Ask NT Wright Anything

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The weekly podcast that connects you to NT (Tom) Wright’s thought and theology by allowing you to ask the questions. Produced by Premier Unbelievable and hosted by Mike Bird.

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May 26, 2022 · 26 min
#119 Old Testament Q&A: Noah, Moses and where to start
Tom answers questions on the Old Testament - Where should a new Christian start? Did events like Noahs flood and Jonah and the whale really happen? Why did God attempt to kill Moses in Exodus 4?• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com• For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live• For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events• Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow• Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2022 · 22 min
#118 Mental health: Am I failing God by taking medication?
Does taking anti-depressant medication mean I'm failing to trust God? I was told to read the Bible to cure my eating disorder - how do we educate the church? How do I reconcile the Biblical command 'do not be anxious' with chronic anxiety? Tom answers listener questions about mental health.• More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com• For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live• For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events• Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow• Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2022 · 30 min
#117 I can’t shake my sinful addiction
Tom answers pastoral question from listeners about how to develop spiritual disciplines, escaping the cycle of besetting sin, and how to respond to homeless people with substance addiction and mental health problems.• For Conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live• More podcasts, free eBook, newsletter & ask a question: https://premierunbelievable.com• Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/ntwright• Rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022• Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online• Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 4, 2022 · 27 min
#116 Questions about Surprised By Hope
Tom answers questions on his bestselling book 'Surprised by Hope'. Do certain Bible passages contradict the idea of a renewed earth? What method can I use to share the gospel? What is the fate of those who reflect God's love but don't believe? It the Kingdom of Jesus is here, why is the world still a mess?• For Conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live• More podcasts, free eBook, newsletter & ask a question: https://premierunbelievable.com• Get 'Surprised by Hope' when you support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/ntwright• Rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022• Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online• Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
#115 Part 2: NT Wright, Esau McCaulley & Tim Mackie on race and the church
Hear the audience Q&A that followed NT Wright and Esau McCaulley's conversation on race and the church, hosted by Tim Mackie of The Bible Project. Broadcast with permission of Together PDX.• For Conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live• More podcasts, free eBook, newsletter & ask a question: https://premierunbelievable.com• Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/ntwright• Rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022• Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online• Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2022 · 1 hr 25 min
#114 NT Wright, Esau McCaulley & Tim Mackie on Reading the Gospels While Black Pt 1
In this bonus episode, hear NT Wright's conversation with Rev Esau McCaulley, author of 'Reading While Black', on race and the Bible and it's impact on the Church. Tim Mackie of The Bible Project hosts. Broadcast with permission of Together PDX....
Apr 14, 2022 · 33 min
#113 Was Judas predestined to betray? Did the disciples hallucinate?
NT Wright answers question about the Easter story. Is it fair that Judas was predestined to betray Christ? Did the resurrection need to be physical? Could the disciples have hallucinated the risen Jesus? Is it significant that Jesus' mortal body was continuous with his resurrection body... but ours won't be? • For Conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live• More podcasts, free eBook, newsletter & ask a question: https://premierunbelievable.com• Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/ntwright• Rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022• Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online• Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 7, 2022 · 28 min
#112 How do I pray for Ukraine?
Tom shares his thoughts on the Ukraine conflict and answers listener questions on how to pray for Ukraine and whether such events are evidence of the 'end times'.• For Conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live• More podcasts, free eBook, newsletter & ask a question: https://premierunbelievable.com• Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/ntwright• Rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022• Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online• Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2022 · 27 min
#111 Why can’t Christians agree on doctrine?
How important is it to get our doctrine right? Why read the Bible if theologians can't agree on its interpretation? Whose books do you disagree with that you'd still recommend? NT Wright responds to questions about differences on doctrine and theology.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Premier Unbelievable? live events & conference: www.unbelievable.live · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2022 · 26 min
#110 I feel guilty about evangelism
How far should Christians seek to impose their moral beliefs on a secular society? How do I evangelise without being a 'Bible Basher'? I've been made to feel guilty about evangelism - so how do we fulfill the great commission? Tom answers practical questions on outreach and evangelism.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Premier Unbelievable? live events & conference: www.unbelievable.live · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 17, 2022 · 26 min
#109 Am I guilty of my friend’s suicide?
NT Wright responds to a variety of pastoral questions around ethical dilemmas and regrets: Should I boycott the Qatar world cup? What do about the fact my job involves working on the cell line of an aborted baby? Was I responsible for my friend's suicide after I rejected his romantic advances?· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Premier Unbelievable? live events & conference: www.unbelievable.live · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 10, 2022 · 27 min
#108 What if I’m not really saved?
Can we lose our salvation? What if I don't feel worthy to be a disciple of Jesus? Could I think that I'm saved, but not be? Like those that Jesus says 'depart from me' in Matt 7:21-23? Justin asks the questions and NT Wright responds. · Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Premier Unbelievable? live events & conference: www.unbelievable.live · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 3, 2022 · 25 min
#107 Baptism: What happens? Should we baptise infants?
What happens at baptism? How does John's baptism of repentance differ from Christian baptism? And what does Tom think of infant vs believer's baptism? Justin asks the questions and NT Wright responds. · Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Premier Unbelievable? live events & conference: https://www.unbelievable.live · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2022 · 26 min
#106 Is cremation or burial best?
Tom continues to answer listener questions on the practical side of death - funerals, cremation vs burial and organ donation. Is there a biblical approach to these topics?· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Premier Unbelievable? live events & conference: https://www.unbelievable.live · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 17, 2022 · 25 min
#105 The theology of death
Tom and Justin engage listener's theological questions about death - lamenting death, Paul's view of death as an 'enemy', and whether physical death is a result of the fall.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Unbelievable? Live· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com· Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2022 · 25 min
#104 Are good works evidence of saving faith?
What are 'good works' and are they evidence of saving faith? What about Muslims who do better 'works' than Christians? Is it ok to 'show off' our good works on social media? And what is a healthy approach to work as a career?· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Unbelievable? Live· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com· Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 3, 2022 · 24 min
#103 Vaccines, mandates and civil disobedience
Should faith leaders speak out in favour of vaccines? Is it ok for Christians to disobey government mandates? What about pacifism? Tom answers these and more questions.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Unbelievable? Live· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com· Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2022 · 23 min
#102 Does God predetermine everything?
What does Tom think of the Calvinist view that God predetermines everything? What is his view on Open Theism? What about the idea that Christ only died for some people? These and more questions are explored in the lastest show.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2022 · 1 hr
#101 Sacrificial Love - NT Wright at London Bible Week
Tom Wright speaks on 'Sacrificial Love' at London Bible Week in 2017.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
#100 Jesus the revolutionary - NT Wright at London Bible Week
Tom Wright speaks on 'Jesus the Revolutionary' at London Bible Week in 2017.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices