Podcast Episodes

Single: If Jesus really did rise from the dead, then it would confirm everything

Season 10

If Jesus was just a teacher who lived and died in first-century Palestine, Christianity would be a waste of time.

But what if the miraculous were somehow true? What if this man really did rise from th…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Single: A compelling answer to the question "What's wrong with the world?"

Season 10

Most of us can agree that the world is a pretty messed up place.

But what’s the problem with humanity? What’s wrong with the world? What’s causing all this crime, suffering, destruction and chaos? 

Joh…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Single: Christianity is about life to the full

Season 10

Many believe Christianity is all about following rules and not having any fun.

However, this is a huge misunderstanding; Christianity is actually about living life to the fullest.

John Dickson brings y…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Single: It's worth thinking through what life's all about

Season 10

Lots of people assume that Christianity is a nice story for kids or a niche hobby for weirdos.

John Dickson brings you the words of his dear friend Ben Shaw, who invites sceptical readers to think aga…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

105. Decoding Dreams

Season 9 Episode 15

Throughout history, humans have looked for hidden meanings behind dreams. But in this modern, scientific age, surely we don't believe dreams could hold spiritual significance anymore? God wouldn't sp…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

104. Question Answer IX

Season 9 Episode 14

Is there a place for pessimism in the Christian life? Is Halloween evil? Does God have 'mothering' characteristics, too? Why won't there be marriage in heaven? Yes, it's this season's Q&A episode, an…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

103. Blind Faith

Season 9 Episode 13

If we can make sense of our faith, is it really faith at all, or just a projection of what we want? Soren Kierkegaard, one of the most celebrated philosophers of the 19th century, asked the same ques…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

102. Ancient Letters

Season 9 Episode 12

The Bible uses a very "human" way to communicate God's word: letter writing. But how do we know these letters - mostly written by the Apostle Paul - really are God's word? How could it be that the di…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

101. Keller's Legacy

Season 9 Episode 11

In memory of Timothy James Keller (1950-2023).

This season of Undeceptions is sponsored by Zondervan Academic. Get discounts on MasterLectures video courses and exclusive samples of their books at zon…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

100. Saving Nature

Season 9 Episode 10

Is nature inherently valuable if there is no God? According to one scientist, without faith, that's an almost impossible question to answer. But if there is a design to it all? That changes everythin…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago