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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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Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 24 Jan 2009 "How did Christianity begin?" Part 2
Justin is joined for the seond time by New Testament scholars Michael F Bird And James G Crossley. Their book "How Did Christianity begin? A believer and non-believer examine the evidence" gives rival accounts of the cause of Christianity and its b...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 17 Jan 2009 "How did Christianity begin?" Part 1
On this week's show (17 Jan 09) two New Testament scholars go head to head. Michael Bird is a believer, James Crossley is not. They have different conclusions about how the Christian faith began and have written a dialogue in their new book "How Did...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 3 Jan 2009 "Misquoting Jesus" Ehrman & Williams
Bart Ehrman is the US author of the bestselling book "Misquoting Jesus" (In the UK "Whose word is it?"). He calls into question the authority of the New Testament as scribal changes over time have changed the documents. So can we trust the script...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 10 Jan 2009 The problem of suffering - Ehrman & Swinburne
Bart Ehrman lost his faith altogether when he confronted the problem of how a loving, powerful God can allow suffering. In his new book "God's Problem" he states that the Bible contains different and unconvincing explanations to the issue. Richard ...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 27 Dec 2008 End of Year apologetics interview special
A treat for the end of the year as Justin plays some exclusive content accumulated in the past year. NT Wright is among contributors to a feature answering common ojections to the resurrection of Jesus; New York Pastor Tim Keller on his book "The R...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 19 min
Unbelievable? 20 Dec 2008 The Virgin Birth - for & against
Canon Michael Sayward believes that the Virgin Conception is an attested historical fact, and an essential doctrine for Christian belief. Unitarian minister Sarah Tinker believes it to be a "beautiful myth" that should not be taken literally. They d...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 6 Dec 2008 Christian Zionism, Israel & the Church
Does God have a continuing special convenant relationship with Jewish people? Should Christians be especially concerned for Israel? Two Christians with very different views tackle this week's subject. Revd Stephen Sizer has written extensively ag...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 19 min
Unbelievable? 29 Nov 2008 Creation or Evolution - do we have to choose?
Denis Alexander is the author of "Creation or Evolution - do we have to choose?" - his answer is "no". Denis believes Darwin's theory is perfectly compatible with belief in the creator God of the Bible. Stephen Lloyd of Biblical Creation Ministrie...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 19 min
Unbelievable? 13 Dec 2008 Atheist Christmas Comedy - Robin Ince & James Cary
Stand up comedian Robin Ince is hosting "A rational celebration of Christmas". Ricky Gervais and Richard Dawkins are among many other atheists on the bill. Comedy writer and Christian James Cary discusses with Robin whether Christianity and belief ...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 22 Nov 2008 Pagan and Christian dialogue
What do Pagans believe? We find out from Mike Stygal of the Pagan Federation in London. What approach should Christian take when it come to sharing faith and understanding the way pagans see the world? Nick Stead and Steve Hollinghusrst regularly ...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 19 min
Unbelievable? 8 Nov 2008 Richard Dawkins & John Lennox debate
Atheist Professor Richard Dawkins and Christian Professor John Lennox recently met in Oxford to debate whether Science has buried God. The discussion was sponsored by The Fixed Point Foundation. Justin Brierley was there, taking interviews with th...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 19 min
Unbelievable? 15 Nov 2008 Islam and the Trinity
Christian apologist James White believes that the God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit is present in the pages of the Bible. Muslim Abdullah Al Andalusi believes that a Trinitarian God is a contradiction in terms. They debate whether it makes sense ...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 25 Oct 2008 Is religion responsible for war?
Atheist Ed Turner, in common with the new atheists, believes that religion is bad for the world because of the conflict it causes across the world. Historian and Christian Meic Pearse who wrote the bestseller "Why the rest hates the West" says that...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 18 Oct 2008 Why should I believe in Jesus? Amy Orr Ewing
Norman Hansen lost his faith partly because of coming to doubt the historical reliability of the Bible and Jesus. Amy Orr-Ewing spends her time defending the Bible around the world -she says belief in Jesus is perfectly rational. For more info on A...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 1 Nov 2008 The Atheist Bus Campaign
Atheists are funding a campaign that will see London buses bearing the poster "There is probably no god. Now stop worrying and get on with your life". Its the brainchild of Ariane Sherine and has been backed by Richard Dawkins. We discuss the cam...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 19 min
Unbelievable? 11 Oct 2008 The Alpha Course - atheist/Christian dialogue
The Alpha Course has become the most successful evangelistic course around the world. Atheist Michael Marsden went on the course at Holy Trinity Brompton - he didn't become a Christian and explains why. Church pastor Nigel Desborough defends the c...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 27 Sep 2008 Zoroastrianism
Justin is joined by Zoroastrian priest Rostam Bhedwar, Almut Hintze who has studied the religion extensively and Omar Ralf, the Premier listener who sparked this discussion. Richard Sudworth of the Church Mission Society also joins in to explore the...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 20 Sep 2008 Infidel Guy show link up
In what could be a radio first, "Unbelievable?" links up with "The Infidel Guy" show and talks to its atheist host Reginald Finley. They debate the question: "Which makes more sense: Atheism or Christianity?". See the Infidel Guy's website at www.i...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 20 min
Unbelievable? 6 Sep 2008 Christianity on Trial - Part 1
Ed Turner is a lawyer from Liverpool who contacted the programme saying he wants to put Christianity and the Bible on Trial. In this programme he presents his case against trusting the scriptural accounts. Andy Bannister in defence believes that th...
Jun 5, 2014 · 1 hr 19 min
Unbelievable? 13 Sep 2008 Christianity on Trial - Part 2
Atheist lawyer Ed Turner and Theologian Andy Bannister return to debate whether Jesus and the Bible are a good guide for morality. Ed believes that certain episodes in the Gospels suggest Jesus is actually an evil person. Andy defends Jesus, the go...