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Ep 394Angels, visions and near death encounters - Dale C Allison on whether skeptics can take religious experiences seriously

<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>

Sep 16, 20221h 31m

Ep 393Remembering Queen Elizabeth II - NT Wright, Gavin Ashenden & Ruth Jackson

<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>

Sep 9, 20221h 23m

Ep 391Classic Replay: Is the Catholic Church the one true church?

<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>

Sep 6, 20221h 0m

Ep 390Are the public ready to move beyond the science vs faith conflict? Nick Spencer & Katherine Mathieson

<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>

Sep 2, 20221h 29m

Ep 389Classic Replay: Egalitarian vs Complementarian views on men & women

<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>

Aug 30, 20221h 1m

Ep 388The 2 men who invented the war between science & faith - Tim O’Neill, Dave Hutchings & James Ungureanu

<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>

Aug 26, 20221h 35m

Ep 385Podcast special: Unapologetic - former NFL player Derwin Gray’s conversion

<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>

Aug 23, 202229 min

Ep 387Why is God hidden? Cosmic Skeptic & Lukas Ruegger at Oxford University with Max Baker-Hytch

<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>

Aug 19, 20221h 40m

Ep 384Podcast special: The CS Lewis podcast - Alister McGrath on Surprised By Joy

<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>

Aug 16, 202224 min

Ep 386My bipolar experience: Can Christianity offer a better approach to depression?

<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>

Aug 12, 20221h 20m

Ep 383Podcast special: Ask NT Wright Anything - Surprised By Hope

<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>

Aug 9, 202223 min

Ep 382Is Progressive Christianity a false gospel? Randal Rauser & Doug Groothuis

<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>

Aug 5, 20221h 31m

Ep 381Podcast special: Matters of Life and Death - The James Webb Telescope & Cosmology

<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>

Aug 2, 202234 min

Ep 380Mikhaila Peterson & Jon McCray (Whaddo You Meme) • Are Millennials and Gen Z ready to believe in God?

<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>

Jul 29, 20221h 28m

Ep 379Classic Replay: The Young Atheist’s Handbook: Alom Shaha vs Tom Price

<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>

Jul 26, 202257 min

Ep 378The Mystery of Consciousness - Panpsycast event with Rowan Williams, Anil Seth, Laura Gow, Philip Goff & Jack Symes

<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>

Jul 22, 20221h 31m

Ep 376Classic Replay: Did Jesus Exist? Bart Ehrman Q&A

<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>

Jul 19, 202258 min

Ep 377Lord Martin Rees & John Wyatt • Robots, Transhumanism, and Life Beyond Earth

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">The Big Conversation - Episode 5 | Season 4</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Is Artificial Intelligence a friend or foe of human flourishing? Does faith have any part to play in the robotics revolution, and the race to upgrade our bodies and even escape our planet? What does the future hold for humans?</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Astronomer Royal Lord Martin Rees author of 'On The Future' and Christian bioethicist Dr John Wyatt author of 'The Robot Will See You Now', discuss these questions alongside clips from interviews with robotics experts Nigel Crooke and David Levy.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For bonus content (including an hour of extra interview material with Nigel Crooke & David Levy), updates and more shows sign up at <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/rees'>https://survey-star.net/rees</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Lord Martin Rees: <a href='https://www.martinrees.uk/'>https://www.martinrees.uk/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Dr John Wyatt: <a href='https://johnwyatt.com/'>https://johnwyatt.com/</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">• 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>

Jul 15, 20221h 27m

Ep 375Classic Replay: Atheist convert to Catholicism: Leah Libresco vs Hemant Mehta

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">When Leah Libresco became a Catholic her story was featured on CNN. Why? Because up to that point she had been an atheist blogger. Her story was soon being shared on Christian and atheist blogs. </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">She talked to atheist blogger Hemant Mehta (aka The Friendly Atheist) about why the moral argument helped her in the journey and he quizzed her over why she chose Catholicism. Listener questions were also included.</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>

Jul 12, 202258 min

Ep 374Overturning Roe: A victory for life or step back for abortion rights? Lois McLatchie vs KS

