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 unanswered prayer. How does the Christmas story speak to our suffering? Plus, we hear how God transformed George Floyd’s life while he was in prison and what what can we learn from his life and tragic death. • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

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 where they’re really from demonstrates an otherness, which unhelpfully seeks to distinguish rather than unify. • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Bishop Arun Arora, author of the Archbishop of York's Advent book, discusses his journey of faith and the importance of racial justice. They also explore the significance of Advent, the role of event evangelism, and living in the in-between time.

Dr Amy Orr-Ewing discusses the evidence for a virgin birth, why it's significant, how we can trust Mary's witness, and the nature of Jesus as fully God and fully man.

Dr Amy Orr-Ewing, author of Mary’s Voice, discusses the context of Mary in Christianity. Topics include women's role, the Magnificat's revolutionary nature, and why God chose Mary.

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 papers the day before her wedding! Plus, Amy explains why she is so impacted by the person of Mary, and how her example brings hope in the midst of deep darkness.

Former atheist-turned Christian Associate Professor, Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, shares her journey from atheism to belief in God, discussing the challenges of the science and religion debate, encounters with atheist thinkers like Richard Dawkins, and a significant moment of realization in the Oxford library.

Michael Lloyd, Author of Cafe Theology, discusses his journey towards becoming a theologian, the role of a university chaplain, making theology accessible, determining the truth of theological doctrines, and why he believes in God despite his doubts.

Peter Byrom explores Dawkins' argument from complexity, including his exchange with Francis Collins. The podcast also discusses the complexity of God's design, analyzes Dawkins' circular reasoning, and explores Dawkins' attitude and openness. It concludes by discussing the shift in focus from existential questions to identity and political issues.

Peter Byrom continues to share his faith journey as told in the chapter he contributed to Coming to Faith Through Dawkins. He discloses how challenging Richard Dawkins on why he wouldn't debate William Lane Craig led to him becoming something of a YouTube sensation! Peter also shares why he believes apologetics is important and what the final nail in his atheist coffin was. For more on some of these arguments, see Unbelievable? Is there a new New Atheism? https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/unbelievable-coming-to-faith-through-dawkins-part-2-is-there-a-new-new-atheism-alister-mcgrath-and-alex-oconnor/16306.article For Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coming-Faith-Through-Dawkins-Christianity/dp/0825448220 For William Lane Craig's response to The God Delusion, from Oxford 2011: https://youtu.be/fP9CwDTRoOE?si=0QORpANPSZob4e-m "The Case for Christian Theism" documentary about William Lane Craig's 2011 UK Tour: https://youtu.be/vCa9WQBrARc?si=qHNW7PuV_9p7Nmiq • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate