Unbelievable?
1,056 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.9K ratingsUnbelievable? offers a weekly podcast, blog, and video series hosted by Ruth Jackson and a team of thinkers and Christian apologists.
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AC Grayling vs Peter S Williams - The God Argument - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:50 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBAC Grayling is one of the Uk's most well known atheist thinkers. His new book The God Argument claims to refute the key arguments for God and show why humanism is the best way forward. Christian Philosopher Peter S Williams interacts with Grayling who he believes has badly misunderstood the arguments for God in his book. In a busy show they debate The Argument from Fine Tuning, The Cosmological Arguement and The Moral Argument. For Unbelievable? the Conference 2013 www.premier.org.uk/unb...
In Conversation with Rowan Williams
June 23, 2014 17:49 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBRowan Williams led the Anglican Church for 10 years. He reflects on his journey of faith, and the trials and joys of his time in office in a wide ranging interview with Justin Brierley. Find out why he briefly considered becoming a Catholic, what he makes of new atheists like Richard Dawkins, the debate on penal substitution and whether he has had doubts about God. Read this interview in Christianity Magazine www.christianitymagazine.co.uk For Justin Brierley's regular discussion show b...
Why Suffering? Sharon Dirckx & Alom Shaha - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:49 - 1 hour - 37.1 MB"Why?" is the title of the new book by Sharon Dirckx looking at God, evil and suffering. She interacts with atheist Alom Shaha as we ask "how can a loving God allow suffering?" We also hear stories from people who have been through suffering but kept their faith. Will, who became a Christian after losing his wife and a child in a tragic road accident. Rachel who has suffered from MS for a number of years. For Unbelievable? the Conference 2013 www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable2013 For more ...
New Testament Grill a Christian _ Derek Tidball answers atheists
June 23, 2014 17:48 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBBible Scholar Derek Tidball takes on a range of objections to the New Testaments from three atheist callers. Andrew Nightingale asks why Christians can't agree on doctrines in scripture? Andrew Hindmarch asks why the genealogies of Jesus vary? Jack, a sceptical teenager in Australia, asks about apparent contradictions in the story of Judas' death. For Unbelievable? the Conference 2013 www.premier.org.uk/jesus For more discussion between Christians and non-Christians visit www.premier.o...
Is the religious right wrong? Brian McLaren, Andy Walton, Bryan Fischer, Alan Craig - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:48 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBThe religious right wing primarily campaigns on abortion and homosexuality - but is this the way Christians should be involved in politics? Andy Walton of the Contextual Theology Centre had published a report on whether the UK is seeing the rise of a religious right. Alan Craig is from the Christian People's Alliance, a small political party campaigning for Christian values in society. Joining by phone from the USA, Brian McLaren is a former pastor and author, and a critic of the religio...
Hellbound the movie - debating three views on hell - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:47 - 1 hour - 37 MBHellbound is the new movie by Kevin Miller which questions the traditional "eternal, conscious torment" view of hell and asks whether Universalism is actually taught in scripture. Justin is joined by Kevin, along with Glenn Peoples who holds an "annihilationist" position, and Peter Sanlon who defends the traditional view. They discuss whether questioning hell goes against evangelicalism, wheter evangelism is at stake and what most Christians really believe about hell. For Unbelievable? t...
I just believe in one less god than you... Randal Rauser & Ralph Jones - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:46 - 1 hour - 37 MBIs the phrase "I just believe in one less god than you" a good argument for atheism against Christianity? Ralph Jones is an atheist who recently featured in Christianity Magazine's "Why I'm not a Christian" column. He interacts with Christian apologist Randal Rauser, the author of "The Swedish atheist, the scuba diver and other apologetic rabbit trails". They talk about theism, deism and atheism. Randal ask how Ralph's atheism accounts for DNA and Morality, Ralph asks how Christianity can...
NT Wright & James White debate on St. Paul & Justification - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:46 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBNT Wright is a leading professor of New Testament at the forefront of the New Perspective on Paul. His reassesment of the words of Paul on "justification" have led to concern from reformed church leaders like John Piper. Is Wright undermining important doctrine, or did the reformers read their Bible wrong? James White, reformed Bible scholar discusses with Wright as they seek to find out what Paul really said about justification. Plus news about the forthcoming Unbelievable? Conference ...
