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Classic Replay: Does Christianity pass the Outsider Test? (PART 1)

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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Jul 11, 20231h 3m

Philip Ball & Nick Spencer • Can Science and Religion Tell us What it Means to be Human?

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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 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.
 
 
 • 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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Jul 7, 20231h 16m

Classic Replay: Does Humanism need God?

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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Jul 4, 20231h 2m

I lost nine years of my life : Transgender to Transformed | Laura Perry Smalts shares her life-changing story with Billy Hallowell

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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Jun 30, 202352 min

Classic Replay: William Lane Craig vs Daniel Came: Does Mathematics Point to God?

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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Jun 27, 20231h 5m

From Porn Star to Pastor: Joshua Broome's Journey of Redemption

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
 
 
 If you would like someone to talk to about anything that has affected you by this show, please call Premier Lifeline our confidential helpline offering a listening ear, and emotional and spiritual support. We are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday on 0300 111 0101
 
 
 If you are interested to take action to end sexual exploitation in UK go to Centre to End Sexual Exploitation If pornography harmed you go to Expose the Harm 
 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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Jun 23, 202352 min

Classic Replay: Keith Ward vs Michael Ruse on Mind, Consciousness & The God Question

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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Jun 21, 20231h 4m

The occult, demons and exorcism: Is modern-day deliverance ministry biblical? With ex-psychic Jenn Nizza, pastor Mike Signorelli hosted by Billy Hallowell

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
 https://mikesignorelli.com/
 https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Clarity-No-Turning-Back/dp/1952602696
 
 
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Jun 16, 20231h 18m

Classic Replay: Tim Keller on life, faith, and suffering

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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Jun 13, 202353 min

Bart Ehrman vs Peter J Williams, 2009: Misquoting Jesus: Can We Trust The Gospels? (plus new Big Conversation reveal)

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
 
 
 More Bart Ehrman debates:
 • 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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Jun 9, 20231h 19m

Tim Keller: Life, Death, and Legacy with Lecrae, Pete Wehner, Krish Kandiah | Christian Witness in a Culture War

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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Jun 2, 20231h 24m

Ep 465The Abortion Debate: Life, Equality, and Choice

<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">Joining us on this electrifying debate led by moderator Roger Bolton are two extraordinary guests. First, we have Ann Furedi, a leading global pro-choice advocate for almost 40 years, who worked for 17 years as CEO of British Pregnancy Advisory Service. She has written extensively on the ethics of abortion and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences by the University of Kent. Her groundbreaking book, 'The Moral Case for Abortion: A Defense of Reproductive Choice,' lays out the moral arguments empowering women to make decisions about their pregnancies. </p>
 
 
 
 
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 <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">But that's not all. Presenting the Christian worldview and opposing abortion on demand is Dr. Calum Miller, an NHS doctor and an unwavering pro-life advocate. With a medical degree from the prestigious University of Oxford and a deep understanding of philosophy and biblical studies, Dr. Miller brings a unique insight into the intricacies of abortion policy in practice. He's here to challenge our assumptions and shed light on the moral value of the unborn.</p>
 
 
 
 
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 <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">In this high-voltage discussion, we'll explore the burning questions that lie at the heart of the abortion debate. When does life truly begin? Is there ever a justifiable reason to take another life? How do we assign moral value to the unborn? And are there conditions that would tip the scales in favour of granting the fetus a right to life that supersedes a mother's right to choice?</p>
 
 
 
 
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 <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Hold on tight as we unpack the very definitions of 'pro-life' and 'pro-choice' and their profound implications for the beginning of life, human equality, and personal autonomy. We won't shy away from the tough questions, including the role of women's choice and the intersection of abortion with women's equality. And for those wondering if men should have a voice in this conversation, we'll address that too.</p>
 
 
 
 
 <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Prepare for an exhilarating, thought-provoking, and mind-expanding discussion. Tune in to this week's episode of Unbelievable as we embark on a quest to unravel the intricate threads of the abortion debate. Don't miss out on this explosive episode.</p>
 
 
 
 
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 <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">As always we want to hear what you think, perhaps you have a story or a testimony to share? Do get in touch with us via our social channels or email us <a href='http://premier.org.uk'>[email protected]</a></p>
 
 
 
 
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 <p class="sc-iyOMks bcZtDB slate-block">Ann Furedi's book is The Moral Case for Abortion: A Defence of Reproductive Choice <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moral-Case-Abortion-Defence-Reproductive/dp/3030901882/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1684796806&refinements=p_27%3AAnn+Furedi&s=books&sr=1-1'>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moral-Case-Abortion-Defence-Reproductive/dp/3030901882/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1684796806&refinements=p_27%3AAnn+Furedi&s=books&sr=1-1</a></p>
 
