Unbelievable?

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Classic Replay: What’s wrong with the world? Andrew Wilson and Geoff Lillis May 10, 2022

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From April 2012: Andrew Wilson is an apologist, author and elder at Kings Church Eastbourne. His book 'If God, Then What?' presents arguments for the existence of God and how the Christian Gospel addresses the issues of suffering and death in the world.

Geoff Lillis, a humanist atheist from Ireland, discussed with Andrew his different perspectives on whether the world is getting better or worse, and what the diagnosis is and what the cure might be.

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Cultivating virtue - A christian and atheist perspective. Dominic Done and Julian Baggini May 06, 2022

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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 philosopher Julian Baggini, author of 'The Godless Gospel', on the differences between a Christian and secular approach to developing character.

For Dominic Done: https://www.pursuingfaith.org/your-longing-has-a-name

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Classic Replay: Miracles today Pt 2: do they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis May 03, 2022

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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 Keener on a number of the miracle accounts in the book, seeking to show that there may be a natural explanation for them. They also discuss the character of some of the charismatic healing ministries that operate.

For Keener's recent discussion with Michael Shermer: https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Send-Proof-Is-there-medical-evidence-for-miracles-Craig-Keener-Michael-Shermer-and-Elijah-Stephens

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Has woke theology gone too far? Calvin Robinson & Robyn Henderson-Espinoza Apr 29, 2022

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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.

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Classic Replay: Miracles in the Gospels Pt 1: Did they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis Apr 26, 2022

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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 Accounts" is a 2 volume work assessing the case for the miracles of Jesus and the many reported cases of miracles around the world.

Geoff Lillis is an atheist listener from Ireland. He contests the reliability of miracle accounts from 2000 years ago.

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Lee Strobel on the Case For Heaven PLUS Alister McGrath, Lisa Fields, Jeff Vines and Sharon Dirckx conference preview Apr 22, 2022

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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

Lee Strobel also chats to Justin about his new documentary film The Case for Heaven https://www.thecaseforheavenmovie.com/

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Classic Replay: Richard Dawkins & Rowan Williams dialogue Apr 19, 2022

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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 Kenny. It is broadcast here in full.

For the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bow4nnh1Wv0

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Is there historical evidence for the bodily resurrection of Jesus? Justin Bass & Dale Allison Apr 15, 2022

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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 evidence from the core historical facts points to a resurrection. Allison, author of 'The Resurrection of Jesus: Apologetics, Criticism, History' is less certain that these facts lead us to a bodily resurrection.

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For Dale Allison: https://www.ptsem.edu/people/dale-c-allison-jr

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Classic Replay: Should atheists be more religious? Alain de Botton & James Orr Apr 12, 2022

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*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 "Atheism 2.0" in which he suggested there should be "temples for atheism". He discussed these views with then recently-converted Christian academic James Orr. Do the trappings of religion make sense without the kernel of faith? First broadcast Feb 2012.

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Are Star Wars and superhero movies a gateway to the Gospel? Frank Turek vs Paulogia Apr 08, 2022

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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-apologetics channel Paulogia, responds.

For Frank Turek: https://hollywoodheroesbook.com/ For Paulogia: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIS4cWaXgWpznjwovFYQBJQ

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