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The Big Conversation - Episode 5 | Season 5
 
 In this special two-parter, we explore "The Robot Race". Are developments in Artificial Intelligence spiralling out of control? Can we slow the development of large scale AI even if we wanted to? And what can we learn about ourselves - the human race - in light of AI's rapidly expanding capabilities?
 
 Here, in part one, we confront the ominous existential question: could AI ever replace humanity? The implications for the future of humankind posed by developments such as ChatGPT, robotics, and data sharing are discussed by Nigel Crook, Professor in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics at Oxford Brookes University and author of "Rise of the Moral Machine: Exploring Virtue through a Robot's Eyes", and Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive & Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, winner of The Michael Faraday Prize and Lecture 2023, and author of "Being You: A New Science of Consciousness".
 
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From 2016: Dominic Johnson’s book ‘God is Watching You: How the fear of God makes us human’ makes the claim that belief in divine punishment has arisen because of the evolutionary advantage it brings in creating cooperative, moral societies. Christian philosopher Peter S Williams interacts with Dominic on questions over whether his research explains away religious belief, and whether Christianity is a religion of punishment and rewards.
 
 For ‘God is Watching You’: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/god-is-watching-you-9780199895632?cc=gb
 
 For Peter S Williams: http://www.peterswilliams.com
 
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Unbelievable? delves back into history and asks Did new atheism fail? with one the world’s best-known theologians Alister McGrath debating Oxford-educated philosopher and wildly successful YouTuber Alex O’Connor. Prompted by a new book Coming to Faith Through Dawkins which published on 29th August 2023, the book edited by Denis Alexander and Alister McGrath gathered other intelligent minds from around the world Australia, S. Africa, Egypt, USA, and the UK to share their startling commonality: Richard Dawkins and his fellow New Atheists were instrumental in their conversions to Christianity. 
 
 Despite a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, all are united in the fact that they were first enthusiasts for the claims and writings of the New Atheists. But each became disillusioned by the arguments and conclusions of Dawkins, causing them to look deeper and with more objectivity at religious faith. The fallacies of Christianity Dawkins warns of simply don't exist.
 
 "This is a novel book: real-life stories of people who have actually come to faith, not in spite of but through Richard Dawkins. It must be his own worst nightmare!" - William Lane Craig
 
 Alister McGrath is a former atheist who discovered Christianity while studying the natural sciences at Oxford University. He has held a number of senior appointments during his career, including Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford, before taking up the Andreas Idreos Professorship of Science and Religion at Oxford, from which he retired last year. He also served as President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. McGrath is one of the world's best-known theologians and apologists, and is the author of the internationally acclaimed textbook Christian Theology: An Introduction, which has been translated into twenty languages. With his wife, he wrote a critique of Richard Dawkins's God Delusion which became an international bestseller. Later this year, he will publish a new textbook entitled Christian Apologetics: An Introduction. McGrath has three earned doctorates from Oxford University, in the natural sciences, theology, and intellectual history.
 
 Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber and host of the Within Reason Podcast, a philosophy platform designed to present philosophical discussions in an accessible format. A graduate of philosophy and theology from St. John’s College, Oxford University, he is also an international public speaker and debater, having defended his philosophical convictions against a wide range of experts across multiple continents, whose online video material has been viewed more than seventy million times.
 
 Alex O'Connor: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexjoconnor
 Alister McGrath: http://alistermcgrath.weebly.com/ 
 
 Buy the book, Coming to Faith through Dawkins: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coming-Faith-Through-Dawkins-Christianity/dp/0825448220
 
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From March 2015: Ruth Preston, Calum Miller and Peter S Williams of the UK Apologetics Facebook group and blog take a variety of questions from callers.
 Ben, who lost his faith, wants to know why God didn’t provide him with more evidence. Michael asks: Why should I believe Paul? Tim wants to know why evangelicals can be so insular, and Brian has questions about the moral Argument for God
 
 
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We revisit a riveting dialogue from Season 4 of The Big Conversation, from 2022. With their diametrically opposed beliefs on the ideas around God's existence, Francis Collins, a geneticist who found faith in Christianity, and Richard Dawkins, renowned atheist author and evolutionary biologist debate biology, belief and COVID: can science and fight be reconciled? We also look at Dawkins' recent exchange with Christian philosopher Richard Swinburne, as a natural extension to some of the issues discussed with Francis Collins, and will also give you a sneak peek of an exhilarating two-parter coming up in Season 5 of The Big Conversation: a debate on a pressing contemporary topic!
 
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 Watch the full "Mystery of Existence" discussion, featuring Dawkins and Swinburne:
 
 Part One: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/unbelievable-the-mystery-of-existence-why-is-there-something-rather-than-nothing-part-1-with-richard-dawkins-jessica-frazier-silvia-jonas-richard-swinburne-and-jack-symes/16076.article
 
 Part Two: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/unbelievable-the-mystery-of-existence-where-did-natural-environments-and-complex-organisms-came-from-part-2-with-richard-dawkins-jessica-frazier-silvia-jonas-richard-swinburne/16119.article
 
 For the book "Coming to Faith Through Dawkins": https://www.kregel.com/biography/coming-to-faith-through-dawkins/
 
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From March 2015: Can God be proved by definition? That's the claim of the Ontological Argument for God's existence.
 Christian Philosopher Peter S Williams and sceptic philosopher Peter Millican from Oxford University explore the different versions of the argument. Williams defends the argument, Millican believes it is flawed.
 For Peter S Williams: www.peterswilliams.com Peter SW YouTube Playlist on the OA and Peter SW teaching on the argument
 For Peter Millican: http://www.millican.org/ and Graham Oppy's Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Ontological Arguments
 For Millican's 2011 debate with William Lane Craig Click here.
 