 
 
 
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May 26, 20231h 17m

Ep 464Classic Replay: Krauss vs William Lane Craig - the Australia debates

<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>

May 23, 20231h 1m

Ep 463Assisted dying, assisted suicide, or murder: should doctors who save lives be given the power to end them? hosted by Roger Bolton, with Dr. Ellen Wiebe and Dr. Mark Pickering

<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:

May 19, 20231h 37m

Ep 461Classic Replay: Krauss vs John Lennox on the God question

<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>

May 16, 20231h 3m

Ep 462Is it Rational to be a Christian? - Justin Brierley vs Stephen Woodford

<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>

May 12, 20231h 24m

Ep 459Classic Replay: A detective debates the Gospels - J Warner Wallace vs skeptics

<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>

May 9, 20231h 6m

Ep 460King Charles and the Church: The Disestablishment Debate with Dr. Jonathan Chaplin & Catherine Pepinster hosted by Roger Bolton

<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

May 5, 20231h 20m

Ep 458Classic Replay: What if we found alien life?

<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>

May 2, 20231h 0m

Ep 457Rod Dreher & Louise Perry • Christianity, the Sexual Revolution and the future of the West

<p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">The Big Conversation - Episode 2 | Season 5</p>
 
 
 
 
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 <p class="sc-lcoedz eRpmnA slate-block">Rod Dreher is Senior Editor of The American Conservative and author of bestselling books including 'The Benedict Option' and 'Live Not By Lies'. Louise Perry is a journalist and campaigner against sexual violence. Her book ‘The Case Against The Sexual Revolution’ explains why today’s liberal hook up culture has been bad for women from a purely socio-evolutionary perspective. They discuss Christianity, the sexual revolution and the future of the West.</p>
 
 
 
 
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Apr 28, 20231h 18m

Ep 456Classic Replay: William Lane Craig debate at the Cambridge Union

<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>

Apr 25, 20231h 31m

Ep 455Is God Dead? - Dr. John Lennox and Dave Rubin’s Big Conversation

<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>

Apr 21, 20231h 48m

Ep 453Classic Replay: 3 same-sex attracted church leaders on celibacy and ’post-gay’ identity

<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>

Apr 18, 20231h 8m

Ep 454Celebrating 17 years of Unbelievable? - Justin Brierley, Ruth Jackson, and Dr. Vince Vitale

<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.

Apr 14, 20231h 35m

Ep 450Classic Replay: Adam, Eve, Sin & Death - Young Earth vs Evolution debate

<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>

Apr 11, 20230

Ep 452Bart Ehrman & Justin Bass • Did Jesus of Nazareth rise from the dead?

<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>

Apr 7, 20231h 29m

Ep 449Classic Replay: The rock and fossil record - Young Earth vs Evolution debate

<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>

Apr 4, 20231h 5m

Ep 451Ask William Lane Craig Anything

<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>

Mar 31, 20231h 19m

Ep 448Classic Replay: Greg Koukl gets grilled

<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>

Mar 28, 20231h 0m

Ep 447A skeptical churchgoer asks ’Is Christianity too exclusive?’ Grace Hill & Eric Huffman

<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>

Mar 24, 20231h 27m

Ep 446Richmond Wandera: Theological and spiritual revival in Africa

<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>

Mar 21, 202341 min

Ep 445Optimism or extinction? What’s the future of humanity? John Hands & Perry Marshall

<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>

Mar 17, 20231h 30m

Ep 443Classic Replay: Peter Kreeft’s argument from desire

<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>

Mar 14, 20231h 3m

Ep 444Where does order in nature and the cosmos come from? Stephen Meyer & Saleem Ali

<p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">Prof Saleem Ali of the University of Delaware is author of 'Earthly Order: How natural laws define human life' and describes the way order in the universe drives order in human and social settings. He engages with Dr Stephen Meyer of the Discovery Institute, whose book 'The Return of The God Hypothesis' makes the case that order in nature points to a divine mind. </p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">For 'Earthly Order' <a href='https://saleemali.net/'>https://saleemali.net/</a></p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">For Stephen Meyer <a href='https://returnofthegodhypothesis.com/'>https://returnofthegodhypothesis.com/</a></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>

Mar 10, 20231h 27m

Ep 442Classic Replay: Does Science need God? Tom McLeish, David Hutchings & Suzie Sheehy

<p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">To honour the passing of the great scientist and Christian educator Tom McLeish, we're replaying this show first broadcast in 2017. </p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">David Hutchings is a physics teacher and prof Tom McLeish chaired the Royal Society’s education committee. Both Christians co-authored the book ‘Let there be Science: Why God Loves Science and Science needs God’ arguing that the Christian worldview has fuelled many of the greatest leaps forward in science.</p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">Joining David and Tom was Suzie Sheehy, an accelerator physicist at Oxford University who is agnostic when it comes to religion. She argued that science doesn’t need God since it’s a fundamentally human activity.</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>

Mar 7, 20231h 4m

Ep 441Does God speak today through dreams, visions & prophecy? Tania Harris & Jim Osman

<p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">Tania Harris, founding director of God Conversations and author of 'The Church who hears God's Voice' makes a biblical and experiential case for the ongoing activity of the Spirit communicating through dreams, visions and prophecy. She engages with cessationist pastor Jim Osman. author of 'God Doesn't Whisper', who argues that people who claim to hear God's voice are misled and that the Bible is the only way in which Gods revelation comes to us today. </p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">For Tania Harris: <a href='https://www.godconversations.com/'>https://www.godconversations.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-cNQtGM bxYLkp slate-block">For Jim Osman: <a href='https://jimosman.com/'>https://jimosman.com/</a></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>

Mar 3, 20231h 23m

Ep 440Classic Replay: Presuppositional vs natural theology

<p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">Two different approaches to apologetics were debated in this classic show from the archives. K Scott Oliphint is Professor of Apologetics & Systematic Theology at Westminater Theological Seminary, PA. Kurt Jaros is the founder of <a href='http://www.realclearapologetics.com/'>www.realclearapologetics.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">Scott believes that the best apologetic method is to assume that Christianity is true and show why a non-Christian is suppressing that truth. Atheists presuppose the existence of God even to argue against Him. This approach is called presuppositional or covanental apologetics.</p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">Kurt Jaros believes that method is flawed and argues for the primacy of Natural Theology (or evidential apologetics) in presenting the case for Christianity to non-believers.</p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Feb 28, 20231h 7m

Ep 439The Asbury Revival: A new move of God? Timothy Tennent, Alisa Childers & Gavin Ortlund

<p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">Thousands have been flocking to Asbury University in Kentucky after a chapel service turned into a 24/7 revival outpouring. Justin is joined by guests as he asks: What are the true marks of revival? What are the blessings and concerns that accompany this student-led awakening?</p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">Timothy Tennent, president of Asbury Theological Seminary shares what has been happening on campus. Author and podcaster Alisa Childers voices her thoughts and concerns about the revival, and pastor and author Gavin Ortlund shares his thoughts on the awakening, and how it maps onto historic moves of God.</p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">For Timothy Tennent: <a href='https://timothytennent.com/'>https://timothytennent.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">For Gavin Ortlund: <a href='https://gavinortlund.com/'>https://gavinortlund.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">For Alisa Childers: <a href='https://alisachilders.com/'>https://alisachilders.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Feb 24, 20231h 26m

Ep 438Classic Replay: A convert and skeptic in Narnia - Holly Ordway & Laura Miller

<p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">Classic replay from the archives. Former atheist Holly Ordway came to Christian faith via poetry and literature. She tells her story and explains her passion for literary apologetics.</p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">Laura Miller is an online literary critic and an agnostic. She loved the Narnia stories as a child but felt betrayed by CS Lewis after discovering their Christian symbolism as an adult.</p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">Holly and Laura discuss the rights and wrongs of using literature for a Christian message. Do great art, poetry and literature point to a transcendent reality?</p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hcJkSI bHAqsT slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Feb 21, 20231h 1m

Ep 436Sexuality, Gender & Identity: 2 views on LGBT and the church - Andrew Bunt & Charlie Bell

<p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">Andrew Bunt, Emerging Generations director at Living Out and author of 'Finding Your Best Identity', is a same-sex attracted Christian who has chosen celibacy and believes marriage is male-female. Charlie Bell, a gay Anglican vicar who also works as a psychiatrist, is the author of 'Queer Holiness' and wants to see gay marriage accepted in the church.</p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">In a live show with audience Q&A they discuss sexuality, gender and identity, recent controversy in the CofE over gay blessings, and what the Bible says about marriage and LGBT. </p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">Give today and receive our e-book 'Why You Can Believe' <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate/donate/12767.article'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate/</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">For Andrew Bunt: <a href='https://ivpbooks.com/finding-your-best-identity'>https://ivpbooks.com/finding-your-best-identity </a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">For Living Out: <a href='https://www.livingout.org/'>https://www.livingout.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">For Charlie Bell: <a href='https://www.dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/titles/2359-9781913657925-queer-holiness'>https://www.dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/titles/2359-9781913657925-queer-holiness</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Feb 17, 20231h 36m

