Unbelievable?

Leading Christian philosopher William Lane Craig and leading atheist scientist Sean Carroll recently participated in a debate on "The existence of God in the light of contemporary cosmology" at the Greer-Heard forum. In an extended podcast we hear the debate and audience Q&A. With thanks to Tactical Faith and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary www.nobts.edu Book for Unbelievable? The Conference 2014 www.premier.org.uk/reasonablefaith For the Greer Heard Forum www.greerheard.com This show brought to you in partnership with www.biola.edu/apologetics and in association with www.reasons.org For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? William Lane Craig & Lawrence Krauss review their Australia debates Unbelievable? October 2011- William Lane Craig vs Stephen Law debate - Does God Exist?

Book for Unbelievable? The Conference 2014 www.premier.org.uk/reasonablefaith A recent report on the Church of England showed overall decline, but growth among 'Fresh Expressions' and Cathedral congregations. The Archbishop's advisor on Evangelism Chris Russell, tells the story of how his own church in Reading was revitalised, and why there is a bright future for the church. Phil Hoyle, who runs an alternative 'missional community' and Terry Sanderson, President of the National Secular Society also join the conversation. For the CofE report www.churchofengland.org For Ten Letters by Chris Russell http://amzn.to/1lfeAgw For Phil Hoyle https://twitter.com/hoylus For Terry Sanderson http://www.secularism.org For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 26th January 2013 - The atheist church Sanderson Jones & David Robertson •Unbelievable? 11 Sep 2010 - Is the Catholic church a force for good or evil?

Austin Fischer embraced 'New Calvinism' as a teenager, after being influenced by its popular proponents. But he recently abandoned it when he found he was unable to worship God as truly just, good and loving. Calvinist theologian James White (old, rested and still reformed) challenges Austin about his journey and his theology. This programme is brought to you in partnership with www.springharvest.org For Austin Fischer www.purpletheology.com For James White www.aomin.org For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 4th January 2014 - Calvinism vs Molinism - William Lane Craig vs Paul Helm Unbelievable? 09 Aug 2009 - Calvinism vs Arminianism - James White vs Roger Forster

Its round 2 of atheist Matt Dillahunty & David Robertson. This time Dillahunty explains why following the person of Christ doesn't make sense to him. Robertson responds as they engage on whether Jesus was good, by what standard we judge, and whether we can trust what he said. This programme is brought to you in partnership with www.springharvest.org For David Robertson www.solas-cpc.org For Magnificent Obsession click here For Matt Dillahunty www.atheist-community.org For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 15th February 2014 - Why I am not an atheist - David Robertson vs Matt Dillahunty Unbelievable? 29 Aug 2009 - Richard Bauckham on the Gospels - pt 1

The Apostle's Creed begins "I believe in God". David Robertson explains why he doesn't believe atheism makes sense, as related in a chapter of Why I Am Not An Atheist. Matt Dillahunty, host of The Atheist Experience responds in the first of two debates with David. They engage on the cause of the universe, morality and whether Hitler was a Christian. This programme is brought to you in partnership with www.springharvest.org For David Robertson www.solas-cpc.org For Matt Dillahunty www.atheist-community.org For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 20 Feb 2010 - "Is Christianity good for us?" Michael Shermer vs. David Robertson Unbelievable? 16 July 2011 - Debating Nazi Ideology Richard Weikart vs Hector Avalos

Randal Rauser says we are wrong to imagine heaven as clouds, harps or a never-ending church service. In his new book What on Earth do we know about Heaven? he unpacks the Biblical view of heaven as a 'renewed earth'. Hemant Mehta, known online as The Friendly Atheist, explains why he believes heaven is a projection of our desires and nothing more. They discuss the evidence, whether heaven and hell are a divine carrot and stick, and if there is a heaven would an atheist want to be there? This programme is brought to you in partnership with www.christianheritage.co.uk For Randal Rauser http://randalrauser.com/ For Hemant Mehta http://friendlyatheist.com For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 23rd April 2011 - Rob Bell defends 'Love Wins' - debate with Adrian Warnock on universalism. Unbelievable? 16th February 2013 - I just believe in one less god than you... Randal Rauser & Ralph Jones. Unbelievable? 21st July 2012 - Atheist convert to Catholicism Leah Libresco & Hemant Mehta

Ryan J Bell is a former pastor who has decided to try being an atheist for a year. He explains why and interacts with New Zealand apologist Matt Flannagan. We also hear from Bentley Browning & Simon Capes at the conclusion of their atheist-Christian Faith Swap. This programme is brought to you in partnership with www.springharvest.org For Ryan J Bell http://www.yearwithoutgod.com For Matt Flannagan http://www.mandm.org.nz For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 11 January 2014 - The Christian & Atheist Faith Swap

Justin Lee is a gay Christian. In his book Unconditional he describes his struggle to reconcile his sexuality with his evangelical faith and how he believes the church should respond to LGBT people. Ed Shaw is a church leader who is also same-sex attracted. Unlike Lee he believes that celibacy is the only biblical option for those who are gay. They discuss their experiences growing up, how the Church treats gay people, the biblical issues and their view of celibacy. This programme is brought to you in partnership with www.christianheritage.co.uk For 'Unconditional' (Torn) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unconditional-Rescuing-Gospel-Christians-Debate/dp/1444745417 For Living Out http://www.livingout.org For the interview with Ed, Sean & Sam in Christianity Magazine http://bit.ly/18C47dj For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 27th July 2013 - A Different Kind Of Coming Out - Ed Shaw, Sean Doherty & Sam Allberry Unbelievable? 19th January 2013 - Steve Chalke on his new gay affirming stance

David Bentley Hart is a renowned Eastern Orthodox scholar of religion who presents three approaches to the existence of God in his new book "The Experience of God". He debates whether only God can explain 'being, consciousness and bliss', with atheist philosopher Richard Norman. This programme is brought to you in partnership with www.christianheritage.co.uk For 'The Experience of God' http://yalepress.yale.edu/book.asp?isbn=9780300166842 For Richard Norman http://www.kent.ac.uk/secl/philosophy/staff/norman.html For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 20th July 2013 - Peter Kreeft debates the argument from desire with Richard Norman Unbelievable? 14th January 2012 - Is our Mind more than Matter? Keith Ward vs David Papineau

If God ordains the future, can humans have free will? Are people predestined for salvation? And what does the Bible say on the matter? William Lane Craig is a Christian philosopher and leading proponent of Molinism, a view of divine sovereignty that seeks to reconcile God's fore-ordination with human free will. Paul Helm is a leading Calvin Scholar. He defends the view that God predestines the future, limiting human freedom. For William Lane Craig http://www.reasonablefaith.org For Paul Helm http://paulhelmsdeep.blogspot.co.uk/ For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 1 Aug 2009 - James White and Roger & Faith Forster debate predestination Unbelievable? 18 Oct 2011 - William Lane Craig vs Stephen Law - Does God exist?