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Unbelievable? offers a weekly podcast, blog, and video series hosted by Ruth Jackson and a team of thinkers and Christian apologists.

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What if hell isn't eternal torment? And what if Christians have misunderstood what Jesus actually taught? Christian thinker and Questioning Christianity host Dan Paterson joins John Nelson for a searching conversation about three of Christianity's mo... more

In a culture of outrage, division and cancel culture, Dr Amy Orr-Ewing believes forgiveness may be one of the most radical ideas we have. But what happens when forgiveness is used to silence victims, excuse abuse or avoid justice? Joining Luke Martin... more

What happens to those who never believe in Jesus? Could everyone eventually be saved — even after death? Dan Paterson and Matt Whiteley join John Nelson to explore Christian universalism, eternal judgment and whether salvation is possible without exp... more

The birth narratives of Jesus contain some of the most famous stories in Christianity: the virgin birth, angels and shepherds, the Magi, the star of Bethlehem and Herod’s massacre of the innocents. But did Matthew and Luke actually intend their reade... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Orr-Ewing
Bestselling author, speaker and public theologian
Wheaton College
Episode: Can forgiveness become dangerous? And does Christianity sometimes get it wrong?
Dan Paterson
Christian apologist and host of Questioning Christianity
Questioning Christianity
Episode: Who Will Be Saved? Heaven, Hell and the Fate of Unbelievers | Dan Paterson vs Matt Whiteley
Matt Whiteley
Writer on theology and philosophy
Episode: Who Will Be Saved? Heaven, Hell and the Fate of Unbelievers | Dan Paterson vs Matt Whiteley
Caleb Friedeman
Research professor and the David A. Case Chair of Biblical Studies at Ohio Christian University
Ohio Christian University
Episode: Are the Christmas stories history — or legend?
Pat Allerton
Pastor in West London, Portable Priest
St. Peter's Notting Hill
Episode: Is Christianity making a comeback? Pat Allerton on faith, atheism and the search for meaning
Mary Jo Sharp
Author of Why I Still Believe and Defending the Faith; Director of Strategic Initiatives, Search Ministries
Search Ministries
Episode: Is Christian apologetics making us worse? Mary Jo Sharp
Joan Taylor
Professor Emerita of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: What was Jesus doing before age 30? Joan Taylor investigates the missing years
Tyler Staton
Lead pastor, Bridgetown Church (Portland)
Bridgetown Church
Episode: Why Tyler Staton still believes in God after cancer, suffering and unanswered prayer
Alex Malpass
Honorary fellow, University of Edinburgh
Episode: Is our universe too improbable to exist without God? Alex Malpass vs Miles Donahue

Hosts

John Nelson
Long-time host and moderator known for guiding debates at the intersection of theology, philosophy, and public discourse.
Luke Martin
Co-host and presenter associated with Premier Unbelievable; facilitates conversations across faith, culture, and media.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • Great show, sometimes difficult guests

    Generally, I love this show and I think it is an important contribution to public debate on many important issues, including the Christian faith. Today, I’m listening to the interview with Peter Hitchens. He is really a tough person to interview. I think a counter example to his skepticism that preaching the gospel today would make a difference to British society, is the spread of the gospel through the early church. Who would’ve thought the gospel would find a hearing in the Greek and Roman cul... more

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    MusicCityEngineer
    United States2 months ago
  • Intellectually satisfying & challenging

    As a christian who grew up atheist and now a seminary student, constantly bouncing between the two walls of atheism and hyper-Calvinism, I’m always seeking the truer truth. This is one of the most intellectually satisfying & challenging podcasts I’ve come across. Really appreciate everyone’s effort! Thank you!

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    Emmeline M.
    United States10 months ago
  • Balanced and fair

    Host gave admirable and fair treatment to both sides. So refreshing today. I presume both guests left satisfied with their treatment and portrayals which I think has the side effect of giving credence to the host and show at large and perhaps the implicit worldview they espouse that guides it. In simpler words, the kindness and intellectual honesty of the hosts helps lead me into a more sympathetic view of their own views which ironically is a more pathos approached evangelical method than eithe... more

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    WilmaShin
    United Statesa year ago
  • To characterize Kirk as a free speech advocate is unbelievably ignorant or full of "christian" malice

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    jcp
    a year ago
  • Unfollowing

    It’s always good to know where you stand with people, and this latest episode on Charlie Kirk has sealed the deal for me! To call a man who had very hateful views someone who is admirable is incredible. God did not spread hatred, Charlie did.

    Not everyone who calls themselves a Christian is so, and that can even go as far as the people on Premier “Christian” Radio. Disappointed, but not surprised. Goodbye!

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    Mrs Wmot
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Who Will Be Saved? Heaven, Hell and the Fate of Unbelievers | Dan Paterson vs Matt Whiteley
Q: What would you say to someone wondering what will happen to the people they love who are not Christians?
Whiteley recommends trusting in God's goodness rather than insisting on answers to every individual case. Paterson emphasizes God's desire to save, the character revealed in Jesus, and the responsibility to share the gospel while entrusting loved ones to God.
Who Will Be Saved? Heaven, Hell and the Fate of Unbelievers | Dan Paterson vs Matt Whiteley
Q: What is your position on the spectrum between exclusivism, inclusivism and religious pluralism?
Paterson identifies as a pragmatic exclusivist and hopeful inclusivist, while Whiteley describes himself as a pragmatic exclusivist and hopeful, possibly confident, universalist. Both say salvation is through Jesus and reject religious pluralism, while allowing that people may be saved without explicit knowledge of Christ.
Can forgiveness become dangerous? And does Christianity sometimes get it wrong?
Q: How do you respond to the question of how a good God could command violence in the Old Testament?
Orr-Ewing offers four ways to frame the texts: judgment of evil, ancient Hebrew military language and rhetorical idiom, divine accommodation to history, and the limited period of the Old Testament covenant. She says the framing may not fully resolve the difficulty.
Can forgiveness become dangerous? And does Christianity sometimes get it wrong?
Q: Can forgiveness be harmful?
Orr-Ewing says forgiveness can harm victims when they are coerced into it or pressured to forgive before they have had space to acknowledge and feel anger about the injustice. She distinguishes forgiveness from reconciliation and says forgiveness need not minimize the harm or restore the relationship.
Are the Christmas stories history — or legend?
Q: How do Luke and Matthew demonstrate historiographic features in their birth narratives?
Luke emphasizes a preface that attributes information to eyewitnesses and servants of the word, suggesting a chain of transmission and historical claims, while Matthew uses Old Testament sources, genealogies, and fulfillment formulas to align Jesus' birth with historical events and prophecies, indicating historiographic intent even when some features are not overtly explicit.

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What is Unbelievable? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-signal, issue-spanning discussion series that pits theology, philosophy, science, and culture against contemporary questions about meaning, morality, and belief. Episodes frequently feature prominent Christian apologists, theologians, scientists, and interfaith voices debating topics such as the nature of God, evolution, artificial intelligence, morality, and the role of Christianity in public life. The format tends to combine rigorous argument with accessible reading of complex ideas, often anchored by a thoughtful moderator. Listeners can expect careful, balanced exploration of big-picture questions, with room for provocative, non-traditional viewpoints and cross-disciplinary perspectives that challenge both faith and secular world... more

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