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Following the landmark reversal of Roe vs Wade by the US Supreme Court, pro-life advocate Lois McLatchie and pro-choice guest KS debate the legal and ethical implications.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Lois McLatchie: <a href='https://adf.uk/team/lois-mclatchie/'>https://adf.uk/team/lois-mclatchie/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For KS: <a href='https://defendingfeminism.com/'>https://defendingfeminism.com/</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>

Jul 8, 20221h 25m

Ep 373Classic Replay: Jehovahs witness diaglogue: part 2

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">In the second programme examining the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses, Robert King and Tony Brown discussed whether Christ claims to be God.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Robert is a disfellowshiped JW but still holds to Watchtower doctrine. Tony is a former JW, now a Christian pastor. They talked about whether JWs rely upon a works-based salvation, return to the 144,000 and discuss whether Jesus is the Archangel Michael and not the son of God, as Robert claims.</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>

Jul 5, 202257 min

Ep 372Graham Oppy & Guillaume Bignon • Rationality, Religious Experience and the Case for God

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">The Big Conversation - Episode 4 | Season 4</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Why do people convert to belief in God? Is it rational do so?</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Graham Oppy is Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of Research at Monash University, Australia and a well-known atheist thinker and author. He engages with Guillaume Bignon a Christian philosopher from France whose book ‘Confessions of a French Atheist’ tells the story of his adult conversion to Christianity.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For bonus content e-book, 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/oppy'>https://survey-star.net/oppy</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Graham Oppy: <a href='https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/graham-oppy'>https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/graham-oppy</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Guillaume Bignon: <a href='https://www.tyndale.com/p/confessions-of-a-french-atheist/9781496443021'>https://www.tyndale.com/p/confessions-of-a-french-atheist/9781496443021</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">• 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>

Jul 1, 20221h 35m

Ep 371Classic Replay: Jehovahs witness diaglogue: part 1

<p>In the first of two programmes Justin Brierley talks to Jehovah's Witness Robert King (aka e-watchman) and former JW Tony Brown.</p> <p>Robert is disfellowshipped but still holds to Jehovah's Witness doctrine. He does not speak in any offical capacity for the Watchtower Society. Tony Brown is now a Christian pastor with a ministry to Jehovah's Witnesses, he describes how he joined and left the organisation.</p> <p>They discuss the failed end-time prophecies of the organisation, their controversial blood doctrines and the belief in the 144,000 in heaven. Next week they tackle why JWs reject the deity of Christ.</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>

Jun 28, 20221h 7m

Ep 370Shane Claiborne vs Kyle Thompson - Mass shootings, gun violence and the USA 2nd Amendment

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, NY have brought the issue of gun violence and mass shooting in the USA back into the spotlight.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Christian peace activist Shane Claiborne, creator of the 'Beating Guns' campaign and gun owner Kyle Thompson of Undaunted Life debate whether the Bible justifies lethal force in self defence, whether people or guns are the problem, and what practical steps could be taken to reduce gun violence in the USA.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Justin also speaks to Ben Nolan about World Vision Believe and their International Mission Partnership with Premier. Support here: <a href='https://www.worldvision.org.uk/believe'>https://www.worldvision.org.uk/believe</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Shane Claiborne: <a href='https://www.beatingguns.com/'>https://www.beatingguns.com</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Kyle Thompson: <a href='https://www.undaunted.life/'>https://www.undaunted.life/</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>

Jun 24, 20221h 19m

Ep 369Classic Replay: Is there evidence for a cosmic creator? Hugh Ross vs Lewis Wolpert

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Recorded at Imperial College London in 2012. Christian astrophysicist Hugh Ross of Reasons To Believe debated atheist biologist Lewis Wolpert.</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Ross brought evidence for God from Big Bang cosmology, explaining why scientific advance provides a testable model of Biblical Creation. Wolpert said that belief in God is a by-product of evolution and nothing more.</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>

Jun 21, 20221h 48m

Ep 368Iain McGilchrist & Sharon Dirckx • Brain science, consciousness & God: Is there a master behind our mind?