The Christian & Atheist philosophers' worldviews: Keith Ward & Arif Ahmed - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:45 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThe Veritas Forum in Cambridge invited Christian philosopher Keith Ward and atheist philosopher Arif Ahmed to present the reasons for their different worldviews. Justin Brierley hosts a discussion with the two thinkers in front of an audience of Cambridge students who ask their own questions too. For more discussion between Christians and non-Christians visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation via Facebook and Twitter For Veritas USA www.veritas.org For Veritas Europ...
The atheist church - Sanderson Jones & David Robertson - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:44 - 1 hour - 37 MBIn Jan 2013 a new church began in London - with singing, a sermon and a great sense of community - but its for godless people. Atheist stand up comedian Sanderson Jones who co-founded "the Sunday Assembly" talks about its first meeting and why it exists. Scottish church minister David Robertson asks questions about whether an "atheist church" makes sense and what Christians could learn from it. Justin is also joined by two of those who attended the first service, Rory Fenton and Simon Je...
Steve Chalke on his new gay affirming stance - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:44 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBLeading UK evangelical Steve Chalke has written an article for Christianity magazine on why he now affirms committed, faithful gay relationships. Justin Brierley talks to Steve about why he's changed his mind while theologian Greg Downes offers a defence of the traditional evangelical understanding of sexuality. We also hear the responses and reflections of church leaders including Steve Clifford of the Evangelical Alliance, Lord Richard Harries former Bishop of Oxford, Faith Forster of Ic...
Did God command 'genocide' in the Old Testament? John Allister vs Justin Schieber - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:43 - 1 hour - 37 MB1 Samuel Chapter 15 may be one of the hardest passages in the Bible to reconcile with a God of love. It describes God apparently commanding the slaughter of men, women and children in the Amalekite tribe. How can Christians who take OT passages on warfare seriously reconcile it with the God of love shown in Jesus? Is God Evil? John Allister is the vicar of St. Jude's Church, Nottingham. He argues that the passage needs to be understood in its context. Justin Schieber is co ho...
Is atheism a "lack of belief"? Calum Miller, Paul Orton & Non Stamp Collector - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:43 - 1 hour - 37 MBIn the first show of 2013, three 'Unbelievable?' listeners join Justin Brierley to discuss their views of atheism. Calum Miller is a Christian medical student at Oxford with an interest in philosophy. He chats with atheist Paul Orton and agnostic Steve (aka Non Stamp Collector). They both define their atheism as a mere "lack of belief in God" rather than a positive belief that "there is no God". Why the distinction? Find out as we ask questions about where the burden of proof lies, th...
Christmas: historical fact or theological invention? Ben Witherington & S Thornton - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:42 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBMatthew and Luke both tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The stories share some details in common but also vary in others. Where did they get their information from, and should we regard them as historical or merely "theological"? Stephen Thornton is a liberal Bible tutor who believes that none of the details of the Christmas story are historically true. Rather, stories of the virgin conception, the shepherds, the wise men etc contain "deeper meanings" that were written down as ...
William Lane Craig on reaching the UK with apologetics - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:42 - 1 hour - 37 MBAs videos from 2011's Bethinking Conference are made available on Youtube we hear the talk that leading Christian philosopher William Lane Craig gave to those gathered on the apologetic task of reaching the UK. Includes audience Q&A. Plus we hear you suggestions for show topics in the new year and some advance details of Unbelievable? The Conference 2013. For The Bethinking Conference videos www.youtube.com/reasonablefaithtour For Bethinking www.bethinking.org Watch the video promo fo...
Did Jesus Exist? Richard Carrier vs Mark Goodacre - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:41 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBRichard Carrier is the world's foremost proponent of the "mythicist" view of Jesus - that he never actually existed as a historical person. He explains his theory that St. Paul only ever spoke of Jesus in the spiritual realm and that the Gospels are "extended parables". Mark Goodacre is NT professor at Duke University. He contends that Carrier's mythicist view is extrememly far fetched and the evidence for the historical Jesus is beyond reasonable doubt. For Richard Carrier http://www.ri...
