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#205 What is Prayer, really? (Classic)

8 Feb 2024
00:38:47

In this episode, Tom answers listener questions on prayer and shares some of his own habits and approaches to praying -- If God knows our needs, what’s the point of prayer? Can we claim ‘anything’ by faith in Jesus name? What do Tom’s prayer habits l...

#204 A pastor deconstructs his faith, questions of sin and strugging with unforgiveness and other pastoral questions with Tom Wright (Classic)

1 Feb 2024
00:39:07

From the archives: We hope you'll enjoy this pastoral episode with Tom as he addresses pressing questions on challenging family dynamics, navigating unforgiveness, and a candid exploration of faith struggles from a church pastor. Plus, a somewhat sou...

#203 Christian unity, denominations and the modern Church (Classic)

25 Jan 2024
00:26:39

In this replay from the Archives we’re diving into questions of Church Unity, Denominations, Worship and questions facing the Modern Church. Is attending church essential for being a Christian? What shapes our theology of worship? How do we navigate...

#202 LGBTQI+, Transgender and Questions of Sexual Ethics (Classic)

18 Jan 2024
00:30:25

Join Tom in this replay episode from the archives as he addresses listener’s questions on navigating conversations about sexuality within the church, co-habitation, and the evolving understanding of homosexuality in the New Testament and today. With...

#201 Interpreting Genesis, Adam and Eve, Suffering and the Fall (Classic)

11 Jan 2024
00:36:01

As we dive into the new year here's a replay from the podcast archives, where Tom Wright answer listener questions on how to interpret the early chapters of Genesis, what he believes about the nature of Adam and Eve, and whether suffering and death e...

#200 A Christmas Special - Tom answers your questions about his life and work (Classic)

28 Dec 2023
00:22:54

In this replay from the podcast archives, Tom answers listener questions about his role as Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall Oxford, his work habits and his love of classical music... plus a Christmas question or two. • Subscribe to the Ask...

#199 Can we trust the Christmas Narratives? Responding to questions about Christmas and Bart Erhman on the historical Jesus (Classic)

21 Dec 2023
00:28:49

Tom Wright responds to audiences questions about Christmas and the birth narratives, the reliability of the gospels, Bart Ehrman on textual transmission, the dating of the gospels, and whether the Ascension actually happened as described. If you woul...

#198 Veganism, ethics and activism (Classic)

14 Dec 2023
00:20:29

From the archives: Tom answers listener questions around if we should eat meat, whether we’ll all be vegan in the new creation and if violent protest is ever acceptable • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192...

#197 US politics, conspiracy theories and prophecy (Classic)

7 Dec 2023
00:21:54

From the archives: Tom answers listener questions on the prevalence of conspiracy theories, US church support for Trump and the failed prophecies of his returning to power • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656...

#196 Pain and suffering Part 2 (Classic)

30 Nov 2023
00:23:11

From the archives: In this second of a two-part episode series looking at the question of Suffering, Tom shares his thoughts on heart-breaking pastoral questions from listeners around how to respond to grief and mental health. • Subscribe to the A...

#195 Pain and suffering Part 1 (Classic)

23 Nov 2023
00:27:33

From the archives: Tom shares his thoughts on the difficult questions listeners have around issues such as dementia, death, the global pandemic and whether God himself suffers. NT Wright speaking with Miroslaf Volf on weeping, waiting and working...

#194 Icons, praying to saints & dividing over sexuality (Classic)

16 Nov 2023
00:41:13

From the archives: Tom answers listener questions around whether shrines are pagan, infant baptism is biblical and how we can live in unity with theological differences around sexuality. • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://p...

#193 Should women preach and lead in church? What about marriage? (Classic)

9 Nov 2023
00:33:02

From the archives: Tom answers listener questions around gender, women in leadership and the dynamics of family life. • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up...

#192 Big questions from and about children (Classic)

2 Nov 2023
00:30:31

From 2020: Tom answers listener questions on how to talk to children about tricky things like suffering and hell. Plus, we talk about parenting and discipling children and young people For more on developing children’s faith at home: https://www.y...

#191 Donald Trump, gay cakes and white privilege (Classic)

26 Oct 2023
00:37:06

Tom answers listener questions on the upcoming US election, religious freedom in the case of Christian cake makers, and the concept of ‘white privilege’ in current debates on racial justice. For Tom’s full talk on ‘Undermining Racism’:  https://www.y...