<p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">The Big Conversation - Episode 3 | Season 4</p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">What does the science of brain chemistry and consciousness tell us about the nature of our mind and our cosmos? </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Recorded live at The British Library London, leading psychiatrist and philosopher Dr Iain McGilchrist, author of the influential books ‘The Master and his Emissary’ and 'The Matter With Things' engages in conversation with Christian neuroscientist Dr Sharon Dirckx author of 'Am I Just My Brain?'. They discuss brain science, consciousness and God. </p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For the bonus audience Q&A video, 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/mcgilchrist'>https://survey-star.net/mcgilchrist</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Iain McGilchrist: <a href='https://channelmcgilchrist.com/'>https://channelmcgilchrist.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-dDaJoQ fmZJsy slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Sharon Dirckx: <a href='https://www.theocca.org/author/sharon-dirckx/'>https://www.theocca.org/author/sharon-dirckx/</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">• 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"> </p>

Jun 17, 20221h 21m

Ep 367Classic Replay: Do we live on an old or young earth? Hugh Ross & Ken Samples vs Andy MacIntosh & Stephen Lloyd

<p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Young Earth Creationists (YEC) claim the earth and universe is only some 6000 years old according to the Bible and that any science that goes against this is flawed.</p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Old Earth Creationists (OEC) argue that the Bible does not commit us to a 24hr day view of creation days, but that the earth and universe is, as mainstream science predicts, billions of years old.</p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">This debate was recorded in front of a live audience at Gunnersbury Baptist Church in 2012. Representing OEC were Hugh Ross & Ken Samples of Reasons To Believe. Representing YEC were Andy MacIntosh & Stephen Lloyd.</p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ 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-hZiMVj fGyIRZ 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-hZiMVj fGyIRZ 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>

Jun 14, 20222h 19m

Ep 366God Unmuted Conference highlights - Glen Scrivener, Alister McGrath and guests plus John Lennox

<p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Justin presents talks and clips from panel discussions at Unbelievable? the Conference 2022, live from The British Library in London. Glen Scrivener on 'Why Christ Alone Can Win The Culture Wars', Alister McGrath on 'How to transform our culture and not be consumed by it', and snippets from panel discussions on transgender and vocation.</p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Get the Digital Download of Unbelievable? 2022 on video: <a href='https://premierchristianmarketplace.co.uk/collections/unbelievable/products/unbelievable-2022-its-time-for-the-church-to-find-its-authentic-voice-again-digital-download'>https://premierchristianmarketplace.co.uk/collections/unbelievable/products/unbelievable-2022-its-time-for-the-church-to-find-its-authentic-voice-again-digital-download</a></p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Justin also speaks with Prof John Lennox in a taster our newest podcast, Unapologetic. Subscribe on your preferred platform: <a href='https://pod.link/1622170986'>https://pod.link/1622170986</a></p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hZiMVj fGyIRZ 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-hZiMVj fGyIRZ 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-hZiMVj fGyIRZ 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>

Jun 10, 20221h 25m

Ep 365Classic Replay: William Lane Craig vs Peter Atkins - Manchester debate

<p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From October 2011, the full recording of the final debate of the UK Reasonable Faith Tour.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">William Lane Craig is a Christian philosopher, Peter Atkins is an atheist scientist. In this their second encounter, they debated arguments for and against the existence of God.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Craig's other debates from the 2011 Tour:</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">vs Stephen Law: <a href='https://youtu.be/w7FhphWDokA'>https://youtu.be/w7FhphWDokA</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">vs Peter Millican: <a href='https://youtu.be/fEw8VzzXcjE'>https://youtu.be/fEw8VzzXcjE</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">vs Andrew Copson & Arif Ahmed: <a href='https://youtu.be/GRIVUIVb5mc'>https://youtu.be/GRIVUIVb5mc</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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>

Jun 7, 20221h 53m

Ep 364Rowan Williams & Paul Kingsnorth • Conversion, culture and the cross: Are we ready to believe in God again?

<p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">The Big Conversation - Episode 2 | Season 4</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury engages with author Paul Kingsnorth on his adult conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Paul and Rowan talk about the spiritual longings that still exist under the surface of secular culture and whether ancient forms of Christianity may provide answers to today’s generation.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For bonus content including the Jordan Peterson ebook, updates and more shows, sign up at: <a href='http://www.thebigconversation.show/'>http://www.thebigconversation.show</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Take our survey: <a href='https://survey-star.net/williams'>https://survey-star.net/williams</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Rowan Williams: <a href='http://rowanwilliams.archbishopofcanterbury.org/'>http://rowanwilliams.archbishopofcanterbury.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Paul Kingsnorth's article: <a href='https://www.paulkingsnorth.net/cross'>https://www.paulkingsnorth.net/cross</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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>

Jun 3, 20221h 24m

Ep 363Classic Replay: Antagonistic atheism: David Robertson vs Mike Lee

<p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From May 2012, Mike Lee aka "The Religious Antagonist" was a US atheist who made YouTube videos mocking Christianity. His videos were popular but his approach earned him both praise and criticism from fellow atheists. David Robertson often interacts with atheists online and has earned himself the title "the wee flea" for his provocative interactions on the Dawkins website.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">They debated whether Mike's approach is a helpful one. David accused Mike of emotional atheism and an incoherent view of Christianity. Mike said mocking Christianity was the best way of policing its power in the US.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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>

May 31, 20221h 3m

Ep 362Are the gifts of the Spirit still in operation? Cessation vs Continuation: Doug Wilson & Michael Brown

<p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">The charismatic church is the fastest growing part of the global church. But not all Christians believe gifts of tongues, prophecy and healing are for today.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Doug Wilson, pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho is a cessasionist. He beleves the charismatic gifts ceased with the closure of scripture. He engages with Michael Brown, host of the Line of Fire radio show and proponent of prophecy and charismatic gifts.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Doug Wilson: <a href='https://dougwils.com/'>https://dougwils.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Michael Brown: <a href='https://askdrbrown.org/'>https://askdrbrown.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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>

May 27, 20221h 28m

Ep 361Classic Replay: Why is the Universe the way it is? Hugh Ross & Paul Davies

<p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From May 2012, astrophysicist Hugh Ross (President of Reasons to Believe) discussed with physicist Paul Davies "why is the universe the way it is"?</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Paul Davies' recent appearance on The Big Conversation: <a href='https://www.thebigconversation.show/theoriginsoflife'>https://www.thebigconversation.show/theoriginsoflife</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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>

May 25, 20221h 1m

Ep 360Richard Dawkins & Francis Collins • Biology, Belief and Covid: Can science and faith be reconciled?

<p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">The Big Conversation - Episode 1 | Season 4</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Richard Dawkins is emeritus Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University and author of the best-selling atheist book 'The God Delusion'. Francis Collins is the former head of the Human Genome Project and National Institutes of Health, currently serving as Science Advisor to the President and author of 'The Language of God: A scientist presents evidence for belief'.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">They discuss their journeys towards and away from faith, Covid, genetics, evolution, the origin of the universe, evil, morality and God in a wide ranging conversation with Justin Brierley.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For an additional bonus clip from the show, updates and more conversations sign up at <a href='http://www.thebigconversation.show'>http://www.thebigconversation.show</a> </p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Take our survey: <a href='https://survey-star.net/dawkins'>https://survey-star.net/dawkins</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Francis Collins: <a href='https://biologos.org'>https://biologos.org</a> </p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Richard Dawkins: <a href='https://richarddawkins.net'>https://richarddawkins.net</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">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 in partnership with John Templeton Foundation.</p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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-eCqeQn dHNuca 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>

May 20, 20221h 34m

Ep 359Classic Replay: A Universe From Nothing? Lawrence Krauss & Rodney Holder

<p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From April 2012, anti-theist cosmologist Lawrence Krauss's book "A Universe From Nothing" received both acclaim and criticism for its attempt to answer the question "Why is there something rather than nothing?"</p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Debating the issue with Krauss was Rodney Holder, Course director at the Faraday Institute, Cambridge. An astrophysicist and priest by background.</p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG 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-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

May 17, 202255 min

Ep 358Original sin vs original goodness: Katharine Birbalsingh & Steve Chalke on educating children

<p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Katharine Birbalsingh has been described as 'Britain's strictest headteacher'. Twitter erupted when she tweeted that 'original sin' was responsible for the fact children need to be habituated into choosing good over evil.</p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">She discusses child education and human nature with Christian leader Steve Chalke, founder of numerous Oasis Trust schools, who says that 'original goodness' is a more biblical view than 'original sin'.</p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For our new podcast Unapologetic: <a href='https://pod.link/1622170986'>https://pod.link/1622170986</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Katharine Birbalsingh: <a href='https://twitter.com/miss_snuffy'>https://twitter.com/miss_snuffy</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Michaela Community School: <a href='https://michaela.education/'>https://michaela.education/</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Steve Chalke: <a href='https://twitter.com/SteveChalke'>https://twitter.com/SteveChalke</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Oasis Schools: <a href='https://www.oasiscommunitylearning.org/'>https://www.oasiscommunitylearning.org/</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG 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-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

May 12, 20221h 31m

Ep 357Classic Replay: What’s wrong with the world? Andrew Wilson and Geoff Lillis

<p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From April 2012: Andrew Wilson is an apologist, author and elder at Kings Church Eastbourne. His book 'If God, Then What?' presents arguments for the existence of God and how the Christian Gospel addresses the issues of suffering and death in the world.</p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Geoff Lillis, a humanist atheist from Ireland, discussed with Andrew his different perspectives on whether the world is getting better or worse, and what the diagnosis is and what the cure might be.</p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG 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-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

May 10, 20221h 1m

Ep 356Cultivating virtue - A christian and atheist perspective. Dominic Done and Julian Baggini

<p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Dominic Done is the author of the book 'Your Longing Has A Name' in which he explores the seven virtues listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7 - Goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, Godliness, mutual affection and love.</p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">He engages with atheist philosopher Julian Baggini, author of 'The Godless Gospel', on the differences between a Christian and secular approach to developing character.</p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Dominic Done: <a href='https://www.pursuingfaith.org/your-longing-has-a-name'>https://www.pursuingfaith.org/your-longing-has-a-name</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Julian Baggini: <a href='https://www.julianbaggini.com/'>https://www.julianbaggini.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG 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-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

May 6, 20221h 30m

Ep 354Classic Replay: Miracles today Pt 2: do they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis

<p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From March 2012, we continue to look at miracles with Dr Craig Keener of Asbury Theological Seminary, author of the book <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracles-Credibility-New-Testament-Accounts/dp/0801039525'>"Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts"</a>. Geoff Lillis is an atheist listener who interacts with Keener on a number of the miracle accounts in the book, seeking to show that there may be a natural explanation for them. They also discuss the character of some of the charismatic healing ministries that operate.</p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Keener's recent discussion with Michael Shermer: <a href='https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Send-Proof-Is-there-medical-evidence-for-miracles-Craig-Keener-Michael-Shermer-and-Elijah-Stephens'>https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Send-Proof-Is-there-medical-evidence-for-miracles-Craig-Keener-Michael-Shermer-and-Elijah-Stephens</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj 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-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

May 3, 20221h 3m

Ep 355Has woke theology gone too far? Calvin Robinson & Robyn Henderson-Espinoza

<p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Anti-woke Anglican ordinand Calvin Robinson engages with Transqueer Latinx theologian Dr Robyn Henderson-Espinoza on whether 'woke' theology is creating a more inclusive faith or a dangerous diversion from historic Christianity.</p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Dr Robyn Henderson-Espinoza: <a href='https://linktr.ee/irobyn'>https://linktr.ee/irobyn</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Calvin Robinson: <a href='https://twitter.com/calvinrobinson'>https://twitter.com/calvinrobinson</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG 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-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-kqlzXE MxaiG slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

Apr 29, 20221h 22m

Ep 352Classic Replay: Miracles in the Gospels Pt 1: Did they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis

