Unbelievable?

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Does evil prove God exists? Frank Turek vs Alex O Connor (aka Cosmic Skeptic) Jun 09, 2017

Show notes

Christian apologist Frank Turek is an author, speaker and radio show host well known for engaging sceptical students. In this show he dialogues with young atheist Alex O Connor who runs the popular Cosmic Skeptic YouTube channel.

After Frank posted a video about why the existence of evil may in fact show that God exists, Alex created a response video. They discuss whether objective morality exists (Alex says ‘no’) and whether undirected evolution can account for our moral beliefs.

For Frank Turek: http://www.crossexamined.org

For Frank’s original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SH0m37lqZs

For Cosmic Skeptic’s response video and channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s7Ol8FXPWE

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2017 Conference highlights: John Lennox, Beth Grove, Andy Bannister & more Jun 02, 2017

Show notes

Justin presents highlights from this year's Unbelievable? the Conference in London, including John Lennox's opening address and the Panel Q&A.

Couldn't be there? The Conference DVD/CD contains 12 hours of conference video and audio.

To order Unbelievable? the Conference 2017 on DVD/MP3CD or via digital download: http://www.premier.org.uk/shop

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Buddhism, Christianity, Nirvana & Salvation - Alex Crowe & Ken Samples May 26, 2017

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Alex Crowe is a Buddhist who engages with Ken Samples author of ‘God Among Sages: Why Jesus is not just another religious leader’ that compares and contrasts Jesus with founding figures from all the main religions.

They discuss the Buddha's life and teaching compared to Jesus' and how Buddhism answers the question of suffering and meaning compared to Christianity.

For ‘God Among Sages’ by Ken Samples: https://www.amazon.com/God-among-Sages-Another-Religious/dp/0801016908

For the West London Buddhist Centre: http://westlondonbuddhistcentre.com/

Get Unbelievable? the book: www.unbelievablebook.co.uk

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Why, after 10 years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian. Justin Brierley May 19, 2017

Show notes

Justin's new book "Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian" is now available for pre-order. Justin airs the talk and Q&A he gave at the book launch at Unbelievable? the Conference 2017 titled "Not So Unbelievable".

Get the book: www.unbelievablebook.co.uk

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Is porn harmful to society? Matt Fradd, Charlotte Rose and Adam Scarborough May 12, 2017

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Online pornography is a multi-billion dollar industry. But what effect is its proliferation having on those who consume it? Matt Fradd, author of The Porn Myth, argues that science is showing that widespread porn addiction is adversely affecting relationships, sexuality and society.

Charlotte Rose a sexual freedom campaigner, and Adam Scarborough of the Campaign Against Censorship respond to Matt.

For The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd: http://www.thepornmyth.com

For the Campaign Against Censorship: https://www.dlas.org.uk/

For Charlotte Rose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Rose

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When atheists 'sincerely disbelieve' - Michael Collett & Gary Habermas May 05, 2017

Show notes

Michael Collett is a journalist for ABC News in Australia. He recently wrote a popular online article titled "God and the problem of sincere disbelief" which charted his own loss of faith from Christianity to atheism.

Christian thinker Prof Gary Habermas interacts with Michael on belief, doubt and the evidence for Christianity, and whether atheists are in wilful denial of God.

For Unbelievable? the Conference 2017: http://www.premier.org.uk/whychrist

For Michael Collett's article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-29/god-and-the-problem-of-sincere-disbelief/8378108?pfm=ms

For Gary Habermas: http://www.garyhabermas.com/

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Debating the "Cosmic Dice" video: Alex O Connor (CosmicSkeptic) & Josh Parikh Apr 28, 2017

Show notes

In 2016 Justin released an online video titled "How a dice can show that God exists" arguing for God as the best explanation of the fine tuning of the universe.

After the video gained several hundred thousand views on YouTube, young atheist vlogger Alex O Connor (aka CosmicSkeptic) responded with several criticisms in a video of his own. Justin invited him into the show to explain his objections with Christian thinker Josh Parikh.

In the final part of the show Justin chats with Jeremiah J Johnston, one of the speakers at Unbelievable? the Conference 2017 and director of conference partner The Christian Thinkers Society

For Unbelievable? the Conference 2017: http://www.premier.org.uk/whychrist

For 'How a dice can show that God exists' https://youtu.be/yy6kaDaeDT8

For CosmicSkeptic's response video: https://youtu.be/D9lfZAMF7HQ

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The Reformation: return to truth or tragic mistake? James White vs Peter D Williams Apr 21, 2017

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2017 marks 500 years since Martin Luther kickstarted the Protestant Reformation. But was the split between the Catholic and Protestant church a return to truth or a tragic mistake?

Reformed scholar James White debates Catholic advocate Peter D Williams on salvation by grace, papal authority and more.

For Unbelievable? the Conference 2017: http://www.premier.org.uk/whychrist

For James and Peter's forthcoming public debate in London on Catholic doctrine of Mary on Mon 15 May: http://bit.ly/MaryDebate2017

For James White: https://www.aomin.org/

For Peter D Williams: http://www.catholicvoices.org.uk/team/peter-d-williams

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Did Jesus die on the cross? James White vs Yusuf Ismail (plus Lydia McGrew interview) Apr 14, 2017

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The Qu’ran states that Jesus did not die on the cross, but rather ‘it was made to appear’ so. Yet, historians cite Jesus’ death by crucifixion as one of the best attested facts of the ancient world.

In an Easter weekend edition of the show Justin is joined by Christian scholar James White and Islamic scholar Yusuf Ismail as they debate the Islamic and Christian view of the crucifixion. At the end of the show, Justin also chats with Lydia McGrew, author of a new book Hidden in Plain View: Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts.

For Unbelievable? the Conference 2017: http://www.premier.org.uk/whychrist

For James White: https://www.aomin.org/

For Yusuf Ismail: https://www.facebook.com/Yusuf-Ismail-476386472392334/

For Lydia McGrew’s book: http://www.lydiamcgrew.com

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Are Christians free to express their faith? Joe Boot vs Terry Sanderson Apr 07, 2017

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Joe Boot is a theologian and apologist based in Canada who will be speaking at the forthcoming Our God Reigns conference in North London on Sat 22 April.

He debates with Terry Sanderson of the National Secular Society some of the cases being claimed to be infringements of Christian liberty, including the Asher's Bakery 'gay cake' case and the Canadian lecturer who refuses to use gender neutral pronouns for transgender people.

For the Our God Reigns conference: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-god-reigns-tickets-30222912545?aff=es2

For the National Secular Society: http://www.secularism.org.uk

For Unbelievable? the Conference 2017: http://www.premier.org.uk/whychrist

Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download: http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop

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