Unbelievable?

Presented by Esther Higham, Muyiwa Olarewaju

Every Saturday from 6.30pm - 7pm

Why Suffering? Sharon Dirckx & Alom Shaha - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:21:00

"Why?" is the title of the new book by Sharon Dirckx looking at God, evil and suffering. She interacts with atheist Alom Shaha as we ask "how can a loving God allow suffering?" We also hear stories from people who have been throug...

In Conversation with Rowan Williams

23 Jun 2014
56:04

Rowan Williams led the Anglican Church for 10 years. He reflects on his journey of faith, and the trials and joys of his time in office in a wide ranging interview with Justin Brierley. Find out why he briefly considered becoming a Catholic, what he...

New Testament Grill a Christian _ Derek Tidball answers atheists

23 Jun 2014
01:20:40

Bible Scholar Derek Tidball takes on a range of objections to the New Testaments from three atheist callers. Andrew Nightingale asks why Christians can't agree on doctrines in scripture? Andrew Hindmarch asks why the genealogies of Jesus vary? Jack,....

Is the religious right wrong? Brian McLaren, Andy Walton, Bryan Fischer, Alan Craig - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:16

The religious right wing primarily campaigns on abortion and homosexuality - but is this the way Christians should be involved in politics? Andy Walton of the Contextual Theology Centre had published a report on whether the UK is seeing the rise of ....

Hellbound the movie - debating three views on hell - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:54

Hellbound is the new movie by Kevin Miller which questions the traditional "eternal, conscious torment" view of hell and asks whether Universalism is actually taught in scripture. Justin is joined by Kevin, along with Glenn Peoples who hold...

NT Wright & James White debate on St. Paul & Justification - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:24:51

NT Wright is a leading professor of New Testament at the forefront of the New Perspective on Paul. His reassesment of the words of Paul on "justification" have led to concern from reformed church leaders like John Piper. Is Wright undermin...

I just believe in one less god than you... Randal Rauser & Ralph Jones - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:44

Is the phrase "I just believe in one less god than you" a good argument for atheism against Christianity? Ralph Jones is an atheist who recently featured in Christianity Magazine's "Why I'm not a Christian" column. He interacts wi...

The Christian & Atheist philosophers' worldviews: Keith Ward & Arif Ahmed - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:50:00

The Veritas Forum in Cambridge invited Christian philosopher Keith Ward and atheist philosopher Arif Ahmed to present the reasons for their different worldviews. Justin Brierley hosts a discussion with the two thinkers in front of an audience of Cam....

The atheist church - Sanderson Jones & David Robertson - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:54

In Jan 2013 a new church began in London - with singing, a sermon and a great sense of community - but its for godless people.  Atheist stand up comedian Sanderson Jones who co-founded "the Sunday Assembly" talks about its first meeting and...

Steve Chalke on his new gay affirming stance - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:21:35

Leading UK evangelical Steve Chalke has written an article for Christianity magazine on why he now affirms committed, faithful gay relationships. Justin Brierley talks to Steve about why he's changed his mind while theologian Greg Downes offers a de....

Is atheism a "lack of belief"? Calum Miller, Paul Orton & Non Stamp Collector - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:46

In the first show of 2013, three 'Unbelievable?' listeners join Justin Brierley to discuss their views of atheism. Calum Miller is a Christian medical student at Oxford with an interest in philosophy.  He chats with atheist Paul Orton and agnostic S....

Did God command 'genocide' in the Old Testament? John Allister vs Justin Schieber - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:43

1 Samuel Chapter 15 may be one of the hardest passages in the Bible to reconcile with a God of love.  It describes God apparently commanding  the slaughter of men, women and children in the Amalekite tribe.   How can Christians who take OT passages....

William Lane Craig on reaching the UK with apologetics - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:49

As videos from 2011's Bethinking Conference are made available on Youtube we hear the talk that leading Christian philosopher William Lane Craig gave to those gathered on the apologetic task of reaching the UK. Includes audience Q&A.  Plus we he...

Christmas: historical fact or theological invention? Ben Witherington & S Thornton - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:19:33

Matthew and Luke both tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The stories share some details in common but also vary in others.  Where did they get their information from, and should we regard them as historical or merely "theological"...

Does Christianity make emotional sense? Francis Spufford & Philip Pullman - Unbelievable?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:17

Francis Spufford is a prize-winning author who returned to faith as an adult after years as an atheist. His latest book is "Unapologetic: Why despite everything Christianity can still make surprising emotional sense".  He says he didn't wr...