Unbelievable?

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">In this classic show from the archives, atheist scientist Adam Rutherford and Christian biochemist Fazale (Fuz) Rana of Reasons To Believe, discuss the scientific advances in attempting to create simple synthetic life in the laboratory and how this research may be of benefit.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">Fuz contends that the amount of ingenuity and intelligence required to produce life in the lab lends strong support to the view that life on earth is a product of an intelligent mind. Adam Rutherford, author of the book "Creation: The Future of life" disagrees. First broadcast 2013.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">Tim Keller is a renowned thinker, writer and speaker who has been dubbed New York's 'pastor to skeptics'. In a live online show hosted by Ruth Jackson and Justin Brierley he answers audience questions on his journey with pancreatic cancer, his transformed prayer life and his new book 'Forgive'.</p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• For Tim's book 'Forgive': <a href='http://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/timothy-keller/forgive/9781473643130/'>http://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/timothy-keller/forgive/9781473643130/</a></p> <p class="sc-feINqK igFXGR slate-block">• Support the show and receive your e-book 'In Conversation with Tim Keller': <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/keller'>premierunbelievable.com/keller</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-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Was the emergence of the first self-replicating organism a result of design or the blind forces of nature? In today's show from the archvies, Adam Rutherford is an atheist scientist whose book "Creation: The Origin of Life" claimed to show a naturalistic explanation for how life arose. Fazale (Fuz) Rana is a biochemist with Reasons To Believe. He values scientific research into origins but believes that Rutherford's explanation was a dead-end, and that design was still the best explanation. First broadcast 2013.</p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Justin presents an end of year show featuring a conversation with theologian and philosopher James KA Smith on his new book 'How To Inhabit Time' recorded at the Everything Conference. Justin also caught up with Trevin Wax in Oxford who gave him a tour of CS Lewis' home The Kilns. </p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Support our End Of Year Appeal: <a href='https://gtly.to/aAxRk0kQs'>https://gtly.to/aAxRk0kQs</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block">Christians believe that Jesus' death on the cross provided the atonement for sins. But in what way? Advocates of the penal substitution view hold that God punished the Son, instead of us. Others argue this is an unjust way of viewing the crucifixion and prefer the 'Christus Victor' view, that Jesus defeats the powers of evil on the cross.</p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block">In this classic replay, Steve Jeffery defended Penal Substitution, while Alan Molineaux questioned it. We also had contributions from American theologian & church leader Greg Boyd in defense of Christus Victor and UK leader Dave Bish in defense of Penal Substitutionary Atonement. First broadcast in 2013</p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block">Support our End Of Year Appeal: <a href='https://gtly.to/aAxRk0kQs'>https://gtly.to/aAxRk0kQs</a></p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-gauFBm kVReQx slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Justin interviews two guests with remarkable stories of adult conversion to Christianity. </p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Lawyer Nico Tarquinio went from atheist skeptic to Catholic convert via the Unbelievable? show. Storyteller and mythologist Martin Shaw explains how a revelation during a forest vigil led to his recent conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity. They also tell Justin what Christmas means to them now.</p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Justin also speaks to Dan LaRock about his new book 'Grandpa's Gift'.</p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Support our End Of Year Appeal: <a href='https://gtly.to/aAxRk0kQs'>https://gtly.to/aAxRk0kQs</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Martin Shaw: <a href='https://drmartinshaw.com/'>https://drmartinshaw.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Nico Tarquinio: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/nicodemusapologetics'>https://www.instagram.com/nicodemusapologetics</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">Dan LaRock: <a href='https://www.grandpasgiftbook.com/'>https://www.grandpasgiftbook.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-eCDnqH cXWPJe slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">In this episode from the archives we’re revisiting a debate between two Christian philosophers on the arguments for God. </p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">AC Grayling is one of the UK's most well known atheist thinkers. His book The God Argument claims to refute the key arguments for God and show why humanism is the best way forward. Christian Philosopher Peter S Williams interacted with Grayling who he believes badly misunderstood the arguments for God in his book. </p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">In a busy show they debated The Argument from Fine Tuning, The Cosmological Argument and The Moral Argument. First broadcast in 2013</p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">Support our End Of Year Appeal: <a href='https://gtly.to/aAxRk0kQs'>https://gtly.to/aAxRk0kQs</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p>A Public Order Bill in UK Parliament proposing 'buffer zones' could potentially criminalise pro-life activity or even silent prayer outside abortion clinics. </p> <p> Lois McLatchie of ADF UK says the bill threatens civil and religious liberty and is not 'pro-choice' for women. Ann Furedi, former head of BPAS the UK's leading abortion provider, says the legislation is necessary to prevent distress to women who access abortion providers.</p> <p> Support our End Of Year Appeal: https://gtly.to/aAxRk0kQs For ADF UK: https://adf.uk/ For BPAS: https://www.bpas.org/</p> <p> • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</p>