Ep 437Classic Replay: The Pope’s astronomer - Fr Guy Consolmagno

<p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">From May 2013: Brother Guy Consolmagno has an asteroid named after him! The planetary scientist for the Vatican talked to Justin about his journey of faith, his scientific research and answered questions from listeners on the interaction of science and Christianity. Including: Did the church persecute Galileo? Could there be extra-terrestrial life? And Is the Pope pro-science?</p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-cBOWjd iergbE slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Feb 14, 202354 min

Ep 435Death to Deconstruction: Josh Porter & Jon Steingard on whether exvangelicals can reconstruct their faith

<p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Punk singer-turned-pastor Josh Porter charts his own journey of reconstructing his Christian faith in the book 'Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming faithfulness as an act of rebellion'. He discusses deconstruction, the Bible, the problem of evil and more with Jon Steingard, former lead singer of Hawk Nelson who underwent his own journey of deconstruction in 2020.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">For 'Death To Deconstruction': <a href='https://www.joshuasporter.com/'>https://www.joshuasporter.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">For Jon Steingard: <a href='http://www.steingardcreative.com/'>http://www.steingardcreative.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Feb 10, 20231h 45m

Ep 434Classic Replay: The outsider test of faith - John Loftus & Randal Rauser

<p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Another classic show from the archives. Randal Rauser is a Christian, John Loftus is a former-Christian-now-atheist. They co-authored the book “God Or Godless? debating 20 controversial questions.”</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">They joined me for two discussions. In his “Outsider Test for Faith” Loftus claimed that Christians would abandon their faith if they critiqued it in the way they do other religions. But Rauser argued that Loftus needed to put his own atheistic worldview through the test.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">They also debated whether stories of miracles can count as evidence of the supernatural.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">First broadcast 2013.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Feb 7, 20231h 0m

Ep 433Uninvented: Are the stories of Jesus too unusual to have been made up? Mike D’Virgilio vs Matthew Taylor

<p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">'You just can't make this stuff up!' That, in a nutshell is the contention of Mike D'Virgilio's book 'Uninvented: Why the Bible could not be made up and the evidence that proves it'. He says that the life of Jesus doesn't read like made up stories, myths and legends.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">He engages with ex-Christian Matthew Taylor, host of the 'Still Unbelievable' podcast, who believes that many stories and details in the Gospels are the result of pious fiction on the part of later authors.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">For 'Uninvented': <a href='https://mikedvirgilio.com/'>https://mikedvirgilio.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">For Matthew Taylor: <a href='https://reasonpress.net/'>https://reasonpress.net/</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Feb 3, 20231h 38m

Ep 432Classic Replay: Did Adam & Eve exist? Peter Enns, Fuz Rana & Denis Alexander

<p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">From the archives: Do science and genetics support the existence of a 'first' human couple? How should we interpret the first chapters of Genesis? Do we need a historical Adam & Eve to make sense of sin and salvation?</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Three Christians discussed the issues from different perspectives. Dr Denis Alexander is the emeritus director of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion in Cambridge. Fuz Rana is a biochemist with Reasons To Believe. Peter Enns is a theologian and author of 'The Evolution of Adam'. First broadcast 2013.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Jan 31, 20231h 8m

Ep 431Miracle healing - does it happen today? Craig Keener, Peter May & Joshua Brown (Plus Alanzo Paul on Reboot)

