All People & Influential Figures articles – Page 16
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ArticleThe Grace Awakening: How the Reformation changed the world
It’s 500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to a church door in Wittenberg and kickstarted the Protestant Reformation. Michael Reeves explains why it matters
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ShowsUnbelievable? The politics of UK & US evangelicals - Hatcher, Walton, Zmirak & Flannagan (…plus Skye Jethani)
White Christian evangelical voters played a significant part in electing Donald Trump to the White House and have traditionally been aligned with the US Republican Party. But UK evangelicals have very different political habits according to Prof Andrea Hatcher, author of “Political and Religious Identities of British Evangelicals”.
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ArticleJim Carrey just told a room how Jesus opened the gates of heaven
The actor Jim Carrey recently gave an inspiring thought for the day about Jesus opening the door to forgiveness. Sam Hailes reports.
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ShowsUnbelievable? The Reformation: return to truth or tragic mistake? James White vs Peter D Williams
2017 marks 500 years since Martin Luther kickstarted the Protestant Reformation. But was the split between the Catholic and Protestant church a return to truth or a tragic mistake?
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ArticleWhen sceptics convert: 3 former atheists walking the path of CS Lewis
Ahead of Unbelievable? the Conference 2017 Justin Brierley traces the stories of three women whose intellectual journey led to their conversion from atheism to Christianity
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ShowsUnbelievable? Ask John Lennox Anything – on atheism, mathematics, CS Lewis and much more
Oxford mathematician and Christian thinker John Lennox will be the keynote speaker at Unbelievable? the Conference 2017 on Sat 13th May. He joins Justin to respond to a variety of questions sent in by show listeners including “What would convince you to become an atheist?”, “How do you stay cool in debates?” and “Tell us about being taught by CS Lewis”.
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ArticleHow Tim Keller's New York ministry changed the world
The news that one of the evangelical world’s most well-loved pastors will be stepping down as senior leader of his church surprised many this weekend. Sam Hailes looks at Timothy Keller’s ministry so far
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ArticleMy answers to atheist Ricky Gervais on Stephen Colbert
Atheist comedian Ricky Gervais debated the existence of God on prime-time TV recently. David Robertson publishes an open letter in response.
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ShowsUnbelievable? Was Hitler anti-Christian? Richard Weikart vs Richard Carrier
Hitler is often claimed to have been an atheist or a Christian by believers and skeptics eager to put the dictator in the other’s camp. Christian historian Richard Weikart argues he was neither in his new book “Hitler’s Religion: The twisted beliefs that drove the Third Reich”.
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ArticleWhy Martin Luther's home church must remove its antisemitic statue
As Christians mark 499 years since The Reformation, Dr. Richard Harvey says the removal of an antisemitic statue from the outside of Martin Luther’s church is long overdue
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ShowsUnbelievable? Should Christians vote for Trump? Christina Rees, John Zmirak, Eric Metaxas & Tony Campolo
As the most bitter and controversial US election in history approaches its conclusion, Justin is joined by Christians of varying political persuasions. Donald Trump’s nomination has split evangelicals, but Hillary Clinton is also disliked by many in both parties. Former chair of Women And The Church, Christina Rees debates with John Zmirak, senior editor at conservative blog Stream.org.
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ArticleIt takes guts for celebrities to be open about their faith. We should support them
Heather Tomlinson says its not easy for Bear Grylls, Sally Phillips and Justin Bieber to be public about their faith
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ArticleHolly Ordway: How poetry led me from atheism to Christ
On National Poetry Day, poet, academic and chair of the department of apologetics at Houston Baptist University Holly Ordway explains how poetry led her to faith
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ArticleMartin Bashir: The Christian faith of the TV journalist who grilled Rob Bell
TV Journalist Martin Bashir is set to replace Caroline Wyatt as the religious affairs correspondent for the BBC. Katie Stock examines what role his Christian faith may play in his new role?
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ShowsUnbelievable? Kierkegaard: A Single Life - Stephen Backhouse & Jane Williams
Justin hears about the unusual life of Soren Kierkegaard in a theological edition of the show. Author Stephen Backhouse explains how the 19th Century theologian/philosopher has shaped the modern world and today’s Christian faith.
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ArticleHow Richard Dawkins led me to Jesus
The God Delusion may have been welcomed by many atheists. But the book has had a surprising effect on some people. In an article for the Dead Philosophers Society, Debra Babarsky explained how Richard Dawkins’ most infamous book led her to Christ
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ArticleRick Warren: My son's suicide and God's garden of grace
In April 2013, Rick Warren’s son Matthew took his life. Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow a new report has revealed that Childline get a call every half an hour about a child contemplating suicide. Speaking to Premier Christianity magazine in 2014, the pastor of Saddleback church explained how he dealt with the tragedy
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ArticleDerren Brown: The miracle maker reveals his Christian past
The UK’s most famous mentalist and illusionist was once a Christian. Derren Brown talks to Justin Brierley about faith, storytelling and whether miracles really happen
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Article3 ways Theresa May's private Christian faith impacts her public politics
Following the news that Theresa May will be Britain’s next Prime Minister, Sam Hailes explains how her Christian faith may have impacted her political views
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ArticleWhy the Cliff Richard fiasco proves British justice is in a troubling state
Canon J John says hard questions need to be asked about the case of Sir Cliff Richard