 
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Tim Keller was a renowned thinker, writer and speaker who was dubbed New York's 'pastor to skeptics'. This week his online memorial was watched by tens of thousands around the world. We return to one of his last live shows hosted by Ruth Jackson and Justin Brierley when Tim answered audience questions on his journey with pancreatic cancer, his transformed prayer life and his book 'Forgive'. 
 
 For more reflections on Tim Keller you can also rewatch Unbelievable's retrospective on Tim's life Tim Keller: Life, Death, and Legacy with Lecrae, Pete Wehner, Krish Kandiah (ADD LINK https://youtu.be/QLq2C8KxhAE)
 
 Forgiveness is available here https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/spiritual-growth/forgiveness/forgive?site_id=162595&adtype=pla&device=c&product_id=6164889&gclid=CjwKCAjwivemBhBhEiwAJxNWN9L_92S8daLRRPccTvVuhoq7Nmr7Cg0PYL77v_3KIcmXK0-JyqSPZhoCFj4QAvD_BwE
 
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From Feb 2015: Church leader Steve Chalke is well known for his support of same-sex relationships. Ed Shaw is a same sex attracted Christian whose traditional Biblical convictions have led him to remain celibate. They discuss how churches should treat those in their congregation who are LGBT.
 
 
 Jayne Ozanne, an evangelical and former member of the Archbishop's council who recently came out as gay joins by phone and we hear the story of Rosaria Butterfield's journey from lesbian activist english professor to becoming wife of a church pastor.
 
 
 For the article 'Is the church failing gay Christians?' by Chalke and Doherty: http://www.premierchristianity.com/Past-Issues/2015/March-2015/Is-the-Church-failing-gay-Christians
 
 
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Featuring four of the biggest names in philosophy and biology Unbelievable presents the second part of “The Mystery of Existence” a riveting debate showcasing the intellectual prowess of four eminent figures in the realm of biology and philosophy: Richard Dawkins (representing science and atheism), Jessica Frazier (on Hinduism), Silvia Jonas (speaking on Jewish philosophy), and Richard Swinburne (defending Christianity). 
 
 The origin of our universe is the greatest mystery of all. The second part of this special debate discusses what is the origin of life? Why is there something rather than nothing? This remarkable two-part series is a collaboration with The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast and has been made possible, in part, by the Global Philosophy of Religion Project at the University of Birmingham.
 
 Hosted by Ruth Jackson of Unbelievable and presented by Jack Symes of Panpsycast, this Unbelievable special 'The Mystery of Existence' offers profound insights and perspectives on origins and meaning. If you missed the first part of this enthralling debate, titled "Why is there something rather than nothing?" be sure to catch up here {Hyperlink FOR PREVIOUS WEEK's SHOW] 
 
 The Global Philosophy of Religion Project: http://global-philosophy.org 
 Philosophers on God (book): http://amzn.to/3K4enjy
 Talking about Philosophy: http://talkingaboutphilosophy.com
 
 Richard Dawkins: http://richarddawkins.com 
 Jessica Frazier: http://bit.ly/jessicafrazier 
 Silvia Jonas: http://silviajonas.com 
 Jack Symes: http://jacksymes.co.uk 
 Richard Swinburne: http://bit.ly/richardswinburne 
 
 Philosophers on God (book): http://amzn.to/3K4enjy
 Talking about Philosophy: http://talkingaboutphilosophy.com 
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 Support: http://patreon.com/panpsycast
 
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From February 2015: Joshua Ryan Butler, author of 'The Skeletons in God's Closet' discusses hell, judgement and holy war with Jeff Cook.
 They debate whether Old Testament warfare passages constitute divinely mandated genocide.
 For Joshua Butler: http://joshuaryanbutler.com
 For Jeff Cook: http://everythingnew.org/
 
 
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The origin of our universe is the greatest mystery of all. Why is there something
 rather than nothing? Further still, how did we come to exist in a world with such
 precise laws of nature and complex creatures? As we shall see, how we answer
 these questions determines everything: from the meaning of our lives to the
 secrets of our futures.
 
 This week Premier Unbelievable presents a two part show event entitled “The Mystery of Existence” opening with the perennial and mind teasing question, “Why is there something rather than nothing?”. We have teamed up with our friends at The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast to create a riveting two-part show made possible in part thanks to the Global Philosophy of Religion Project at the University of Birmingham. Featuring four of the biggest names
 in philosophy: Richard Dawkins (representing science and atheism), Jessica
 Frazier (on Hinduism), Silvia Jonas (speaking on Jewish philosophy), and
 Richard Swinburne (defending Christianity), the show asks the question, Why is there something rather than nothing?” The debate is presented by Unbelievable’s Ruth Jackson and hosted by Panpsycast’s Jack Symes.
 
 The Global Philosophy of Religion Project: http://global-philosophy.org 
 Philosophers on God (book): http://amzn.to/3K4enjy
 Talking about Philosophy: http://talkingaboutphilosophy.com
 
 Richard Dawkins: http://richarddawkins.com
 Jessica Frazier: http://bit.ly/jessicafrazier
 Silvia Jonas: http://silviajonas.com
 Jack Symes: http://jacksymes.co.uk
 Richard Swinburne: http://bit.ly/richardswinburne
 
 
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From February 2015: New Testament scholar, author and speaker Paula Gooder joins Justin to tackle a range of questions sent in by listeners. The Old Covenant, eyewitness testimony, how the Gospels were written and much more is covered.
 
