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Should ’Gay Conversion Therapy’ be banned? Jayne Ozanne vs Peter Lynas Jan 21, 2022

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The UK Government has published proposals to ban 'gay conversion therapy'.

Should such a law be welcomed by churches as a protection for LGBT+ people, or a cause for concern at the potential criminalisation of prayer?

Peter Lynas of the UK Evangelical Alliance and Jayne Ozanne of the Ban Conversion Therapy coalition debate the proposed legislation.

For the Government consultation: https://equalityhub.citizenspace.com/government-equalities-office/banning-conversion-therapy For the Evangelical Alliance: https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/public-policy/ending-conversion-therapy For Ban Conversion Therapy coalition: https://www.banconversiontherapy.com Jayne Ozanne in Premier Christianity: https://www.premierchristianity.com/interviews/jayne-ozanne-the-christian-campaigner-explains-why-she-wants-to-ban-hate-prayer/5807.article Peter Lynas in Premier Christianity: https://www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/whats-the-problem-with-banning-conversion-therapy/5822.article

**This show covers sensitive issues regarding the pastoral care of LGBT people in the church. Discretion is also advised in engaging with the responses to this post. Differing points of view are welcome, but we request that all comments remain polite and respectful.**

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Classic Replay: Old Testament grill-a-Christian with Peter J Williams Jan 18, 2022

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First broadcast in Oct 2011. Peter J Williams the Warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge and a first class scholar of both Old and New Testament, responded to non-Christian listeners' sceptical questions on the Old Testament.

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Do extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence? Jonathan McLatchie vs Jonathan Pearce Jan 14, 2022

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'Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence' is often used as a maxim by skeptics against modern miracle claims and Biblical miracles.

Christian apologist Jonathan McLatchie and atheist blogger Jonathan Pearce debate the 'prior probabilities' involved in miracle claims and the evidence for the resurrection.

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Classic Replay: Bart Ehmran talks about his loss of faith with Mike Licona Jan 11, 2022

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We featured a lot of Bart Ehrman in 2011 - in this show from Aug 2011 he returned for another conversation with resurrection scholar Mike Licona, about their different experiences - why Bart deconverted and Mike Licona held onto his faith after a period of doubt.

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Suffering & God in the Intensive Care Unit: Dean Mayes & Dan Paterson Jan 07, 2022

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Could the story of Christianity really be true? How do we make sense of suffering if so?

Dan Paterson is the author of 'Questioning Christianity', which seeks to make sense of Christianity to skeptics and doubters. He engages with Dean Mayes who was an atheist, but whose intellectual journey and work as a nurse in intensive care have caused him to reconsider Christianity in recent years.

For Dan Paterson: https://www.questioningchristianity.com

For Dean Mayes: http://www.deanfromaustralia.com

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Classic Replay: Ex-Christian dialogue Jan 04, 2022

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In this show from Aug 2011 we met Rebekah Bennetch who lives in Saskatoon, Canada. She grew up in a strong Christian family. But in 2007 "came out" as an atheist. Sheridan Voysey is a writer, speaker and broadcaster on contemporary spirituality. They discussed what led Rebekah to abandon her faith, how Christians can best treat their "apostate" friends and family, and what lessons can be learnt for fruitful dialogue between believers and atheists.

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Tom Holland on Christianity, persecution and the cross Dec 31, 2021

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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.

A 'Perspectives' lecture recorded in Nov 2021 at the British Library for Christian persecution charity Open Doors with audience Q&A. Used with permission

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Classic Replay: Were the Epistles forged? Bart Ehrman vs Darrell Bock Dec 28, 2021

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In this show first broadcast in Aug 2011 sceptical Bible scholar Bart Ehrman debated his book "Forged" with Darrell Bock of Dallas Theological Seminary. Bart claims that many of the writings of the New Testament are falsely attributed to apostles such as Peter and Paul. Bock responds, saying that the case for forgery is not as conclusive as Bart claims.

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Christmas for skeptics and an atheist finds God via Dawkins: Rebecca McLaughlin, Peter Byrom and Ruth Jackson Dec 24, 2021

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Justin hosts a 'Christmas Cracker', with Rebecca McLaughlin author of 'Is Christmas Unbelievable?', Peter Byrom tells his story of going from atheism to faith via Richard Dawkins, and a catch up with co-presenter Ruth Jackson and baby Eden-Grace!

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