Unapologetic

Presented by Ruth Jackson

#122 Mirjam Schilling: Why did God create mosquitoes?

17 Sep 2024
00:35:25

Is there a connection between climate crisis and viruses? Can science explain "miraculous healings"? Is God morally "good" and where do we get our reference point for "goodness"? How should we approach the "genocide" passages in the Bible? Do humans...

From Biology to Theology: How viruses challenge our perception of good and evil with Christian Virologist Dr Mirjam Schilling

10 Sep 2024
00:41:02

🎙️ Today we venture into the intersection of science and faith with Dr. Mirjam Schilling, a postdoctoral virologist and DPhil student in Science and Religion at the University of Oxford. With her unique background in virology and theology, Dr. Schill...

#120 James Emery White: Is online church the way forward?

3 Sep 2024
00:28:39

What are the dangers of online and how do we navigate them? How can we respond to AI? What is TikTok spirituality and why should we engage with it? How has the digital world impacted our relationships? Is online church just watching TV or is a hybrid...

#119 James Emery White: Should we prioritise young people?

27 Aug 2024
00:33:06

Who are Generation Z and Alpha and why do they matter? How have algorithms impacted the way our young people think? What is so significant about being raised in a TikTok world? How are young people approaching politics and which way should they vote?...

#118 James Emery White: Is Christ irrelevant in a post-Christian culture?

20 Aug 2024
00:35:02

What are the marks of a post-Christian culture and why is this significant? How do we engage in apologetics in this context? Are young people disinterested in religion or are we just attempting to answer questions they're not asking? Who are the "non...

#117 Nicola Morrison: How to find hope in despair

13 Aug 2024
00:21:30

How do we differentiate truth from disinformation? Is it possible to verify the truth of Christianity in a similar way? How can we cope with injustice, discrimination and racism? Are we able t reconcile the goodness of God with the horrendous sufferi...

#116 Nicola Morrison: A trip to church saved my life

6 Aug 2024
00:19:24

Nicola Morrison, an editor and former BBC reporter, has experienced many highs and lows in her personal and professional life. She shares her struggles with childhood trauma, mental health difficulties and career setbacks. Following a failed attempt...

#115 Michael Lloyd: Culture wars, creativity and relativism

30 Jul 2024
00:29:30

Could a decline in creativity and beauty be why the Church has become increasingly irrelevant and unlikeable? What are culture wars and how should we respond? Is relativism flawed and what is the alternative? Does human creativity point to God? Rev D...

114: Joe Boot: Resurrection, miracles and climate change

23 Jul 2024
00:25:09

Is there any proof for the resurrection of Jesus? Are miracles a genuine possibility? How should we respond to global injustice and environmental breakdown? What practical ways can we use apologetics in everyday situations? We hear from Rev Dr Joe Bo...

#113 Joe Boot: Is there a role for apologetics in culture?

16 Jul 2024
00:30:22

Rev Dr Joe Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, explores what shapes and drives culture. What are the cultural implications for certain world and life views? Is there a place for Jesus in politics? This int...

#112 Joe Boot: Why believe?

9 Jul 2024
00:27:17

What is cultural apologetics? Can a biblical worldview make sense of human experience? What are some of the biggest objections to the Christian faith? Rev Dr Joe Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity shares h...

#111: Johan Erasmus: Is there more to life than atheism?

2 Jul 2024
00:28:10

Afrikaner pastor Johan Erasmus shares the second half of his story. Why did the New Atheists' arguments lose their appeal? How did the Bible become less embarrassing? Where does he turn with his doubts? In what ways does Johan's faith inform his pass...

#110: Johan Erasmus: Were the New Atheists right?

25 Jun 2024
00:26:42

Following the death of his father as a child, Afrikaner pastor Johan Erasmus struggled to find a place where he could ask sceptical questions about faith, God and the Universe. During this time he discovered CS Lewis, but also Richard Dawkins, Sam Ha...

#109 Justyn Terry: Jürgen Moltmann on suffering, politics and hope

18 Jun 2024
00:19:49

Does God suffer? How does a "crucified God" speak to our pain? Where can we find hope? How should we engage with politics? On 3rd June, Jürgen Moltmann, a German theologian, pastor and author of over 40 books died aged 98. Rev Dr Justyn Terry, vice p...

#108 Michael Lloyd: Why did God create wasps?

11 Jun 2024
00:25:00

Why are our prayers not answered? Where does the cross fit into the problem of suffering? Why did God create creatures like mosquitoes, poisonous snakes and wasps? Does God always get his way? Can good ever come out of suffering? Rev Dr Michael Lloyd...

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