Does Christianity make emotional sense? Francis Spufford & Philip Pullman - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:41 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBFrancis Spufford is a prize-winning author who returned to faith as an adult after years as an atheist. His latest book is "Unapologetic: Why despite everything Christianity can still make surprising emotional sense". He says he didn't write it to try to give an objective argument for Christianity, but to show why its concepts, doctrines and beliefs help those who believe it make emotional sense of the world. He chats with renowned author Philip Pullman who is an atheist. They talk abo...
Good without God - Can atheism account for morality? Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:40 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBWere the concentration camps of the Holocaust absolutely evil, or simply something that goes against people's tastes today? 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). Kile Jones is an atheist studying for a PhD. He argues that God is an unecessary entity when it comes to explaining why there may be a realm of objective morality. For Angus Ritchie www.the...
Britain and secularism debate - Peter Hitchens vs Alex Gabriel - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:40 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBA podcast special airing the Student-Alumni debate that took place at Christ Church, Oxford University in November. The Proposition: Peter Hitchens, columnist for The Mail on Sunday, foreign correspondent and author. The Opposition: Alex Gabriel, former president of Oxford Atheists, Secularists and Humanists Society (OxASH) and writer for The Heresy Club. For Premier's Extending Hope appeal www.premier.org.uk/extendinghope For Peter Hitchens http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/ For ...
The Atheist Prayer Experiment Results Show - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:39 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBIn the first of two shows Justin is joined by Tim Mawson, the Oxford philosopher whose paper "Praying to Stop Being an Atheist" inspired the Atheist Prayer Experiment. 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? We reveal the results and hear from a variety of people who took part, including Andrew, Kendra, Laura, Cang & Freki as well as exploring questions that arose. Was ...
The Atheist Prayer Experiment Show 2 - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:39 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBWere the concentration camps of the Holocaust absolutely evil, or simply something that goes against people's tastes today? 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). Kile Jones is an atheist studying for a PhD. He argues that God is an unecessary entity when it comes to explaining why there may be a realm of objective morality. For Angus Ritchie www.the...
Is God Worth Believing In? Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:38 - 1 hour - 37 MBJeff Cook is a Christian philosopher who tells his story of losing and returning to faith in his book 'Everything New'. Jeff has critiqued contemporary apologetics for sometimes failing to present a God that people would want to exist. Alex Gabriel is a student and atheist activist. He engages with Jeff on what it would take for a sceptic to change their perspective - is evidence and argument enough? For Jeff Cook and 'Everything New' http://everythingnew.org/ Alex Gabriel writes at htt...
Comedy & Christianity - Marcus Brigstocke & David Robertson - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:38 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBMarcus Brigstocke is a well known comedian on UK radio and TV. An atheist, last year he wrote the book "God Collar" about his problems with religion, but also why he wants to believe in God. He chats with David Robertson of Solas, the Centre for Public Christianity. They talk about UK comedy's atheist leanings, Marcus' ciriticisms of both religion and new atheism, the problem of evil, the Old Testament and more besides. For Marcus Brigstocke http://www.marcusbrigstocke.com/ For David Ro...
Is the Catholic church the one true church? - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:37 - 1 hour - 37 MBSome of the key differences between Catholic and Protestant doctrine are explored in a friendly dialogue. Roman Catholic Peter D Williams and Protestant pastor David Robertson debate The Pope, Sola Scriptura and justification by faith. For Premier's Coverage of the "Year of Faith" visit http://www.premier.org.uk/yearoffaith For David Robertson & the "Confident Christianity" Conference http://bit.ly/SFtYCa For Peter D Williams & the Abortion Debate http://bit.ly/TX3Tjh Watch the...
Atheism's New Clothes - David Glass & James Croft - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:36 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBDavid Glass is a University lecturer in Northern Ireland. His book "Atheism's New Clothes" critiques the arguments of Dawkins, Harris, Hitchens and Dennett. He says that, on the balance of probabilities, theism offers a better explanation of life and the Universe than atheism. James Croft works with the Harvard humanist community. He contests David's use of probability theory. They discuss whether God is a good explanation for the fine tuning of the universe. For David & Atheism's New Cl...
