Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIs it rational to be a Christian? Justin Brierley debates Rationality Rules at Oxford University
Episode 154
Just swaps his moderator’s chair for being a debater in this week’s live show recorded in front of a student audience at Oxford University.
He enga…
6 years, 5 months ago
Does consciousness point to God? Sharon Dirckx and Philip Goff
Episode 153
The mystery of mind and consciousness are causing some philosophers to move away from physicalist explanations to theories such as ‘panpsychism’.
Phi…
6 years, 5 months ago
Peter J Williams and Bart Ehrman – Are the Gospels historically reliable?
Episode 152
Arguably, no individual has influenced the course of history more than Jesus of Nazareth. But, can we trust the accounts of his life, death and resur…
6 years, 5 months ago
Does the story of evolution match the story of Genesis? Niamh Middleton and Andrew Parker
Episode 151
The first two chapters of Genesis are among the most contested in the Bible when it comes to evolution and faith. Justin is joined by a Christian and…
6 years, 6 months ago
Has the church misunderstood St Paul? Steve Chalke vs Phil Moore
Episode 150
Church leader Steve Chalke isn’t afraid of causing controversy in the evangelical circles he once moved in. His new book ‘The Lost Message of Paul’ c…
6 years, 6 months ago
Sir Roger Penrose and William Lane Craig – Debating God and the Universe
Episode 149
The Universe: How did it get here and why are we part of it? Celebrated cosmologist Sir Roger Penrose talks to renowned Christian philosopher Willia…
6 years, 6 months ago
Why be a Christian? Cosmic Skeptic debates Justin on faith, morality and determinism
Episode 148
In this podcast special Justin sits down with atheist Alex O’Connor who runs the popular YouTube channel Cosmic Skeptic.
They debate the nature of fa…
6 years, 6 months ago
Do we live on a young or an old earth? Ken Ham vs Jeff Zweerink
Episode 147
Ken Ham is the founder of Answers In Genesis. They promote a Young Earth Creation view of science and scripture, believing the earth is only 6000 ye…
6 years, 7 months ago
Alister McGrath and Bret Weinstein – Religion: Useful fiction or ultimate truth?
Episode 146
Is religion an evolutionary adaptation that has helped the human species to thrive? Or is there a basis to belief in God that goes beyond biological …
6 years, 7 months ago
Deconstruction, doubt and finding faith again - Lisa Gungor and Alisa Childers
Episode 145
‘Deconstruction’ has become a buzz word for many people questioning Christian faith. But what happens when we try to reconstruct?
Lisa Gungor and Ali…
6 years, 7 months ago