All Science articles
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ShowsShould We Have the Right to Die? The Assisted Dying Debate in the UK Neil McKain vs Prof Keith Brown
As the UK prepares for a crucial parliamentary debate on the Assisted Dying Bill, the Unbelievable? podcast delves into this emotionally charged issue. Unlike in countries such as the USA, Canada, and the Netherlands, assisted dying remains illegal in the UK—but that could soon change.
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ShowsScience, faith and the future of humanity Denis Alexander v Julian Baggini hosted by Andy Kind
In this episode of Unbelievable?, host Andy Kind brings together two thought-provoking voices to explore the intersection of science, faith, and the future of humanity.
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Shows#122 Mirjam Schilling: Why did God create mosquitoes?
Virologist and theologian Dr Mirjam Schilling answers questions asked by a live audience at Holy Trinity Church, Aylesbury. This show was recorded in partnership with Aylesbury Vale Youth For Christ.
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ArticleChristianity does not hold back technological progress: it inspires it
The Bible is a book written by ignorant “Bronze Age goat herders,” according to many internet atheists across the world.
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Shows🌍✨ Should we edit the human genome, or is that playing God? 🧬 John Wyatt vs Sam McKee hosted by Andy Kind
With the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR—winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 🏆—we now have the power to potentially eradicate diseases that have caused untold suffering. But where should we draw the line? 🤔
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ArticleWho are the ‘New Atheists’ and are they right about God?
What caused the once-popular movement of militant atheists to develop, and are they correct to say that belief in God is dangerous and rational science is the answer?
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ArticleDoes DNA’s language point to a creator?
The complexity and communicative qualities of our genetic building blocks are not easily explained by science, but instead point to intelligent design, argues Joel Furches
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ArticleHow the Universe Points to God: a summary of two cosmological arguments
Apologist Clinton Wilcox explores two fascinating rational justifications for believing in God that use the science and philosophy of the Universe
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ShowsShould robots be given human rights?
A classic episode from the MOLAD vault today: If and when autonomous and intelligent robots come into existence, should they be granted rights, or even personhood? A growing number of technologists argue governments must lay out what status conscious and rational machines would have before they actually have been invented.
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ArticleLight in the darkness? What the Church can offer someone suffering with depression
Apologist Joel Furches explores the relationship between Christianity and psychiatry, and asks why Christians suffer from depression when they are promised joy?
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ArticleAtheism and the ignorance of science
Clinical Academic Ken Miles considers whether greater scientific knowledge could lead to a rejection of scientific atheism
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ArticleQuestioning climate anxiety
Journalist Heather Tomlinson explores a recent Unbelievable? conversation discussing climate change and summarises a number of other voices on the topic
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ArticleHow churches can embrace science: insights from scientist-Bishop Richard Cheetham
Former Bishop Richard Cheetham, with a background in physics and theology, argues for a harmonious relationship between science and faith. Discover how churches can engage with scientific advancements to enrich their ministry.
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ArticleThere’s a brand new argument for the existence of God: here’s a simple(ish!) explanation of the ‘problem of psychophysical harmony’.
Theism has been a hot topic in philosophy in recent years, and many academics now say there are very good arguments for the existence of God on the table.
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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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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: How much is too much to genetically screen your children?
In the first half of this episode we explore new research into public opinion around polygenic embryo screening. This technology allows people undergoing IVF to see what genes each potential embryo has and then choose to reimplant the one with the ‘best’ genetic make-up.
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ArticleIs intelligent design a viable option?
Neonatal consultant Erik Strandness explores scientific method and the intelligent design movement in light of an Unbelievable? conversation on the topic
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ArticleChristians in Science: How faith helps rather than hinders my chemistry
Apologist Joel Furches speaks to chemist Edgar Andrews about Christianity, science and the Bible
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ShowsUnbelievable? Proof of the afterlife? John Burke and Dr Eben Alexander MD hosted by Billy Hallowell
Everyone from Madonna to top neuroscientists and millions of other people around the world report personal, unforgettable near-death experiences or NDEs. Do these NDE accounts prove the existence of a loving God? This week on Unbelievable? Pastor and author John Burke, who has studied and examined over 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, explains these reports provide faith-building evidence of God and the Bible.