UFOs, Aliens and God - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:36 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBClaims of UFO sightings and alien abductions have been widespread in the last few decades. Is there any substance to the sightings, do UFOs appear in scripture and would discovering alien life make a difference to the Christian faith? Is evidence for UFOs on a par with evidence for supernatural events like the resurrection of Christ as some atheists claim? Theologian Brendan Devitt and UFOlogist and sceptic John Wickham discuss the issues ahead of a live event at Hitchin Christian Centre...
Egalitarian vs Complementarian views on men and women - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:35 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBA controversial blog post by Jared Wilson, quoting pastor Doug Wilson on the role of men and women in sex, recently reignited the debate between complementarians and egalitarians. Rachel Held Evans is a 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). Owen Strachan is a theology professor at Boyce College, Kentucky and believes the Bible teaches that men and women have equal dignity bu...
The Anti-Islam film and protests - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:35 - 1 hour - 37 MBMuslim protests and riots have been taking place around the world over an online video called "Innocence of Muslims" which mocks the prophet Mohammad. James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries and Muhammad Al-Hussaini of Scriptural Resaoning discuss the video and the reaction to it. As the death toll rises we ask questions like "what does this video say?" "Why do many Muslims respond this way when Muhammad is insulted?" "Can Islam cope with insult and criticism?" For James White: http://...
Is pornography harmful to those who view it? Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:34 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBIn the first of two episodes, we ask the question "is pornography harmful?" This week focusses on the effect upon users of pornography. Peter Watts is from Living Waters, a Christian ministry helping those affected by sexual issues. He argues that pornography is a form of false intimacy which negatively rewires the brain and damages relationships. Steve Miller is an atheist with a background in psychology. He says that pornography in the context of consenting adults is not harmful and th...
Pornography show 2: Is it harmful to the women involved? Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:34 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBFor a second week running we address the question of whether pornography is harmful, this time from the perspective of those in the porn industry. Former porn actress Danielle Williams explains why she feels the industry is abusive and detrimental to the women involved. Current adult entertainer Sophie Hirschfeld speaks in support of pornography. In the studio atheist Steve Miller & Christian Peter Watts continue to debate the rights and wrongs. Justin also reads correspondence on the fo...
The Young Atheists Handbook - Alom Shaha & Tom Price - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:33 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBAlom 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". He chats with Tom Price of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics about Love, God, Narnia, Hope and much more... For The Young Atheists Handbook http://alomshaha.com/buy-the-book.html For Alom Shaha http://alomshaha.com For Tom Price http://www.theocca.org/bios/tom-price Unbelievable? The Confere...
The Revelations, Alpha & evangelism - Alex Preston & Tom Price - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:33 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBAlex Preston is the author of "The Revelations", a novel about faith, doubt, guilt, sex and secrets. The 4 main characters are leaders on "The Course" an evangelism programme similar to the Alpha Course. Alex, a former banker who sees himself as a "spiritual seeker", describes his experience of attending the Alpha Course and the motivation for writing the book. Tom Price is a tutor at the Oxford Centre For Christian Apologetics. He talks to Alex about conversion, hope, certainty, sexuali...
Did Jesus Exist? Bart Ehrman Q&A - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:33 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBIn this one-on-one edition of the show, Justin Brierley speaks to New Testament Historian Bart Ehrman about his recent book "Did Jesus Exist?" which argues for the historical fact of Jesus of Nazareth. 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. He responds to the criticisms, including mythicists Bob Price and Richard Carrier and answers questions sent in by Unbelievable? l...
Did Muhammad Exist? Robert Spencer vs Adnan Rashid - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:32 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBRobert Spencer runs Jihad Watch in the USA. His controversial new book "Did Muhammad Exist?" claims that the prophet of Islam owes more to fiction than fact, and has led to death threats against him. Adnan Rashid, a Muslim speaker from the Islamic Education and Research Academy, responds to Spencer's claims in a heated exchange. Get "Did Muhammad Exist?" http://amzn.to/NS44JA For Robert Spencer http://www.jihadwatch.org/ For Adnan Rashid http://www.iera.org.uk/speakers_ar.html Unbeliev...