 
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The Big Conversation - Episode 4 | Season 5
 
 What should we make of accounts of “near death experiences”? Do they give credible support to the possibility that there is life after death, or can they be explained away as mere physical phenomena? Indeed, what is the connection between the brain, consciousness, and "the soul" (if it even exists)?
 
 Christian speaker and former neuroscientist Dr Sharon Dirckx, author of Am I Just My Brain?, engages with atheist philosopher Dr Emily Qureshi-Hurst, college lecturer and Junior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and author of the book God, Salvation, and the Problem of Spacetime.
 
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 • For Emily Qureshi-Hurst: https://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/people/emily-qureshi-hurst
 
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From February 2015: Following atheist Stephen Fry's viral anti-God video, the question of how a good God could allow suffering has come into focus again.
 Justin is joined by Christian philosopher Vince Vitale, author of "Why Suffering?" as he debates the issues with atheist think Julian Baggini.
 
 
 To watch Justin's own response to Stephen Fry: https://youtu.be/klPr708VWDk
 To watch the video of this debate: https://youtu.be/GgCiEftlNy4
 For Vince Vitale: www.theocca.org
 For John Loftus: www.microphilosophy.net
 
 
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Unbelievable takes on the often-misunderstood topic of deconstruction in the sense of deconstructing Christian faith or becoming exvangelical is another phrase you might have come across.
 
 It refers to a process, some would say a movement, where individuals critically examine their beliefs, doctrines, and assumptions about Christianity. It often involves re-evaluating traditional interpretations of scripture, exploring different theological perspectives, and grappling with doubts and uncertainties.
 
 Many proponents of deconstruction argue that it can lead to a deeper and more authentic faith by shedding outdated or harmful beliefs and embracing a more personal and nuanced understanding of spirituality. Critics, on the other hand, express concerns that deconstruction can result in a crisis of one's most foundational beliefs crumble beneath them.
 
 But is this at all surprising? With failures of the church to reflect Jesus, with abuse by Christian leaders in the news daily, where is one to turn? Will deconstruction take you deeper? Or will it destroy your belief altogether? Vince Vitale hosts this week, and his guests are Olivia Jackson author of (un) Certain A Collective Memoir of Deconstructing Faith and Preston Ulmer, founder of The Doubters Club and author of Deconstruct Faith Discover Jesus - how questioning your religion can lead you to a healthy and holy God
 
 Olivia's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Certain-Collective-Memoir-Deconstructing-Faith/dp/0334063639
 
 Preston's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Preston-Ulmer/e/B098F92CQY/ref=aufs_dp_mata_dsk
 https://www.instagram.com/ptulmer/
 https://www.thedoubtersclub.com/startyourowndc
 
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From January 2015: In a continuation of last week’s show David Marshall & John Loftus continue to debate whether Christianity is rationally tenable and unique among world religions.
 David Marshall author of ‘Why Jesus Passes the Outsider Test’, argues that Christianity uniquely fulfils the hopes and desires of all religious searching.
 
 
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More Christians are killed in Nigeria than in any other country in the world. According to the charity Open Doors almost nine in ten of the more than 5,600 Christians murdered worldwide during 2022 were in Nigeria. A report by the British Parliament, Nigeria: Unfolding Genocide? Three Years On, was released this week, and highlights the massacres. ‘When will the world wake up to the persecution of Nigerian Christians?’, asked a lone headline in the The Spectator magazine. Few other news outlets paid attention. 
 This week, Unbelievable host Roger Bolton speaks to Archdeacon Hassan John, an Anglican minister from Jos in northern Nigeria who has lived through much of the violence. A former journalist, he is now a church leader and campaigner for religious liberty, who tries to bring reconciliation between Christians and Muslims in the region. Hassan recalls harrowing tales of near-miss encounters with Islamic extremists and on-going anti-Christian violence which continues to tear apart communities. He also discusses how he and other Christians attempt to work with Muslim in their communities to prevent the violence. 
 
 The Unbelievable conversation will help listeners understand the complexity of the situation of Nigeria and beyond, as well as asking some of the bigger questions facing Christians being persecuted for their faith worldwide. Is it ever acceptable for Christians to respond to persecution with violence? How can Christians ever practice forgiveness and love for enemies who have killed or harmed their family and friends? And, more broadly, why does the Western media ignore the story in places like Nigeria?
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From January 2015: Atheist John Loftus has challenged Christians with the 'Outsider Test of Faith'. He believes that if Christians examined their own faith with the same level of scepticism they do other faiths, they would reject it.
 Christian guest David Marshall is the author of 'How Jesus Passes the Outsider Test'. A resident of China, he debates Loftus, examining why, among other factors, the global success of Christianity means that it passes the Test.
 
 
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The Big Conversation - Episode 3 | Season 5
 
 
 It’s a widely held view that science and religion are in conflict, including and perhaps especially over how they approach one of life's most fundamental questions: what does it mean to be human? But is that really the case, and do we need to rethink how we’ve been seeking the answer, at a time when we seemingly need more clarity over humanity's identity than ever before?
 
 
 Atheist science writer and broadcaster Philip Ball, author of The Book of Minds: Understanding Ourselves and Other Beings, From Animals to Aliens, engages with Christian academic Nick Spencer, Senior Fellow at Theos and author of Magisteria: The Entangled Histories of Science & Religion.
 
