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What happened on the cross? NT Wright & Tom Schreiner. 500th podcast episode. Nov 11, 2016

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CORRECTED AUDIO! NT (Tom) Wright's new book "The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the meaning of Jesus' crucifixion" says that the cross was about much more than Jesus absolving us of sin.

He discusses atonement theology, God's wrath and penal substitution with reformed Bible scholar Thomas Schreiner. It's also the 500th podcast episode of the show!

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For a discount on NT Wright's online courses: http://www.ntwrightonline.org/premierchristianity

For Tom Wright's new book The Day The Revolution Began: http://ntwrightonline.org/revolution/

For Tom Schreiner: http://www.sbts.edu/academics/faculty/thomas-r-schreiner/

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Ask NT Wright anything - Listener Q&A Nov 04, 2016

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Justin is joined for the first of two shows by renowned Bible scholar NT (Tom) Wright. He answers a variety of questions sent in by both sceptical and Christian listeners. Topics include John's gospel, the resurrection, innerancy and hell.

Later in the show Justin talks to Max McLean whose stage production of CS Lewis' 'The Screwtape Letters' is coming to London during December.

For a discount on NT Wright's online courses: http://www.ntwrightonline.org/premierchristianity

For Tom's new book The Day The Revolution Began: http://ntwrightonline.org/revolution/

For The Screwtape Letters in London: https://fpatheatre.com/tour/london/

Can We Agree To Disagree? Dialogue event 14 Nov: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-we-agree-to-disagree-christians-humanists-in-dialogue-tickets-27430401068

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Tim Keller vs Jeremy Rodell - Do humans make sense without God? Oct 28, 2016

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NYC's pastor-to-the-sceptics Tim Keller debates atheist Jeremy Rodell. Tim's new book 'Making Sense of God: An invitation to the sceptical' is a prequel to his bestselling 2008 book 'The Reason For God'.

Tim is pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York. Jeremy is the dialogue officer for the British Humanist Association. They discuss whether humanism is a form of faith, as well as identity and hope, and whether atheism or Christianity best explains our deepest longings.

Karl Faase also joins Justin to talk about a new video resource 'Jesus the Game Changer'.

For Tim's book Making Sense of God: http://www.timothykeller.com/books/making-sense-of-god

Can We Agree To Disagree? Dialogue event 14 Nov: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-we-agree-to-disagree-christians-humanists-in-dialogue-tickets-27430401068

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Should Christians vote for Trump? Christina Rees, John Zmirak, Eric Metaxas & Tony Campolo Oct 22, 2016

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As the most bitter and controversial US election in history approaches its conclusion, Justin is joined by Christians of varying political persuasions. Donald Trump's nomination has split evangelicals, but Hillary Clinton is also disliked by many in both parties. Former chair of Women And The Church, Christina Rees debates with John Zmirak, senior editor at conservative blog Stream.org.

We also hear from Trump supporter Eric Metaxas, and Hillary supporter Tony Campolo.

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For Premier Christianity magazine's coverage of the US election: www.premierchristianity.com

For Women and the Church: http://womenandthechurch.org/

For John Zmirak: https://stream.org/author/johnzmirak/

Can We Agree To Disagree? Dialogue event 14 Nov: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-we-agree-to-disagree-christians-humanists-in-dialogue-tickets-27430401068

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What does Revelation say about Hell? Chris Date & Rob Wiesner Oct 14, 2016

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Revelation remains a closed book of the New Testament to many Christians. In this episode Justin is joined by Chris Date and Rob Wiesner to talk about the nature of Revelation and what it actually says about Hell and judgement. Chris Date changed his mind about Hell several years ago from the traditional view of "eternal conscious torment" to "conditional immortality", the view that Hell involves final destruction of the unrepentant. He debates with Robert Wiesner who takes the traditional view. Whose position do the passages in Revelation support? For Rethinking Hell: http://rethinkinghell.com/ Can We Agree To Disagree? Dialogue event 14 Nov: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-we-agree-to-disagree-christians-humanists-in-dialogue-tickets-27430401068 Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

