All Podcast articles – Page 3
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ShowsHealed by prayer: Should Christian doctors believe in faith healing?
A doctor listener has written in with a fascinating question about miraculous healing. It was clearly a major part of Jesus’s ministry in the gospels, and yet she has doubts despite prayer for healing becoming a larger and larger part of her church’s life.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #223 Paul Anderson: CS Lewis and the Gospel of John
Ruth Jackson is joined with Paul Anderson, a Professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox University in Oregon. Paul speaks on his first encounter with C.S. Lewis and the role Lewis’ works have played in his own life, ministry, and scholarship.
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ShowsThe Big Bible episode: Canon, Contradictions & Tradition
In this Big Bible Episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird dig into big, timeless questions about the canon of scripture, how inspiration works, and why apparent contradictions in the Gospels don’t undermine their truth. They unpack how tradition and fresh interpretation must stay grounded in the historical context of the text, and why the church must always be, as Tom says, “semper reformanda” - always reforming around the Bible’s authority.
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ShowsDid Christianity Build the West? Glen Scrivener vs Atheism UK President John Richards
In this lively schools debate, Glen Scrivener and John Richards face off on whether Christianity shaped Western morality or if values like equality and compassion evolved naturally, with Andy Kind moderating a passionate discussion on faith, history, and society.
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ShowsConspiracy theories, mRNA, covid and autism: Why do so many struggle to get on board with vaccines?
This episode examines the rise of vaccine scepticism, fuelled by figures like Robert F Kennedy Jr and pandemic-era hesitancy. It explores the evidence for vaccine safety, questions about side effects and rushed COVID rollouts, and asks why mistrust - especially among Christians - remains high, considering whether the church is particularly susceptible to conspiracy thinking.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #222 Dr. Max Baker-Hytch: Lewis and the argument from desire
Today we are joined by Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a tutorial fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University, to discuss Lewis and the argument from desire. Covering topics such as whether our deepest longings point to the existence of another world, how naturalists might respond, and whether such desires could have evolutionary origins.
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ShowsJesus and the powers, Why does it take the Anglicans so long to choose an Archbishop? What are healthy spiritual practices?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack what it means to lead the Anglican Church, the role of the Archbishop as a unifier, and why true leadership needs spiritual depth, not just management skills. They share how practices like the Psalms help Christians face spiritual anxiety and keep their focus on God.
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ShowsDoes humanism or Christianity offer the world a better future? Mike Jones “Inspiring Philosophy” vs Stephen Law
What kind of future does humanity need? One shaped by Christian theism or guided by secular humanism? In this edition of Unbelievable?, philosopher and atheist Dr. Stephen Law goes head-to-head with Christian apologist and YouTuber Mike Jones (Inspiring Philosophy) to debate which worldview offers a stronger foundation for meaning, morality, and human flourishing.
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ShowsOne in five pregnancies: How we’re talking differently about miscarriage, and what that may mean for abortion
This classic Matters of Life and Death episode explores how society’s approach to miscarriage and baby loss has shifted toward greater empathy, and what that means for parents and churches. The episode also examines the contrasting ways we talk about abortion and baby loss, asking whether Christians should address these inconsistencies in advocacy.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #221 Dr. Max Baker-Hytch: Lewis and the argument from reason
Today we are joined by Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a tutorial fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University, to discuss Lewis and Lewis’ argument from reason, as explored in Miracles and beyond.
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ShowsFaith, belief, and the fall of Jerusalem: what are we missing?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack the difference between faith and mere belief, showing how true biblical faith means trust, faithfulness, and allegiance to Jesus as King.
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ShowsChristianity in England: A Dying Faith or a Sleeping Giant? Bijan Omrani and Paul Kingsnorth with Andy Kind
Is Christianity in England dead - or just sleeping? Historian Bijan Omrani, author of God is an Englishman, and acclaimed writer and former environmental activist Paul Kingsnorth, who converted to Christianity after exploring Wicca and Zen, join host Andy Kind for a powerful conversation about spiritual hunger in post-Christian Britain.
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ShowsAI scepticism and the end of creativity, with Caleb Woodbridge
In this episode, we discuss these ideas with Caleb Woodbridge, an editor and writer who recently published an intriguing manifesto on how to maintain our humanity in the age of AI.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #220 Dr. Max Baker-Hytch: The Moral Argument for God’s Existence
Today we are joined by Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a tutorial fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University, to discuss Lewis and the moral argument for God’s existence. What did Lewis mean by a universal moral law, and why did he think it pointed to something beyond nature?
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ShowsWill I Still Be Married in Heaven?
Will we ever see an OT Wright translation to match NT Wright’s New Testament for Everyone? Tom explains why an Old Testament version isn’t on the cards - but offers a witty alternative involving his son! The conversation moves on to remarriage, exploring whether we’ll still relate to our spouses in the same way in the new creation, and how Jesus’ words in the Gospels shape our understanding of life after death.
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ShowsIs it still reasonable to believe in God as we move deeper into the 21st century? Mike Jones “InspiringPhilosophy” and Sam McKee
Should weToday we’re talking, DNA resetting, AI, Mars colonies, and the future of faith on the podcast, confronting a burning question: Is it still rational to believe in God in an age of accelerating science and technology?
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ShowsThe Enhanced Games: Should we all want to become superhumans?
This episode explores the controversial Enhanced Games, where athletes can use any drugs or technology to boost their performance. As human enhancement moves from sci-fi to reality, the conversation unpacks ethical questions about biohacking, technology, and how Christian beliefs should guide our response.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #219 Dr. Max Baker-Hytch: Was C.S Lewis a philosopher?
Today we are joined by Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a tutorial fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University, to discuss Lewis and philosophy. Did C.S. Lewis consider himself a philosopher, and should we?
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ShowsGod’s Word, Human Words, and Political Idols
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the controversial topic of Christian nationalism, reflect on the complex relationship between Jesus and the Bible, and unpack what penal substitutionary atonement really means within the bigger story of salvation. They also share wisdom on how and why to talk about deep theology with children.
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ShowsAI, Meaning & the Logos: John Lennox vs John Vervaeke on the Future of Faith and Humanity
What does it mean to be truly human in an age of artificial intelligence, declining religious belief, and rising spiritual hunger? Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox and cognitive scientist Dr John Vervaeke of the University of Toronto explore whether AI threatens or reveals our uniqueness, if meaning can exist without God, and whether spiritual transformation is possible in a post-religious age.