<p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">Rowan Williams led the Anglican Church for 10 years. He reflects on his journey of faith, and the trials and joys of his time in office in a wide ranging interview with Justin Brierley. First broadcast in 2013.</p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-cBQgDv jBnHLm slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p>'Truth Over Tribe: Pledging allegiance to the lamb, not the donkey or the elephant' is the name of the new book by Patrick Miller and Keith Simon. They are both church pastors in the USA who started the Truth Over Tribe podcast to combat polarisation in politics, culture and Christianity.</p> <p> They talk to Justin about Trump, abortion, LGBT, Christian nationalism, progressives and conservatives, and how the church can be part of the solution rather than the problem of tribalism in politics and culture. </p> <p> Justin is also joined by Tim Farron MP to talk about his new book 'A Mucky Business: Why Christians should get involved in politics'.</p> <p> For Keith and Patrick: https://choosetruthovertribe.com/ For A Mucky Business podcast: https://pod.link/1548503241 For A Mucky Business book: https://ivpbooks.com/a-mucky-business</p> <p> • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</p>

<p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">"Why?" was the title of a book that had just been published by Sharon Dirckx looking at God, evil and suffering. She interacted with atheist Alom Shaha as we asked "how can a loving God allow suffering?"</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">We also heard stories from people who had been through suffering but kept their faith such as Will, who became a Christian after losing his wife and a child in a tragic road accident, and Rachel who suffered from MS for a number of years. First broadcast in 2013</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p>

<p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">Get our launch discount for 'Science, Faith and the Evidence for God with John Lennox' <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/lennox'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/lennox</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">Justin is joined by Prof John Lennox to talk about his debates with well-known atheists and to introduce a new online apologetics course: 'Science, Faith and the Evidence for God with John Lennox'.</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p>The film “Hellbound” by Kevin Miller questioned the traditional "eternal, conscious torment" view of hell and asked whether Universalism is actually taught in scripture.</p> <p> Justin was joined by Kevin Miller, along with Glenn Peoples who holds an "annihilationist" position, and Peter Sanlon who defended the traditional view. They discussed whether questioning hell goes against evangelicalism, whether evangelism is at stake and what most Christians really believe about hell. First broadcast in 2013.</p> <p> Support Unbelievable? for Giving Tuesday: https://gtly.to/t4eSg7RRc</p> <p> • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</p>

<p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">Apologist and author Sean McDowell joined Justin along with hundreds of Unbelievable? listeners for a live show talking about Sean's new book 'A Rebel's Manifesto' and taking questions on LGBT, same-sex marriage, transgender, divorce, theology and more. </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">Support Unbelievable? for Giving Tuesday: <a href='https://gtly.to/t4eSg7RRc'>https://gtly.to/t4eSg7RRc</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For Sean's book 'A Rebel's Manifesto': <a href='https://seanmcdowell.org/item/a-rebels-manifesto'>https://seanmcdowell.org/item/a-rebels-manifesto</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For our next live show with Tim Keller: <a href='https://www.unbelievable.live/'>https://www.unbelievable.live/</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB 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-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">From the archives: NT Wright is a leading professor of New Testament at the forefront of what has been called the New Perspective on Paul. His reassessment of the words of Paul on "justification" led to concern from some reformed church leaders. Does this new perspective undermine important doctrine, or did the reformers read their Bible wrong? James White, reformed Bible scholar of Alpha and Omega ministries, discussed with NT Wright as they sought to find out what Paul really said about justification.</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB 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-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">Were Victorian missionaries a tool of oppression, exploitation and empire as some critics claim? Or did they leave a legacy of education, healthcare and eradicating inhumane practises?</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">Victor Simz, known online as the Z Historian, is a Zambian historian who has charted the impact of missionaries in East Africa. He discusses the issues with Jonathan Wilson who comes from a missionary family and believes the story of the positive global impact of missions work is often under-appreciated.</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For Victor Simz: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheZHistorian'>https://www.youtube.com/c/TheZHistorian</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For Jonathan Wilson: <a href='https://leadbysoul.com/'>https://leadbysoul.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For Premier's 'Missions Week' website: <a href='https://www.missionsweek.org.uk/'>https://www.missionsweek.org.uk/</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB 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-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">From the archives: the Veritas Forum in Cambridge invited Christian philosopher Keith Ward and atheist philosopher Arif Ahmed to present the reasons for their different worldviews. Justin hosted this discussion with these two thinkers in front of an audience of Cambridge students who asked their own questions too.