Unbelievable?

Presented by Esther Higham, Muyiwa Olarewaju

Every Saturday from 6.30pm - 7pm

Is apologetics a waste of time? Unbelievable? 18 Feb 2012

23 Jun 2014
01:20:43

Chris Sinkinson is a pastor and tutor at Moorlands Bible College. His new book 'Confident Christianity' aims to equip the believer with an overview of apologetics and how it can be used to make a rational defense of the Christian faith. James Croft ....

Demons: Do they exist? Different Christian views - Unbelievable? 28 Jan 2012

23 Jun 2014
01:20:26

Three Christians of different theological persuasion discuss the existence of demons. John Tancock (JT) is involved in Charismatic Church leadership. He believes demons are real. As well as pursuing apologetics, he is involved in deliverance ministr....

Angels: Do they exist? Christian & atheist discuss - Unbelievable? 4 Feb 2012

23 Jun 2014
01:20:41

Angels have been reported for thousands of years across different cultures. What is the evidence of their existence? Three guests examine Biblical and contemporary accounts of angelic visitation. Peter S Williams is a Christian Philosopher and autho....

The Mark Driscoll Interview - special podcast 14 Jan 2012

23 Jun 2014
55:40

Justin Brierley interviews Grace & Mark Driscoll on their book Real Marriage and on Mark's ministry as pastor of Mars Hill Church Seattle.   The interview, which was recorded for Christianity Magazine, was criticised by Driscoll in a blog post ht...

Has Neuroscience killed God? Dr Alasdair Coles vs Martyn Frame - Unbelievable? 21 Jan 2012

23 Jun 2014
01:20:18

Continuing our Mind, Body and Soul month of programming on Premier, Justin is joined by a Christian and an atheist as they discuss whether people's religious experiences can be explained by brain activity alone. Revd Dr Aladair Coles is an academice....

Is Our Mind More Than Matter? Keith Ward vs David Papineau - Unbelievable? 14 Jan 2012

23 Jun 2014
01:21:00

Is our physical brain one and the same with the consciousness, thoughts and perceptions we experience? Is matter all there is ultimately? Keith Ward is a prominent Christian Philosopher & Theologian.  The Former Regius Professor of Divinity at Ox...

Is there scientific evidence for the star of Bethlehem? Unbelievable? 7 Jan 2012

23 Jun 2014
01:19:44

A show marking January's Feast of the Epiphany which marks the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Various astronomical theories have been put forward for what might have constituted the "Star of Bethlehem" that guided the Magi as recor...

New Year's Eve Special inc Robertson, Lennox, Driscoll & Craig - Unbelievable? 31 Dec 2011

23 Jun 2014
01:20:06

A varied New Year's Eve show with contributions from Revd David Robertson on his life-threatening illness. Reflections on the passing away of Christopher Hitchens from listeners and debate oppponent Prof John Lennox.  Humorous "Praxman &...&...

Did the Old Testament prophesy the birth of Christ? Unbelievable? 24 Dec 2011

23 Jun 2014
01:19:14

  A festive edition of the show in which we investigate some of the common Old Testament prophecies associated with Christmas. Isaiah 7:14 "The virgin will conceive" and Micah 5:2 "But you Bethlehem..." Do such prophecies supernat...

Unbelievable? 17 Dec 2011 Believing Bulls**t - Is Christianity an intellectual blackhole?

23 Jun 2014
01:17:01

Stephen Law is an atheist and Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College and director of the Centre for Inquiry UK. His latest book "Believing Bulls**t: how not to get sucked into an intellectual black hole" looks at the reasons peop...

Unbelievable? 10 Dec 2011 - Revisiting the evil God challenge - Law vs Peoples

23 Jun 2014
01:20:02

Stephen Law is senior lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop College, London and director of the Centre For Inquiry UK. He joins Justin to reflect on his debate with William Lane Craig during the UK Reasonable Faith Tour where he defended atheism. Glenn....

Unbelievable? 3 Dec 2011 - Did man make God, or did God make man?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:22

Edgar Andrews is Emeritus Professor of Materials at the University of London and the author of "Who Made God?" He returns to support the view that only God explains the ability of science to make sense of the world around us. Lewis Wolpert...

Unbelievable? 26 Nov 2011 - What created the universe?

23 Jun 2014
01:20:13

Edgar Andrews is Emeritus Professor of Materials at the University of London and the author of "Who Made God?" He claims that the hypothesis of God is the best explanation for a variety of aspects of human existence and the universe as reve...

Unbelievable? 19 Nov 2011 - Signature in the cell - Stephen C Meyer vs Keith Fox

23 Jun 2014
01:20:46

Stephen Meyer is a leading proponent of Intelligent Design who directs the Centre for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle.  His most recent book "Signature in the Cell" claims to show that the DNA code is the product o...

Unbelievable? 12 Nov 2011 - William Lane Craig apologetics Q&A

23 Jun 2014
01:20:01

William Lane Craig is research professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, California. As part of the Reasonable Faith Tour in October 2011 he visited Oxford.  As well as delivering a public lecture in the evening, Craig also ad....