Unbelievable?

In February 2012 Sofia Europa sponsored a discussion between Richard Dawkins and Rowan Williams, the then-Archbishop of Canterbury, on the question of Human Nature and Our Ultimate Origins. The discussion was chaired by agnostic Prof Sir Anthony Kenny. It is broadcast here in full. For the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bow4nnh1Wv0 • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022 • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable

New Testament scholars Dale Allison and Justin Bass discuss their different approaches to the evidence for Jesus' resurrection. Bass, author of 'The Bedrock of Christianity: The unalterable facts of Jesus' death and resurrection' says the evidence from the core historical facts points to a resurrection. Allison, author of 'The Resurrection of Jesus: Apologetics, Criticism, History' is less certain that these facts lead us to a bodily resurrection. For a 30% discount on Justin Bass' book: https://lexhampress.com/bedrock For Dale Allison: https://www.ptsem.edu/people/dale-c-allison-jr • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022 • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable

*Updated with corrected audio* Back when the "New Atheism" was ceasing to be "new", there was much talk and debate as to what would come next. Alain de Botton, author of "Religion for Atheists" advocated a controversial "Atheism 2.0" in which he suggested there should be "temples for atheism". He discussed these views with then recently-converted Christian academic James Orr. Do the trappings of religion make sense without the kernel of faith? First broadcast Feb 2012. • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022 • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable

Frank Turek's book 'Hollywood Heroes' argue that the fictional stories of Harry Potter, Star Wars and the Marvel movies all point to the the true story of Jesus, the ultimate hero. Paul Ens, a comic book and Star Wars fan who runs the counter-apologetics channel Paulogia, responds.  For Frank Turek: https://hollywoodheroesbook.com/  For Paulogia: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIS4cWaXgWpznjwovFYQBJQ  • For Conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live  • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com  • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow  • Support us in the rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022  • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course  • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable 

From the archives: Christian philosopher Peter S Williams, atheist magician & skeptic Lee Warren, and Anglican vicar Roger Harper discussed evidence for the existence of angels and examined both Biblical and contemporary accounts of angelic visitation. More Resources: • For exclusive resources and to support us: USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow Rest of the World: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2021 • For Premier Unbelievable? events and conference: https://www.unbelievable.live • For our regular Newsletter: https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter • For more faith debates: http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable

Glen Scrivener's book 'The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress & Equality' makes the case that our belief in modern human rights & values are a direct product of the Christian story that shaped the West. New Testament critic Bart Ehrman, whose own book 'The Triumph of Christianity' tells the story of how the faith swept the world, responds to Glen's view that our embrace of equality, compassion and sexual consent are uniquely Christian. For 'The Air We Breathe': https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-air-we-breathe  For Bart's live April 9th event with Mike Licona: https://www.bartehrman.com/did-the-resurrection-of-jesus-really-happen-bart-ehrman-mike-licona-debate/  • For Conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live  • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com  • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow  • Rest of the world: https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable  • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course  • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable 

From the archives, three Christians of different theological persuasions discussed the existence of demons: John Tancock (JT) believes demons are real, and has been involved in deliverance ministries Will Van Der Hart believes in a spirtual realm but wants to stop the stigmatisation of people with mental health issues as "demonised". Jonathan Clatworthy believes demons don't exist and that modern day deliverance ministry can do more harm than good. More Resources: • For exclusive resources and to support us: USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow Rest of the World: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2021 • For Premier Unbelievable? events and conference: https://www.unbelievable.live • For our regular Newsletter: https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter • For more faith debates: http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable

Casey Luskin of the Discovery Institute, and editor of 'The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith' argues that the Intelligent Design movement is gaining new converts and has never been stronger. Science historian Adam Shapiro, co-author of 'Science and Religion: A very short introduction' responds.   For Casey Luskin: https://caseyluskin.com For Adam Shapiro: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/science-and-religion-a-very-short-introduction-9780198831020   • For Conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Rest of the world: https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable • Newsletter: https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course • Blog: https://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievable-the-blog • For the podcast: http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable

In January 2012 Revd Dr Alasdair Coles (academic neurologist from Cambridge), and Martyn Frame (psychological therapist and atheist) debated the question of whether our knowledge of brain activity can explain away religious experiences or even disprove God!   More Resources: • For exclusive resources and to support us: USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow Rest of the World: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2021   • For Premier Unbelievable? events and conference: https://www.unbelievable.live   • For our regular Newsletter: https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter   • For more faith debates: http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable   • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable

Prolific Christian author Philip Yancey joined Justin and several hundred guests for a live Q&A on his life, work and faith. They talk about his recently published memoir 'Where The Light Fell' and his new paraphrase of John Donne's writing 'A Companion in Crisis', as well as taking questions on suffering, prayer, the Ukraine and the future of the US evangelical church. Philip Yancey's website: https://philipyancey.com/ Sign up for Philip Yancey's blog & newsletter: https://bit.ly/PhilipYanceyBlog Philip Yancey's books: Where The Light Fell: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/where-the-light-fell-a-memoir/9781529364224 A Companion In Crisis: https://dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/titles/2337-9781913657826-companion-in-crisis • For Conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Rest of the world: https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable • Newsletter: https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course • Blog: https://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievable-the-blog • For the podcast: http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable