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Unbelievable? offers a weekly podcast, blog, and video series hosted by Ruth Jackson and a team of thinkers and Christian apologists.

    Classic Replay: From Atheist to Catholic with Leah Libresco and Hemant Mehta

    Classic Replay: From Atheist to Catholic with Leah Libresco and Hemant Mehta

    In this Classic Replay of Unbelievable? Podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Leah Libresco, once a prominent atheist blogger who made headlines by converting to Catholicism. Her story gained attention across both religious and secular spheres, including a feature on CNN.
    Leah sits down with Hemant Mehta, widely known as the Friendly Atheist, for a topical discussion about the moral arguments that played a pivotal role in her conversion journey. Hemant quizzes Leah on her decision to embrace Catholicism, providing listeners with an insightful exchange that explores the intricacies of faith, reason, and personal conviction.
    Listeners also get the chance to participate as Leah and Hemant field questions, offering deeper insights into Leah's faith journey and the broader dynamics of faith and atheism.
    For Leah Libresco visit: leahlibresco.com
    For Hemant Mehta visit: friendlyatheist.com
    This episode originally aired on: 23 June 2014
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    • 57 min
    Should Christians play politics? Michael F. Bird vs Stephen Wolfe hosted by Billy Hallowell

    Should Christians play politics? Michael F. Bird vs Stephen Wolfe hosted by Billy Hallowell

    With crucial elections happening in the UK and USA this year Unbelievable is diving back the debate into politics and faith with some paradigm shifting thinkers and theologians. Strap in for this mini-series starting with Michael F. Bird (Deputy Principal & New Testament scholar at Ridley College, Australia) and Stephen Wolfe (author of ‘The Case for Christian Nationalism’). These two come to vastly different conclusions about how faith and politics should mix. Stephen Wolfe makes a startling case for Christian nationalism. How can followers of Jesus be part of the solution bringing divided communities together asks Michael Bird, co-author with Tom “NT” Wright of ‘Jesus and the Powers?’  What are the boundaries of our personal beliefs?  How can we achieve the goods we wish to see in society?  In the coming weeks we will also hear from New Testament scholar Tom ‘NT’ Wright, Preston Sprinkle author of ‘Exiles: The church in the shadow of empire’ and ex-White House and presidential staffer Michael Wear
    Michael F. Bird
    Twitter: @mbird12
    Blog: https://michaelfbird.substack.com
    Channel: Early Christian History link to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC21I7qYVHPsOzL9ujxiRWZA
    Books: Amazon link to https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Michael-F-Bird/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AMichael+F.+Bird
    Stephen Wolfe
    @PerfInjust
    https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christian-Nationalism-Stephen-Wolfe/dp/1957905336/ref=sr_1_1?crid=388EY0PP8LI3E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q0DTFRuTT7yLGpKD_qahRIM2K4gPy1eBZYUeKmL3I1uvZdOg8RN6LmgihVjxX6kzWASFAbo-519nQPCKERYm3QFzXDDb798NLEjphu4ee68.2OMMP0WgNhTuN7CWzsT4c9PPKJv-lKaouXcoFlYt_TQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+case+for+christian+nationalism+stephen+wolfe&qid=1711052839&sprefix=The+case+for+christian+nationl%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1
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    Is our mind really more than mere matter? Keith Ward and David Papinaeu (Replay)

    Is our mind really more than mere matter? Keith Ward and David Papinaeu (Replay)

    In this replay we bring together Christian Philosopher & Theologian Keith Ward and atheist Professor of Philosophy from King's College London, David Papinaeu to unpack the question "Is our mind more than matter"? Ward believes that the brain is accompanied by an immaterial mind, while Papinaeu believes the brain and the mind to be one in the same - with nothing immaterial about it. What do you think?
    This episode originally aired on: 14 Jan 2012
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    Is God’s love truly for all - universalism or eternal damnation? Andrew Hronich vs Jerry Walls hosted by Dr. Sean McDowell

    Is God’s love truly for all - universalism or eternal damnation? Andrew Hronich vs Jerry Walls hosted by Dr. Sean McDowell