Mormon Dialogue pt 2 - LDS doctrine, God, Jesus & exaltation - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:32 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBIn the second show examining the beliefs of Mormons (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) Bobby Gilpin and Charles Dayton return to talk about Mormon doctrines. Bobby runs UK Parternships for Christ, an outreach to Mormons and JWs. Charles is a lifelong Mormon and Western Artist in Wyoming. They discuss Mormon beliefs about whether God was "once a man", whether we are potential gods ourselves, and what happens to Christians and Mormons when they die. Is Mormonism a religion o...
Mormon Dialogue pt 1 - Joseph Smith & The book of Mormon - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:31 - 1 hour - 36 MBAs Mitt Romney prepares to challenge Barack Obama for the American Presidency, we look at the Mormon religion (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) he is part of. Bobby Gilpin runs UK Parternerships for Christ - a Christian ministry to Mormons and JWs. Charles Dayton is a lifelong Mormon in Wyoming. They discuss the origins of Mormonism and whether its founder Joseph Smith really did receive "another testament" of Christ visiting the Americas. For Bobby Gilpin http://www.upfc.or...
Atheist convert to Catholicism Leah Libresco & Hemant Mehta - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:31 - 1 hour - 37 MBWhen Leah Libresco recently 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. She talks to atheist blogger Hemant Mehta (aka The Friendly Atheist) about why the moral argument helped her in the journey and he quizzes her over why she chose Catholicism. Listener questions are also included. Leah's blog post on becoming a Christian http://bit.ly/LVz2SN Hemant Me...
Jehovah's Witnesses dialogue Pt 2: the deity of Christ - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:30 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBIn the second programme examining the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses, Robert King and Tony Brown discuss whether Christ claims to be God. Robert is a disfellowshiped JW but still holds to Watchtower doctrine. Tony is a former JW, now a Christian pastor. They talk 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. For Tony Brown's minstry to JWs see http://www.upfc.org.uk/ ...
Jehovahs Witnesses dialogue Pt 1- Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:30 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBIn the first of two programmes Justin Brierley talks to Jehovah's Witness Robert King (aka e-watchman) and former JW Tony Brown. 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. They discuss the failed end-time prophecies of the organisation, their controversial blo...
Secularism & Christianity - Os Guinness & Terry Sanderson - Unbelievable?
June 23, 2014 17:29 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBSocial Critic and Christian author Os Guinness sets out his "Global Charter of Conscience" which seeks to give all voices a fair hearing in the public square. He debates with Terry Sanderson of the UK National Secular Society about the limits of religious freedoms. Are those who wish to live out their religious beliefs in society being marginalised? Os and Terry discuss Gay Marriage, doctors praying with patients, whether Catholic hospitals should make contraception available, and more. F...
Do we live on an old or young earth? Unbelievable? 17 Jun 2012
June 23, 2014 17:28 - 2 hours - 65.1 MBYoung Earth Creationists (YEC) claim the earth and universe is only some 6000 years old according to the Bible and that science that goes against this is flawed. 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. This debate was recorded in front of a live audience at Gunnersbury Baptist Church. Representing OEC are Hugh Ross & Ken Samples of Re...
Is there evidence for a cosmic creator? Hugh Ross vs Lewis Wolpert - Unbelievable? 23 Jun 2012
June 23, 2014 17:28 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBRecorded at Imperial College London. Christian astrophysicist Hugh Ross of Reasons To Believe debates atheist biologist Lewis Wolpert. Ross brings evidence for God from Big Bang cosmology, explaining why scientific advance provides a testable model of Biblical Creation. Wolpert says that belief in God is a by-product of evolution and nothing more. The debate was hosted by Imperial College Christian Union. See Hugh Ross & other top Christian speakers on Unbelievable? The Conference 2012...
Unbelievable? The Conference 2012: Michael Green & guests - Unbelievable? 9 Jun 2012
June 23, 2014 17:27 - 1 hour - 37 MBOrder Unbelievable? The Conference 2012 on DVD http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd John Lennox, Michael Green, Bonnie Yule-Kuehne, Ken Samples & Hugh Ross join Justin Brierley for a show of highlights from Unbelievable? The Conference 2012 - Giving A Sceptical World Reasons To Believe. Lifetime Evangelist Michael Green opens the Conference encouraging Christians to give everyone "an answer". We also hear an audience Q&A with the speakers. See the whole conference on the full 3 disc DVD http:/...
