Undeceptions with John Dickson

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77. Bookish Religion? Aug 15, 2022

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We take a closer look at 15 words that are often misunderstood, or sometimes forgotten. And my guest today reckons these words communicate the heart and soul of the New Testament, of the Christian faith, of God himself.

This episode of Undeceptions is sponsored by Zondervan Academic’s new book Bright Hope for Tomorrow by Chris Davis.

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Theme music: JS Bach's Cello Suites, Prelude, performed by the Undeceptions Band.

Hosted by John Dickson

Produced by Kaley Payne

Directed by Mark Hadley

Audio Editing by Richard Hamwi

Social Media by Sophie Hawkshaw

Administration by Lyndie Leviston

Librarian: Siobhan McGuiness

76. Against Euthanasia Aug 08, 2022

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This episode, we’re laying out the best arguments for and against legalising euthanasia and asking: What view of the human person should a good society embody in its laws?

This episode of Undeceptions is sponsored by Zondervan Academic's new book Seasons of Sorrow by Tim Challies.

Visit the undeceptions.com for more content, including the full show notes for this episode.

Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Email the show with your comments / feedback: admin@undeceptions.com

Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com: Letting the truth out.

Theme music: JS Bach's Cello Suites, Prelude, performed by the Undeceptions Band.

Hosted by John Dickson

Produced by Kaley Payne

Directed by Mark Hadley

Audio Editing by Richard Hamwi

Social Media by Sophie Hawkshaw

Administration by Lyndie Leviston

Librarian: Siobhan McGuiness

75. Global Christianity Aug 01, 2022

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The death of religion was the conventional wisdom in the social sciences during most of the twentieth century. Turns out, they were wrong. Religion is not dead. It’s still here. Actually, it’s growing.

This episode of Undeceptions is sponsored by Zondervan Academic's new book The Lost Letters to the Twelve Prophets by John Goldingay.

Visit the undeceptions.com for more content, including the full show notes for this episode.
Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Email the show with your comments / feedback: admin@undeceptions.com

Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com: Letting the truth out.
Theme music: JS Bach's Cello Suites, Prelude, performed by the Undeceptions Band.
Hosted by John Dickson
Produced by Kaley Payne
Directed by Mark Hadley
Audio Editing by Richard Hamwi
Social Media by Sophie Hawkshaw
Administration by Lyndie Leviston
Librarian: Siobhan McGuiness

74. Medieval Science Jul 25, 2022

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The period 500 to 1500 - the Middle Ages - was anything but dark. In fact, it was one of the most lively periods in world history.

This episode of Undeceptions is sponsored by Zondervan Academic's new book The Beauty Chasers by Timothy Willard.

73. On Buddhism Jul 18, 2022

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Buddhism probably takes the prize today for World’s Most Lovable Religion. But is this widespread appreciation of Buddhism matched by widespread understanding?

This episode of Undeceptions is sponsored by Zondervan Academic's new book 15 New Testament Words of Life by Nijay Gupta.

72. The Flood Jul 11, 2022

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This episode of Undeceptions is sponsored by Zondervan’s new bookGlobal Christianity: A Guide to the World’s Largest Religion from Afghanistan to Zimbabweby Gina Zurlo.

71. Emotional Intelligence Jul 04, 2022

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This episode was sponsored by Zondervan Academic's book Bully Pulpit by Michael J. Kruger.

Ben's Song Jun 17, 2022

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The song 'Christmas Time' was written by John's mate Ben Shaw, with some help from John himself. We recorded Ben’s beautiful guitar parts just 4 weeks before he died of cancer.

Ben was on this podcast a couple of times in his last months, so we hope regular listeners think of him as their friend, too.

He died a year ago today, June 17. And we’re releasing the song in his memory – it was one of his last big wishes that we take this song, which he and John had performed many times over the years but had never recorded, and rework it with a full band and release it. That’s what we’ve done.

You’ll hear the entire song at the end. In the meantime, we sat down with our long-time music producer Colin Benvenuto (and his guitar) and Ben’s wife Karen, a backing vocalist in the song, and we chatted about … well, Ben … and how the song came together.

If you want to see a little more, we’ve produced a video montage for the song over at undeceptions.com/christmastime.

70. The Artist May 23, 2022

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This episode was sponsored by Zondervan’s new book The Beauty Chasers by Timothy Willard.