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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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Latest Episodes

Is Christianity really about going to heaven when we die? N.T. Wright thinks we have been telling the biblical story the wrong way round. Recorded at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, Wright joins John Nelson to explore the argument of his book God’s Homecoming... more

Is prayer still relevant in a hyper-digital, secular age? Dr Johannes Hartl – Catholic philosopher, author, and founder of the Augsburg House of Prayer – thinks not only is it relevant, but it may also be the key to our future. In this wide–ranging c... more

In this special extended episode of Unbelievable? two leading philosophers of religion go head-to-head over one of Christianity’s most fundamental doctrines: is the Trinity actually biblical - and is it truly orthodox? Recorded live debate from the G... more

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What if fairy tales reveal more about reality than facts alone? Storyteller, poet and author Amy Scott Robinson joins Luke Martin to explore how imagination, myth and metaphor can illuminate Christian faith. Drawing on C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Gr... more

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Recent Guests

NT Wright
Senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford; author of God's Homecoming
Wycliffe Hall / University of Oxford
Episode: Unbelievable Special: Have Christians got heaven wrong? N.T. Wright on God’s Homecoming
Johannes Hartl
Author, philosopher, popular speaker and influencer
House of Prayer (Germany)
Episode: Johannes Hartl: Prayer, Phones & the Quiet Revival of Faith in Europe
Dale Tuggy
Theological debater, Trinity scholar
Trinity's Podcast / Academic philosopher
Episode: Did the Church invent the Trinity? Dale Tuggy vs Joshua Sijuwade
Amy Scott Robinson
Writer, storyteller, and poet
Independent author/ storyteller
Episode: Can fairy tales reveal God? Amy Scott Robinson on faith, myth and imagination
Simon Conway Morris
Emeritus professor at the University of Cambridge; leading paleobiologist
University of Cambridge
Episode: God, evolution and aliens: Professor Simon Conway Morris & (almost Dr) Sam McKee on what science can really tell us
Sam McKee
PhD candidate in history and philosophy of science; cancer research
University of Reading (implied)
Episode: God, evolution and aliens: Professor Simon Conway Morris & (almost Dr) Sam McKee on what science can really tell us
David Moffitt
Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity; author of Rethinking the Atonement
University of St. Andrews
Episode: Was the Cross not enough? Rethinking the atonement with two Bible Scholars David Moffitt and Jonathan Rowlands
Paul Heslop
Professor of Mathematical Physics from Durham University
Durham University
Episode: Will science make God obsolete? Paul Heslop vs Simon Walker-Samuel
Peter Hitchens
Award-winning journalist, author, and broadcaster
Episode: Peter Hitchens on Britain’s decline, Christian faith and Christopher Hitchens

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.

Reviews

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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    5
    MusicCityEngineer
    United Statesa month 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmeline M.
    United States8 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
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    WilmaShin
    United States10 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

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Unbelievable Special: Have Christians got heaven wrong? N.T. Wright on God’s Homecoming
Q: But how does this reading handle passages that seem to place believers in heaven after death, like Luke 23:43 or 2 Corinthians 5:8?
Those passages are explained as referring to an intermediate state with the body awaiting resurrection, and the ultimate expectation is the new creation where heaven and earth are united; the timing and location aspects are read in light of inaugurated eschatology rather than a simplistic heaven-only reading.
Was the Cross not enough? Rethinking the atonement with two Bible Scholars David Moffitt and Jonathan Rowlands
Q: If resurrection and ascension are essential to atonement, how does that affect the way we understand Eucharist and ongoing Christian life?
The Eucharist becomes a participation not only in Jesus' death but in his whole life—incarnation, resurrection, and ongoing intercession—emphasizing a holistic view of salvation that informs discipleship and how believers relate to suffering and justice.
Was the Cross not enough? Rethinking the atonement with two Bible Scholars David Moffitt and Jonathan Rowlands
Q: What do you mean by the biblical foundations of penal substitutionary atonement, and is there solid scriptural support for it?
There is some biblical support, particularly in Isaiah 53 and certain readings in 2 Peter 2:4, but the consensus in Hebrews and many modern scholars is that penal substitution is not the sole or uniform model across Scripture; other models (sacrifice, resurrection, and heavenly intercession) play significant roles.
Peter Hitchens on Britain’s decline, Christian faith and Christopher Hitchens
Q: Just tell us what's going wrong then, in Britain today.
He outlines a broad critique of modern Britain, focusing on the weakening of the family, morass of political leadership, degradation of public institutions, and the perceived loss of moral guidance rooted in Christian conscience.
Peter Hitchens on Britain’s decline, Christian faith and Christopher Hitchens
Q: So tell us about your relationship with your brother.
Hitchens describes a difficult but meaningful relationship with Christopher, noting they were not close in childhood yet shared memories and intellectual influence, with a recognition of how their divergent paths shaped their perspectives.

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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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