Unbelievable? offers a weekly podcast, blog, and video series hosted by Ruth Jackson and a team of thinkers and Christian apologists.
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A weekly show from Premier Unbelievable? in which Ruth Jackson interviews leading apologists, theologians and evangelists in order to help Christians understand, defend and share their faith with confidence... unapologetically! For more from Premier Unbelievable? visit: http://www.premierunbelievable.com For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events: http://www.unbelievable.live
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In each episode of Matters of Life and Death, brought to you by Premier Unbelievable?, John Wyatt and his son Tim discuss issues in healthcare, ethics, technology, science, faith and more. John is a doctor, professor of ethics, and writer and speaker on many of these topics, while Tim is a religion and social affairs journalist. We talk about how Christians can better engage with a particular question of life, death or something else in between.
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Giving our takes on the latest in sports and whatever else comes to mind.
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Is there a connection between climate crisis and viruses? Can science explain "miraculous healings"? Is God morally "good" and where do we get our reference point for "goodness"? How should we approach the "genocide" passages in the Bible? Do humans have souls? What about clones? Virologist and theologian Dr Mirjam Schilling answers questions asked…
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Same-sex attraction and friendship in church, with Ed Shaw
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This week we speak with church pastor and author Ed Shaw about John’s book on friendship, and in particular how it intersects with those who are same-sex attracted like him. How has the church unintentionally colluded with the sexual revolution in prioritising and idealising marriage, relegating friendship in the process? Why is it so important for…
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Historian Tom Holland tells how his experiences among persecuted Christians and Yazidis in Iraq impacted his own intellectual and personal journey with Christianity. Titled 'Invisible Fire: Christianity in a post-western world', this 'Perspectives' lecture was recorded in Nov 2021 at the British Library for Christian persecution charity Open Doors …
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Episode 15: The Poch Debut! MLB Playoff Update! And Another Insane NCAA weekend!
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Send us a text This week, we talk about the USMNT and their friendly against Panama! Plus, we give an update on the exciting MLB playoff race! Then we give an update on all the major NCAA games over the weekend and the intense finishes! And of course we finish with our games of the week! Come join us! Support the show…
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Buffer zones: protecting women or an overreach against free speech? Should silent prayer be banned? Lois McLatchie Miller vs Jan MacVarish hosted by Andy Kind
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Should silent prayer be banned? This week on Unbelievable we’re touching on a sensitive and deeply complex issue that affects both women and men— abortion. Specifically, we’ll be discussing buffer zones outside abortion clinics, which have sparked intense debate around the world, including in the UK, where new legislation comes into effect on Octob…
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Yoga and mindfulness are everywhere in popular Western culture: in school PE lessons, in company retreats, prescribed by doctors, and even sometimes endorsed by churches. Are these harmless or even quasi-Christian practices we can all enjoy, or pagan-derived movements which believers should steer clear of? And is there such a thing as ‘Christian me…
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Episode 14: College Football Chaos! Astros Break Our Hearts! and a Big Time Weekend Ahead!
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Send us a text What a week! MLB Playoffs live up to the hype! NCAA football was MADNESS! And we can't wait for the games coming up this weekend! You don't want to miss it! Support the showBryan Martin & Lucas Gaspard
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Christian Philosopher Vince Vitale Stunned by Free Will Showdown: Alex O'Connor vs. Alex Carter
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Recently on Unbelievable you may have seen Ruth Jackson host an energised debate about free will between Alex O’Connor – host of the Within Reason podcast and the highly popular YouTube channel, Cosmic Skeptic – and Dr. Alex Carter – who is the Academic Director for Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Cambridge, Institute …
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Harrowing testimony from healthcare staff at the UK’s national covid inquiry has reminded us of the horrendous sacrifices made by doctors and nurses during the pandemic, just a few years ago. And yet the inquiry has drawn hardly any media attention, with most of us happy to move on with our lives and never think about those long months in lockdown …
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Unbelievable Classic: Why I believe in God: John Lennox interviewed by Amy Orr-Ewing
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In a Premier Unbelievable special, celebrating his 80th birthday, the indomitable Christian apologist, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, and renowned ethicist, Dr. John Lennox, engages in a candid and unreserved interview with fellow apologist and Oxford-educated theologian, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing. A long-standing friend of Unbelievable, John delves in…
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Episode 13: Pick 'Em Update! MLB Playoffs! And A Wild NCAA Weekend!