<p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Can a skeptical doctor be persuaded that there is medical evidence for modern day healing?</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Craig Keener, author of 'Miracles Today', returns to the show to debate one of his fiercest critics Peter May, a retired medical doctor who says he has never encountered a compelling case of miracle healing after decades of investigation. Craig is joined by Joshua Brown of the Global Medical Research Institute who defends two cases of healing - of a digestive tract and restored vision - which he says pass Peter May's criterion for miracles.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Justin also hears from Alanzo Paul on the upcoming 'Reboot' event from OCCA.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">For Joshua Brown: <a href='https://www.globalmri.org/'>https://www.globalmri.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">For Craig Keener: <a href='https://craigkeener.com/'>https://craigkeener.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">For Peter May: <a href='https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2022/07/miracles-today-a-medical-critique-of-craig-keeners-miracle-claims/'>https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2022/07/miracles-today-a-medical-critique-of-craig-keeners-miracle-claims/</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Papers referenced by Peter May:</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• “Miracles Today?” A Medical Critique of Craig Keener’s miracle claims. The Skeptic, Reason with Compassion. (on line) 8th July 2022</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• “Miracles in Medicine” Science and Christian Belief 2017, Volume 29, No 2, pp 121-134</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• “Response to my Critics” Science & Christian Belief 2019, Vol 31, No 1, pp 70 - 77</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• “Beatification of Cardinal Henry Newman” Medico-Legal Journal, 2017, Vol 85 (4)</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Faith and Thought (the Victoria Institute), October 2009, pp11-25,</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Claimed Contemporary Miracles, Medico-Legal Journal, Volume 71, Part 4, 2003</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• The Faith Healing Claims of Morris Cerullo, Free Enquiry, 1993/94</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Jan 27, 20232h 5m

Ep 430Classic Replay: Kermit Gosnell and the abortion debate

<p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">In 2013, in the USA Kermit Gosnell, was being tried on counts of murdering children born alive in illegal late-term abortions at his unsanitary practise in Philadelphia.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Dr Trevor Stammers is a Christian former GP who refused to personally refer women for abortion. Dr Evan Harris is a former Liberal Democrat MP and atheist who believes that women should have the choice to terminate their pregnancy.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">They discussed the Gosnell case with Telegraph journalist Timothy Stanley, one of the first in the UK to report the case in the mainstream press after claims of a "media blackout".</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">They also discussed the case of Savita Halappanavar in Ireland, who died from a miscarriage after being refused an abortion, as well as the current abortion law in the UK. First broadcast 2013.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Jan 24, 20231h 6m

Ep 429ChatGPT, AI and the future - John Wyatt Q&A on living faithfully in a technologically confusing world

<p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Justin and Ruth were joined by research scientist Dr John Wyatt on a live show to talk about AI, robotics and technology. Listeners asked questions about machine consciousness, the potential dangers of AI and how to raise children in a tech world. </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">Justin also reveals that a recent article on AI featured on the Premier Unbelievable website was in fact generated by ChatGPT - the new AI platform that is sweeping the world. Ruth, John and Justin talk through the implications of this fast-evolving technology.</p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support the show and receive your 130 page e-book of John Wyatt & Lord Martin Rees' Big Conversation on Robotics, Transhumanism & AI: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/wyatt'>https://premierunbelievable.com/wyatt</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For John Wyatt's list of further resources for engaging with AI: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/chatgpt-ai-and-the-future-john-wyatt-qanda-on-living-faithfully-in-a-technologically-confusing-world/14719.article'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/chatgpt-ai-and-the-future-john-wyatt-qanda-on-living-faithfully-in-a-technologically-confusing-world/14719.article</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For the AI article referenced on the show: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/articles/should-christians-be-concerned-about-the-rapid-advancements-in-artificial-intelligence/14631.article'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/articles/should-christians-be-concerned-about-the-rapid-advancements-in-artificial-intelligence/14631.article</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For John Wyatt's website: <a href='https://johnwyatt.com/'>https://johnwyatt.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-hrzOVh hMYofW slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Jan 20, 20231h 20m

Ep 428Classic Replay: Rob Bell & Andrew Wilson on God, homosexuality and salvation

<p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">In this week’s classic replay we go back to when Rob Bell returned to Unbelievable? 2 years after his debate on the controversial best-seller 'Love Wins'.</p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">He talked about life after Mars Hill Bible Church and his then-latest book 'What we talk about when we talk about God'.</p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">Andrew Wilson, author and theologian with the New Frontiers church network, quizzed Rob about his view of God, salvation and his recently stated support for gay marriage. First broadcast 2014.</p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Jan 17, 20231h 7m

Ep 427Paranormal hauntings and exorcism - a Christian and skeptic in discussion.

<p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">Matt Arnold, editor of the Christian Parapsychologist Journal and Dr Cal Cooper, a psychologist and paranormal researcher, speak to Justin about how they interpret account of ghosts, exorcism and apparitions as a Christian and skeptic.</p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">For Matt Arnold: <a href='https://ghostsghoulsandgod.co.uk/'>https://ghostsghoulsandgod.co.uk/</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">For Cal Cooper: <a href='https://www.callumecooper.com/'>https://www.callumecooper.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-fYIOIr ggjThl slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

Jan 13, 20231h 26m