Episodes

  • Is the Problem of Suffering the strongest argument against God? David Robertson vs Stephen Law hosted by Andy Kind

    Is the Problem of Suffering the strongest argument against God? David Robertson vs Stephen Law hosted by Andy Kind
    Apr 25 2025
    Can the reality of suffering disprove a good God? Oxford Philosopher Dr. Stephen Law and Christian minister Rev. David Robertson debate the problem of evil, the evil God hypothesis, and whether suffering is evidence for or against theism. Does Christianity provide a meaningful answer, or does the sheer amount of suffering make belief in God irrational? 📚 Stephen Law: The Philosophy Gym https://amzn.to/4lLnrex | stephenlaw.org | @stephenlaw60 📚 David Robertson: The Dawkins Letters https://amzn.to/3EIa1za | theweeflea.com | @theweeflea 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://pod.link/267142101 🎉 Bonus content & more: www.premierunbelievable.com
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Classic: Debating the Scandals of Easter: Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection David Instone-Brewer v Bob Price

    Classic: Debating the Scandals of Easter: Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection David Instone-Brewer v Bob Price
    Apr 22 2025
    Listen to a compelling classic discussion between David Instone-Brewer, a New Testament scholar, and Bob Price, a professor of biblical criticism. This Unbelievable focuses on the scandals surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, as argued in David's book, 'The Jesus Scandals.' David posits these events based on their embarrassing nature for early Christians. In contrast, Price offers a skeptical perspective, suggesting alternative explanations involving mythic and cultural influences. The dialogue explores various pieces of evidence, including the Talmud and the Nazareth Inscription, and debates the plausibility and historical context of the resurrection accounts.
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    1 hr
  • The Resurrection Debate: Did Jesus Die and Rise Again? David Instone-Brewer vs Ijaz Ahmed, hosted by Andy Kind

    The Resurrection Debate: Did Jesus Die and Rise Again? David Instone-Brewer vs Ijaz Ahmed, hosted by Andy Kind
    Apr 18 2025
    As Easter approaches, we explore the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection in Christianity and Islam. Bible scholar Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer joins Islamic apologist Ijaz Ahmed for a thought-provoking debate on the crucifixion, resurrection, and the divinity of Jesus. Is the resurrection a historical fact or a later theological idea? 📚 David's book: https://amzn.to/426FPXA 🌐 David: www.InstoneBrewer.com 🌐 Ijaz: callingchristians.com 🎉 Bonus content & more: www.premierunbelievable.com 🎧 Subscribe: https://pod.link/267142101 ⚡️ Support: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Why I Changed My Mind on Christian Sexual Ethics? Rev Dr Christopher Landau vs Rev Charlie Bell hosted by Andy Kind

    Why I Changed My Mind on Christian Sexual Ethics? Rev Dr Christopher Landau vs Rev Charlie Bell hosted by Andy Kind
    Apr 11 2025
    This week on Premier Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a bold and honest conversation about sex, sexuality, and discipleship in the Church. Joining him are Rev Dr Christopher Landau, author of Compassionate Orthodoxy and Sexuality, who defends the Church’s traditional teaching with pastoral conviction—and Rev Dr Charlie Bell, author of Queer Holiness, who calls for a theology that embraces LGBTQ+ inclusion as central to holiness. Can the Church hold grace and truth together without compromise? And is it possible to disagree without doing harm? SOCIAL LINKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/unbelievablefe Facebook: / https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Instagram: / https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: / https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Classic: Intelligent Design on Trial – 15 Years After Kitzmiller-Dover - Mike Behe v Joshua Swamidass

    Classic: Intelligent Design on Trial – 15 Years After Kitzmiller-Dover - Mike Behe v Joshua Swamidass
    Apr 8 2025
    As we prepare a fresh episode exploring the legacy of Intelligent Design, we’re diving back into the archives to revisit this compelling 2020 conversation between biochemist Michael Behe and biologist Joshua Swamidass. In 2005, the high-profile Kitzmiller v. Dover trial challenged the Dover School District’s attempt to introduce Intelligent Design (ID) as an alternative to evolution in the classroom. Behe, a leading advocate for ID and a key witness in the trial, reflects on the case and its impact on the movement 15 years later. Swamidass, a fellow Christian and critic of ID, engages Behe on the scientific and theological implications of the trial and offers a robust critique of Behe’s book Darwin Devolves. A fascinating and respectful face-off on science, faith, and the question of design in nature. 📌 Stay Connected & Join the Conversation 📍 Twitter (X):@UnbelievableFE 📍 Facebook:@PremierUnbelievable 📍 Instagram:@Premier.Unbelievable 📍 TikTok:@PremierUnbelievable For Michael Behe: https://michaelbehe.com/ For Joshua Swamidass: https://peacefulscience.org/
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Culture Wars: Have Christians Lost the Plot? with Ben Chang and Jonty Langley