<p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From March 2012, this was the first of two programmes looking at miracles in the Bible and today.</p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Craig S Keener is a New Testament Scholar at Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky. His book <a href='http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracles-Credibility-New-Testament-Accounts/dp/0801039525'>"Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts"</a> is a 2 volume work assessing the case for the miracles of Jesus and the many reported cases of miracles around the world.</p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Geoff Lillis is an atheist listener from Ireland. He contests the reliability of miracle accounts from 2000 years ago.</p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Keener's recent discussion with Michael Shermer: <a href='https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Send-Proof-Is-there-medical-evidence-for-miracles-Craig-Keener-Michael-Shermer-and-Elijah-Stephens'>https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Send-Proof-Is-there-medical-evidence-for-miracles-Craig-Keener-Michael-Shermer-and-Elijah-Stephens</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj 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-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

Apr 26, 202257 min

Ep 353Lee Strobel on the Case For Heaven PLUS Alister McGrath, Lisa Fields, Jeff Vines and Sharon Dirckx conference preview

<p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Justin interviews some of the contributors to Unbelievable? 2022 including theologian Alister McGrath, African-American apologist Lisa Fields, US pastor Jeff Vines and neuroscientist Sharon Dirckx. Book your place <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Lee Strobel also chats to Justin about his new documentary film The Case for Heaven <a href='https://www.thecaseforheavenmovie.com/'>https://www.thecaseforheavenmovie.com/</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj 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-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-hcnlBt idvhxj slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

Apr 22, 20221h 29m

Ep 351Classic Replay: Richard Dawkins & Rowan Williams dialogue

<p class="sc-cfWELz dhovOm slate-block slate-body-placeholder">In February 2012 Sofia Europa sponsored a discussion between Richard Dawkins and Rowan Williams, the then-Archbishop of Canterbury, on the question of Human Nature and Our Ultimate Origins. The discussion was chaired by agnostic Prof Sir Anthony Kenny. It is broadcast here in full.</p> <p class="sc-cfWELz dhovOm slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For the video <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bow4nnh1Wv0'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bow4nnh1Wv0</a></p> <p class="sc-cfWELz dhovOm slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-cfWELz dhovOm slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-cfWELz dhovOm 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-cfWELz dhovOm slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-cfWELz dhovOm slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-cfWELz dhovOm slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

Apr 19, 20221h 30m

Ep 350Is there historical evidence for the bodily resurrection of Jesus? Justin Bass & Dale Allison

<p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">New Testament scholars Dale Allison and Justin Bass discuss their different approaches to the evidence for Jesus' resurrection.</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Bass, author of 'The Bedrock of Christianity: The unalterable facts of Jesus' death and resurrection' says the evidence from the core historical facts points to a resurrection. Allison, author of 'The Resurrection of Jesus: Apologetics, Criticism, History' is less certain that these facts lead us to a bodily resurrection.</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For a 30% discount on Justin Bass' book: <a href='https://lexhampress.com/bedrock'>https://lexhampress.com/bedrock</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Dale Allison: <a href='https://www.ptsem.edu/people/dale-c-allison-jr'>https://www.ptsem.edu/people/dale-c-allison-jr</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI 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-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

Apr 15, 20221h 27m

Ep 349Classic Replay: Should atheists be more religious? Alain de Botton & James Orr

<p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">*Updated with corrected audio*</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Back when the "New Atheism" was ceasing to be "new", there was much talk and debate as to what would come next. Alain de Botton, author of "Religion for Atheists" advocated a controversial "Atheism 2.0" in which he suggested there should be "temples for atheism". He discussed these views with then recently-converted Christian academic James Orr. Do the trappings of religion make sense without the kernel of faith? First broadcast Feb 2012.</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com/'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI 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-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

Apr 12, 20221h 3m

Ep 348Are Star Wars and superhero movies a gateway to the Gospel? Frank Turek vs Paulogia

<p>Frank Turek's book 'Hollywood Heroes' argue that the fictional stories of Harry Potter, Star Wars and the Marvel movies all point to the the true story of Jesus, the ultimate hero. Paul Ens, a comic book and Star Wars fan who runs the counter-apologetics channel Paulogia, responds. </p> <p> For Frank Turek: <a href='https://hollywoodheroesbook.com/'>https://hollywoodheroesbook.com/</a> For Paulogia: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIS4cWaXgWpznjwovFYQBJQ'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIS4cWaXgWpznjwovFYQBJQ</a> </p> <p> • For Conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a> • Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a> • Support us in the rest of the world: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022</a> • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a> • Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a> </p>

