Unapologetic

Presented by Ruth Jackson

#107 Michael Lloyd: Why does evil exist?

4 Jun 2024
00:23:05

Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, author of Cafe Theology, explores a number of Christian responses to evil and suffering. Which theories are the most intellectually, emotionally and pastorally consistent and satisfying? We also look at the doctrine of the fall....

#106 Kathy Keller: Why does God allow suffering?

28 May 2024
00:21:13

Kathy Keller is no stranger to suffering, so how is she able to attest to the goodness of God in the midst of great pain? How does she respond to unanswered prayer? Does she have any advice about coping with anxiety? Is it possible to hold on to hope...

#105 Kathy Keller: Why I changed my mind on women ordination

21 May 2024
00:24:59

We continue our conversation with writer, editor and speaker Kathy Keller. Why did their sons believe her and Tim should never offer parenting advice?! What did they learn at Hopewell, Virginia that proved invaluable when planting Redeemer in New Yor...

#104 Kathy Keller: Life, marriage and death

14 May 2024
00:24:32

As we approach the one year anniversary of apologist Tim Keller's death on May 19th, we caught up with his wife Kathy Keller. Are there any stories about Tim that have particularly encouraged her family in recent months? How did a sick dog lead her t...

#103 Rachael Heffer: Are young people more spiritual?

7 May 2024
00:32:15

In the final part of their conversation about the Talking Jesus research, Rachael Heffer, head of mission at the Evangelical Alliance, shares her thoughts around some important questions. Why are young people leaving the Church? How do we navigate tr...

#102 Rachael Heffer: Do people want to engage in conversations about faith?

30 Apr 2024
00:20:50

How do people respond to hearing about God? Has the general opinion of the UK shifted on matters of faith in recent years? What do young people think? How confident are Christians about sharing their faith? How do we approach people's big questions?...

#101 Rachael Heffer: What does the UK think about faith?

23 Apr 2024
00:33:50

Rachael Heffer, head of mission at the Evangelical Alliance, shares her thoughts around the Talking Jesus research. What do the UK public think about the Church, Christians and Jesus? Who are the "nones" and why has there been such a rise in this cat...

#100 Ruth Jackson: 100th Episode Special

16 Apr 2024
00:25:33

Ruth Jackson shares some of her favourite moments over the last 99 episodes, including an opiate addict becoming a Christian apologist via a near death experience, an analytic philosopher on why she believes the gospel narratives are reliable, an NFL...

#99 Sarah Irving-Stonebraker: How can we be effective priests of history?

9 Apr 2024
00:27:42

Associate Professor Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, author of Priests of History, explores the results of ahistoricism in the Church. Does disconnection from the past lead to individualism? How do we practice ancient spiritual practices in a modern setting...

#98 Sarah Irving-Stonebraker: Is history irrelevant?

2 Apr 2024
00:14:05

Associate Professor Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, author of Priests of History, explores the characteristics and impact of living in an "ahistoric" age. How can history help us navigate the culture wars? Can we reconnect with the past? For Priests of...

#97 Jay Y Kim: Did Jesus really rise from the dead?

26 Mar 2024
00:29:07

Pastor Jay Y Kim explores how Holy Week brings hope. Why are we all so afraid of death? What difference does Easter make? Did the resurrection actually happen and why does it matter? For Jay Kim: https://jaykimthinks.com/   • Subscribe to the Un...

#96 Jay Y Kim: Analogue presence in a digital world

19 Mar 2024
00:25:57

Jay Y Kim shares his experience as a pastor in Silicon Valley. How is technology forming us? In what ways can we help young people live fruitfully in the digital space? How do we navigate AI? Are there any tips for finding rest in the midst of the bu...

#95 Jay Y Kim : Doubt and deconstruction

12 Mar 2024
00:26:09

Jay Y Kim, a pastor in Silicon Valley and author of multiple books including Listen, Listen, Speak, shares his experience of losing and rediscovering his faith. What are some of the reasons people leave the Church or aren't even remotely interested i...

#94 Hannah Martin: Makeup royalty on supporting those who struggle with Mother's Day

5 Mar 2024
00:30:08

Renowned makeup artist Hannah Martin explores how to support people who find Mother's Day difficult for a plethora of different reasons. She bravely shares her own journey of losing her mother and her heart-breaking struggle with infertility and misc...

#93 Hannah Martin: Makeup artist to the stars on life, faith and navigating a filter-obsessed culture

27 Feb 2024
00:23:39

Hannah Martin, "the queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials” (British Vogue) and world-class makeup artist to the stars, shares her philosophy on beauty. What are some of her top tips? When did her "plan C" lead to making up supermodels and pri...

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