Unbelievable?

Presented by Esther Higham, Muyiwa Olarewaju

Every Saturday from 6.30pm - 7pm

Cultivating virtue - A christian and atheist perspective. Dominic Done and Julian Baggini

6 May 2022
01:30:42

Dominic Done is the author of the book 'Your Longing Has A Name' in which he explores the seven virtues listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7 - Goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, Godliness, mutual affection and love. He engages with atheist phi.....

Classic Replay: Miracles today Pt 2: do they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis

3 May 2022
01:03:22

From March 2012, we continue to look at miracles with Dr Craig Keener of Asbury Theological Seminary, author of the book "Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts". Geoff Lillis is an atheist listener who interacts with Keene...

Has woke theology gone too far? Calvin Robinson & Robyn Henderson-Espinoza

29 Apr 2022
01:22:49

Anti-woke Anglican ordinand Calvin Robinson engages with Transqueer Latinx theologian Dr Robyn Henderson-Espinoza on whether 'woke' theology is creating a more inclusive faith or a dangerous diversion from historic Christianity. For Dr Robyn He.....

Classic Replay: Miracles in the Gospels Pt 1: Did they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis

26 Apr 2022
57:26

From March 2012, this was the first of two programmes looking at miracles in the Bible and today. Craig S Keener is a New Testament Scholar at Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky. His book "Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Ac...

Lee Strobel on the Case For Heaven PLUS Alister McGrath, Lisa Fields, Jeff Vines and Sharon Dirckx conference preview

22 Apr 2022
01:29:45

Justin interviews some of the contributors to Unbelievable? 2022 including theologian Alister McGrath, African-American apologist Lisa Fields, US pastor Jeff Vines and neuroscientist Sharon Dirckx. Book your place http://www.unbelievable.live L.....

Classic Replay: Richard Dawkins & Rowan Williams dialogue

19 Apr 2022
01:30:13

In February 2012 Sofia Europa sponsored a discussion between Richard Dawkins and Rowan Williams, the then-Archbishop of Canterbury, on the question of Human Nature and Our Ultimate Origins. The discussion was chaired by agnostic Prof Sir Anthony Ke.....

Is there historical evidence for the bodily resurrection of Jesus? Justin Bass & Dale Allison

15 Apr 2022
01:27:23

New Testament scholars Dale Allison and Justin Bass discuss their different approaches to the evidence for Jesus' resurrection. Bass, author of 'The Bedrock of Christianity: The unalterable facts of Jesus' death and resurrection' says the evide.....

Classic Replay: Should atheists be more religious? Alain de Botton & James Orr

12 Apr 2022
01:03:58

*Updated with corrected audio* Back when the "New Atheism" was ceasing to be "new", there was much talk and debate as to what would come next. Alain de Botton, author of "Religion for Atheists" advocated a controversial...

Are Star Wars and superhero movies a gateway to the Gospel? Frank Turek vs Paulogia

8 Apr 2022
01:31:02

Frank Turek's book 'Hollywood Heroes' argue that the fictional stories of Harry Potter, Star Wars and the Marvel movies all point to the the true story of Jesus, the ultimate hero. Paul Ens, a comic book and Star Wars fan who runs the counter-apologe...

Classic Replay: Angels: Do they exist? Christian & atheist discuss

5 Apr 2022
01:03:04

From the archives: Christian philosopher Peter S Williams, atheist magician & skeptic Lee Warren, and Anglican vicar Roger Harper discussed evidence for the existence of angels and examined both Biblical and contemporary accounts of angelic visit...

Did Christianity give us our belief in equality, compassion and consent? Bart Ehrman vs Glen Scrivener

1 Apr 2022
01:26:29

Glen Scrivener's book 'The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress & Equality' makes the case that our belief in modern human rights & values are a direct product of the Christian story that shaped the West....

Classic Replay: Demons: Do they exist? Different Christian views

29 Mar 2022
01:04:08

From the archives, three Christians of different theological persuasions discussed the existence of demons: John Tancock (JT) believes demons are real, and has been involved in deliverance ministries Will Van Der Hart believes in a spirtual.....

Is Intelligent Design advancing or in retreat? Casey Luskin & Adam Shapiro

25 Mar 2022
01:33:32

Casey Luskin of the Discovery Institute, and editor of 'The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith' argues that the Intelligent Design movement is gaining new converts and has never been stronger. Science historian Adam Shapiro, co-author of 'Sci.....

Classic Replay: Has Neuroscience killed God? Dr Alasdair Coles vs Martyn Frame

22 Mar 2022
01:06:29

In January 2012 Revd Dr Alasdair Coles (academic neurologist from Cambridge), and Martyn Frame (psychological therapist and atheist) debated the question of whether our knowledge of brain activity can explain away religious experiences or even disp.....

Philip Yancey live Q&A on faith, doubt and the future of the US church

18 Mar 2022
01:21:46

Prolific Christian author Philip Yancey joined Justin and several hundred guests for a live Q&A on his life, work and faith. They talk about his recently published memoir 'Where The Light Fell' and his new paraphrase of John Donne's writing 'A Co...