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ShowsJesus’ Jewish identity, Paul’s commands to women and Bonhoeffer’s dilemma: Tom Wright answers
Tom Wright and Mike Bird delve into the Jewish identity of Jesus in this week’s episode of the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. They respond to a listener’s question about Paul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians 11 and reflect on the moral dilemmas faced by Dietrich Bonhoeffer during the Nazi regime.
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ShowsCancer, War and the God Question: why so much suffering?
Why does a good God allow violence and suffering — even in the Bible?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #207 Jacqueline Wilson: C.S Lewis's Prayer Life in Historical Context
Ruth Jackson is joined by Jacqueline Wilson, a student working towards her Master of Arts in cultural apologetics from Houston Christian University, to share her thoughts on Lewis’ prayer life in the paper she presented at the 2024 Undiscovered CS Lewis conference, which was held at George Fox University.
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Shows”You become what you worship?!” NT Wright answers tough questions on worship, resurrection and the Gaza conflict
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the theological roots of church membership, unpack the meaning of worship as a response to grace, and reflect on the hope of resurrection. They also discuss how lament is not just permitted but essential in a world full of pain, and why the church cannot remain silent in the face of injustice.
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ShowsIs the Problem of Suffering the strongest argument against God? David Robertson vs Stephen Law hosted by Andy Kind
Can the reality of suffering disprove a good God? Oxford Philosopher Dr. Stephen Law and Christian minister Rev. David Robertson debate the problem of evil, the evil God hypothesis, and whether suffering is evidence for or against theism.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #206 Jacqueline Wilson: The prayer life of CS Lewis
Ruth Jackson is joined by Jacqueline Wilson, a student working towards her Master of Arts in cultural apologetics from Houston Christian University, to discuss her paper from the Undiscovered CS Lewis conference, and how she first encountered Lewis.
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ShowsS2 #15 Easter Special - NT Wright on the Resurrection: History, Theology & Why It Still Matters
In this special Easter edition of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird delve into the resurrection of Jesus, discussing its historical significance and theological implications for the Church and Christian mission.
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ShowsDid Jesus Really Die and Rise from the Dead? David Instone-Brewer v Ijaz Ahmed hosted by Andy Kind
Heading into Easter, we explore if the resurrection is key to Christianity and how it’s viewed in Islam. Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer and Islamic apologist Ijaz Ahmed debate Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection, and divinity.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #205 Alister McGrath: Lewis on science and evolution
In this episode, Ruth Jackson speaks with Alister McGrath about Lewis’ views on evolution and science. What did Lewis believe about evolution, and how did he separate it from philosophical naturalism? Did he think evolution could explain things like morality and consciousness?
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ShowsS2 #14 Sin, Sex, and Salvation? NT Wright on Contraception, the Cross, and the Church
Is contraception a theological issue? Can we trust the Gospels as historical documents? How should the church respond to political idolatry? And what really happened on the cross? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle pressing questions about modern faith and ancient texts. They explore the evolving Christian views on contraception, the historical reliability of the Gospels, and the dangers of confusing politics with discipleship.
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ShowsWhy I Changed My Mind on Christian Sexual Ethics? Rev Dr Christopher Landau vs Rev Charlie Bell hosted by Andy Kind
Joining Andy Kind are Rev Dr Christopher Landau, author of Compassionate Orthodoxy and Sexuality, who defends the Church’s traditional teaching with pastoral conviction - and Rev Dr Charlie Bell, author of Queer Holiness, who calls for a theology that embraces LGBTQ+ inclusion as central to holiness.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #204 Alister McGrath: Lewis on science, miracles and materialism
In this episode, Alister McGrath reflects on what Lewis thought about miracles and science. Did he think miracles could make sense in a world ruled by natural laws? Can someone believe in both science and the supernatural? They also look at Lewis’s response to the ideas of HG Wells, who believed science and religion didn’t mix. Were Wells’ views common in Lewis’s time, and do we still see them today? And how might Lewis’s ideas help us think about science and faith today?
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ShowsS2 #13 God’s Love: Universal, Personal, or Both? NT Wright Answers
Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore God’s love, the challenges of church community, and how we grow closer to Him. They also discuss the role of parental guidance in marriage and the balance between cultural expectations and personal choices.
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ShowsAre Christians too caught up in the Culture Wars? Ben Chang vs Jonty Langley hosted by Andy Kind
Are we trapped in an endless culture war? Have Christians become more focused on politics than the person of Jesus? Are terms like cancel culture and postmodernism helping us understand the world, or just fuelling division?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #203 Alister McGrath: How CS Lewis bridged the gap between faith and scientific understanding
In this second episode of our mini-series on CS Lewis and science, Ruth Jackson continues the conversation with Professor Alister McGrath. They explore how Lewis challenged the supposed conflict between science and religion, offering instead a richer vision where both disciplines illuminate reality.
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ShowsS2 #12 Did Adam and Eve Ruin Everything? NT Wright and Mike Bird Explore Sin and Universalism
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the complexities of salvation, the meaning behind Revelation’s vivid imagery, the consequences of sin, and the struggles of transitioning to mainstream Christianity. They explore God’s mercy, human responsibility, and the importance of biblical interpretation in shaping our faith.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #202 Alister McGrath: What did CS Lewis think of science? Part 1
In part 1 of our new series on science, Ruth Jackson is joined by Alister McGrath to explore how CS Lewis approached the relationship between science and religion.
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ShowsS2 #11 Jews, Jesus and John the Baptist - NT Wright on common misconceptions of Salvation
Did Jesus really descend into hell? What does ecumenism mean for Christian unity? Can non-Messianic Jews be saved? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle these complex theological questions.
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ShowsIs there good evidence to believe in God? Ed Atkinson vs Sara Stevenson hosted by Andy Kind
Premier Unbelievable? Podcast hosts a lively debate on God’s existence in Aylesbury, UK, featuring Sara Stevenson and atheist Ed Atkinson. They discuss morality, human values, and belief methods, examining whether there’s solid evidence for God.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #201 Holly Ordway: Tolkien, suffering and the problem of evil
Ahead of Tolkien Reading Day on 25th March, Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith, explores the contrasting spiritual journeys of J.R.R. Tolkien and CS Lewis—both of whom experienced the profound early loss of their mothers.
