Unapologetic

A weekly show from Premier Unbelievable? in which Justin Brierley interviews leading apologists, theologians and evangelists in order to help Christians understand, defend and share their faith with confidence... unapologetically!

Presented by Ruth Jackson

#88 Phil Knox: Why do we need friends?

23 Jan 2024
00:26:52

Evangelist Phil Knox, author of Story Bearer and The Best of Friends, shares why personal tragedy and the COVID pandemic led him to write a book about friendship. Why does friendship matter? How do we protect our friendships from modern pressures? An...

#87 Andrew Gosler: Are Christianity and evolution compatible?

16 Jan 2024
00:30:23

In the final part of this discussion, Rev Andrew Gosler, professor of Ethno-ornithology at Oxford University, explores whether we can reconcile the Bible and a scientific worldview. He also shares how he became a priest in the Church of England....

#86 Andrew Gosler: Why the neo-Darwinian framing of evolution is profoundly flawed

9 Jan 2024
00:25:29

Rev Andrew Gosler, professor of Ethno-ornithology at Oxford University, highlights some of the deficiencies he sees in Richard Dawkins' work. He also shares the potential limitations and dangers of a neo-Darwinian framing of evolution, such as racism...

#85 Andrew Gosler: Coming to faith through Dawkins

2 Jan 2024
00:24:04

Rev Andrew Gosler, professor of Ethno-ornithology at Oxford University, shares how working in the same department as Richard Dawkins and reading his publications eventually led him to become a Christian. Plus, he shares a fascinating story about answ...

#84 Finding faith at Christmas and the Atheist Christmas Queen

26 Dec 2023
00:29:08

In this Christmas special, Ruth Jackson speaks to an atheist who loves Christmas, but not Christ. They discuss whether atheists should celebrate a festival focussed on someone they don't believe in. Plus, we hear from entrepreneur Jonathan Self who b...

#83 Bishop Arun Arora: Stormzy, women ordination and the hope of Christmas

19 Dec 2023
00:19:49

In the final part of his discussion with Ruth Jackson, Bishop Arun Arora, author of Stick With Love, looks at some modern day saints including former Archbishop John Sentamu, Stormzy, Cardinal Van Thuân and Rev Dr Florence Li Tim-Oi. Why did Stormzy'...

#82 Bishop Arun Arora: Saint Nicholas, George Floyd and unanswered prayer

12 Dec 2023
00:23:07

Who was the real Saint Nicholas? Why was he so passionate about Jesus’ divinity? And why does it matter who Jesus is? Bishop Arun Arora, author of Stick With Love shares his thoughts on a number of saints and looks at how to address the problem of un...

#81 Bishop Arun Arora: Advent, the incarnation and racial justice

5 Dec 2023
00:20:13

Does it matter what Jesus looked like? Bishop Arun Arora, author of the Archbishop of York’s Advent book Stick With Love, shares his thoughts about a poll that voted Jesus the greatest black icon of all time. Plus, he suggests why asking someone wher...

#80 Bishop Arun Arora: What is Advent and why is it significant?

28 Nov 2023
00:29:42

Bishop Arun Arora, author of the Archbishop of York's Advent book Stick With Love, shares how a young Brummie with a Sikh dad and Hindu mum became a Christian through Billy Graham. Having been in the Church for 30 years before he saw another Asian ma...

#79 Amy Orr-Ewing: Is there any evidence for a virgin birth?

21 Nov 2023
00:27:26

In the final part of their discussion, Dr Amy Orr-Ewing discusses whether we can believe in a virgin birth, why this birth is significant and how we can trust the witness of Mary. Plus, why is justice important to the Christmas story? And, how can Je...

#78 Amy Orr-Ewing: Why are women central to the Christian story?

14 Nov 2023
00:26:48

Dr Amy Orr-Ewing, author of Mary’s Voice, explores the context of Mary, mother of Jesus, and looks at why women play such a significant role in Christianity. Plus, what is the Magnificat, why is it so revolutionary? And how is it relevant today? •...

#77 Amy Orr-Ewing: Why does Mary matter?

7 Nov 2023
00:27:10

Dr Amy Orr-Ewing, author of Mary's Voice, shares the story of her academic father becoming a Christian and how that impacted their whole family. She describes the experience of being grilled by 14 Oxford dons about her theology undergraduate exam pap...

#75 Sarah Irving-Stonebraker: How an atheist academic moved towards belief in God

24 Oct 2023
00:26:12

Former atheist-turned Christian Associate Professor Sarah Irving-Stonebraker shares how studying some of the founders of modern science challenged her assumption that religion and science were fundamentally opposed. She also highlights the moment she...

#74 Michael Lloyd: Should we all study theology?

17 Oct 2023
00:28:40

Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, author of Cafe Theology, shares his story including why he got ordained, how he ended up in academia and why he changed his mind on the ordination of women. He also discusses how to assess the veracity of doctrines and why he be...

#73 Peter Byrom: Dawkins' argument from complexity

10 Oct 2023
00:38:38

In the final part of their discussion, Peter Byrom delves into Dawkins' argument from complexity, suggesting it may be a circular assumption. They unpack Dawkins' fascinating exchange with Francis Collins in 2022, where Dawkins admits he may have a p...

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