Immortality - Stephen Cave & Roger Harper - Unbelievable? 2 Jun 2012
June 23, 2014 17:27 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBStephen Cave is the author of "Immortality: The quest to live forever and how it drives civilisation". As an atheist he examines the ways in which people have sought eternal life down the ages and in different parts of the world. Roger Harper is an Anglican priest and author. He responds to Stephen's book and they talk about the Christian view of resurrection, the soul and eternal life. For Immortality by Stephen Cave http://www.stephencave.com/immortality.html For Roger Harper http://r...
Does God Exist? Calum Miller vs Peter Atkins - Unbelievable? 31 May 2012
June 23, 2014 17:26 - 2 hours - 64.1 MBA podcast only show featuring the full debate on "Does God Exist?" held at Christ Church College, Oxford between Christian undergraduate Calum Miller and Atheist academic Peter Atkins. Calum Miller presents philosophical evidence for the existence of God and Peter Atkins responds. Watch the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhIr9OQBst0 Calum Miller's post debate reflections http://dovetheology.com/apologetics/atkins/ Calum is a founder of the Christian Apologetics UK website http://a...
Was Jesus a Calvinist? James White & David Instone-Brewer - Unbelievable? 19 May 2012
June 23, 2014 17:26 - 1 hour - 37 MBLast week to book for Unbelievable? The Conference! http://www.premier.org.uk/reasons David Instone-Brewer is a New Testament Scholar at Tyndale House, Cambridge. He returns to talk about his new book "The Jesus Scandals" and some of the reasons why he believes Jesus' theology doesn't conform to a Calvinist view of God's sovereignty. Does the Parable of the Great Feast contradict the idea of an "elect", did Jesus in some sense believe in "luck", are disasters ordained by God? James Whit...
Podcast special - Gay Marriage Debate - David Robertson vs Adrian Trett - Unbelievable? 17 May 2012
June 23, 2014 17:25 - 1 hour - 50 MBThis podcast only recording is a debate held at Gunnersbury Baptist Church on the question "Should marriage be redefined to include same-sex unions?". For redefining marriage, Adrian Trett of the Liberal Democrat LGBT group. Against redefining marriage, Revd David Robertson of the Solas Centre For Public Christianity. To see the video of this debate http://www.gunnersburybaptistchurch.org/resources/viewvideo.php?event=43 For the next live debate at Gunnersbury Baptist Church on "Do we li...
Antagonistic atheism: David Robertson vs Mike Lee - Unbelievable? 12 May 2012
June 23, 2014 17:24 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBMike Lee aka "The Religious Antagonist" is a US atheist who makes YouTube videos mocking Christianity. His videos are popular but his approach earns him both praise and criticism from fellow atheists. David Robertson is Pastor of St Peter's Free Church, Dundee and director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. He often interacts with atheists online and has earned himself the title "the wee flea" for his provocative interactions on the Dawkins website. David and Mike debate wheth...
Podcast special - William Lane Craig vs Peter Atkins - Manchester debate - Unbelievable? 17 May 2012
June 23, 2014 17:24 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBThe full recording of the final debate of the UK Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig. William Lane Craig is a Christian philosopher, Peter Atkins is an atheist scientist. In this their second encounter, they debate arguments for and against the existence of God. See the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssq-S5M8wsY All the videos from the Reasonable Faith Tour: http://www.premier.org.uk/craig
Why is the Universe the way it is? Hugh Ross & Paul Davies - Unbelievable? 5 May 2012
June 23, 2014 17:23 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBMike Lee aka "The Religious Antagonist" is a US atheist who makes YouTube videos mocking Christianity. His videos are popular but his approach earns him both praise and criticism from fellow atheists. David Robertson is Pastor of St Peter's Free Church, Dundee and director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. He often interacts with atheists online and has earned himself the title "the wee flea" for his provocative interactions on the Dawkins website. David and Mike debate wheth...