Unbelievable?

In a thought-provoking discussion, Bart Ehrman, a New Testament expert from UNC, challenges the traditional view of Jesus' divinity, arguing that the early Church transformed him into the Son of God. Simon Gathercole, a scholar from Cambridge and contributor to a response book, counters by exploring how the Gospels present Jesus' identity. The debate dives into the historical context of early Christianity, the evolution of beliefs around Jesus' resurrection, and differing interpretations of scripture, shedding light on the complexities of Christ's divine status.

The second episode in which Bart Ehrman defends his latest book 'How Jesus Became God' against Simon Gathercole. Ehrman claims that the early church turned Christ into the son of God. In this episode they discuss the earliest Christian writings in Scripture, and whether St Paul viewed Christ as a highly exalted being or as God himself. Cambridge scholar Simon Gathercole has contributed to a response book 'How God Became Jesus' (released at the same time). Book for Unbelievable? The Conference 2014 www.premier.org.uk/reasonablefaith MP3 of this show http://media.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/73658f2d-1d6a-4a38-aeb0-946fb24bf161.mp3 For 'How Jesus Became God': http://www.harpercollins.com/books/How-Jesus-Became-God-Bart-D-Ehrman/?isbn=9780061778186 For 'How God Became Jesus': http://www.zondervan.com/how-god-became-jesus.html For Bart Ehrman www.bartdehrman.com For the Euangelion Blog http://www.patheos.com/blogs/euangelion 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? 29 March 2014 - 'How Jesus became God' debate Pt 1 - Bart Ehrman vs Simon Gathercole. Unbelievable? 17 Jan 2009 "How did Christianity begin?" Michael Bird & James Crossley - Pt 1

Robby Dawkins (not to be confused with Richard) says he regularly sees healing miracles occur for the people he prays for. Cancer is gone, blind eyes see, pain disappears, even a lung was re-grown. David Beebee, an atheist sceptic with an interest in the charismatic church interacts with Dawkins and questions why we don't see more convincing proof, and what he does about the 'misses'. We also hear from a Christian who is sceptical of modern miracle claims, Dr Peter May. Book for Unbelievable? The Conference 2014 www.premier.org.uk/reasonablefaith For Robby Dawkins www.robbydawkins.com For David Beebee http://www.manofcarbonnanotubes.com 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? 24th March 2012 - Miracles today: Do they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis Unbelievable? 17th March 2012 - Miracles in the Gospels: Did they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis

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