Episodes

  • Does Tom Wright consider belief in the bodily resurrection of Jesus essential to Christian faith?

    Does Tom Wright consider belief in the bodily resurrection of Jesus essential to Christian faith?
    Apr 27 2025
    What is church membership really for? Why does the bodily resurrection matter so much to Christian faith? And how should Christians respond to the suffering in Gaza?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the theological roots of church membership, unpack the meaning of worship as a response to grace, and reflect on the hope of resurrection. They also discuss how lament is not just permitted but essential in a world full of pain, and why the church cannot remain silent in the face of injustice.🎧 Got Questions for Tom? Go to: askntwright.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Ascension and Authority: Reclaiming the Power of Acts – Tom Wright Premium Seminar 1

    Ascension and Authority: Reclaiming the Power of Acts – Tom Wright Premium Seminar 1
    Apr 24 2025
    You’re here because you love hearing Tom Wright’s insights on Ask NT Wright Anything—and in this special series - the first of our seminars with Tom Wright - we go even deeper. Travel alongside Mike Bird and Tom Wright as they revisit Paul's missionary journey—and the often-overlooked book of Acts. With stops in Antioch, Ephesus, and Philippi, this episode interweaves on-the-ground travel reflections with sharp theological commentary. Why does Acts place more weight on the ascension than the crucifixion? What does it really mean for Jesus to reign from heaven? And how do themes of unity, resistance, and divine authority shape the Church’s mission today? Tom explains why Ascension Day is the true Christ the King Sunday, and why the Gospel’s arrival in Rome is the story’s climactic twist. Tom Wright The Challenge of Acts https://amzn.to/3ChwCRY Got a question for Tom? Ask here: askntwright.com Ask NT Wright Anything is sponsored by Logos – start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at logos.com/NT #askntwrightanything #christianapologetics #theology #tomwright #ntwright #Bible #NTWright #culture #Jesus #Gospels #Scripture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • BONUS Subscriber only Easter Show: What does Easter mean for the mission of the Church today? Tom Wright and Mike Bird

    BONUS Subscriber only Easter Show: What does Easter mean for the mission of the Church today? Tom Wright and Mike Bird
    Apr 21 2025
    You’re here because you love hearing Tom Wright’s insights on Ask NT Wright Anything. In this special Easter Monday episode—available free on our new subscriber-only feed—Mike Bird and Tom Wright go beyond the empty tomb to explore the bold, world-shaping implications of the resurrection. What does Easter really mean for the mission of the Church today? Is resurrection just about life after death—or something far bigger? Mike asks how Easter reshapes the Church’s mission today. Tom reflects on a Holy Week sermon in Jerusalem in 1989—focused on heaven, but missing the power of new creation now. From ancient Jerusalem to today’s conflicts, they explore how the resurrection calls Christians to justice, beauty, evangelism—and above all, hope. Jesus rises not to help us escape the world, but to redeem it. Rooted in John 20, the Great Commission, and Psalm 2, this episode offers a bold vision of the Church as a living sign of God’s new creation. Got a question for Tom or want to subscribe for exclusive editions of the show? Go here: askntwright.com Ask NT Wright Anything is sponsored by Logos – start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at logos.com/NT #askntwrightanything #christianapologetics #theology #tomwright #ntwright #Resurrection #mission #thecrossofchrist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • S2E15 NT Wright on the Resurrection: History, Theology & Why It Still Matters with Tom Wright and Mike Bird

    S2E15 NT Wright on the Resurrection: History, Theology & Why It Still Matters with Tom Wright and Mike Bird
    Apr 20 2025
    Welcome to a special Easter edition of Ask NT Wright Anything, where we dig into the historical and theological foundations of the resurrection of Jesus. New Testament scholar Mike Bird joins Tom Wright to raise some tough questions - like why, historically speaking, resurrection is such a radical claim, and whether it can be anything more than a statement of faith. Tom responds by exploring how early Christians understood the resurrection not as a metaphor, but as the bodily vindication of Jesus as Messiah. He highlights the Jewish context, the use of Scripture like 2 Samuel 7, and how this shaped the Church’s understanding of Jesus’ identity, God’s love, and victory over death. This is part one of a two-part Easter conversation. In the second half - free for now but shortly available exclusively to subscribers of Ask NT Wright Anything - Tom continues his seminar with Mike and explores the implications of the resurrection for the Church today and Christian mission. 👉 Head to AskNTWright.com for more details and to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • S2E14 Sin, Sex, and Salvation? NT Wright on Contraception, the Cross, and the Church

    S2E14 Sin, Sex, and Salvation? NT Wright on Contraception, the Cross, and the Church
    Apr 13 2025
    Is contraception a theological issue? Can we trust the Gospels as historical documents? How should the church respond to political idolatry? And what really happened on the cross? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle pressing questions about modern faith and ancient texts. They explore the evolving Christian views on contraception, the historical reliability of the Gospels, and the dangers of confusing politics with discipleship. Got a question for Tom? Ask here: askntwright.com Ask NT Wright Anything is sponsored by Logos – start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at logos.com/NT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • S2E13 God’s Love: Universal, Personal, or Both? NT Wright Answers

    S2E13 God’s Love: Universal, Personal, or Both? NT Wright Answers
    Apr 6 2025
    Does God love us personally or just humanity as a whole? How do we experience His love in a broken church? How do marriage and parental blessings fit into faith? Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore God’s love, the challenges of church community, and how we grow closer to Him. They also discuss the role of parental guidance in marriage and the balance between cultural expectations and personal choices. Got a question for Tom? Ask here: askntwright.com Ask NT Wright Anything is sponsored by Logos – start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at logos.com/NT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • S2E12 Were Adam and Eve doomed to sin, or did their sins doom humanity? NT Wright and Mike Bird on questions of sin and universalism

    S2E12 Were Adam and Eve doomed to sin, or did their sins doom humanity? NT Wright and Mike Bird on questions of sin and universalism
    Mar 30 2025
    Did Adam and Eve doom humanity? NT Wright and Mike Bird on questions of sin and human nature In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the complexities of salvation, the meaning behind Revelation’s vivid imagery, the consequences of sin, and the struggles of transitioning to mainstream Christianity. They explore God’s mercy, human responsibility, and the importance of biblical interpretation in shaping our faith. Ask NT Wright Anything is sponsored by Logos – start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at logos.com/NT Got Questions for Tom? Go to: askntwright.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • S2E11 Between death and resurrection— where was Jesus? NT Wright explains

    S2E11 Between death and resurrection— where was Jesus? NT Wright explains
    Mar 28 2025
    Did Jesus really descend into hell? What does ecumenism mean for Christian unity? Can non-Messianic Jews be saved? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle these complex theological questions, exploring the early church’s interpretation of Jesus’ descent, the importance of Christian unity, and the role of Jewish identity in salvation history. They also discuss the chronology of Jesus’ baptism and how historical context shapes biblical interpretation. If you’ve ever wrestled with these topics, this episode offers deep insights grounded in Scripture. Ask NT Wright Anything is sponsored by Logos – start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at logos.com/NT Got Questions for Tom? Go to: askntwright.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
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