 
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 • For Philip Ball: https://www.philipball.co.uk
 • For Philip Ball's "second brain" project: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/technology/40960/why-im-growing-a-second-brain
 • For Nick Spencer: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/03/02/magisteria-the-entangled-histories-of-science-and-religion
 
 
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From January 2015: The term 'Humanism' is often seen as synonymous with atheism. But a Theos report titled: 'The case for Christian Humanism: why Christians should be Humanists and Humanists should be Christians' claimed to show that atheism is ill-equipped to support the fundamental tenets of Humanism.
 
 
 Report author Angus Ritchie debated with atheist philosopher Stephen Law on whether atheistic humanism can account for the human dignity, morality and reason it espouses.
 
 
 For the Theos report: www.theosthinktank.co.uk
 For Stephen Law's response: click here
 
 
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Even in a time of culture wars and controversy about everything, there are few subjects as difficult to discuss as transgender rights. In less than a decade the number of young people identifying as trans has exploded, and with it the number of arguments about the subject. In British schools nearly 80% of teachers report trans-identified or non-binary students in their classroom. 
 
 
 Supporters say being trans is innate, like being gay, and that this is like the gay-rights movement of 30 years ago, with lots of trans kids coming out of the closet to be themselves. Critics say being trans is not innate and that many kids are identifying as the opposite sex because it is cool, and because they are being indoctrinated by a new ideology, fed to them on social media and by activist teachers. 
 
 
 The debates have become most heated when it comes to actual medical transitioning. In all of the disagreement, what frequently gets lost is the need for compassion for anyone struggling with dysphoria. But how far should compassion go? Should it allow any teenager who says they are trans to medically transition? What about the increasing number of studies showing that many such kids have other serious mental-health issues? 
 
 
 Laura Perry Smalts who was born female, and lived as a young man for almost 9 years. She took cross-sex hormones for years and had two major surgeries. She now regrets ever having done it, has detransitioned, and wants to warn others of the dangers. She is here to tell her story. 
 
 
 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transgender-Transformed-Story-Transition-Truly/dp/1933591307
 
 
 This is a helpful article on the Living Out website on how to parent a child who is questioning their gender identity https://www.livingout.org/resources/articles/111/parenting-a-child-questioning-their-gender-identityThe Bayswater Support group helps parents whose children have some form of transgender of nonbinary identity https://www.bayswatersupport.org.ukA quick guide to the issue written for the Christian Medical Fellowship https://www.cmf.org.uk/resources/publications/content/?context=article&id=27357The Society for Evidence-based Gender Medicine https://segm.orgTransgender Trend campaign against medical interventions for gender-questioning children https://www.transgendertrend.comGenspect is an international coalition of professionals and others critical of transgender treatment for gender dysphoria https://genspect.orgThe Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender https://can-sg.org/
 
 
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From January 2015. In 1960 physicist Eugene Wigner wrote a paper on the ‘unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics’. Christian philosopher William (Bill) Lane Craig was developing arguments concerning the ‘applicability’ of mathematics as evidence for God as part of his wider research on abstract objects.
 Bill interacted with atheist/agnostic philosopher Daniel Came on whether the remarkable ability of maths to describe the universe we live in is evidence for a transcendent designer.
 
 
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From Porn Star to Pastor: Joshua Broome's Journey of Redemption
 Joshua Broome in conversation with Billy Hallowell
 
 
 This week Premier Unbelievable delves into the extraordinary life transformation of Joshua Broome. In this gripping interview we unravel the tale of a man who reached the pinnacle of fame and fortune in the adult film industry, only to be left empty, broken, and yearning for something more. The interview has much to say to those struggling with addiction to porn, those caught up in creating it and those wondering what to do about its growing influence on our society. 
 
 
 “I was one of the most successful adult film stars in the world," says Broome. "I obtained fame, wealth, and travelled the world all to find out that none of those would fill the emptiness in my heart. Then, I found Jesus."
 
 Billy Hallowell, host of Unbelievable?, peels back the layers of Joshua's remarkable journey, from his meteoric rise to be one of the top five male porn stars, with over 1,000 movies under his belt and numerous accolades, to his haunting realisation that success alone couldn't fill the void within his soul. Joshua describes 2012, the year he won male porn performer of the year, as the worst year of his life. 
 
 
 Discover how Joshua found redemption in Jesus which led him eventually to become a pastor. Through his own experiences, he shares profound insights on how we can confront our past actions, and any shame attached to them, to embrace forgiveness and find true fulfilment. It’s a transformative personal narrative, which offers hope to those wanting to escape the grip of pornography, as well as a warning about the broader dangers of porn within society. 
 
 
 https://www.joshuabroome.me/
 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamjoshuabroome/?hl=en
 
 
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 For resources in the USA go to National Center on Sexual Exploitation 
 If you are a parent concerned about your child's access to hypersexualised media and porn go to Culture Reframed
 
 
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From 2014. Christian philosopher Prof Keith Ward and atheist philosopher of science Michael Ruse debate some of the issues raised by the DVD documentary series The God Question. It explores whether advances in science are undermining or supporting belief in God.
 Alongside audio clips from the film they discuss whether the human mind can be explained by material processes alone, religious experience and free will.
 
 
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Is the occult just harmless fun? Or are there hidden dangers to alternative spirituality, satanism, and even new-age practices? Increasingly the debate is not about good vs evil but my truth vs your truth. Ex-psychic Jenn Nizza tells the story of her escape from the occult to Christianity to host Billy Hallowell journalist and author of 'Playing with Fire'. Joining the conversation is deliverance minister Mike Signorelli, lead pastor and founder of V1 Church based in New York City. So is popular culture capitalising on our interest in all things satanic and demonic, or leading us to it? Pauline follows the story of Pauline, an 18-year-old who has school stress, the climate crisis, and the general downfall of society weighing on her mind. This becomes even more complicated when she becomes pregnant from a one-night stand with Lukas, who turns out to be the devil. What's even more surprising is that this German original show has been green-lit by Disney+, the home of Pixar movies, Mickey Mouse, and National Geographic. So what’s going on here? Should we be pushing back against this obsession with evil, or just chilling out? And are we in danger of creating a future that no-one wants to live in?
 
