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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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Is the universe fine-tuned for life, and if so, does that point to God? In this episode of Unbelievable John Nelson hosts a lively dialogue between Christian apologist Peter S. Williams and John Richards, President of Atheists UK. Peter argues that t... more

Os Guinness joins Luke Martin to discuss why he believes the West is facing a profound civiliational moment. Speaking during his visit to London for ARC, Guinness reflects on his childhood in China, the death of his brothers during famine, his memori... more

Does God exist, or is belief in God an unnecessary addition to our understanding of reality? In this special live event at the Royal Institution, philosopher William Lane Craig, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, physicist Sabine Hossenf... more

Christians and Muslims both honour Jesus... but they disagree profoundly about who He really is. Was Jesus simply one of God's greatest prophets, as Islam teaches? Or is He God incarnate, whose death and resurrection changed history forever? In this ... more

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Recent Guests

Sabine Hossenfelder
Theoretical physicist, science communicator
FAU Frankfurt / researcher
Episode: The Battle for Reality: Does God Exist? Craig, Williams, Hossenfelder and Žižek
Slavoj Žižek
Philosopher, cultural critic
Self-described as Christian atheist
Episode: The Battle for Reality: Does God Exist? Craig, Williams, Hossenfelder and Žižek
Yasser Al Hanafi
Imam, speaker on Islamic theology, discussed as a guest
Islamic faith community in Aylesbury
Episode: “Is Jesus the only God?” Andy Bannister & Imam Ali-Hanafi
Rahil Patel
Speaker and author based at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics
Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics
Episode: From Hindu monk to Christian: Rahil Patel on karma, grace and finding Jesus
Nigel Crook
Professor of AI and Robotics at Oxford Brookes University; Founding Director of the Institute for Ethical AI
Oxford Brookes University
Episode: Should we be scared? How AI is changing morality, meaning and human identity! With Theologian Dr Brian R Brock and AI Expert Prof Nigel Crook
Brian Brock
Chair of Moral and Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
Episode: Should we be scared? How AI is changing morality, meaning and human identity! With Theologian Dr Brian R Brock and AI Expert Prof Nigel Crook
Jessica Frazier
Hindu scholar
University/independent scholar (as discussed in episode)
Episode: The Story of Everything: God, Atheism, Meaning and Reality with William Lane Craig, Jessica Frazier, Philip Goff and Joe Folley
Damien Walter
Storyteller, critic and science fiction YouTuber
Episode: Should the Fall be celebrated? | Caleb Woodbridge and Damien Walter on Pullman/CSLewis hosted by John Nelson
Shaun Stevenson
Lecturer in philosophy at Manchester Metropolitan University; expert on Nietzsche, Deleuze, and Epicurean ethics
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: Suffering, hell and the search for God with Dr Joshua Sijuwade and Dr Shaun Stevenson hosted by John Nelson

Hosts

Ruth Jackson
Host of the show, introducing the topic and guiding the conversation
John Nelson
Host who guides the interview, facilitates discussion with guests
Luke Martin
Host who introduces guests and guides discussion

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmeline M.
    United States7 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilmaShin
    United States9 months ago
  • To characterize Kirk as a free speech advocate is unbelievably ignorant or full of "christian" malice

    Podcast Addict
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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!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mrs Wmot
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • 10/10 - absorbing and enlightening

    I listen to this podcast several times per day. There is no better platform for giving both sides the floor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Star Brood
    United Statesa year ago

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From Hindu monk to Christian: Rahil Patel on karma, grace and finding Jesus
Q: What was the hardest part of converting from Hinduism to Christianity?
The hardest part was shifting from a works-based framework to a relationship with Christ, recognizing that being loved is not earned by ritual or effort but received through grace.
“Is Jesus the only God?” Andy Bannister & Imam Ali-Hanafi
Q: Why is Jesus God for you and how can you know?
Jesus' claims, miracles, and the resurrection provide the grounds for understanding him as God in Christian faith, while in Islam he is a highly significant prophet but not divine; the discussion centers on what Jesus claimed about himself and how that aligns with or challenges each faith's understanding of God.
Can You Rewire Your Brain? Neurosurgeon Dr Lee Warren on PTSD, Trauma, Faith & “Self Brain Surgery”
Q: So, Lee, as a neurosurgeon, you actually hold the brain in your hands—can personality, consciousness, and even free will be explained purely by brain activity, or do you need to talk about the soul or mind as well?
The traditional view is materialist—that everything comes from brain activity, but the interviewee argues there is an immaterial mind that can influence brain processes. He cites neuroscience research showing brain changes with practices like mindful prayer and meditation, and posits that mind and brain interact in a way that cannot be fully reduced to neuronal activity alone.
Suffering, hell and the search for God with Dr Joshua Sijuwade and Dr Shaun Stevenson hosted by John Nelson
Q: How do you respond to concerns about hell and eternal punishment within your Orthodox-informed framework?
Within Orthodox thought, hell is viewed as an experiential state shaped by the person's response to God; even if ultimate mercy is extended (e.g., through natural felicity), real union with God is not guaranteed for those who reject the gospel, preserving a meaningful, non-arbitrary moral framework while avoiding universalist certainty about every individual.
Suffering, hell and the search for God with Dr Joshua Sijuwade and Dr Shaun Stevenson hosted by John Nelson
Q: What is omni-subjectivity, and why is it important for understanding God's relation to human suffering?
Omni-subjectivity is the idea that God possesses first-person, experiential understanding of human suffering due to cognitive relationship with conscious agents; this allows God to truly grasp what it is like to be a sufferer and to develop virtuous attributes through shared experiences, thereby grounding a more relational theodicy.

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

The show features rigorous debates and thoughtful conversations at the intersection of faith, philosophy, science, and public life, often pairing Christian apologists with skeptics or scholars. Episodes routinely tackle big questions—Does God exist? How should faith engage politics? Can morality be grounded in religion or secular reason?—while balancing accessible dialogue with rigorous argumentation. A notable strength is the host team's ability to host high-profile debates (e.g., Kalam cosmological arguments, historical Jesus debates, AI and meaning) in a respectful, fast-paced format that invites audience questions. The program often situates discussions within contemporary cultural issues, church leadership, and unique case studies, mak... more

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