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Atoms, Aliens and the Meaning of Everything: Paul Ewart vs Simon Walker-Samuel hosted by Sam McKee
Premier Unbelievable guest-hosted by Dr Sam McKee heads to John Colet School in Wendover, UK for a lively debate on science, religion and reality with Oxford atomic & laser physicist Prof Paul Ewart (Christian; former Faraday Institute director, ex-president of Christians in Science) and UCL biophysics & imaging expert Prof Simon Walker-Samuel (trustee, Humanists UK).
Can Christianity Save Democracy? Os Guinness v Jonathan Rauch hosted by Vince Vitale
Can Christianity save democracy? Vince Vitale hosts a frank, generous exchange between social critic Os Guinness and author Jonathan Rauch about faith’s civic foundations, liberalism, and power. This is one we’ve been looking forward to!
Does Science Make God Unnecessary? Alex Carter vs Zachary Ardern hosted by Andy Kind
In today’s Unbelievable? school debate, Zachary Ardern, a Christian biologist, and Alex Carter, an atheist scientist, face off on whether scientific progress has made belief in God obsolete.
Has Science Just Proved God? Michel-Yves Bolloré v Niayesh Asfshordi hosted by John Nelson
Does science point to a Creator—or explain the universe without God? In this spirited Unbelievable? debate, bestselling author Michel-Yves Bolloré and cosmologist Dr Niayesh Afshordi face off on cosmic origins, the Big Bang, and whether fine-tuning and entropy are evidence for God. Hosted by John Nelson, this episode unpacks whether science can truly answer life’s biggest “why” questions, or if faith still has a seat at the table.
Does God Exist? Shaun Stevenson vs Nathan Elvidge hosted by Andy Kind
In this lively Unbelievable? debate, philosopher Dr Shaun Stevenson and Oxford’s Nathan Elvidge go head-to-head at Waddesdon High School on the question, “Does God exist?” Covering everything from the roots of religious belief to morality, evil, and free will, they challenge each other - and the audience - to think more deeply about faith, doubt, and what makes us human.
Eternal Torment or Final End? Rethinking Hell | Dan Paterson v Jordan Wood hosted by Vince Vitale
Few topics raise as many questions as hell. Is it eternal torment, final destruction, or something else entirely? In this episode of Premier Unbelievable?, Vince Vitale is joined by Australian apologist Dan Paterson (Questioning Christianity: Is There More to the Story?) and Catholic theologian Jordan Wood (The Whole Mystery of Christ). Together they explore whether the traditional doctrine of Eternal Conscious Torment is biblically and theologically defensible, and why so many Christians today are reconsidering alternative views such as conditional immortality or annihilationism.
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy - Preserving Debate in a Polarised Age | Os Guinness, Krish Kandiah, Billy Hallowell
In this week’s show Premier Unbelievable?’s Billy Hallowell is joined by Os Guinness and Krish Kandiah to reflect on Kirk’s legacy, the controversies, and the reckoning his loss demands. How do we preserve free speech without fear? How do we turn down the temperature in our debates?
Do we have a soul? Or are we just bodies and brains? Is death the end? Dr Claire Gilbert vs Harry Amos
In this live edition of Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a fascinating conversation on the nature of the soul and spiritual experience.
Should AI be trusted with Moral decisions? | Cambridge & Oxford Philosophers Discuss
In this second part of our Premier Unbelievable? schools debate with Aylesbury Youth or Christ, host Andy Kind is joined once again by philosophers Dr Amna Whiston (Oxford University) and Dr Alex Carter (Cambridge University) to explore the ethical dilemmas raised by artificial intelligence.
