinity lead to polytheism? James White of Alpha & Omega ministries debates Abdullah Al Andalusi</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

Richard Dawkins describes the Old Testament God as "a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser" (among other things). Paul Copan is a Christian apologist and has written a book aiming to show why God's actions in the Old Testament are not immoral when taken in context. <p>Norman Bacrac is an atheist humanist and part ot the South place Ethical Society. He believes that Old Testament morality was barbaric and we don't need a God to tell us how to behave. He holds that God's morality is called into question if we take the Old Testament literally.</p> <p>So how do we interpret passages where the Israelites were commanded to wipe out whole towns including women and children?</p> <p>For Paul Copan and his book "Is God a Moral Monster?" see <a href='http://www.paulcopan.com/'>http://www.paulcopan.com/</a></p> <p>For the Ethical Society see <a href='http://www.ethicalsoc.org.uk/'>http://www.ethicalsoc.org.uk/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes </p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BCD0854CF-30B5-4378-81E6-F60315B0C110%7D'>Unbelievable? 16 Oct 2010 - The Moral argument for God</a> Philosophers Arif Ahmed and Glenn People debate</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BCA5C9542-A072-48B9-8ADD-7C287A27AC82%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 June 2010 - Does the Bible condone slavery?</a> Bob Price & David Instone-Brewer.</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bdb05af82-1742-4dc9-afa8-c78246538e4f%7D'>Unbelievable? 13 Sep 2008 Christianity on Trial - Part 2</a> Can we really look to the Bible and Jesus for morality?</p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>"Love Wins" by US megachurch pastor Rob Bell has ignited a theological debate about the nature of Hell, the nature of God and whether all people will utimately be saved. Bell joins Justin Brierley to discuss the book and respond to some of the key criticisms that have been levelled at it. </p> <p>UK Church blogger Adrian Warnock disagrees with many of Bell's conclusions and believes he is swimming outside the stream of evangelical orthodoxy. We also hear from listeners who have been tweeting and emailing their questions.</p> <p>A Video version of the debate will be available at the Unbelievable website soon <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a></p> <p>For Rob Bell see <a href='http://www.robbell.com/'>http://www.robbell.com/</a></p> <p>For Adrian Warnock see <a href='http://adrianwarnock.com/'>http://adrianwarnock.com/</a></p> <p>For more theological debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=267142101'>Via Itunes</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7BF9E4A2F9-3975-4947-AF85-ADC91A33264B%7D'>Unbelievable? 19 Feb 2011 - Are there many paths to God? - John Hick vs. Chris Sinckinson</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7Bebfc677d-c40c-4fd8-8f41-fe89061acf98%7D'>Unbelievable? 17 Oct 2009 - The Evangelical Universalist - will everyone be saved? Robin Parry & Laurence M Blanchard</a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via <a href='http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Unbelievable/114021982003563'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/UnbelievableJB'>Twitter</a></p>

<p>Bart Ehrman is well known as a US New Testament Scholar who lost his Christian faith and now questions many core precepts of Christianity, including the Resurrection of Jesus. When Mike Licona had doubts he devoted himself to investigating the evidence and became convinced that Jesus resurrection is the only rational explanation for the facts.</p> <p>They debate key historical facts about the resurrection - are the letters of Paul that report the resurrection and the Gospel accounts trustworthy or theologised and changed with time? What about apparent contradictions between the Gospels? Does the consensus of scholars count as evidence, or is there a Christian bias? Can a miracle count as an explanation for historical data?</p> <p>For Mike Licona <a href='http://www.risenjesus.com/'>http://www.risenjesus.com/</a></p> <p>For Bart Ehrman <a href='http://www.bartdehrman.com/'>http://www.bartdehrman.com/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes </p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B51D59EC4-5ED8-41FC-B79A-7CB2590EABE9%7D'>Unbelievable? 3 Jan 2009 - Bart Ehrman & Peter Williams - "Misquoting Jesus: Do we have the original writings of the New Testament?"</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.premierradio.org.uk/listen/ondemand.aspx?mediaid=%7B7F6C369D-13AE-4AC1-848C-1500BC3C2FAD%7D'>Unbelievable? 7th August 2010 - Adrian Warnock in discussion with Jonathan Clatworthy. </a></p> <p>Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter</p>

<p>Mark Vernon trained to be an Anglican priest before losing his faith to become an atheist. But he became disenchanted with that position too. Now he champions agnosticism. He says agnosticism is more than "sitting on the fence" and is a rich place of searching after the big questions.</p> <p>Church Pastor David Robertson debates with Mark on whether God is ultimately unknowable. David claims that Jesus has made God knowable and that a journey of searching only makes sense in order to arrive at knowing.</p> <p>For Mark's book "How to be an Agnostic" see <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Agnostic-Mark-Vernon/dp/0230293212/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_6'>http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Agnostic-Mark-Vernon/dp/0230293212/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_6</a></p> <p>For Mark Vernon's blog <a href='http://www.markvernon.com/'>http://www.markvernon.com</a></p> <p>For David Robertson <a href='http://www.solas-cpc.org/'>http://www.solas-cpc.org/</a></p> <p>For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable'>http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable</a> or get the MP3 podcast <a href='http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx'>http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx</a> or Via Itunes </p> <p>If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy:</p> <p>Unbelievable? 5 Dec 2009 - Are we better off free from religion? Atheist Dan Barker vs. Christian Charles Foster. </p> <p></p> Unbelievable? 28 Mar 2009 - "Challenging Atheist myths" - Part 2 - Adrian Hayter & David Robertson on Godless Morality and the Immoral Bible. <p></p> Join the discussion at the Premier Community <a href='http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable'>http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable</a> and via Facebook and Twitter