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Is the UK Church racist? Chine McDonald, Gavin Calver and Joe Aldred Aug 21, 2020

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In the second of two shows dealing with racism and the church, Justin Brierley hosts a discussion on the UK Church between Chine McDonald of Christian Aid, Gavin Calver of The Evangelical Alliance and Bishop Dr Joe Aldred of Churches Together in England.

For Chine McDonald https://twitter.com/ChineMcDonald

For Gavin Calver: https://www.eauk.org/

For Bishop Joe Aldred: https://drjoealdred.info/

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Racism, white supremacy and Black Lives Matter: George Yancey and Drew Hart Aug 14, 2020

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Is the approach and ideology of Black Lives Matter and anti-racism advocates such as Robin DiAngelo, a help or a hindrance in combating racism in the USA?

Anti-racism theologian Dr Drew Hart and Christian sociologist Dr George Yancey discuss their different perspectives on racism, 'white fragility' and Black Lives Matter in the wake of the George Floyd protests, and what role the church can play in racial reconciliation.

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For Dr George Yancey: https://www.georgeyancey.com/

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Are there many paths to God? John Hick vs Chris Sinkinson – Classic Replay Aug 07, 2020

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Theologian John Hick (1922-2012) was well known for his defence of pluralism - the view that all religions stem from one ‘Ultimate Reality’.

In this replay of his 2011 debate with Chris Sinkinson of Moorlands Theological College, they debate whether all religions lead to God.

For John Hick: http://www.johnhick.org.uk/jsite/

For Chris Sinkinson: http://www.moorlands.ac.uk/chris-sinkinson/

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Nabeel Qureshi and Yahya Seymour - Converting to and from Islam – Classic Replay Jul 31, 2020

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Nabeel Qureshi first appeared on Unbelievable? in 2009 for a dialogue on his conversion from Islam to Christianity with Muslim convert Yahya Seymour. Justin shares this replay of their conversation and reflects on the ministry of Nabeel who died in 2017 from cancer.

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A Skeptic in Narnia – Laura Miller and Michael Ward – Classic Replay Jul 24, 2020

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Laura Miller loved the Narnia stories as a child, but felt she had been hoodwinked when she discovered their Christian symbolism as an adult skeptic. She engages in a discussion on the enduring appeal of Narnia with leading CS Lewis scholar Michael Ward in this replay of their 2009 dialogue.

For Michael Ward http://www.planetnarnia.com/

For Laura Miller https://lauramiller.typepad.com

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John Lennox answers you questions on AI, science, faith and atheism Jul 17, 2020

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Prof John Lennox answers viewer questions in a livestream Q&A hosted by Justin and Lucy Brierley. He talks about his new book ‘2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity’ and addresses issues around science, technology, faith, atheism and the Bible.

For ‘2084’ https://2084book.com/

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Francis Spufford and Philip Pullman on why Christianity makes surprising emotional sense – Classic Replay Jul 10, 2020

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Prize-winning author Francis Spufford discusses his book ‘Unapologetic: Why despite everything Christianity can still make surprising emotional sense’ with famed atheist writer Philip Pullman in this replay of their 2012 conversation.

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The Jesus of Islam and Christianity: Can we reconcile the two? Mustafa Akyol and Richard Shumack Jul 03, 2020

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Does Islam or Christianity go back to the true person of Jesus? Richard Shumack, author of 'Jesus through Muslim Eyes' and Mustafa Akyol, author of 'The Islamic Jesus', debate the issues.

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Rob Bell and Adrian Warnock debate heaven, hell and Love Wins - Classic Replay Jun 26, 2020

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Justin introduces a classic debate from the Unbelievable? archive in which megachurch pastor Rob Bell defended his controversial 2011 book 'Love Wins’ opposite Adrian Warnock.

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Another Christian worship leader loses his faith? Jon Steingard and Sean McDowell Jun 19, 2020

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Jon Steingard of the band Hawk Nelson is the latest in a number of Christian personalities who say they've renounced their faith. Jon joins Justin along with Christian thinker Sean McDowell who has written a response blog to Jon’s Instagram announcement.

Jon Steingard https://www.instagram.com/jonsteingard

Sean McDowell https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/christian-rockstar-loses-his-faith-3-big-lessons-for-the-church

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