Atoms, Aliens and the Meaning of Everything: Paul Ewart vs Simon Walker-Samuel hosted by Sam McKee
Can Christianity Save Democracy? Os Guinness v Jonathan Rauch hosted by Vince Vitale
Does Science Make God Unnecessary? Alex Carter vs Zachary Ardern hosted by Andy Kind
Has Science Just Proved God? Michel-Yves Bolloré v Niayesh Asfshordi hosted by John Nelson
Does God Exist? Shaun Stevenson vs Nathan Elvidge hosted by Andy Kind
Eternal Torment or Final End? Rethinking Hell | Dan Paterson v Jordan Wood hosted by Vince Vitale
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy - Preserving Debate in a Polarised Age | Os Guinness, Krish Kandiah, Billy Hallowell
Do we have a soul? Or are we just bodies and brains? Is death the end? Dr Claire Gilbert vs Harry Amos
Should AI be trusted with Moral decisions? | Cambridge & Oxford Philosophers Discuss
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C.S. Lewis on Theology: A New Mini-Series with Alister McGrath presented by Ruth Jackson
What does it mean to take C.S. Lewis seriously as a theologian? In this new series of The C.S. Lewis Podcast, host Ruth Jackson and Professor Alister McGrath delve into Lewis’s theology - his defence of miracles, his understanding of Scripture, and his vision of faith that unites reason and imagination.
We Tried Pizza and Games. Here’s What Really Reaches the Next Generation.
After years of trying to entertain young people into faith, Erik Strandness says it’s time to rediscover the power of real conversation - where questions matter more than lectures.
Big Bang, fine-tuning and the limits of science – can cosmology point us to a Creator?
Unbelievable? host John Nelson reflects on a debate he hosted between Niayesh Afshordi and Michel-Yves Bolloré about whether cosmology and the Big Bang prove the existence of God—or reveal deeper cosmic mysteries. John Nelson asks, Does Cosmology Prove the Existence of God?
Charlie Kirk: A turning point for the US?
The assassination of Charlie Kirk may prove to be a civilisational flashpoint, not unlike Constantine’s victory at the Milvian Bridge. Still, instead of welcoming Christianity into the heart of the West, it could mark the moment the faith was deemed expendable.
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Atoms, Aliens and the Meaning of Everything: Paul Ewart vs Simon Walker-Samuel hosted by Sam McKee
Premier Unbelievable guest-hosted by Dr Sam McKee heads to John Colet School in Wendover, UK for a lively debate on science, religion and reality with Oxford atomic & laser physicist Prof Paul Ewart (Christian; former Faraday Institute director, ex-president of Christians in Science) and UCL biophysics & imaging expert Prof Simon Walker-Samuel (trustee, Humanists UK).
Can Christianity Save Democracy? Os Guinness v Jonathan Rauch hosted by Vince Vitale
Can Christianity save democracy? Vince Vitale hosts a frank, generous exchange between social critic Os Guinness and author Jonathan Rauch about faith’s civic foundations, liberalism, and power. This is one we’ve been looking forward to!
The CS Lewis Podcast
#233 Lilian Lindén: CS Lewis, Owen Barfield, and the Great War
Ruth Jackson speaks with Lilian Lindén about CS Lewis’ early philosophical development and his long-running debate with his friend Owen Barfield, the so-called “Great War.” They unpack Lewis’s shift from realism to idealism, explore Barfield’s influence through anthroposophy, and consider how figures like Rudolf Steiner shaped their discussions.
Matters of Life and Death
Gender dysphoria and trans children
This episode revisits a vital conversation with Christian paediatrician Julie Maxwell about the surge in children experiencing gender dysphoria. We discuss the evidence behind medical treatments like puberty blockers, the complexities facing families and professionals, and how Christians can respond with both compassion and faithfulness in a polarised debate.
Making human egg cells out of skin, and other mysteries
This episode explores a groundbreaking new technology that could allow babies to be created from skin cells - raising profound questions about ethics, identity, and the future of reproduction. Plus, we tackle whether Christians should expect to perform miracles even greater than those of Jesus himself.
Ask NT Wright Anything
Should we abandon our parents?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three deep and very human questions - about miracles, the Trinity, and discipleship.
Gender Hierarchy, Habakuk 2:4, What bits of the Bible did Paul write? Did Paul write the Pastoral Epistles?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle tough questions on gender hierarchy, Paul’s use of Habakkuk 2:4, and the authorship of the pastoral epistles. They clarify what “submission” really means in Ephesians, explore the dual meaning of faith in Habakkuk, and discuss whether Paul wrote all the pastoral letters - and why these debates still matter for Christians today.
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