Unbelievable?

Presented by Ruth Jackson

Every Saturday from 6pm - 7pm

Debating The Atheist Christmas Carol Album. TyLean Polley & Glen Scrivener

22 Dec 2017
01:23:40

Is it ok to take the Christ out of Christmas carols? That's what TyLean Polley has done with The Atheist Christmas Album. She explains why she's produced an album of classic carols to secular lyrics. Evangelist Glen Scrivener engages with TyLean on w...

Hinge: an atheist & Christian seek the truth about Jesus. Plus Jarrod McKenna interview

15 Dec 2017
01:21:46

Hinge is a brand new documentary style podcast co-hosted by atheist Cory Markum and Christian pastor Drew Sokol. Justin plays out the first episode of Hinge and talks to Cory and Drew about their project to look into the evidence for the historical J...

Was Jesus a failed apocalyptic prophet? Matthew Hartke & Andrew Perriman

8 Dec 2017
01:23:23

After becoming disillusioned with failed prophecies at the charismatic church he was part of, Matthew Hartke lost his faith altogether when he become convinced Jesus himself was a failed apocalyptic prophet. Now an agnostic, Matthew engages with New...

5 Proofs of the Existence of God – Ed Feser vs Arif Ahmed

1 Dec 2017
01:22:46

Ed Feser is a Catholic philosopher whose latest book ‘Five Proofs of the Existence of God’ presents five classical arguments that he believes present compelling evidence for theism. He debates two of the arguments on the show with atheist Cambridge p...

Why we left Mormonism. Lynn Wilder & Corey Miller talk to current Mormon James Holt

24 Nov 2017
01:19:24

Lynn Wilder and Corey Miller are among 4 scholars who tell their story of leaving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the new book 'Leaving Mormonism'. They engage with Mormon believer James Holt as they discuss Jesus, Joseph Smith, p...

Justin tells the story of Unbelievable? Audiobook chapter 1 bonus episode

22 Nov 2017
47:01

With the release of the audiobook version of "Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian", show host Justin Brierley plays the Introduction and Chapter 1 on this bonus episode. He tells his own story...

Debating science and spiritual practices – Rupert Sheldrake vs Susan Blackmore

17 Nov 2017
01:22:17

Rupert Sheldrake is often regarded as a maverick in science. He had his TED talk on the “Science Delusion” banned after other scientists objected. In his new book “Science and Spiritual Practises” he makes the case for the proven scientific benefit o...

Is miracle healing for real? Ken Fish vs Frances Janusz + 2 healing stories.

10 Nov 2017
01:22:18

Christians as well as sceptics are often dubious of miracle healing claims. Ken Fish trained under John Wimber and now travels the world with Kingdom Fire Ministries to heal and train people. He believes thinking christians should embrace the miracul...

Is Science Mike right about God, evidence and the benefits of believing? Mike McHargue & JD Walters

3 Nov 2017
01:22:34

Mike McHargue (aka Science Mike) joins Justin again to revisit his book 'Finding God In The Waves' about his deconversion to atheism and reconversion to Christian faith. Mike interacts with math & science teacher and theology blogger JD Walters o...

Does God or Naturalism best explain the Universe? Sean Carroll vs Luke Barnes

27 Oct 2017
01:33:06

Eminent cosmologists Sean Carroll and Luke Barnes join Justin for an extended edition of the show debating naturalism, Theism, Big Bang cosmology and fine tuning. Sean, an atheist astrophysicist and author of 'The Big Picture: on the origins of life,...

Why atheists should go to church - Andy Hill & Glen Scrivener (+ Bruxy Cavey)

20 Oct 2017
01:21:31

Andy Hill is an atheist who swapped hard-partying for pushing a buggy after his child was born. At a loose end with his son, he popped into a local church one day... and has continued going since. He discusses with Christian evangelist Glen Scrivener...

Do Genesis and genetics support a young earth or long-term evolution? John Mackay vs Keith Fox

13 Oct 2017
01:21:39

Australian young earth creationist John Mackay joins Justin along with theistic evolutionist Keith Fox to debate evolution. They debate Charles Lyell, the geological record, ice cores, Genesis and genetics. For John Mackay: http://askjohnmackay.com/...

Why I became a Protestant. Why I converted to Catholicism. Chris Arnzen & James Bogle

6 Oct 2017
01:20:40

To mark the 500th anniversary of The Reformation, Justin interviews two converts. One left his Catholic background for Reformed Baptist faith, the other went from Anglican to staunch Catholic. Chris Arnzen and James Bogle explain why they traded plac...

Can secularism save the West? Peter Hitchens & Andrew Copson

29 Sep 2017
01:22:53

Andrew Copson of Humanists UK is the author of new book 'Secularism: politics, religion and freedom'. He engages with Mail on Sunday journalist Peter Hitchens on whether secularism is the best future for the West, the 'myth' of neutrality, Islam and...

Rodney Stark Q&A + Nabeel Qureshi remembered by David Wood

22 Sep 2017
01:21:53

In the first half of today's show Justin puts listener questions to eminent sociologist of religion Rodney Stark, author of 'The Rise of Christianity' and 'Reformation Myths'. In the final segment Justin speaks to David Wood about the passing away of...

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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