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Unbelievable? offers a weekly podcast, blog, and video series hosted by Ruth Jackson and a team of thinkers and Christian apologists.

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May 25, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Classic Replay: Why is the Universe the way it is? Hugh Ross & Paul Davies
From May 2012, astrophysicist Hugh Ross (President of Reasons to Believe) discussed with physicist Paul Davies "why is the universe the way it is"? Paul Davies' recent appearance on The Big Conversation: https://www.thebigconversation.show/theo...
May 20, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min
Richard Dawkins & Francis Collins • Biology, Belief and Covid: Can science and faith be reconciled?
The Big Conversation - Episode 1 | Season 4 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 ...
May 17, 2022 · 55 min
Classic Replay: A Universe From Nothing? Lawrence Krauss & Rodney Holder
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?" Debating the issue with Krauss wa...
May 12, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min
Original sin vs original goodness: Katharine Birbalsingh & Steve Chalke on educating children
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. She discusses child ed...
May 10, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Classic Replay: What’s wrong with the world? Andrew Wilson and Geoff Lillis
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 w...
May 6, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
Cultivating virtue - A christian and atheist perspective. Dominic Done and Julian Baggini
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. He engages with atheist phi...
May 3, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Classic Replay: Miracles today Pt 2: do they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis
From March 2012, we continue to look at miracles with Dr Craig Keener of Asbury Theological Seminary, author of the book "Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts". Geoff Lillis is an atheist listener who interacts with Keener on a n...
Apr 29, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
Has woke theology gone too far? Calvin Robinson & Robyn Henderson-Espinoza
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. For Dr Robyn He...
Apr 26, 2022 · 57 min
Classic Replay: Miracles in the Gospels Pt 1: Did they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis
From March 2012, this was the first of two programmes looking at miracles in the Bible and today. Craig S Keener is a New Testament Scholar at Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky. His book "Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accou...
Apr 22, 2022 · 1 hr 29 min
Lee Strobel on the Case For Heaven PLUS Alister McGrath, Lisa Fields, Jeff Vines and Sharon Dirckx conference preview
Justin interviews some of the contributors to Unbelievable? 2022 including theologian Alister McGrath, African-American apologist Lisa Fields, US pastor Jeff Vines and neuroscientist Sharon Dirckx. Book your place http://www.unbelievable.live L...
Apr 19, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
Classic Replay: Richard Dawkins & Rowan Williams dialogue
In February 2012 Sofia Europa sponsored a discussion between Richard Dawkins and Rowan Williams, the then-Archbishop of Canterbury, on the question of Human Nature and Our Ultimate Origins. The discussion was chaired by agnostic Prof Sir Anthony Ke...
Apr 15, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
Is there historical evidence for the bodily resurrection of Jesus? Justin Bass & Dale Allison
New Testament scholars Dale Allison and Justin Bass discuss their different approaches to the evidence for Jesus' resurrection. Bass, author of 'The Bedrock of Christianity: The unalterable facts of Jesus' death and resurrection' says the evide...
Apr 12, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Classic Replay: Should atheists be more religious? Alain de Botton & James Orr
*Updated with corrected audio* Back when the "New Atheism" was ceasing to be "new", there was much talk and debate as to what would come next. Alain de Botton, author of "Religion for Atheists" advocated a controversial "Atheism 2.0" in which he su...
Apr 8, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min
Are Star Wars and superhero movies a gateway to the Gospel? Frank Turek vs Paulogia
Frank Turek's book 'Hollywood Heroes' argue that the fictional stories of Harry Potter, Star Wars and the Marvel movies all point to the the true story of Jesus, the ultimate hero. Paul Ens, a comic book and Star Wars fan who runs the counter-apologe...
Apr 5, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Classic Replay: Angels: Do they exist? Christian & atheist discuss
From the archives: Christian philosopher Peter S Williams, atheist magician & skeptic Lee Warren, and Anglican vicar Roger Harper discussed evidence for the existence of angels and examined both Biblical and contemporary accounts of angelic visitat...
Apr 1, 2022 · 1 hr 26 min
Did Christianity give us our belief in equality, compassion and consent? Bart Ehrman vs Glen Scrivener
Glen Scrivener's book 'The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress & Equality' makes the case that our belief in modern human rights & values are a direct product of the Christian story that shaped the West. New Test...
Mar 29, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
Classic Replay: Demons: Do they exist? Different Christian views
From the archives, three Christians of different theological persuasions discussed the existence of demons: John Tancock (JT) believes demons are real, and has been involved in deliverance ministries Will Van Der Hart believes in a spirtual...
Mar 25, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
Is Intelligent Design advancing or in retreat? Casey Luskin & Adam Shapiro
Casey Luskin of the Discovery Institute, and editor of 'The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith' argues that the Intelligent Design movement is gaining new converts and has never been stronger. Science historian Adam Shapiro, co-author of 'Sci...
Mar 22, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Classic Replay: Has Neuroscience killed God? Dr Alasdair Coles vs Martyn Frame
In January 2012 Revd Dr Alasdair Coles (academic neurologist from Cambridge), and Martyn Frame (psychological therapist and atheist) debated the question of whether our knowledge of brain activity can explain away religious experiences or even disp...
Mar 18, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
Philip Yancey live Q&A on faith, doubt and the future of the US church
Prolific Christian author Philip Yancey joined Justin and several hundred guests for a live Q&A on his life, work and faith. They talk about his recently published memoir 'Where The Light Fell' and his new paraphrase of John Donne's writing 'A Comp...