Podcast Episodes

Revisiting the resurrection - Ed Atkinson vs Tony Costa

Ex-Christian Ed Atkinson has been investigating the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus following the "Summer of Scripture" debate between James Crossley and Gary Habermas.
He revisits the "minim…

Published on 10 years, 2 months ago

Who invented the universe? Alister McGrath & Jim Al-Khalili

Theologian Alister McGrath's new book 'Inventing The Universe' weaves his own story of conversion from atheism to Christianity while studying science as a student, into the questions that modern scie…

Published on 10 years, 2 months ago

Do Mormons believe in Grace? Bill McKeever & James Holt

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormonism) differs from mainstream Christianity in various ways. Some Christians, including Bill McKeever of Mormonism Research Ministry, say that LDS…

Published on 10 years, 2 months ago

Homo Naledi and the Adam & Eve debate

Homo Naledi is one of the most significant hominin (human ancestor) fossil discoveries in history. But what are the implication of these hominid species in the evolutionary record for creation, and…

Published on 10 years, 2 months ago

Up the Ladder in Hyde Park – Muslim & Christians in debate

The feature “Up the Ladder in Hyde Park”, originally broadcast in 2008, sees Justin meet Muslims and Christians engaged in rowdy debates at Speakers Corner in Hyde Park, London.

Can these shouting…

Published on 10 years, 3 months ago

Can Christians & atheists stop fighting? Randal Rauser & Alom Shaha

Christian theologian Randal Rauser's new book "Is the atheist my Neighbour?" says that Christians often fail to extend respect and love towards atheists.

Atheist contributor Alom Shaha interacts w…

Published on 10 years, 3 months ago

Should China’s future be atheistic humanism or Christianity? John Lombard vs David Marshall

China is experiencing rapid Christian growth, with more Christian believers today than members of the Chinese Communist party.

John Lombard is an ex-Christian and David Marshall is a Christian apo…

Published on 10 years, 3 months ago

The Rainbow Through The Rain – A POW’s story in the Far East

The Rainbow Through The Rain tells the story of Geoffrey Mowat, the grandfather of Justin Brierley. Geoff was a Prisoner of War under the Japanese during World War 2, which included time spent under …

Published on 10 years, 3 months ago

Can atheists have Meaning without God? Michael Ruse & Andy Bannister

Atheist philosopher Michael Ruse joins Justin as we spend a second week looking at Andy Bannister’s new book ‘The atheist who didn’t exist’.

Its amusingly titled chapters include ‘The Peculiar Cas…

Published on 10 years, 3 months ago

Is atheism a belief system? Andy Bannister vs Ed Turner

Andy Bannister is the author of ‘The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist’. Its amusingly titled chapters include ‘The Scandinavian sceptic (or: Why atheism is really a belief system)’.

Atheist Ed Turner last…

Published on 10 years, 4 months ago