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Classic Replay: Revisiting the evil God challenge - Stephen Law vs Glenn Peoples Mar 01, 2022

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Atheist philosopher Stephen Law joined Justin to reflect on his debate with William Lane Craig during the UK Reasonable Faith Tour. Glenn Peoples is a Christian Philosopher from New Zealand. He discusses Stephen's central argument against God - The Evil God Challenge and why he believes that the Moral Argument is the solution to it. First Broadcast in Dec 2011.

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Hinduism, Caste & Christianity: Joseph D’Souza and Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd Feb 25, 2022

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Bishop Joseph D’Souza from the Good Shepherd Church in India and Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd, political theorist and human rights activist, discuss the current political and religious climate in India and the situation for Christians and the Dalit and Shudra castes.

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Classic Replay: Signature in the cell - Stephen C Meyer vs Keith Fox Feb 22, 2022

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Leading ID proponent Stephen Meyer debated his recently released book "Signature in the Cell" which claims to show that the DNA code is the product of intelligent mind, not naturalistic processes. Keith Fox is Professor of Biochemistry at Southampton University. He chairs the UK Christians in Science network but disagrees strongly with ID. They debated how life could have originated and whether design is allowed as an explanation in science. First broadcast in Nov 2011.

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Is there a future for godless congregations? Paul VanderKlay and James Croft Feb 18, 2022

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Humanist leader James Croft leads a thriving godless congregation in an otherwise declining network of Ethical Societies. Does their story mirror that of many declining churches in the west?

He talks to Paul VanderKlay who pastors a small church in Sacramento while engaging a growing internet following. What is the future for godless and God-believing communities?

For James Croft: https://onlysky.media/author/jcroft For Paul VanderKlay: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulVanderKlay

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Classic Replay: Is God a Delusion? William Lane Craig and panel at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford Feb 15, 2022

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Continuing highlights from the 2011 Reasonable Faith Tour. Professor William Lane Craig spoke to a capacity audience at Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre. He critiqued Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion and interacted with a panel of academics.

The event was Chaired by Professor Peter Millican of Hertford College, and the panel comprised Dr. Daniel Came, Dr Stephen Priest, and Dr John Parrington. Richard Dawkins was invited to defend his book but refused. An empty chair was left for him in case he changed his mind. First broadcast in Nov 2011.

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John Lennon, Bob Dylan and God: Steve Turner and Jon Stewart Feb 11, 2022

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Jon Stewart, lead guitarist for Sleeper, examines the spiritual journeys of Bob Dylan and John Lennon in his new book 'Dylan, Lennon, Marx & God'. Veteran music journalist Steve Turner talks about the search for God in the music of the 60s and 70s and engages with Jon's own journey in and out of faith. For Jon Stewart: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/music/twentieth-century-and-contemporary-music/dylan-lennon-marx-and-god?format=HB For Steve Turner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Turner_(writer) ---

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Classic Replay: William Lane Craig vs Peter Millican - Does God Exist? Feb 09, 2022

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This special edition of the show featured the public debate between Christian Philosopher William Lane Craig and atheist Philosopher Peter Millican as part of the Reasonable Faith Tour 2011.

They debated "Does God Exist?" before a capacity crowd at Bill's Alma Mater, Birmingham University where he studied for his first Doctorate. First broadcast in Oct 2011.

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Send Proof: Is there medical evidence for miracles? Craig Keener, Michael Shermer and Elijah Stephens Feb 04, 2022

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Elijah Stephens, director of the documentary Send Proof, joins Justin to discuss his investigation into supernatural healing claims. Miracle researcher Craig Keener shares extraordinary stories - but is it enough to convince atheist skeptic Michael Shermer?

For Elijah Stephens: https://www.sendproof.com/ For Michael Shermer: https://michaelshermer.com/ For Craig Keener: https://craigkeener.com/

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If the tomb is empty: Joby Martin on sponsoring 14,000 Compassion kids Feb 01, 2022

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Pastor Joby Martin, pastor of The Church of Eleven22 and author of 'If The Tomb is Empty' tells Justin the story of how the church has sponsored over 14,000 children through Compassion.

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As a thank-you, USA sponsors will receive a copy of Justin's book 'Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian' AND Pastor Joby's book 'If The Tomb Is Empty'.

Can a doubter find a place in church? Preston Ulmer and Gaia McDermott Jan 28, 2022

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Preston Ulmer author of 'The Doubters Club' and ex-Christian Gaia McDermott who hosts the 'Face The Sun' podcast, discuss how to explore doubt and questions inside and outside the church.

For Preston Ulmer: https://www.thedoubtersclub.com/ For Gaia McDermott: https://facethesun.podbean.com/

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