    Top apologist, Biola professor, and author Dr. Sean McDowell guest hosts Unbelievable on the topic, 'Does God truly love everyone?'. Most Christians would say yes. At the heart of Christianity is a declaration that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son to make salvation possible for every single person. But there are very strongly held views across the spectrum about what happens when we die? What about those who have never heard? Is there a chance to acknowledge and accept God postmortem and spend eternity with him? How do we affirm the idea of God’s love for all and the idea held dear by some that Christ died for the elect. Andrew Hronich endeavors to synthesize the many strands of orthodox doctrine into a single telos: ultimate reconciliation. He is a current master's student at Princeton Theological Seminary and an associate apologist, and the author of a new book "Once Loved Always Loved: The Logic of Apokatastasis". Opposite him and arguing for the logic of damnation is Prof. Jerry Walls, Professor of Philosophy and Scholar in Residence at Houston Christian University and author of some twenty books including “Hell: The Logic of Damnation”.  
    For Prof. Sean McDowell, Ph.D.
    TWITTER: @sean_mcdowell
    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowell
    www.seanmcdowell.org
    For Andrew Hronich
    https://www.instagram.com/amhronich/
    https://www.amazon.com/Once-Loved-Always-Logic-Apokatastasis-ebook/dp/B0C5YSKWYW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H3VLCEI3VZT3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.f2dn02jEU87zCpQGwS72c1YXMpfS6vgYovAcB6pumD45GxzWvHzLrdSVUu1-LyMo.tUu-v49VlDX1Kg0ZzP0D57mqiuOlUHI1rwUlDh8oQFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Hronich&qid=1710504006&sprefix=hronich%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1
    For Prof. Jerry Walls
    https://hc.edu/contact/jerry-walls/
    For more discussion between Christians and non-Christians visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable
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    • 1 hr
    Where is God in a terminal cancer diagnosis? Steve Legg, Allan Finnegan and Andy Kind

    Where is God in a terminal cancer diagnosis? Steve Legg, Allan Finnegan and Andy Kind

    Where is God to be found when you face a no-joke reality of a terminal diagnosis for cancer? Two comedians, who are both Christians, are facing just this challenge. This discussion between these two men will transform the way you think about terminal illness. This is an uplifting show with two people who feel even closer to God than before they received their devastating news.  
    Allan Finnegan competed in the 2020 series of the ITV variety competition Britain’s Got Talent and got to the semi-finals with his comedy act. After the show, Allan a Baptist minister continued working at his church in Bootle as normal but sought medical advice when he started to experience some issues with his vision in 2022. He has now been given one year to live after being diagnosed with a rare cancer and has been told by doctors they can do nothing more for him.  
    Steve Legg is also a funnyman of faith who was given 120 days to live. He’s already passed that and phenomenally successful  book The Last Laugh tells the gripping story of rather than get busy dying he got busy living. Like Allan, Steve’s story offers genuine hope in the face of death.  
    @stevelegguk on X and get his book here 
    Allan’s treatment is not available on the NHS but you help pay for his potentially life-saving treatment here 
    Check out previous shows on this topic
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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Classic Reply: Spiritual deconstruction among Millennials with Michael Gungor and Evan Wickham (Replay)

    Classic Reply: Spiritual deconstruction among Millennials with Michael Gungor and Evan Wickham (Replay)

    Michael Gungor and his wife Lisa were pioneers in the Christian music scene, building a loyal fan base through Gungor's music and podcasts such as The Liturgists. However, Michael's recent turn towards an increasingly progressive, mystical and deconstructed interpretation of faith has left many Christians confused. In this episode Michael is joined by Christian songwriter and teacher, Evan Wickham as they break down many of the questions millennials and Gen Z'ers are facing today and what impact and interpretation, if any, this has on the church, modern theology and Christian music today.
    This episode originally aired on: Oct 28, 2022
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    • 1 hr 12 min

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348 Ratings

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‘The living ethical world is Spirit in its truth.’

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Stimulating and energising

I have been a listener of Justin for years then dropped off the podcast over the years. I recently started listening again and I am so pleased I did. The facilitators of the debates are brilliant and the talks are well rounded. Keep my brain engaged with the big questions to which NO ONE have the answers. Keep the great conversations going! Bravo !

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Thank you

Hi Justin / Unbelievable, thank you for the thoughful debates. Always a good listen.

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