Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDoes the problem of evil presuppose God? Josh Parikh vs Cory Markum
The problem of evil and suffering is a key objection to the existence of a loving God. But what if the very existence of moral ‘evil’ requires a God?
Oxford undergraduate Josh Parikh is a young Chr…
Published on 9 years, 9 months ago
Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Joseph Cumming & Nabeel Qureshi
A Wheaton college professor was recently threatened with dismissal after claiming that Muslims and Christians worship the same God.
Justin is joined by two Christian guests to debate the question, J…
Published on 9 years, 9 months ago
Was Christopher Hitchens right about religion? Peter Hitchens, Ed Turner & Peter Harris (plus Unbelievable? 2016 announced)
Until his death from cancer over four years ago, Christopher Hitchens was one of the preeminent figures of new atheism: a prolific writer who was eloquent, witty and in great demand for his speaking …
Published on 9 years, 10 months ago
From Christian to Jewish to atheist – Luke Griffiss-Williams & Richard Harvey
Luke Griffiss-Williams has an interesting faith journey. Having been an evangelical Christian, doubts about the deity of Jesus led him to convert to Judaism. But further doubts about the historicity …
Published on 9 years, 10 months ago
Are Christians happier than atheists? Ann Morisy & Craig James
The latest survey from the UK Office of National Statistics shows that religious people are happier than atheists. Hindus came first in terms of reported happiness and Christians second.
Christian …
Published on 9 years, 10 months ago
Is belief in Divine punishment good or bad for us? Dominic Johnson and Peter S Williams
Dominic Johnson’s new book ‘God is Watching You: How the fear of God makes us human’ makes the claim that belief in divine punishment has arisen because of the evolutionary advantage it brings in cre…
Published on 9 years, 10 months ago
Devil’s Advocate Debate - Michael Ruse the theist vs Randal Rauser the atheist
It’s sometimes said that the best way to understands your opponent’s position is to put yourself in their shoes. Justin hosts an unusual edition of the show, in which his Christian and atheist guests…
Published on 9 years, 11 months ago
Is gay marriage bad for children? Bobby Lopez, James Croft & Jacob Clark
As gay marriage is legalised in countries around the world, some studies claim to show that rearing children in same sex families can be harmful. Bobby Lopez was raised by two lesbian mothers but tod…
Published on 9 years, 11 months ago
Is peace between Israel & Palestine possible? Salim Munayer, Lisa Loden & Andrew Sibley
Justin is joined by Palestinian Christian Salim Munayer and Jewish Christian believer Lisa Loden, authors of 'Through My Enemy's Eyes', as they discuss the prospects for peace in Israel.
They are al…
Published on 9 years, 11 months ago
Is it time for Evolution 2.0? Perry Marshall vs PZ Myers
Perry Marshall is an online marketing strategist with a background in computer engineering. His new book 'Evolution 2.0: Breaking the deadlock between Darwin and Design' claims to show a 'third way' …
Published on 9 years, 11 months ago