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Sep 15, 2022 • 21min

#135 My weekend with Queen Elizabeth II

NT Wright shares his memories of preaching for the Queen while he was the Bishop of Durham. He reflects on her strong Christian faith and how the church can respond in faith and hope at this time of national mourning.   For the Unbelievable? show featuring other perspectives on the death of the Queen: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/unbelievable-remembering-queen-elizabeth-ii-nt-wright-gavin-ashenden-and-ruth-jackson/13807.article   • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
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Sep 8, 2022 • 24min

#134 Should we cancel Luther & Calvin?

Discussion on canceling Luther and Calvin for their endorsement of anti-Semitism and violence. Exploring the connection between theology and behavior, and the role of blind spots. Delving into the complexities of salvation and good works in Lutheranism. Debating the use of the longer ending of Mark in the Lutheran Church and its significance. Examining debates over the longer ending of Mark and its implications for scripture's authority.
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Sep 1, 2022 • 24min

#133 Is faith anti-intellectual?

Is faith a valid way of knowing truth? Will we need faith in the new creation? Why is my church so anti-intellectual? Tom answers listener questions on faith, knowledge and reason. • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
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Aug 25, 2022 • 19min

#132 Is the Bible anti-women? Does God hear the prayers of agnostics?

Tom offers advice to a listener who is moving away from Christianity because she believes the Bible seems to treat women as second class citizens. Another is an agnostic who has been praying for the war in Ukraine. Will God hear my prayers if I'm not even sure I believe?   • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
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Aug 18, 2022 • 21min

#131 Help! I’m on the brink of atheism... Deconstruction and suffering

Tom offers advice to two people struggling with their faith. One is having doubts during a period of deconstruction, the other can't get past the problem of suffering.   • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
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Aug 11, 2022 • 24min

#130 Do I need to tithe? Church rules, covenants and leadership

Should I always tithe 10% to my church? What do you think of signing church covenants? I don't agree with my church leadership on complementarianism, but I love the members - should I stay? Tom answers listener questions on church practise and rules.   • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
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Aug 4, 2022 • 21min

#129 Would God need to redeem aliens? Life beyond earth and the cosmos

If the Universe is so big why did God choose to come to a small hill called Mount Zion? If there is sentient life beyond earth would it need redeeming too? Are the Nephilim evidence of aliens and UFOs? Tom answers questions on aliens and the cosmos!   • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
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Jul 28, 2022 • 23min

#128 Why did God make childbirth difficult? More questions about Eden and the Fall

NT Wright, a theologian, answers questions about the Garden of Eden and the Creation story. Topics discussed include Adam and Eve's pre-fall bodies, the accommodation of marriage post-Fall, and God making childbirth more difficult after the fall. The podcast explores the consequences of the fall, particularly Eve's curse and the difficulty of childbirth. It also delves into the connection between childbirth and the groaning of creation described in Romans.
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Jul 21, 2022 • 27min

#127 How do I reconcile Evolution, the Fall and Original Sin?

If evolution is true then physical death existed before the Fall - how do we reconcile that with scripture? How do we reconcile evolution with the concept of a first man and woman and original sin? Did the Fall also affect the rest of the universe?   Tom answers listener questions on evolution, creation and Genesis.   • More Ask NT Wright Anything: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
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Jul 14, 2022 • 39min

#126 - From the slums of Kenya to new life - NT Wright meets Jey Mbiro

Guest Jey Mbiro, a Kenyan Christian who grew up in the slums of Nairobi, shares his inspiring story of transformation through Compassion sponsorship. They discuss poverty, the church in East Africa, and the need for individuals to address global inequities. This episode highlights the transformative impact of compassion sponsorship and emphasizes the importance of education, love, and faith.

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