 
 Jenn Nizza
 Tiktok- @Expsychichsaved
 Youtube- Jenn ex psychic, 
 Facebook Page- Expsychicsaved
 Instagram @expsychicsaved
 https://www.expsychicsaved.com/
 
 
 Mike Signarelli
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 https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Clarity-No-Turning-Back/dp/1952602696
 
 
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In light of renowned New York pastor and author Tim Keller’s recent death on May 19th 2023, we wanted to revisit this interview he did with Justin Brierley from Easter 2014. Tim talked to Justin and answered listener questions about his life, faith and ministry. They also discussed his then-latest book 'Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering'.
 
 
 • For Tim Keller's most recent appearance on Unbelievable from December 2022, discussing his cancer battle, prayer life, and new book 'Forgiveness': https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/unbelievable-tim-keller-qanda-on-cancer-prayer-and-forgiveness/14638.article
 • For last week's episode where Lecrae, Krish Kandiah, and Peter Weyner shared their reflections on the life of Tim Keller: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/unbelievable-tim-keller-life-death-and-legacy-with-lecrae-pete-weyner-krish-kandiah-christian-witness-in-a-culture-war/15685.article
 
 
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Given the huge interest in our recent Big Conversation debate between Bart Ehrman and Justin Bass, on the evidence for the Resurrection, we're revisiting a pivotal debate from 2009: Bart Ehrman's first appearance on Unbelievable?, debating Peter J Williams on whether we can trust the gospel accounts and, specifically, how New Testament scripture has been transmitted. This episode catapulted Unbelievable? into the podcast charts and introduced the show to a whole new audience, as well as shedding lots of light on the claims of Bart Ehrman's most famous book 'Misquoting Jesus'.
 
 
 We also reveal, on the podcast, the next upcoming episode of The Big Conversation Season 5, including a sneak preview clip! Episode 3 releases on July 7th 2023, but you can watch it a whole week early by signing up at: https://thebigconversation.show
 
 
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 • Bart Ehrman vs Peter J Williams rematch on The Big Conversation, 2019: https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-5/episode-1/
 • Bart Ehrman vs Justin Bass on The Big Conversation, 2023: https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-2/episode-3-the-story-of-jesus-can-we-trust-the-historical-reliability-of-the-gospels/
 
 
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Join us on Unbelievable presented by Ruth Jackson as we delve into the extraordinary life and work of the late Dr. Timothy J. Keller, a humble yet ambitious church leader who shaped faith in the modern world. Tim Keller's impact extends far beyond his time, as he fearlessly explored the intricate relationship between faith and culture. With City to City, and other nonprofit organisations he spearheaded, and as the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan alongside his wife Kathy, Keller seamlessly integrated ancient wisdom into the fabric of the modern city. With his quiet confidence and lack of defensiveness, he made faith thrilling and relevant, captivating hearts with timeless truths. As he neared the end of his journey, Keller taught us about death and dying well. He also shared invaluable advice from the book of Jeremiah: to live on the razor's edge, embrace audacious faith; invest rather than simply consume, leaving a lasting impact on others; and let go of the pursuit of reputation, recognising the fleeting nature of worldly acclaim. Unbelievable? discusses the life of Tim Keller, his style and impact, the question of suffering, how he refused to be drawn in but navigated the culture wars, and the wisdom he leaves through his many books. Unbelievable? show host Ruth Jackson is joined by three guests who knew and worked with Keller. Lecrae, Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist and actor; Dr. Krish Kandiah, author and social activist; and Pete Wehner, journalist and senior fellow at Trinity Forum all offer candid insights into the profound ways Keller impacted their lives both personally and through his extensive body of work. As always let us know what you think! We love to hear from you so get in touch if you have stories to share. And enjoy this edition of Unbelievable as we honour Tim Keller life and legacy and the far-reaching influence of his ministry. 
 
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<p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Get ready for a riveting episode of Unbelievable? part of our ongoing series Rights of Life and Death. Today in The Abortion Debate: Life, Equality, and Choice, we're diving headfirst into the contentious and thought-provoking topic of abortion. What does it mean to say that life begins? What would it take for the fetus or the child to have a right to life, and for this to outweigh the mother’s right to choice? How do we determine moral value? It's a debate that strikes at the very core of life, equality, and personal choice. Brace yourselves as we navigate the delicate balance between the rights of the child and the rights of the mother.</p>
 
 
 
