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Ep 403Rethinking Kingdom work in the Global South & North - Joseph D’Souza & Andrew Scott

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

Oct 21, 20221h 28m

Ep 401Classic Replay: Did Jesus exist? Richard Carrier vs Mark Goodacre

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

Oct 18, 20221h 5m

Ep 402Are religious funerals ’empty and platitudinous’? Ian Dunt & Andy Bannister

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

Oct 14, 20221h 25m

Ep 400Classic Replay: Good without God: can atheism account for morality?

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

Oct 11, 20221h 5m

Ep 399Can the Canaanite conquest be reconciled with a God of love? Paul Copan vs Randal Rauser

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

Oct 7, 20221h 31m

Ep 398Classic Replay: The atheist prayer experiment results show - part 2

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

Oct 4, 20221h 8m

Ep 397Covid, Churches and the Frankfurt Declaration: Jamie Franklin & John Stevens debate Christian liberty and government overreach

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

Sep 30, 20221h 27m

Ep 396Classic Replay: The atheist prayer experiment results show - part 1

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

Sep 29, 20221h 9m

Ep 395Church abuse, leadership scandals & RZIM: Rachael Denhollander, Amy Orr-Ewing, Mike Cosper & Diane Langberg

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

Sep 23, 20221h 35m

Ep 392Classic Replay: Comedy & Christianity: Marcus Brigstocke vs David Robertson

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

Sep 20, 20221h 12m

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