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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Jan 6, 2022 · 40 min
#99 Jesus for everyone - NT Wright at London Bible Week
Tom Wright speaks on 'Jesus for Everyone' 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
Dec 30, 2021 · 25 min
#98 Is it ok to be wealthy and go on nice holidays?
How should Christians handle personal wealth in a way that honours God? Is it wrong to take time for myself and even go on nice holidays? And find out what Tom thinks about the failed European Super League! · 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
Dec 23, 2021 · 25 min
#97 Christmas special - your Qs about Tom‘s life and work
Tom answers listener questions about his role as Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall Oxford, his work habits and love of classical music... plus a Christmas question or two.· 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
Dec 16, 2021 · 27 min
#96 Qs on Marriage - Help...I‘ve become a Christian but my partner isn‘t interested in getting married
Does the church idolise marriage? I've become a Christian but my partner isn't interested in marriage - what should I do? What if I no longer respect my husband's views? Tom takes listener questions on marriage.· 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
Dec 9, 2021 · 31 min
#95 Did it really happen? Questions on the reliability of the Bible
How should we approach historical scholarship that undermines the Bible? Was early Christian persecution exaggerated? Did saints really rise from their graves as Matthew 27 claims?· 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
Dec 2, 2021 · 22 min
#94 Forgiveness - Is there an unforgivable sin? Can I forfeit God‘s forgiveness?
Why don't we get a second chance at forgiveness when we die? Is God's forgiveness dependent on us forgiving others? Is blaspheming the Holy Spirit unforgivable?· Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Nov 25, 2021 · 25 min
#93 Gendered language and God as ‘father‘
Why does the Bible use gendered language? Can I trust God as father when I was abused by mine? Should we pray to Jesus the son or God the father? Tom tackles these and more Qs.· Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Nov 18, 2021 · 29 min
#92 Why are people evil? Could God be evil?
Why are some people so totally evil? Is it possible that God could be evil? Will Satan and Jesus become friends again? Tom answers these and more questions from listeners on the subject of evil.· Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Nov 11, 2021 · 28 min
#91 Tom‘s problems with Platonism
NT Wright frequently mentions the problem of Christianity being infected by Platonism. But what does that mean? And what about parts of the New Testament that seem quite... Platonic? Tom answers listener Qs on the subject· Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Nov 4, 2021 · 27 min
#90 Galatians, Tom vs Luther and gender
Tom has recently had a major new commentary on Galatians published. Justin talks to him about it and poses question from listeners about aspects of Galatians, including the fruits of the Spirit, whether gender will exist in the new creation, and wher...
Oct 28, 2021 · 23 min
#89 Audience Q&A on Paul: A Biography
Tom Wright takes audience questions on the person of Paul and is theogloy in part 3 of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://www.premier.org.uk/getconfident · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Oct 21, 2021 · 27 min
#88 Martin Bashir interviews NT Wright on Paul
Tom Wright speaks to Martin Bashir about Paul and the church in Part 2 of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://www.premier.org.uk/getconfident · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Oct 14, 2021 · 39 min
#87 Who was the Apostle Paul and why does he still matter?
Tom Wright talks about the life and legacy of the apostle Paul in front of an audience at Westminster Central Hall, London. The lecture was part of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://www.premier.org.uk/getconfident · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Oct 7, 2021 · 27 min
#86 Deconstructing faith and answering atheism
Are altar calls too simplistic? I'm deconstructing help!... Can my atheist friend take the high ground on morality? Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Sep 30, 2021 · 31 min
#85 Should I have a vasectomy? And other family questions
Is using punishments on children a form of coercion? What do you think about contraceptives? What children's resources would you recommend?Resources mentioned in the show:Youth & Childrens Work https://www.youthandchildrens.work/ Sally Lloyd-Jones: https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com/books/jesus-storybook-bible/ Bob Hartman: https://www.lionhudson.com/contributor/mr-bob-hartman Andrew Peterson: https://www.andrew-peterson.com/the-wingfeather-saga Phil Vischer: https://mrphil.tv/ Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Sep 23, 2021 · 28 min
#84 Why did Jesus have to die? What did it achieve?
Is saying Jesus 'had to die' putting a limit on God's forgiveness? And if Jesus defeated sin why does the world still look so bad? Tom answers these and other listener questions. Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Sep 16, 2021 · 24 min
#83 How do I feel God‘s presence?
Why don't I feel the presence of God? Should I have had a road-to-Damascus conversion like Paul? What should I do about my feelings of shame? Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Sep 9, 2021 · 27 min
#82 Disappointed by church
Tom comments on the Jonathan Fletcher scandal and answers questions from people disappointed by their church response to Covid and a new Christian who has struggled to find a welcome. Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Sep 2, 2021 · 25 min
#81 Do Jewish people need Jesus?
Are Jews saved under the old covenant? How should I share my faith with Jewish people today? Does the Bible endorse Zionism? Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· 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
Aug 26, 2021 · 26 min
#80 Live audience Q&A on evangelism
NT Wright answers audience questions on evangleism and the gospel.Get all of Tom's sessions from Unbelievable? 2021 Support the show – give from the USA or 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