#58 Genesis, 6-day creation and the first humans
Does Tom believe in 6-day creation? When did the first humans ‘made in God’s image’ appear? These and other questions on creation and evolution are tackled by Tom. Plus a bonus song on the end of the episode! Tom and geneticist Francis Collins perfor...
#57 The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches
Tom responds to questions on why the Roman Catholic bible includes more books than Protestant versions, what he makes of the Eastern Orthodox tradition and a listener who is thinking of ‘crossing the Tiber’.There’s also a sneak preview of our forthco...
#56 Fasting, resting and worship
Is fasting a practice that Christians should take up? How does Tom balance work and rest? Has Sunday worship become just a musical event? Tom answers listener questions on Christian practices.· Book for the Unbelievable? & Ask NT Wright Anyth...
#55 Ravi, Carl Lentz & the fall of Christian leaders
Tom responds to listeners concerned about recent scandals among Christian leaders. Is restoration possible or appropriate? What does the Bible tell us about leadership, authority and accountability?· Book for the Unbelievable? & Ask NT Wright...
#54 Veganism, ethics and activism
Tom answers listener questions around if we should eat meat, whether we’ll all be vegan in the new creation and if violent protest is ever acceptable.· USA: Support the show from the USA at our new website and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-bo...
#53 US politics, conspiracy theories and prophecy
Tom answers listener questions on the prevalence of conspiracy theories, US church support for Trump and the failed prophecies of his returning to power.· USA: Support the show from the USA at our new website and receive NT Wright’s brand new E...
#52 ‘I wish I didn’t exist’. Pain and suffering Part 2
Tom shares his thoughts on heart-breaking pastoral questions from listeners around how to respond to grief and mental health. You can listen to part one of the podcast here.Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to ques...
#51 Pain and suffering Part 1
Tom shares his thoughts on the difficult questions listeners have around issues such as dementia, death, the global pandemic and whether God himself suffers.NT Wright speaking with Miroslaf Volf on weeping, waiting and working with God in the pandemi...
#50 Icons, praying to saints & dividing over sexuality
Tom answers listener questions around whether shrines are pagan, infant baptism is biblical and how we can live in unity with theological differences around sexuality.Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questions...
#49 Other faiths, Judaism and Gnosticism
Tom answers listener questions, such as will Jews be in heaven? What about religious experiences in other faiths? And is Gnosticism the prevailing world view in America? Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questio...
#48 Broken Signposts and questions on forgiveness and salvation
Tom talks about his latest book and answers listener questions around how God forgives, conversion and how you can be sure you’re saved.Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questions about the Bible, Life and Faith...
#47 Should women preach and lead in church? What about marriage?
In this special episode of the podcast, Tom answers listener questions around gender, women in leadership and the dynamics of family life.Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questions about the Bible, Life and Fai...
#46 Big questions from and about children
Tom answers listener questions on how to talk to children about tricky things like suffering and hell. Plus, we talk about parenting and discipling children and young peopleFor more on developing children’s faith at home: https://www.youthandchildren...
#45 Worship in the age of Covid-19
Tom answers listener questions on how the church will be changed by Coronavirus, online communion and the challenges of worshipping in a socially-distanced way.For Tom's book God and the Pandemic: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/god-and-the-pandemic Sup...
#44 Donald Trump, gay cakes and white privilege
Tom answers listener questions on the upcoming US election, religious freedom in the case of Christian cake makers, and the concept of ‘white privilege’ in current debates on racial justice.For Tom’s full talk on ‘Undermining Racism’: https://www.yo...