</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB 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-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">As COP 27 gets underway Justin is joined by Christian climate campaigner Rachel Mander and Humanist activist Lori Marriott. They agree on the science and what needs to be done but have different views about which worldview provides the better moral foundation for the work of climate change action.</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For Rachel Mander: <a href='https://arocha.org/en/about/people/rachel-mander/'>https://arocha.org/en/about/people/rachel-mander/</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For Lori Marriott: <a href='https://humanists.uk/humanist-climate-action/'>https://humanists.uk/humanist-climate-action/</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB 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-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">In Jan 2013 a new church began in London - with singing, a sermon and a great sense of community - but for godless people. Atheist stand up comedian Sanderson Jones who co-founded "the Sunday Assembly" talked about its first meeting and why he set it up. David Robertson, at the time a church minister, asked questions about whether an "atheist church" makes sense and what Christians could learn from it. Justin was also joined by two of those who attended the first service, Rory Fenton and Simon Jenkins.</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB 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-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">Stand up comedians Andy Kind (the Christian) and Andy White (the Atheist) join Justin to talk about comedy and faith and discuss Andy Kind's new book 'Hidden In Plain Sight: Clues you may have missed in the search for meaning'.</p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For Hidden In Plain Sight: <a href='https://standrewsbookshop.co.uk/product/hidden-in-plain-sight-2/'>https://standrewsbookshop.co.uk/product/hidden-in-plain-sight-2/</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For Andy Kind: <a href='https://www.andykind.co.uk/'>https://www.andykind.co.uk/</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">For Andy White: <a href='https://twitter.com/AndyJWhite'>https://twitter.com/AndyJWhite</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB 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-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p> <p class="sc-lbhYTY hwDDFB slate-block"> </p>

<p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">In this episode from the archives, we go back to the time when then-leading UK evangelical Steve Chalke wrote an article for Christianity magazine on why he switched to affirming committed, faithful gay relationships.</p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">Justin talked to Steve about why he changed his mind, while theologian Greg Downes offered a defense of the traditional evangelical understanding of sexuality. We also heard the responses and reflections of church leaders including Steve Clifford of the Evangelical Alliance, Lord Richard Harries former Bishop of Oxford, Faith Forster of Ichthus Christian fellowship and more.</p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX 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-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">Michael Gungor and his wife Lisa were pioneers in the Christian music scene, building a loyal fan base through Gungor's music and podcasts such as The Liturgists. However, Michael's recent turn towards an increasingly progressive, msytical and deconstructed interpretation of faith has left many Christians confused.</p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">Evan Wickham is a pastor in San Diego and a friend and former musical collaborator with Gungor. They engage in a discussion on Michael's spiritual journey and why Evan has stayed within a historic orthodox Christian tradition. </p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">For Michael Gungor: <a href='http://www.gungormusic.com/'>http://www.gungormusic.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">For Evan Wickham: <a href='https://evanwickham.com/'>https://evanwickham.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX 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-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-jUtGcO bvJDX slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p>Mark Shrime tells Justin Brierley about his journey of faith and career as a surgeon, which now sees him deliver life-saving treatment around the world with Mercy Ships. Mark is the author of ‘Solving For Why: A surgeon’s journey to discover the transformative power of purpose’.</p> <p> </p> <p>To support Mercy Ships <a href='https://www.mercyships.org.uk/premier/'>https://www.mercyships.org.uk/premier/</a></p> <p>• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p>• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p>• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p>• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p>• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p>• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">Joseph D'Souza, bishop of the Good Shepherd Church network in South Asia and Andrew Scott of Operation Mobilisation join Justin to talk about a new paradigm for mission work in the Global South and how it impacts church and culture in the Global North.</p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">For Joseph D'Souza: <a href='https://josephdsouza.dfnusa.org/'>https://josephdsouza.dfnusa.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">For Andrew Scott: <a href='https://scatterthebook.com/'>https://scatterthebook.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW 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-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">From Dec 2012. Richard Carrier is the world's foremost proponent of the "mythicist" view of Jesus - that he never actually existed as a historical person.</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">He explained his theory that St. Paul only ever spoke of Jesus in the spiritual realm and that the Gospels are "extended parables".</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">Mark Goodacre is NT professor at Duke University. He contended that Carrier's mythicist view is extrememly far fetched and the evidence for the historical Jesus is beyond reasonable doubt.