 
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<p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Christian philosopher William Lane Craig and atheist physicist Lawrence Krauss met in Australia for 3 public dialogues on the existence of God in 2013.</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">They joined Justin Brierley to reflect on the value of the events and the way it was carried out. We hear highlights of their discussion on whether God commanded genocide in the Old Testament and if there is good evidence for the resurrection of Christ.</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Should anyone be eligible for medical assistance in dying? </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">"Choosing Death: Assisted Dying, Assisted Suicide, Murder – Who Decides?"</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Should the power to decide be granted to everyone when it comes to medical assistance in dying? A recent Canadian survey sheds light on the attitudes towards euthanasia and assisted dying, revealing startling statistics. Poverty, homelessness, mental illness, and disability – these factors, according to the Canadian survey, justify access to euthanasia for a significant portion of the population. Shocking, but perhaps not surprising is that the younger generation, in particular, supports these views, with percentages reaching as high as 41% for reason of poverty, and 60% for being disabled. </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Death and dying have always been subjects that people tend to avoid discussing, but they demand our attention. Assisted dying, in particular, is a challenging and highly emotional topic that cannot be ignored. Each culture holds its own beliefs and attitudes towards the inevitable. Often, we are thrust into this discussion by circumstances – a close friend, a family member, or a beloved person falling severely ill, either gradually or suddenly. As Christians, it is crucial for us to engage in conversations about death. When is the right time to die?</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Some argue that doctors should have the authority to provide medical assistance in dying. In Canada, laws surrounding assisted dying are expanding to include various situations where individuals have the right to choose death, even without a terminal illness. However, should doctors, who are meant to heal, be asked to take lives? And what does Christianity have to say about this contentious issue? Is it our prerogative to determine the timing of our own death?</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Join Roger Bolton as he hosts this vital discussion, featuring UK-based Dr. Mark Pickering from the Christian Medical Fellowship and Canadian doctor Ellen Wiebe. </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Dr Mark Pickering is the Chief Executive of CMF (UK/Ireland). He is based in London where he also works as a secure environment GP (in prisons and similar institutions). He has a long term interest in bioethics and often speaks on behalf of the Care Not Killing Alliance. He has previously worked as a hospice junior doctor.</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Links:</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"><a href='http://www.ourdutyofcare.org.uk/'>www.ourdutyofcare.org.uk</a>; <a href='http://www.carenotkilling.org.uk/'>www.carenotkilling.org.uk</a>; <a href='http://www.dyingwell.co.uk/'>www.dyingwell.co.uk</a>; <a href='http://www.cmf.org.uk/'>www.cmf.org.uk</a></p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Articles:</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"><a href='https://cmfblog.org.uk/2022/11/25/canadas-home-maid-disaster/'>Canada’s home MAiD disaster? | CMF Blogs</a> – by Dr Trevor Stammers</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"><a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canada-medical-aid-in-dying'>People facing 'unjust' conditions have right to euthanasia: ethicists | National Post</a> – recent Canadian article highlighting the issues of poverty and mental health that we discussed.</p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"><a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canada-medical-aid-in-dying'>https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canada-medical-aid-in-dying</a></p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Dr. Ellen Wiebe is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia. After 30 years of full-service family practice, she now restricts her practice to women’s health and assisted death. She is the Medical Director of Willow Women’s Clinic in Vancouver and provides medical and surgical abortions and contraception. She developed Hemlock Aid to provide consultations for doctors and patients about aid in dying and provides assisted death. </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https:

<p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">From the archives. A DVD documentary series The God Question explored whether advances in science were undermining or supporting belief in God. Christian thinker Prof John Lennox and atheist physicist Lawrence Krauss debated some of the issues raised by the video series..</p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">Alongside audio clips from the film they discussed the Big Bang, purpose, fine-tuning and the possibility of a universe "from nothing".</p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">In 2019, Justin Brierley swapped his moderator’s chair for being a debater in a live show recorded in front of a student audience at Oxford University. He engaged atheist Stephen Woodford who runs the YouTube channel Rationality Rules on the question ‘Is it rational to be a Christian?’</p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-keNpes kYyXNN slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">From the archives. J Warner Wallace is a homicide detective specialising in cold case murder investigations. In his book Cold Case Christianity he shows how the same tools of investigating evidence can show that the Gospels are trustworthy accounts. Jim tells how the evidence moved him from atheism to Christianity and debates with 2 sceptical callers on differing timelines in the Gospels and corroboration.</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">This week on Unbelievable’s Coronation special Roger Bolton asks how important is the established Church of England to the fabric of life in the United Kingdom and beyond? Does King Charles as Supreme Governor of the Church of England have divine purpose? Academic and author Dr. Jonathan Chaplin of Wesley House, Cambridge suggests we should ditch the religious aspects of the Coronation to better reflect multicultural Britain. Catherine Pepinster author and broadcaster argues the sacral aspects of the Coronation act as a enduring symbol of the country's heritage. Will King Charles III embrace Christianity as a guiding force in his reign? Should he forge a new path for a changing nation? And what is the role of the established church in public life? </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">Catherine Pepinster is an author and expert on the history of coronations, and was editor of the Catholic Tablet journal for over 13 year. She is the author of Defenders of the Faith - The British Monarchy, Religion and the Next Coronation and explains the significance of the deeply sacred Christian event and the unifying role it can play in the nation and beyond. Dr. Jonathan Chaplin wrote Beyond Establishment - Resetting Church-State relations in England and- as a committed Christian and Anglican - proposes a radical rethinking, of the relationship between the Church and the state. </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">Follow Catherine Pepinster on Twitter @CPsPepTalk</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">or her blog here <a href='https://t.co/IAuLdTCfW7'>peptalk519.wordpress.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">Follow Jonathan Chaplin here where he is an Honorary Fellow at Wesley House, Cambridge</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"><a href='https://www.wesley.cam.ac.uk/single-page-profile/?smid=8691'>https://www.wesley.cam.ac.uk/single-page-profile/?smid=8691</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">Books referenced in the podcast</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">Catherine Pepinster's book</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Defenders-Faith-Charles-coronation-Christianity/dp/1399800078/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YYU7RLTNQ86O&keywords=CAtherine+pepinster&qid=1683170895&sprefix=catherine+pepinster%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1'>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Defenders-Faith-Charles-coronation-Christianity/dp/1399800078/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YYU7RLTNQ86O&keywords=CAtherine+pepinster&qid=1683170895&sprefix=catherine+pepinster%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Defenders-Faith-Monarchy-Religion-Coronation/dp/139980006X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KTP3JQN0TGPO&keywords=catherine+pepinster%27s+defender+of+the+faith&qid=1683170972&sprefix=Catherine+pepinster%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1'>https://www.amazon.com/Defenders-Faith-Monarchy-Religion-Coronation/dp/139980006X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KTP3JQN0TGPO&keywords=catherine+pepinster%27s+defender+of+the+faith&qid=1683170972&sprefix=Catherine+pepinster%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">Dr Jonathan Chaplin's book </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Establishment-Resetting-Church-State-Relations/dp/0334061733/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W4EMUWTFGOJW&keywords=jonathan+chaplin&qid=1683170924&sprefix=jonathan+chaplin%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1'>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Establishment-Resetting-Church-State-Relations/dp/0334061733/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W4EMUWTFGOJW&keywords=jonathan+chaplin&qid=1683170924&sprefix=jonathan+chaplin%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Establishment-Resetting-Church-State-Relations-ebook/dp/B0B4F6CGCM/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3MRA7ZO4VX4NT&keywords=jonathan+chaplin&qid=1683171020&sprefix=jonathan+chaplin%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-4'>https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Establishment-Resetting-Church-State-Relations-ebook/dp/B0B4F6CGCM/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3MRA7ZO4VX4NT&keywords=jonathan+chaplin&qid=1683171020&sprefix=jonathan+chaplin%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-4</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Subscri

