All Unbelievable? articles – Page 23
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ShowsUnbelievable? Justin Brierley vs atheist David Smalley on Dogma Debate
In a podcast special Justin goes head to head with atheist podcast host David Smalley debating Justin’s arguments for Christianity in his book “Unbelievable? Why after, ten years of talking with atheists, I’m still a Christian”.
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ShowsUnbelievable? Steven Pinker vs Nick Spencer: Have science, reason & humanism replaced faith?
In the second Big Conversation episode, Justin is joined by Harvard professor of psychology Steven Pinker and Nick Spencer of Christian think-tank Theos.
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ArticleIs Jordan Peterson the saviour of Christianity?
The phenomenally popular psychologist is on a mission to bring order to a chaotic world. And he’s using the Bible to do it
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ArticleThis is one of the most significant books on human suffering you could ever read
Charles Strohmer reviews Walking through Twilight: A Wife’s Illness – A Philosopher’s Lament (IVP)
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ShowsUnbelievable? Is there scientific evidence for Old Testament miracles? Colin Humphreys & Bob Price
Sir Colin Humphreys is a Cambridge scientist with an interest in Biblical studies. His book ‘The Miracles of Exodus: A Scientist’s Discovery of the Extraordinary Natural Causes of the Biblical Stories’ makes the case that events like the parting of the Red Sea, the stopping of the Jordan river and the sun standing still in Joshua all have a basis in scientific facts and natural causes. The miracle is in the timing of the events by God.
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Article8 signs you’re confusing YOUR truth with THE truth
Drew Wilmot analyses the double standards atheists – and Christians – can display in approaching questions about God
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Article‘We’re living on the corpse of our ancestors’: Jordan Peterson is right about the secular West
Jordan Peterson’s latest debate is one of his most important, says David Robertson.
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ShowsUnbelievable? Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore: Do we need God to make sense of life?
Launching The Big Conversation debate series, Justin is joined by Canadian psychologist Jordan B Peterson who has risen to fame in recent months for his political, social and religious views. He engages with atheist psychologist Susan Blackmore on the psychology of belief.
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ShowsUnbelievable? Where did the laws of nature come from? Hugh Ross vs Peter Atkins
Justin is joined by Christian astrophysicist Hugh Ross, founder of Reasons to Believe, and atheist scientist Peter Atkins of Oxford University, to debate whether the laws of nature came from ‘nothing’ or from God.
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ShowsUnbelievable? Highlights from #JustAsk: Rob Parsons, Glen Scrivener, Sharon Dirckx, Ken Samples & more
Justin presents selected highlights from last weekend’s Unbelievable? The Conference 2018 #JustAsk.
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Article7 ways abortion harms women
In light of Ireland’s referendum, Dr Mark Houghton explains why he believes abortion has negative consequences for women
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ArticleI’m a non-believer who loved Bishop Curry’s Royal Wedding sermon
Whilst watching the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle, I was shocked by Bishop Michael Curry’s Sermon. I found his words exciting, inspirational and different. I am not a religious man. Justin Brierley (presenter of Unbelievable?) and I have debated many aspects of Christianity. So why did I find this Sermon amazing?
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ShowsImportant announcement! The Big Conversation is coming.
Justin presents a mid-week bonus podcast to make an important announcement about the forthcoming Big Conversation series.
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ShowsUnbelievable? Is John’s Gospel historically accurate? Lydia McGrew & Craig Evans debate
Christian philosopher Lydia McGrew has recently accused evangelical scholars such as Mike Licona and Craig Evans, of undermining the historical reliability of John’s gospel. She cites Evans’ interactions with Bart Ehrman in debate as giving away too much ground to a sceptical view.
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ShowsUnbelievable? Is Christianity sexist? Paula Gooder & Francesca Stavrakopoulou
New Testament scholar Paula Gooder joins Justin to talk about her new book ‘Phoebe: A Story’ a fictional account of the life of the woman that St Paul entrusted with delivering his letter to the Romans. But have the ensuing centuries lost sight of the role of women such as Phoebe in the early church?
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ShowsUnbelievable? How Can I Believe? John Cottingham & Richard Norman
Christian guest John Cottingham is a philosopher whose new book ‘How Can I Believe?’ offers advice on why belief in God can make sense and the human quest for the transcendent.
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ArticleThere’s been an explosion of interest in Witchcraft. But here’s what the media aren’t telling you
The former spiritualist now Christian Laura Maxwell responds to recent media stories about occult practices
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ShowsUnbelievable? Why would a good God allow evil? Sharon Dirckx & Hannah Timson
Sharon Dirckx of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics discusses the problem of suffering with Hannah Timson, head of Humanist Students UK. Hannah explains how she lost her faith in her late teens, in part because of the issue of suffering.
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ArticleHow studying Hawking’s Big Bang led me to God
Astrophysicist Dr Hugh Ross shares his testimony
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ArticleQuestion the doctrine of hell at your peril. It could tear your church apart
Sam Hailes analyses the media’s recent focus on four Christian leaders who have questioned the traditional doctrine of hell