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Send us a text This week we look at the MLB playoff bracket and the final games coming up to determine seedings! We shoutout out top pickers for the NCAA season up to this point! And we break down the big NCAA weekend! You don't want to miss it! Support the showBryan Martin & Lucas Gaspard
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Science, faith and the future of humanity Denis Alexander v Julian Baggini hosted by Andy Kind
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How will AI change our lives? Will people be living on Mars in fifty years? And what role does faith play in a rapidly evolving world? In this episode of Unbelievable?, host Andy Kind brings together two thought-provoking voices to explore the intersection of science, faith, and the future of humanity. Denis Alexander, scientist and founder of the …
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The new British government has been crystal clear that in their view, the National Health Service – a state-run socialised system which is quasi-worshipped by most Britons – is in long-term crisis. Services from family doctors to cancer treatment to A&E in hospitals are struggling and failing to hit targets, and constantly underfunded. In this epis…
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Episode 12: Final week of MLB Regular Season; Ohtani is Unbelievable; Big Time NCAA Matchup Preview
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Send us a text This week, we dive into the final week of the MLB Regular Season and look at where different teams stack up! Plus, we look at Shohei Ohtani and the incredible season that he has had to this point! We look at the prior weekend and the big time matchups coming up this weekend! Plus, our Exotic Game of the Week! You don't want to miss i…
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Have evangelical leaders sold out to a progressive secular agenda? Megan Basham vs Krish Kandiah hosted by Billy Hallowell
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In this episode of Unbelievable host Billy Halliwell moderates a debate between author and journalist Megan Basham and social entrepreneur Krish Kandiah. They explore the intersection of evangelicalism and progressive politics, discussing topics such as the implications of secular funding in the church, the influence of critical race theory, and th…
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Tim is away this week so we’re sharing a classic episode from the MOLAD vault. Since the covid pandemic there has been an alarming rise in people presenting with mental health problems. Today we speak with Christian psychiatrist Daniel Maughan to better understand why this might be happening, how our mental healthcare systems are coping (or not), a…
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Episode 11: NCAA Pick 'Em Update, Early NFL Upsets, and the MLB Race is Red Hot!
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Send us a text This week, we break down all the latest scores and updates in NCAA, NFL, and MLB. Join us as we talk about the NCAA conferences, the beginning of major games, and early implications of some of the major NFL games around the league. Plus, we take a dive into the MLB and what it is looking like as the season begins to wrap up! Support …
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Should we allow gene editing? John Wyatt vs Sam McKee hosted by Andy Kind
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🌍✨ Should we edit the human genome, or is that playing God? 🧬With the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR—winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 🏆—we now have the power to potentially eradicate diseases that have caused untold suffering. But where should we draw the line? 🤔In his thought-provoking article, Sam McKee argues that if hum…
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Assisted suicide: Euthanasia tourism takes off in the US amid fresh push to change law in Britain
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Today we pick up a number of stories and updates in the conversation around assisted suicide. Long since legal in a growing number of states in the US, a new report has detailed how things are liberalising further. Some states now permit non-residents to cross state lines solely to die, creating a new market in euthanasia tourism for those living i…
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From Biology to Theology: How viruses challenge our perception of good and evil with Christian Virologist Dr Mirjam Schilling
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🎙️ Today we venture into the intersection of science and faith with Dr. Mirjam Schilling, a postdoctoral virologist and DPhil student in Science and Religion at the University of Oxford. With her unique background in virology and theology, Dr. Schilling grapples with profound questions about the nature of suffering, the existence of God, and how sc…
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Here, in part two of The Big Conversation "The Robot Race" we debate the nature of human consciousness and free will -- comparing it to AI and robotics - and ask how humanity should best flourish now that the AI genie is out of the bottle. 🌍🤖 Speaking into this issue, from two very different perspectives, is Christian believer Nigel Crook, Professo…
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Episode 10: The Longhorns Dominate, The Irish are Frauds and the Boys Are Back!
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Send us a text Join us this week as we break down everything that happened in the NCAA and NFL over the weekend! Lots of great matchups and a MASSIVE upset! Plus, is Texas the favorite to win the natty now?! That and so much more! Support the show
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Classic Replay: Is AI Replacing Humanity? 🚨 The Future of AI vs. Humanity Unveiled! 🌍🤖 Anil Seth vs Nigel Crook
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In this must-watch episode of 🌟The Big Conversation🌟, we tackle the burning questions that will shape our future. Are the rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) leading us towards a future we can't control? 🚀🧠 Can we even stop AI's rise if we wanted to? And what does AI’s evolution reveal about the essence of humanity? 🤔 Could AI one day re…
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Should robots be given human rights?
