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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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Did Christianity build the modern West? From human rights and equality to science, secularism and democracy, many thinkers now argue that Christianity lies behind much of what modern Western societies value most. Popular historian Tom Holland helped ... more

In this wide-ranging episode of Unbelievable? The Interview, host Luke Martin speaks with Christian apologist, author and Islam specialist Dr Andy Bannister about the big questions shaping our cultural moment. Andy reflects on the renewed curiosity a... more

What happens when a philosopher loses faith in God — and then unexpectedly finds it again? In this deeply personal and philosophical episode of Unbelievable?, host John Nelson sits down with philosophers Dr Shaun Stevenson and Dr Joshua Sijuwade to e... more

What does evolution mean for Christian faith? In this episode of Unbelievable?, John Nelson hosts a thoughtful dialogue between molecular biologist Dr Denis Alexander and returning guest Ed Atkinson on one of the deepest questions in science and theo... more

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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
Francis Collins
Geneticist and former director of the NIH; founder of BioLogos; author of The Language of God
BioLogos; National Institutes of Health (former)
Episode: Francis Collins and N. T. Wright: Science, Faith, Evolution and the Search for Wisdom
N. T. Wright
Renowned New Testament scholar and bishop
University of Oxford; episcopal church
Episode: Francis Collins and N. T. Wright: Science, Faith, Evolution and the Search for Wisdom
Joe Folley
Philosopher and podcast guest
Cambridge-trained philosopher; Unsolicited Advice host
Episode: Do We Have Free Will? Joe Folley and Nathan Hawkins Debate Determinism, Choice and Moral Responsibility
Nathan Hawkins
Christian philosopher and educator
Cambridge-educated philosopher; YouTube educator
Episode: Do We Have Free Will? Joe Folley and Nathan Hawkins Debate Determinism, Choice and Moral Responsibility
Joshua Sijuwade
Teaching fellow in philosophy at the University of Birmingham; author on philosophy of religion
University of Birmingham
Episode: Can Philosophy Prove God Exists? Joshua Sijuwade on Evil, Trinity & Atonement
Alex Malpass
PhD in philosophical logic, author on the Kalam
Independent/Academic
Episode: Did the universe have a beginning? William Lane Craig vs Alex Malpass
Jared Brock
Author and filmmaker, author of A Devil Named Lucifer
Author and filmmaker
Episode: A devil named Lucifer - is the devil a cultural myth? | Jared Brock
Alex O'Connor
Public philosopher and host of the Within Reason podcast
Self-described as atheist/agnostic philosopher
Episode: What would it take for Alex O'Connor to believe Jesus rose from the dead? Trent Horn v Alex O'Connor

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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

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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!

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    5
    Emmeline M.
    United States6 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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    5
    WilmaShin
    United States7 months ago
  • To characterize Kirk as a free speech advocate is unbelievably ignorant or full of "christian" malice

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    jcp
    9 months 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 Kingdom9 months 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
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    Star Brood
    United Statesa year ago

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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.
Suffering, hell and the search for God with Dr Joshua Sijuwade and Dr Shaun Stevenson hosted by John Nelson
Q: Josh, can you describe how your personal journey informs the way you approach the problem of evil today?
My journey moved from early doubt to a re-engagement with faith, culminating in an explanation of theodicy that centers on transformational suffering: suffering both enables individuals to become moral exemplars and allows God to share in that experience, shaping a relational, virtuous response rather than merely offering a distant explanation.
Can a Loving God Use Evolution? Denis Alexander vs Ed Atkinson hosted by John Nelson
Q: Is it possible to reconcile being made in the image of God with evolutionary theory?
Denis argues that image-bearing is grounded in Genesis and biblical anthropology, not in evolutionary biology, and suggests that the image denotes universal divine valuation rather than a biological property.
Francis Collins and N. T. Wright: Science, Faith, Evolution and the Search for Wisdom
Q: What is the role of wisdom in the Christian tradition, and how can laypeople pursue it?
Wisdom comes from God and is cultivated through humility, experience, and moral discernment; it is not merely knowledge, but applying truth with compassion, justice, and peacemaking in daily life.

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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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