</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK 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-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">The Queen's state funeral was watched by billions of people and marked by deep Christian symbolism. However, during the ceremony, atheist journalist Ian Dunt tweeted that he found it "empty and platitudinous, a cardboard shield against existential despair". </p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">Ian engages with Christian thinker Andy Bannister who wrote a response article to Ian's tweet. They discuss the royal funeral, meaning, purpose and what death means to an atheist and a Christian.</p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">For Ian Dunt: <a href='https://twitter.com/iandunt'>https://twitter.com/iandunt</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">For Andy Bannister: <a href='https://www.andybannister.net/'>https://www.andybannister.net/</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">For Andy's article: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/articles/atheist-says-queens-funeral-was-empty-and-platitudinous-i-disagree/13915.article'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/articles/atheist-says-queens-funeral-was-empty-and-platitudinous-i-disagree/13915.article</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW 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-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-gmSHEY iNIYEW slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">From Nov 2012. Were the concentration camps of the Holocaust absolutely evil, or simply something that goes against people's tastes today? </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">Canon Angus Ritchie is the author of "From Morality to Metaphysics" in which he argues that God is the best explanation of moral realism (that there are objective moral facts).</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">Kile Jones is an atheist who was studying for a PhD. He argued that God is an unecessary entity when it comes to explaining why there may be a realm of objective morality.</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK 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-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">How should we understand Old Testament accounts of warfare and violence where God seems to command the slaughter of men, women and children?</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">Paul Copan, author of 'Is God A Vindictive Bully?' aims to show why the Old Testament accounts, severe as they may seem, are not incompatible with Jesus in the New Testament. Randal Rauser, author of 'Jesus Loves Canaanites', says that too many 'apologists for genocide' are defending the indefensible and argues for an alternative reading of scripture.</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">They discuss whether the warfare passages are hyperbolic, whether non-combatants would have been killed, and whether the term 'genocide' is appropriate.</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">For 'Is God a Vindictive Bully?' by Paul Copan: <a href='http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/is-god-a-vindictive-bully/408700'>http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/is-god-a-vindictive-bully/408700</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">For 'Jesus Loves Canaanites' by Randal Rauser: <a href='https://randalrauser.com/book/jesus-loves-canaanites/'>https://randalrauser.com/book/jesus-loves-canaanites/</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">For Paul Copan's debate with Greg Boyd in 2018: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/unbelievable-greg-boyd-and-paul-copan-debate-old-testament-violence-and-boyds-new-theology-in-crucifixion-of-the-warrior-god/12469.article'>Part 1</a> & <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/unbelievable-boyd-and-copan-pt-2-debating-amalekite-destruction-and-ananias-and-sapphira/12398.article'>Part 2</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK 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-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">From Nov 2012, the second of two shows where Justin was joined by Tim Mawson, the Oxford philosopher whose paper "Praying to Stop Being an Atheist" inspired the Atheist Prayer Experiment.</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">71 atheists and agnostics signed up for the experiment, committing to pray for God to reveal himself to them over 40 days. Did anyone end up believing in God?</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK 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-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">As the global pandemic subsides, the way the Covid lockdowns were implemented in churches still divides Christians. The Frankfurt Declaration has been signed by church leaders who are concerned that civil and religious liberties are being eroded by Government overreach.</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">One of the signatories is Anglican priest Jamie Franklin, a co-host of the Irreverend podcast. He has been critical of the church's handling of Covid saying it fell into line with restrictions too readily. He discusses the issues with John Stevens of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC) who believes that the government mandates were appropriate for what was known at the time.</p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">For Jamie Franklin: <a href='https://irreverendpod.com/'>https://irreverendpod.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">For John Stevens: <a href='https://fiec.org.uk/'>https://fiec.org.uk/</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK 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-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-iOnGvX HXVSK slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">From Nov 2012. The first of two shows where Justin was joined by Tim Mawson, the Oxford philosopher whose paper "Praying to Stop Being an Atheist" inspired the Atheist Prayer Experiment.</p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">71 atheists and agnostics signed up to the experiment, comitting to pray for God to reveal himself to them over 40 days. Did anyone end up believing in God?