<p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">From the archives: The SETI programme has been listening to the universe for signs of intelligent life for over 50 years. In his book 'Science, Religion and the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence' astrophysicist Revd Prof David Wilkinson assesses the evidence for the existence of alien life and what the impact of discovering it would be on Christianity.</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">Mark Kidger, an astronomer for the European Space Agency, also joined the conversation as an agnostic on God, but as a believer in the existence of alien life.</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

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<p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">In this debate from the Reasonable Faith UK tour in 2011, William Lane Craig visited the Cambridge Union. The motion under debate is "This house believes that God is not a delusion". The other debaters are Peter S Williams, Arif Ahmed & Andrew Copson.</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">This week we play Justin Brierley's personal favourite episode: the discussion he hosted live in California, between Christian apologist John Lennox and US talk show host Dave Rubin, from 2019. Part of The Big Conversation, they discussed the question of where the next generation is turning to in the search for meaning and identity. Is God finally dead, as Nietzsche once declared? Or is there space for a renaissance of religious belief in the modern world?</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">And lookout for new episodes of The Big Conversation, as we've recently launched the brand new Season 5! Sign up to our newsletter and you will be able to watch new episodes of The Big Conversation a whole week early, as well as receive updates and access to hours of bonus content! Register now at: <a href='https://thebigconversation.show'>https://thebigconversation.show</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">In light of the recent Church of England debates on gay marriage this archive show from 2013 titled "A Different Kind of Coming Out" saw Justin meet three evangelical church leaders who talked about their struggle with same-sex attraction and why they decided to choose celibacy, or being 'post-gay'. It was followed by a studio discussion between Anglican blogger Peter Ould and Savi Hensman of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement in light of the programme.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">The Unbelievable? show has been broadcasting for over 17 years. Justin Brierley and Ruth Jackson take a retrospective tour through highlights from the show from day one to some of the most significant debates that have been hosted, before being joined by Dr. Vince Vitale for a special announcement by Justin.</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">Links to the full shows featured in this episode, if you'd like to explore more:</p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Bart Ehrman vs Peter J Williams (2009): <a href='https://unbelievable.podbean.com/mf/play/8u2gvn/unbelievable_replay_bart_ehrman_vs_peter_j_williams.mp3'>https://unbelievable.podbean.com/mf/play/8u2gvn/unbelievable_replay_bart_ehrman_vs_peter_j_williams.mp3</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Bart Ehrman vs Peter J Williams Big Conversation debate (2019): <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-2/episode-3-the-story-of-jesus-can-we-trust-the-historical-reliability-of-the-gospels/'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-2/episode-3-the-story-of-jesus-can-we-trust-the-historical-reliability-of-the-gospels/</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Bart Ehrman vs Justin Bass Big Conversation debate (2023): <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-5/episode-1/'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-5/episode-1/</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Rob Bell vs Adrian Warnock: <a href='https://youtu.be/Fk75oxo2094'>https://youtu.be/Fk75oxo2094</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Mark Driscoll interview: <a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ypaeb4/UNBEL_Classic_Replay_Mark_Driscoll_Interview_AD_36-24b0kmt.mp3'>https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ypaeb4/UNBEL_Classic_Replay_Mark_Driscoll_Interview_AD_36-24b0kmt.mp3</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Dr. Stephen Law vs Dr. William Lane Craig: <a href='https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-b9ubc-1144291'>https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-b9ubc-1144291</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Peter Byrom's story: <a href='https://youtu.be/3lxD2avzABs'>https://youtu.be/3lxD2avzABs</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Dr. Jordan Peterson vs Dr. Susan Blackmore: <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-1/episode-1-the-psychology-of-belief-do-we-need-god-to-make-sense-of-life/'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-1/episode-1-the-psychology-of-belief-do-we-need-god-to-make-sense-of-life/</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Dr. Sharon Dirckx & Alom Shaha: <a href='https://youtu.be/PTchYDTRtcs'>https://youtu.be/PTchYDTRtcs</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• NT Wright & Tom Holland: <a href='https://youtu.be/nlf_ULB26cU'>https://youtu.be/nlf_ULB26cU</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Dave Rubin & Dr. John Lennox: <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-2/episode-4-part-1-is-god-dead-a-conversation-on-faith-culture-and-the-modern-world/'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-2/episode-4-part-1-is-god-dead-a-conversation-on-faith-culture-and-the-modern-world/</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Alex O'Connor vs Bishop Robert Barron: <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-3/episode-1-atheism-or-christianity-which-makes-best-sense-of-who-we-are/'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-3/episode-1-atheism-or-christianity-which-makes-best-sense-of-who-we-are/</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Dr. Vince Vitale vs Julian Baggini: <a href='https://youtu.be/GgCiEftlNy4'>https://youtu.be/GgCiEftlNy4</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">From 2013: The second of two debates in which Young Earth Creationist Andy McIntosh debated palaeontologist Robert Asher.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">Andy responded to a number of questions left hanging over from the previous show. Both are Christians and give their differing views on how the Genesis stories of Adam and Eve and death and suffering can (or cannot) be reconciled with evolutionary theory.