Unbelievable?

Presented by Ruth Jackson

Every Saturday from 6pm - 7pm

Classic Replay: Seventh Day Adventism – David Burnett, Victor Hulbert and Doug Harris

21 Apr 2021
01:06:55

An Inter-Christian discussion on the beliefs and doctrines that are distinctive of Seventh Day Adventists. Why do they hold to Saturday as the ‘true’ day for worship and rest? Are they too legalistic? What about the failed prophecy of Christ's return...

Do Muslims & Christians worship the same God? Andy Bannister & Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon

16 Apr 2021
01:27:09

It's often claimed that, despite their religious differences, Muslims and Christians still believe in and worship the same creator God.  In his new book Andy Bannister explains why he believes the God of Islam and Christianity cannot be the same. In...

Classic Replay: Are we alone in the universe? – Paul Davies & John Lennox

13 Apr 2021
01:01:35

What does it take for life to get going in our universe?  Is there intelligence in the stars or right under our nose? Renowned astrophysicist Paul Davies chats to Oxford Professor of Mathematics John Lennox. A popular science author, Davies’ book ‘Th...

Is Christianity a trick of the mind? TikTok hypnotist Zach Pincince and Christian illusionist Bryan Drake

9 Apr 2021
01:29:37

TikTok star Zach Pincince lost his faith after developing a career in hypnotism and growing doubts about whether Jesus rose again. He engages with Christian evangelist and stage illusionist Bryan Drake on whether religious belief is down to our sugge...

Bishop Robert Barron and Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) – Christianity or Atheism: Which makes best sense of who we are?

2 Apr 2021
01:47:46

Bishop Robert Barron of Word on Fire and Alex O'Connor of the Cosmic Skeptic channel discuss the evidence for God, the nature of faith and the problem of suffering in the first episode of The Big Conversation season 3. For a bonus video of Bishop Bar...

Classic Replay: The historical Jesus – Philip Pullman, Anthony McRoy and Martin Saunders

30 Mar 2021
58:19

In prominent atheist author Philip Pullman’s ‘The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ’, he re-imagines the story of Jesus as the story of two twins - one called Jesus, the other Christ. It is the twin Christ who writes the history of Jesus, turni...

Beyond Belief: A youth worker's doubt and deconstruction – Logan Walker and Ben Jack

26 Mar 2021
01:18:08

Former Christian youth worker, Logan Walker, shares some of the reasons for losing his faith. Evangelist Ben Jack from the Message Trust responds to some of Logan's doubts and provides some of his own thoughts on these difficult topics.  For Ben Ja....

Classic Replay: Natural evil – Bill Dembski and Norman Hansen

23 Mar 2021
01:06:12

How can natural evil and death that have existed for millions of years on an Old Earth view be reconciled to the view that the Fall brought these things into God's good world? Why does God answer some prayers and not others?  Does free will exist? Am...

Alister McGrath on John Polkinghorne, Shelby Abbott on doubt and Mark Clark on Jesus

19 Mar 2021
01:38:19

Justin and Ruth present 3 interviews in this week's show.    Alister McGrath, Prof of science and religion at Oxford University talks about the life and legacy of physicist-priest John Polkinghorne who has passed away aged 90. Justin also presents a...

Classic Replay: Divorce and remarriage – David Instone-Brewer and Andrew Cornes

16 Mar 2021
01:06:58

This week we look at two different Christian views of Divorce and Remarriage. Andrew Cornes is part of the clergy team at All Souls Eastbourne.  He holds to the traditional understanding that Jesus taught divorce is only permissible for adultery, and...

Is free speech on campus being cancelled? Julia Rynkiewicz, Ryan Christopher & Alison Scott-Baumann

12 Mar 2021
01:21:19

Julia Rynkiewicz was suspended from her midwifery course at Nottingham University because of her support for the pro-life organisation Students for Life.    Justin is joined by Julia along with Ryan Christoper of ADF UK who fought and won Julia’s cas...

Classic Replay: Professor Alister McGrath interview

9 Mar 2021
01:02:02

Alister McGrath combines a background in science with a passion for theology and apologetics. Many of his books, including ‘The Dawkins Delusion’, his critique of Richard Dawkins and the New Atheism, have been bestsellers. In this wide-ranging interv...

Is Christianity a white man’s religion? – Dr Vince Bantu and Dr AJ Varmah

5 Mar 2021
01:30:17

Why do we often picture a Caucasian Jesus with blonde hair and blue eyes? Why are many of the early church fathers depicted as white when they weren’t? Has African Christianity been hijacked?    Dr Vince Bantu of Fuller Theological Seminary and Dr A....

Classic Replay: Atheist fundamentalism with Richard Dawkins, AC Grayling, Richard Harries and Charles Moore

2 Mar 2021
01:10:54

Atheists Richard Dawkins and AC Grayling squared up against Christians Richard Harries and Charles Moore for a debate on the motion "Atheism is the new fundamentalism". Justin Brierley reviews the debate with audio clips from the speakers a...

The Ravi Zacharias Scandal: Dr Diane Langberg, Glen Scrivener and Steve Baughman

26 Feb 2021
01:21:53

A recent report about Ravi Zacharias has shipwrecked a global ministry and the legacy of one of the most influential Christian apologists has been swept away. Justin and Ruth are joined by Christian psychologist Dr Diane Langberg, a specialist in tra...

Premier Christmas Radio

We are SO excited to announce the return of Premier Christmas radio for a second year running! It's finally time to get festive with our pop-up Christmas radio station. Allow us to fill your days with HopePeaceJoy and Love this winter with our carefully crafted Christmas radio. Listen Now

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