All Podcast articles – Page 5
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ShowsMatter of Life & Death: Physics and the gospel: Richard Cheetham on how churches can embrace science once more
Despite reams of research debunking the myth and countless examples of pioneering Christian researchers, many people still believe intuitively that somehow science and religion are in constant conflict.
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ShowsUnapologetic #110 Johan Erasmus: Were the New Atheists right?
Following the death of his father as a child, Afrikaner pastor Johan Erasmus struggled to find a place where he could ask sceptical questions about faith, God and the Universe. During this time he discovered CS Lewis, but also Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #163 Matthew Brown: What would Sigmund Freud and CS Lewis discuss?
Hollywood director Matthew Brown, who directed and co-wrote Freud’s Last Session, shares his thoughts on two of the greatest minds of the 20th Century.
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ShowsUnbelievable? Psycho-Physical Harmony: can natural selection alone explain experiential rationality? Philip Goff v Dustin Crummett hosted by Andy Kind
Why do we tend to go for an experience that feels good and when something feels bad, we tend to avoid it? Why are conscious experiences and behaviour paired together in the most rational way? The Unbelievable podcast unpacks the mystery of psycho-physical harmony with Philip Goff, Professor Philosophy at Durham University (an atheist) as he debates Dustin Crummett, a Christian philosopher.
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ShowsMatters of Life & Death: Dependence - Should Christians embrace ‘being a burden’ on others as we get old?
Tim’s been away this last week on holiday so we’re bringing you an episode from the Matters of Life and Death vault today. There is a looming ‘demographic timebomb’ – a growing mass of elderly and increasingly chronically ill people in many developed nations, expected to place huge strain on public resources.
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ShowsUnapologetic #109 Justyn Terry: Jürgen Moltmann on suffering, politics and hope
Does God suffer? How does a “crucified God” speak to our pain? Where can we find hope? How should we engage with politics?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #162 Alister McGrath: Is there still a place for Lewis in today’s society?
We continue our conversation with Professor Alister McGrath answering live questions, including who influenced Lewis’ faith journey, whether there’s an expiry date on his relevance and how Lewis has impacted Alister’s own theology.
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ShowsIf God is the creator and doesn’t make mistakes, what about trans people? (and other questions) Sexuality, Miracles, and Evolution: Tackling tough questions
If God is the creator and doesn’t make mistakes, what about trans people? 👀 Are miracles real and can they ever be medically verified? 🔥 In today’s episode we’re taking you to the second half of the recording of a live event we call NO QUESTION OFF LIMITS which we hosted with Spring Harvest last month.
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ShowsAsk NT Wright Anything #221 Big Questions for Tom from Children: why did God make mosquitos? why does this world suffer?! did God create hell? (Classic)
Tom answers children’s questions on today’s show and tackles some of the ways we talk to children about tricky things like suffering and hell (and mosquitos!) 🦟.
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ShowsMatters of Life & Death: Are smartphones damaging our children? with Andy Crouch
This week we interview the writer Andy Crouch on a question which has been everywhere in recent months: are smartphones damaging our children?
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ShowsUnapologetic #108 Michael Lloyd: Why did God create wasps?
Why are our prayers not answered? Where does the cross fit into the problem of suffering? Why did God create creatures like mosquitoes, poisonous snakes and wasps? Does God always get his way? Can good ever come out of suffering? Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, author of Cafe Theology, continues his discussion about evil and suffering.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #161 Alister McGrath: Your questions answered
Professor Alister McGrath joined Ruth Jackson for a webinar answering live questions about CS Lewis, including how Lewis used modern media, whether there is a “modern day Lewis” and how we navigate some of the potentially racist terms within his work.
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ShowsUnbelievable? God, Government and Trump: how should Christians navigate politics? Shane Idleman in conversation with Billy Hallowell
How do we speak the truth and balance love with causing offence? Join us on Unbelievable for a challenging episode dedicated to exploring how and whether Christians can engage in politics for the greater good.
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ShowsUnapologetic #107 Michael Lloyd: Why does evil exist?
Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, author of Cafe Theology, explores a number of Christian responses to evil and suffering. Which theories are the most intellectually, emotionally and pastorally consistent and satisfying? We also look at the doctrine of the fall. Why is it significant? Is it compatible with evolution? Was there a fall of angelic beings as well as humanity?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #160 Malcolm Guite: Poetry and a baptised imagination
In this third and final part, Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge University answers questions about CS Lewis on Narnia, The Pilgrim’s Regress and poetry. This is taken from the Q&A after his presentation ‘A Little Incarnation: CS Lewis and the poetry of embodiment’, which was given at a CS Lewis symposium called Now We Have Faces, hosted by The CS Lewis Group at Ulster University in coordination with English at Ulster.
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ShowsIs God anti-gay? (and other questions) Live Q&A with Amy Orr-Ewing, Jesse Fellingham, Ben Thomas and Ruth Jackson
Where is God in my friend’s suicide? 😭 Is God anti-gay? 👀 Do Christians and Muslim’s worship the same God?… 🔥 ☪️ ✝️ In today’s episode we’re taking you to the recording of a live event we call NO QUESTION OFF LIMITS.
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ShowsAsk Nt Wright Anything #219 Why don’t I hear from God any more? (Classic)
Join Tom today as he sits down to answer a fresh batch of questions from listeners who are having trouble hearing from God.
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ShowsMatters of Life & Death: Elections, the church and threats to democracy
In this episode we reflect on why Christians are so politically engaged in Britain, with research suggesting they are much more likely to vote, join a party, and campaign than the general public.
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ShowsUnapologetic #106 Kathy Keller: Why does God allow suffering?
Kathy Keller is no stranger to suffering, so how is she able to attest to the goodness of God in the midst of great pain? How does she respond to unanswered prayer? Does she have any advice about coping with anxiety? Is it possible to hold on to hope during tragedy?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #159 Malcolm Guite: The true myth
In the second part of his presentation, Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge University shares his thoughts about Lewis’ poem ‘Reason’, looking at his relationship with imagination and rationality. This talk was originally given at a CS Lewis symposium called Now We Have Faces, which was hosted by The CS Lewis Group at Ulster University in coordination with English at Ulster. The title of Malcolm’s presentation was ‘A Little Incarnation: CS Lewis and the poetry of embodiment’.