</p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">We revealed the results and heard from a variety of people who took part, including Andrew, Kendra, Laura, Cang & Freki as well as exploring questions that arose. </p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">Was this really an 'experiment'? What does an atheist pray? Does it matter which god is being prayed to? Do the results have any bearing on the question of God's existence?</p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj 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-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">Justin Brierley was joined by four guests and hundreds of attendees for a live webinar event 'Falling From Grace: Addressing power, leadership and abuse in the church'. </p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">Panellists: Abuse survivor and advocate Rachael Denhollander; author, theologian and former RZIM vice-president Amy Orr-Ewing; Rise And Fall Of Mars Hill Podcast presenter Mike Cosper; and trauma and abuse specialist Diane Langberg. Justin Humphreys of the leading independent Christian safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight also joins the conversation.</p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">For the resources from Thirtyone:eight: <a href='https://thirtyoneeight.org/unbelievable'>https://thirtyoneeight.org/unbelievable</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">Rachael Denhollander: <a href='https://rachaeldenhollander.com/'>https://rachaeldenhollander.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">Amy Orr-Ewing: <a href='https://www.amyorr-ewing.com/'>https://www.amyorr-ewing.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">Mike Cosper: <a href='https://mikecosper.net/podcasts/rise-and-fall'>https://mikecosper.net/podcasts/rise-and-fall</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">Diane Langberg: <a href='https://www.dianelangberg.com/'>https://www.dianelangberg.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj 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-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-cQIpJi hXbgLj slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">Marcus Brigstocke is a well-known comedian on UK radio and TV. An atheist, he wrote the book "God Collar" about his problems with religion, but also why he wants to believe in God.</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">He chatted with David Robertson, who at the time led Solas, the Centre for Public Christianity. They talked about UK comedy's atheist leanings, Marcus' criticisms of both religion and new atheism, the problem of evil, the Old Testament and more besides.</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl 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-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p>

<p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">From rapturous joy to inexplicable terror, angelic encounters to near death experiences, New Testament scholar Dale Allison has researched a wide range of phenomena in his new book 'Encountering Mystery: Religious Experience in a Secular Age'. He tells of his own experiences and explains why they are more common than many people realise, and why skeptics shouldn't dismiss them out of hand. Justin also brings listener questions from atheists and believers.</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">For Dale's book 'Encountering Mystery': <a href='https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/8188/encountering-mystery.aspx'>https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/8188/encountering-mystery.aspx</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl 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-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">As the world marks the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Justin Brierley presents a special edition of Unbelievable? speaking to New Testament scholar NT Wright about his memories of the queen when he preached for her as Bishop of Durham. Former chaplain to the queen Gavin Ashenden asks whether the end of her reign marks the end of Christendom in the UK, and Ruth Jackson reflects on the hope that comes with grief. </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">For Ruth Jackson's article: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/articles/we-mourn-the-queen-but-not-as-those-without-hope/13812.article'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/articles/we-mourn-the-queen-but-not-as-those-without-hope/13812.article</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">To offer prayers and tributes: <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/prayers-of-thanksgiving-for-the-queen/'>https://www.premier.org.uk/prayers-of-thanksgiving-for-the-queen/</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl 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-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">Some of the key differences between Catholic and Protestant doctrine were explored in a friendly dialogue in this show from the archives. Roman Catholic Peter D Williams and Protestant pastor David Robertson debated The Pope, Sola Scriptura and justification by faith.</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl 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-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">Katherine Mathieson, director of the Royal Institution and Nick Spencer of Theos discuss the recent report 'Science and Religion: Moving away from the shallow end', which surveyed the British public's attitudes towards science and faith. They explore questions such as: Why does the public believe there is a conflict? How has New Atheism played into the debate? Is science the only way of knowing truth?</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">For the Theos report: <a href='https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/2022/04/21/science-and-religion-moving-away-from-the-shallow-end'>https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/2022/04/21/science-and-religion-moving-away-from-the-shallow-end</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">For the Royal Institution: <a href='https://www.rigb.org/'>https://www.rigb.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl 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-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">A controversial blog post by Jared Wilson, quoting pastor Doug Wilson on the role of men and women in sex reignited the debate between complementarians and egalitarians.