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If and when autonomous and intelligent robots come into existence, should they be granted rights, or even personhood? A growing number of technologists argue governments must lay out what status conscious and rational machines would have before they actually have been invented. But how can we decide what is and isn’t a person, and what rights and r…
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What are the dangers of online and how do we navigate them? How can we respond to AI? What is TikTok spirituality and why should we engage with it? How has the digital world impacted our relationships? Is online church just watching TV or is a hybrid model the only way forward? Dr James Emery White, author of Hybrid Church, explores questions aroun…
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Episode 9: Inequality of Non-Conference Games, NCAA Week One Recap, and an NFL Preview!
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Send us a text Join us this week as we give a full recap of the weekend, from the SEC domination, inequality of non-conference games in the NCAA, and what it looks like moving forward for some teams! Plus, we give a division breakdown of the NFL with the first games coming this week! You don't want to miss it! #ncaafootball #nfl #sports Support the…
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Free Will vs. Determinism: Who's Really in Control? Alex O'Connor vs Prof Alex Carter hosted by Ruth Jackson
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Free Will Dilemmas: Determinism vs. CompatibilismAre we the masters of our fate or just dancing to the universe's tune? 🤔 This week on Premier Unbelievable, Ruth Jackson moderates a gripping debate on one of philosophy’s oldest questions: Do we truly have free will?Highlights:Freedom or Illusion? What does it really mean to act freely? Can science …
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We covered the case of Lucy Letby – a neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven more – last year. Since then, there has been a growing campaign claiming she is the victim of a miscarriage of justice, as Letby herself appeals the judgement. In this episode we look at why some people have become convinced of her …
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Who are Generation Z and Alpha and why do they matter? How have algorithms impacted the way our young people think? What is so significant about being raised in a TikTok world? How are young people approaching politics and which way should they vote? Can Christianity ever be attractive to young people? How do we protect our children in a pornified …
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Episode 8: Wild Start to College Football! NIL Updates! and The Premier League Rolls On!
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Send us a text Check us out this week as we cover a large range of topics, including the valuation of NFL franchises and the Dallas Cowboys remaining king, new ways of gaining NIL funds for some schools, recapping the first weekend of NCAA Football, and an update on the Premier League. Plus, we give five games and our predictions for each. Let us h…
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Why Doesn't God Stop Suffering? Stephen Woodford vs Sharon Dirckx Debate Hosted by Ruth Jackson
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Get ready for an electrifying round two on Unbelievable? Podcast. ⚡️ We’re thrilled to welcome back two dynamic debaters 🤩 Dr. Sharon Dirckx, a brain imaging scientist and author of several books on suffering, including Why? Looking at God, Evil, and Personal Suffering, and Stephen Woodford, better known as Rationality Rules, a prominent atheist Yo…
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What does it mean to be made in the image of God?
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‘Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.”’ These famous words from the first chapter of Genesis are the touchstone of the theology of the image of God, or Imago Dei. Christians throw this reference out a lot, but we’re often a bit unclear about it really means to say humans are made in the image of God. Is it about certai…
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What are the marks of a post-Christian culture and why is this significant? How do we engage in apologetics in this context? Are young people disinterested in religion or are we just attempting to answer questions they're not asking? Who are the "nones" and why are they on the rise? Dr James Emery White, founding and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Co…
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Episode 7: MLB Races Heating Up! The Premier League Is Here! and College Football starts Saturday!
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode! Join us as we break down the end of the season races going on in the MLB Standings and where teams are at. Then we break down the Premier League and look at where the top teams are going to end up and who can really make some noise this season! Then we give our 12 team College Football Playoff predictions …
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What is 'truth' in a post-truth world? Live debate with Kristi Mair vs Dr Shaun Stevenson
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Welcome to this week’s Unbelievable? Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we dive into some profound and challenging questions surrounding the concept of truth in our modern, post-truth world 🌍. Recorded live, this episode features an engaging debate between two distinguished scholars: Kristi Mair 📚, Apologist, Author, and Lecturer at Oak Hill Seminary, who is compl…
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Thanks to a long overdue public inquiry here in the UK, shocking stories of how NHS doctors recklessly gave patients blood contaminated with viruses including HIV and hepatitis have been emerging in recent years. One of the most painful cases was at a special school for children with haemophilia, where well-meaning but catastrophically misguided do…
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Unbelievable? What does the science of climate change say? Hugh Ross and Antonia Godber (replay)
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On the podcast today we're joined by climate change campaigner Antonia Godber and scientist Hugh Ross of Reasons to Believe. They discuss the science of climate change, whether we are heading towards a tipping point, climate ‘alarmism’ and practical solutions.Originally aired: 11 Nov 2021• Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/26…
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How do we differentiate truth from disinformation? Is it possible to verify the truth of Christianity in a similar way? How can we cope with injustice, discrimination and racism? Are we able t reconcile the goodness of God with the horrendous suffering we experience? Where can we turn in the midst of mental health struggles? Nicola Morrison, author…
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