Unbelievable?

Premier Unbelievable? exists to encourage non-believers to explore faith and to help Christians to understand, defend and share their faith with confidence.

Presented by Ruth Jackson

Every Saturday from 6pm - 7pm

Moses and the Exodus - Archaeological Fact or Fictional Fable? Ted Wright vs Bob Price

4 Aug 2017
01:25:05

Critics of the Old Testament say that the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt is a myth and that no archaeological evidence outside scripture exists for the story. However, Ted Wright of Epic Archaeology believes that critic...

Does Science need God? David Hutchings, Tom McLeish & Suzie Sheehy

28 Jul 2017
01:21:29

David Hutchings is a physics teacher and prof Tom McLeish chairs the Royal Society’s education committee. They are both Christians and have co-authored the book ‘Let there be Science: Why God Loves Science and Science needs God’ arguing that the Chri...

Can science, God (or both) explain the human quest for meaning? Alister McGrath & Colin Blakemore

21 Jul 2017
01:21:30

Former atheist biologist-turned-Christian theologian Alister McGrath returns to the show. His new book ‘The Great Mystery’ argues that we need both science and faith to understand our place in the universe and the quest for human meaning. Atheist sci...

An ex-abortionist & pro-abortion doctor debate - Haywood Robinson vs Wendy Savage

14 Jul 2017
01:23:07

Warning: This programme contains descriptions of abortion procedures.  Dr Haywood Robinson practised abortions early in his medical career until his conversion to Christianity. He joins Justin Brierley to explain why he changed his mind and became a...

Grill Paul Copan - your questions answered

7 Jul 2017
01:23:43

Christian philosopher Paul Copan joins Justin to field a variety of questions sent in by show listeners. As well as responding to questions on Old Testament violence and philosophy, Paul engages with agnostic listener Andrew Whyte on evolution and su...

Does God Exist? Ireland debate - William Lane Craig vs. Daniel Came

30 Jun 2017
02:09:40

In a podcast special Justin shares the audio from the debate that took place in Dublin, Ireland between Christian philosopher William Lane Craig and atheist philosopher Daniel Came. Get Unbelievable? the book, plus info on the giveaway and launch eve...

Justin gets interrogated. Former police officer Mike Rand grills Justin on his faith and new book.

23 Jun 2017
01:24:12

To mark the publication of his new book Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I’m still a Christian this week the tables are turned on Justin as he gets interviewed by agnostic show listener (and former police officer) Mike Ran...

Why are there differences in the Gospels? Mike Licona & Richard Burridge

16 Jun 2017
01:20:31

Differences between the same stories, words and timelines in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John have been noted since the early days of the Church. Critics claim the differences put the historical reliability of the Gospels into question.  N...

Does evil prove God exists? Frank Turek vs Alex O Connor (aka Cosmic Skeptic)

9 Jun 2017
01:21:31

Christian apologist Frank Turek is an author, speaker and radio show host well known for engaging sceptical students. In this show he dialogues with young atheist Alex O Connor who runs the popular Cosmic Skeptic YouTube channel. After Frank posted a...

2017 Conference highlights: John Lennox, Beth Grove, Andy Bannister & more

2 Jun 2017
01:21:39

Justin presents highlights from this year's Unbelievable? the Conference in London, including John Lennox's opening address and the Panel Q&A. Couldn't be there? The Conference DVD/CD contains 12 hours of conference video and audio. To order Unbe...

Buddhism, Christianity, Nirvana & Salvation - Alex Crowe & Ken Samples

26 May 2017
01:21:52

Alex Crowe is a Buddhist who engages with Ken Samples author of ‘God Among Sages: Why Jesus is not just another religious leader’ that compares and contrasts Jesus with founding figures from all the main religions. They discuss the Buddha's life and...

Why, after 10 years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian. Justin Brierley

19 May 2017
01:20:47

Justin's new book "Unbelievable? Why, after ten years of talking with atheists, I'm still a Christian" is now available for pre-order. Justin airs the talk and Q&A he gave at the book launch at Unbelievable? the Conference 2017 titled &...

Is porn harmful to society? Matt Fradd, Charlotte Rose and Adam Scarborough

12 May 2017
01:20:39

Online pornography is a multi-billion dollar industry. But what effect is its proliferation having on those who consume it? Matt Fradd, author of The Porn Myth, argues that science is showing that widespread porn addiction is adversely affecting rela...

When atheists 'sincerely disbelieve' - Michael Collett & Gary Habermas

5 May 2017
01:21:22

Michael Collett is a journalist for ABC News in Australia. He recently wrote a popular online article titled "God and the problem of sincere disbelief" which charted his own loss of faith from Christianity to atheism. Christian thinker Prof...

Debating the "Cosmic Dice" video: Alex O Connor (CosmicSkeptic) & Josh Parikh

28 Apr 2017
01:23:06

In 2016 Justin released an online video titled "How a dice can show that God exists" arguing for God as the best explanation of the fine tuning of the universe. After the video gained several hundred thousand views on YouTube, young atheist...