Apr 8, 20221h 31m

Ep 347Classic Replay: Angels: Do they exist? Christian & atheist discuss

<p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From the archives: Christian philosopher Peter S Williams, atheist magician & skeptic Lee Warren, and Anglican vicar Roger Harper discussed evidence for the existence of angels and examined both Biblical and contemporary accounts of angelic visitation.</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">More Resources:</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For exclusive resources and to support us:</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Rest of the World: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2021'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2021</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For Premier Unbelievable? events and conference: <a href='https://www.unbelievable.live'>https://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For our regular Newsletter: <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

Apr 5, 20221h 3m

Ep 346Did Christianity give us our belief in equality, compassion and consent? Bart Ehrman vs Glen Scrivener

<p>Glen Scrivener's book 'The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress & Equality' makes the case that our belief in modern human rights & values are a direct product of the Christian story that shaped the West.</p> <p>New Testament critic Bart Ehrman, whose own book 'The Triumph of Christianity' tells the story of how the faith swept the world, responds to Glen's view that our embrace of equality, compassion and sexual consent are uniquely Christian.</p> <p>For 'The Air We Breathe': <a href='https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-air-we-breathe'>https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-air-we-breathe</a> For Bart's live April 9th event with Mike Licona: <a href='https://www.bartehrman.com/did-the-resurrection-of-jesus-really-happen-bart-ehrman-mike-licona-debate/'>https://www.bartehrman.com/did-the-resurrection-of-jesus-really-happen-bart-ehrman-mike-licona-debate/</a> </p> <p>• For Conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a> • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: <a href='https://premierunbelievable.com'>https://premierunbelievable.com</a> • Support us in the USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a> • Rest of the world: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a> • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a> • Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a> </p>

Apr 1, 20221h 26m

Ep 345Classic Replay: Demons: Do they exist? Different Christian views

<p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">From the archives, three Christians of different theological persuasions discussed the existence of demons:</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">John Tancock (JT) believes demons are real, and has been involved in deliverance ministries</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Will Van Der Hart believes in a spirtual realm but wants to stop the stigmatisation of people with mental health issues as "demonised".</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Jonathan Clatworthy believes demons don't exist and that modern day deliverance ministry can do more harm than good.</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">More Resources:</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For exclusive resources and to support us:</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">USA: <a href='http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow'>http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Rest of the World: <a href='https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2021'>https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2021</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For Premier Unbelievable? events and conference: <a href='https://www.unbelievable.live'>https://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For our regular Newsletter: <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For more faith debates: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

Mar 29, 20221h 4m

Ep 344Is Intelligent Design advancing or in retreat? Casey Luskin & Adam Shapiro

<p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">Casey Luskin of the Discovery Institute, and editor of 'The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith' argues that the Intelligent Design movement is gaining new converts and has never been stronger. Science historian Adam Shapiro, co-author of 'Science and Religion: A very short introduction' responds.</p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Casey Luskin: <a href='https://caseyluskin.com/'>https://caseyluskin.com</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">For Adam Shapiro: <a href='https://global.oup.com/academic/product/science-and-religion-a-very-short-introduction-9780198831020'>https://global.oup.com/academic/product/science-and-religion-a-very-short-introduction-9780198831020</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder"> </p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For Conference & live events: <a href='http://www.unbelievable.live'>http://www.unbelievable.live</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI 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-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Rest of the world: <a href='https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable'>https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Newsletter: <a href='https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter'>https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: <a href='http://www.premier.org.uk/course'>http://www.premier.org.uk/course</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Blog: <a href='https://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievable-the-blog'>https://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievable-the-blog</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• For the podcast: <a href='http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable'>http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable</a></p> <p class="sc-epGmkI hLnGFI slate-block slate-body-placeholder">• Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable'>https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable</a></p>

Mar 25, 20221h 33m