    Culture Wars: Have Christians Lost the Plot? with Ben Chang and Jonty Langley
    Apr 4 2025
    Are we stuck in an endless culture war? Has politics overshadowed Jesus in the Church? In this episode of Unbelievable?, host Andy Kind talks with Ben Chang and Jonty Langley about cancel culture, identity politics, and the Church’s role in these debates. Is cancel culture accountability or censorship? How should Christians engage with social justice and critical theory while staying true to biblical truth? Join us as we explore theology, scripture, and the shifting dynamics of power, oppression, and justice in today’s world. Follow today's guests: 🎙 Ben Chang, author of Christ and the Culture Wars and blogger here: https://www.benchangblog.com/ and 🎙 Jonty Langley, editor of Shibboleth magazine & co-host of Beer Christianity you can follow here: https://x.com/jontylangley
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Classic: Faith & Doubt: A Former Atheist and Ex-Christian Face Off

    Classic: Faith & Doubt: A Former Atheist and Ex-Christian Face Off
    Apr 1 2025
    Can belief and unbelief follow the same path? In this Unbelievable? episode, Justin Brierley hosts a fascinating conversation from 2014 between Guillaume Bignon, an atheist-turned-Christian theologian, and Wade Padgett, a former devout Christian who became an atheist. 🔍 What’s Inside? 🔥 Guillaume’s journey from atheism to Christianity—an unexpected turn shaped by intellectual inquiry and life-changing events 🔥 Wade’s shift from Christianity to atheism, driven by existential philosophy and critical reflection on faith 🔥 The power of personal experience—do conversions and deconversions rely on reason or emotion? 🔥 The role of evidence—what counts as "good reasons" for belief or unbelief? 🔥 Are conversion stories valid arguments for faith? 📖 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Guillaume Bignon’s Journey from Atheism to Christianity 04:10 Encountering Christianity & The Turning Point 06:16 Intellectual & Emotional Struggles 10:13 Challenges of a Newfound Faith 16:20 Wade Padgett’s Religious Upbringing 21:16 From Faith to Doubt: Wade’s Journey to Atheism 25:47 Comparing Conversion & Deconversion Stories 31:15 Questioning Arguments for Christianity 32:41 The Role of Personal Experiences in Belief & Deconversion 36:47 Properly Basic Beliefs & Knowledge 46:29 Cognitive Science & Belief Formation 52:10 Do Conversion Stories Prove Faith? 1:03:02 Final Reflections 🎙️ Subscribe & Share → Don’t miss more thought-provoking debates! 📌 Stay Connected & Join the Conversation 📍 Twitter (X):@UnbelievableFE 📍 Facebook:@PremierUnbelievable 📍 Instagram:@Premier.Unbelievable 📍 TikTok:@PremierUnbelievable 🚀 Are conversions and deconversions truly rational, or are they shaped by deeper motivations? Let us know in the comments!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Should We Help People Live - Not Die? Assisted Dying and the Terminally Ill Adults Bill | Dr Susan Marriott & Prof Keith Brown

    Should We Help People Live - Not Die? Assisted Dying and the Terminally Ill Adults Bill | Dr Susan Marriott & Prof Keith Brown
    Mar 28 2025
    How close are we to legalising assisted suicide in the UK? Should dying be offered as a course of treatment by NHS doctors? The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is one of the most contentious pieces of legislation currently before Parliament. It seeks to amend the Suicide Act of 1961 so that 'encouraging or assisting suicide' would no longer be illegal if carried out in accordance with the new Bill. Joining Andy Kind on Unbelievable are Dr Susan Marriott, a trained medical doctor and Head of Public Policy at the Christian Medical Fellowship UK, and safeguarding expert Prof. Keith Brown who spoke on this topic when the bill first came to Parliament. Due to technical issues beyond our control, Prof Keith Brown was only able to join us for the start of the programme. We hope to welcome him back to Unbelievable before the Bill reaches its report stage on 25 April 2025.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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