</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">Our guests on this episode from the archives were:</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">Rachel Held Evans: popular US author, blogger and speaker who believes the New Testament supports the equality of men and women in the church and in the home (Egalitarian).</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">Owen Strachan: theology professor at Boyce College, Kentucky who believes the Bible teaches that men and women have equal dignity but different roles in family and church (Complementarian).</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">UK church blogger Adrian Warnock joined the conversation too as we discussed reactions to the Wilson blog post, how to interpret verses in the Bible about women "submitting" to husbands and "remaining quiet" in church, and more.</p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl 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-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-fYHEnZ kZxuMl slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">Podcast version:</p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">In the 19th Century John Draper and Andrew White conjured up one of the most successful and enduring myths of the modern world - the supposed historical conflict between science and faith.</p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">Justin explores their story with David Hutchings and James Ungureanu, authors of 'Of Popes and Unicorns: Science, Christianity and how the conflict thesis fooled the world'. They are also joined by Tim O'Neill of the 'History For Atheists' website, a non-believer who has established a reputation for critiquing his own side when they get things wrong.</p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">At the end of the show Justin also speaks to director Christopher Shawn Shaw about the comedy movie 'Church People'.</p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">For a 30% discount on 'Of Popes and Unicorns' use checkout code AAFLYG6: <a href='https://global.oup.com/academic/product/of-popes-and-unicorns-9780190053093'>https://global.oup.com/academic/product/of-popes-and-unicorns-9780190053093?</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">For Tim O'Neill: <a href='https://historyforatheists.com/'>https://historyforatheists.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">For the movie 'Church People': <a href='https://churchpeoplefilm.com/'>https://churchpeoplefilm.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF 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-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">We continue to bring you taster episodes of our wide range of Premier Unbelievable podcasts during August. Our newest podcast 'Unapologetic' offers weekly conversations with leading Christian thinkers, apologists and evangelists. In this episode Justin meets former NFL player Derwin L Gray, who founded Transformation Church in South Carolina and is author of the new book 'How To Heal Our Racial Divide'. </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/1622170986'>https://pod.link/1622170986</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">See episodes at our website: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/unapologetic'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/unapologetic</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">Why doesn't God seem to reveal himself to people who are open and seeking him? </p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">Recorded at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University, atheist Alex O'Connor (aka Cosmic Skeptic) and Christian apologist Lukas Ruegger join Justin discuss the hiddeness of God. OCCA tutor Max Baker-Hytch also joins the discussion for a post-script commentary.</p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">For OCCA: <a href='https://www.theocca.org/'>https://www.theocca.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">For Wycliffe Hall: <a href='https://www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk/'>https://www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk/</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">For Cosmic Skeptic: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/CosmicSkeptic'>https://www.youtube.com/c/CosmicSkeptic</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">For Lukas Ruegger: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/Deflate2020'>https://www.youtube.com/c/Deflate2020</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block"> </p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF 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-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-bcnBk dlrjbF slate-block">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">During August we are profiling some of the other great podcasts from Premier Unbelievable? In this taster episode from the CS Lewis Podcast with Alister McGrath, he opens up 'Surprised By Joy', the autobiography of Lewis' conversion.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Subscribe to the CS Lewis podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/1560959545'>https://pod.link/1560959545</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">See episodes at our website: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/cs-lewis'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/cs-lewis</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Author and academic James Mumford recently wrote an article for The New Atlantis magazine about his experience undergoing therapy at a clinic for bipolar disorder and his concerns about its value neutral approach. He engages with psychologist Roger Bretherton, creator of The Character Course, on what role faith can play for those struggling with depression.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For James Mumford: <a href='https://www.jamesmumford.co.uk/'>https://www.jamesmumford.co.uk/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Roger Bretherton: <a href='https://www.thecharactercourse.com/'>https://www.thecharactercourse.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Justin presents a mid-week taster episode of our popular Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. This episode saw Tom Wright answer listener questions about salvation and new creation from his popular book 'Surprised By Hope'.