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">The Big Conversation - Episode 1 | Season 5</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">The rise of Christianity has shaped the modern world, but are its historical origins best explained in purely naturalistic terms, or the explanation the first followers gave – that Jesus had risen from the dead?</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">New Testament historian Bart Ehrman doesn’t believe in the miraculous claims of the New Testament, including the resurrection of Jesus. New Testament scholar Justin Bass argues in his book ‘The Bedrock of Christianity’ for a number of facts concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus, that point to its truth. They debate scripture, history and the resurrection.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For bonus content, updates and more shows sign up at: <a href='http://www.thebigconversation.show/'>http://www.thebigconversation.show</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Take our survey! <a href='https://survey-star.net/bart'>https://survey-star.net/bart</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">The Big Conversation is a video series from Premier Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers across the religious and non-religious community. Exploring science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human. The Big Conversation is produced by Premier Unbelievable? in partnership with John Templeton Foundation.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">First broadcast in 2013: The Young Earth Creation movement claim that the Bible and science show that the world is only a little over 6000 years old. Andy Macintosh is Professor of Thermodynamics and Combustion Theory at the University of Leeds. He is a leading British Young Earth Creationist. He debated with Robert Asher, a paleontologist at the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge, and the author of “Evolution and belief: Confessions of a religious paleontologist”.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">Renowned Christian thinker William Lane Craig answers listener questions on a live edition of the show. He responds to questions on philosophy, Adam & Eve, suffering, the worst argument for God and more. Plus we hear from Jeremiah J Johnston on the 7 best reasons to believe in the resurrection.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">For the Equip course from Reasonable Faith <a href='https://knowwhyyoubelieve.org/'>https://knowwhyyoubelieve.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">Support Premier Unbelievable? and receive your free, exclusive ebook of William Lane Craig vs Roger Penrose: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/craig'>https://premierunbelievable.com/craig</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">First broadcast in 2013: Greg Koukl is the host of the apologetics radio show Stand To Reason which aims to equip believers with good reasons for their faith and to answer the objections of sceptics.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">Greg talked to three atheists on this show. Stuart questioned whether Christian doctrines of sin and atonement make sense. Bill asked whether the argument from morality makes sense. Derek pointed out that Christians seem to hear contradictory things from God.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">Show listener Grace Hill grew up in church but has always had lots of skeptical questions, especially around whether Christianity is too exclusive when it comes to honest seekers in other faiths. She recently found a church home where she could ask her questions - The Story Church in Houston, TX founded by Pastor Eric Huffman, host of the Maybe God podcast.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">Grace and Eric talk about making space for skeptics and the question of Christianity's exclusive claims.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">For Grace Hill: <a href='https://www.wakingupwonder.com/'>https://www.wakingupwonder.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">For Eric Huffman: <a href='https://www.maybegodpod.com/'>https://www.maybegodpod.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p>In a podcast special Justin is joined by Ugandan pastor Richmond Wandera to talk about the joys and challenges of ministry in Africa. They discuss theology, syncretism, witchcraft, secularism, prayer and revival in East Africa. The life of Richmond and his whole family was transformed because of Compassion International's child sponsor programme. You can make a difference too</p> <p> To sponsor a child through Compassion International & Unbelievable?</p> <p>USA: text JUSTIN to 83393</p> <p>USA & GLOBAL: visit <a href='https://www.compassion.com/justin'>https://www.compassion.com/justin</a></p> <p>Donors from the USA will receive Justin's book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' as a thankyou gift.</p>

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">Secular scientist and academic John Hands has been described as a 'polymath'. His 2016 book Cosmosapiens received wide praise for its analysis of human evolution since the beginning of the universe. His new book 'The Future of Humankind' looks ahead to what lies in store for homosapiens. </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">He discusses the issues with Christian thinker Perry Marshall, author of Evolution 2.0, as they discuss whether the dangers posed by AI, climate change or conflict are likely to lead to extinction, or whether we are due for a further development of human consciousness. </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">For John Hands: <a href='https://johnhands.com/'>https://johnhands.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">For Perry Marshall: <a href='https://evo2.org/'>https://evo2.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">CS Lewis said "If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world."</p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">Peter Kreeft is a philosophy professor and well known Christian thinker and writer. He defends the "argument from desire". Does our experience of transcendent longing indicate that there is a God to satisfy it?</p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">Atheist philosopher Richard Norman says that the argument amounts to wish-fulfillment.</p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">They both sat down to discuss this issue, first broadcast in 2013.</p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>