Why I changed my mind about Christian history - Tom Holland & Larry Hurtado Oct 07, 2016

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Historian Tom Holland recently penned an article for The New Statesman on why he changed his mind about Christianity. Holland is the author of popular books on ancient empires and says his research made him realise how unique Christianity was in its infancy. He claims that, despite secular arguments that Christianity hinders moral progress, the West actually owes its values of equality and human dignity to the religion. Holland discusses the issues with New Testament historian Larry Hurtado whose recent book 'Destroyer of the Gods' explains the unique and unusual nature of the early Christian church in the context of Greco- Roman culture. For Tom Holland's article: http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/religion/2016/09/tom-holland-why-i-was-wrong-about-christianity For Larry Hurtado's 'Destroyer of the Gods': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Destroyer-gods-Early-Christian-Distinctiveness/dp/1481304739 For the Beyond Materialism conference on 12 Nov: https://www.c4id.org.uk Can We Agree To Disagree? Dialogue event 14 Nov: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-we-agree-to-disagree-christians-humanists-in-dialogue-tickets-27430401068 Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

Multiverse Show 2: Fine-tuning fights back! Luke Barnes & Max Andrews Sep 30, 2016

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Following a recent show in which both guests argued in favour of the multiverse, Justin is joined by Luke Barnes, an Australian physicist whose new book ‘A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos’ makes the case for the fine tuning of our universe for life and is co-written with Geraint Lewis. Luke is sceptical of the ability of multiverse theory and its ability to solve the riddle of fine tuning and explains why. Max Andrews is a PhD student researching the philosophy of the multiverse. He unpacks some of his research on the implication of the ‘quantum’ theory of the multiverse for theology and fine tuning. For A Fortunate Universe: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fortunate-Universe-Finely-Tuned-Cosmos/dp/1107156610 For Luke Barnes https://letterstonature.wordpress.com For Max Andrews http://sententias.org/ The Rethinking Hell Conference 2016 http://www.rethinkinghellconference.com/ Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

Kierkegaard: A Single Life - Stephen Backhouse & Jane Williams Sep 23, 2016

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Justin hears about the unusual life of Soren Kierkegaard in a theological edition of the show. Author Stephen Backhouse explains how the 19th Century theologian/philosopher has shaped the modern world and today's Christian faith. Jane Williams of the GodPod podcast and theologian at St Mellitus College joins the discussion. For Kierkegaard: A Single Life http://www.kierkegaardbook.com For GodPod https://sptc.htb.org/godpod The Rethinking Hell Conference 2016 http://www.rethinkinghellconference.com/ Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

Who's afraid of the Multiverse? Jeff Zweerink & Skydive Phil Sep 16, 2016

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The word 'multiverse' has been on the lips of both physicists and apologists in recent years. In this show Justin is joined by atheist Phil Harper and Christian astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink of Reasons To Believe. They explain why they both believe there is scientific evidence for many universes and how that could impact the argument for God from the fine tuning of the universe. For Jeff Zweerink on the multiverse http://shop.reasons.org/Who-s-Afraid-of-The-Multiverse-p/l0803.htm For SkyDivePhil on YouTube http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QqjsZEZMR7I Justin's 'Dice' video http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yy6kaDaeDT8 Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

Unbelievable Live! in California: Ryan Bell & Sean McDowell on ‘Why I am an atheist / Why I am a Christian’ Sep 09, 2016

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Justin presents a live audience edition of the show from Church Everyday in Northridge, California. He’s joined by atheist Ryan Bell, a former Christian pastor who took ‘A Year Without God’ after coming to doubt his faith, and Sean McDowell a Christian thinker who tells his own journey of doubt and coming to a conviction that Christianity is true. There’s also an interview with Justin by Kevin Yi of Truth Matters Ministries who hosted the event, and time for audience Q&A at the end. For Truth Matter Ministries and the event video www.truthmattersministries.com/ For Ryan Bell www.lifeaftergod.org/ For Sean McDowell http://seanmcdowell.org/ Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

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