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/1441656192'>https://pod.link/1441656192</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">See episodes at our website: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/ask-nt-wright-anything'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/ask-nt-wright-anything</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Theologian Randal Rauser defends 'progressive' Christians such as Rob Bell, Richard Rohr and Brian Mclaren, against 'heresy hunters' in his new book 'Progressive Christians Love Jesus Too' a response to Alisa Childers' book 'Another Gospel?'. </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Christian philosopher and apologist Douglas Groothuis explains why he thinks some progressive Christians are outside the bounds of orthodoxy and shares Childers' concerns about their influence.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Randal Rauser: <a href='https://randalrauser.com/'>https://randalrauser.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Doug Groothuis: <a href='https://douglasgroothuis.com/'>https://douglasgroothuis.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Justin introduces a taster episode of 'Matters Of Life And Death' one of Premier Unbelievable's new podcast offerings, presented by Christian bioethecist John Wyatt and his journalist son Tim. As the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope are beamed back to Earth, they are joined by theologian Andrew Davison to consider the spiritual value of cosmology and astrophysics.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Subscribe to The Matters Of Life And Death podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/1509923173'>https://pod.link/1509923173</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">See episodes at our website: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/matters-of-life-and-death'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/matters-of-life-and-death</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">The Big Conversation - Episode 6 | Season 4</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Almost half of Millenials and Gen Z in the USA identify as 'nones' (having no religious affiliation). Mikhaila Peterson who runs a popular Youtube channel and Podcast talks about her own recent journey to faith along with the journey of her father, renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Jon McCray who runs 'Whaddo You Meme' a popular Youtube channel responding to internet atheism and popular culture joins the conversation as he and Mikhaila talk about the spiritual search among Gen Z and Millennials and take questions from the live audience that joined in online.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For bonus content, updates and more shows sign up at </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"><a href='http://www.thebigconversation.show/'>http://www.thebigconversation.show</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Take our survey! <a href='https://survey-star.net/peterson'>https://survey-star.net/peterson</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For a 50% discount on our online course 'Do we need God to make sense of life: A guide to Jordan Peterson's Big Conversation <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/jordan-peterson-god-course/'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/jordan-peterson-god-course/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Mikhaila Peterson: <a href='https://mikhailapeterson.com/'>https://mikhailapeterson.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Jon McCray: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/whaddoyoumeme'>https://www.youtube.com/whaddoyoumeme</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Barna's worldview study cited by Jon: <a href='https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CRC_AWVI2021_Release03_Digital_01_20210512.pdf'>https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CRC_AWVI2021_Release03_Digital_01_20210512.pdf</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">The Big Conversation is a video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers across the religious and non-religious community. Exploring science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human. The Big Conversation is produced by Premier in partnership with John Templeton Foundation.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From the archives: Alom Shaha grew up in a Muslim background in London but became an atheist in his teens. Now a science teacher he has written about that journey in his book "The Young Atheist's Handbook".</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">He chatted with Tom Price of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics about Love, God, Narnia, Hope and much more...</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows from Unbelievable? <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101 </a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">We've teamed up with the Panpsycast podcast to bring you this week's episode of Unbelievable? 'The Mystery of Consciousness' was a live audience event recorded at the Tung Auditorium in Liverpool. The panellists are Rowan Williams, Anil Seth, Laura Gow and Philip Goff, moderated by Panpsycast host Jack Symes.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For The Panpsycast: <a href='https://thepanpsycast.com/'>https://thepanpsycast.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get the Unbelievable? podcast <a href='https://pod.link/267142101'>https://pod.link/267142101</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">In this one-on-one edition of the show, Justin Brierley spoke to New Testament Historian Bart Ehrman about his recent book "Did Jesus Exist?" which argues for the historical fact of Jesus of Nazareth.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Ehrman, whose books are more usually at odds with evangelicals, was this time attacked by atheist proponents of "mythicism" - the view that Jesus never existed.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">He responded to the criticisms, including mythicists Bob Price and Richard Carrier and answered questions sent in by Unbelievable? listeners.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For online learning: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate'>https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate</a></p>