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Every week on Undeceptions we’ll explore some aspect of life, faith, history, culture, or ethics that is either much misunderstood or mostly forgotten. With the help of people who know what they’re talking about, we’ll be trying to ‘undeceive ourselves’ and let the truth ‘out’.

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Special thanks to Undeceptions Season 16 major sponsor Zondervan Academic.

Since Charles Darwin’s 1859 book On the Origin of Species, evolution has been considered by many to be the final nail in the coffin of religion.

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Special thanks to Undeceptions Season 16 major sponsor Zondervan Academic.

A popular myth is that when the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, he forced everyone else to embrace the faith - or else face deadly consequences.

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In pop culture, we often enjoy watching - or reading - vice and virtue play out, with the former often far more exciting than the latter.

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The Reformation remains a pivotal moment not just for the church, but for global history. 

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth de Palma de Guiza
Professor of Roman history and late antiquity; author of The Making of a Christian Empire, Lactantius and Rome
University of California, Santa Barbara
Episode: 169. Against Coercion
Kirsten McHarris
Dr. Kirsten McHarris, topic: Lactantius and his arguments about true justice
Oxford (DPhil)
Episode: 169. Against Coercion
Dr. Grace Harmon
A Medievalist with a PhD in Medieval Literature
Author and Host of Old Books with Grace podcast
Episode: 168. Virtue / Vice
Jennifer McNutt
The church historian and Wheaton colleague
Wheaton College
Episode: REWIND: The Reformation
Matthew Barrett
Theologian formerly of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, now Trinity Anglican Seminary
Trinity Anglican Seminary
Episode: REWIND: The Reformation
Dr. Sam Chan
Doctor of Medicine and PhD in Rhetoric and Theology
Episode: SINGLE: Christmas Peace
Rowan Williams
Former Archbishop of Canterbury and expert on the Nicene Creed
Anglican Church
Episode: 167. Nicene Creed
Tom Schmidt
Associate Professor at Fairfield University and visiting fellow at Princeton University.
Fairfield University
Episode: 166. Jesus Proof?
Colin Hansen
Vice president for content and editor-in-chief for the Gospel Coalition
The Gospel Coalition
Episode: 164. After Christendom

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John Dickson
Host and a prominent figure in discussions about faith, ethics, and history. With a background in theology and history, he brings a thoughtful and engaging perspective to complex topics.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Pod on Friendship

    Just listened to the episode on friendship this afternoon. I’m not a stranger to the seriousness of the subject matter, the tone and challenging content than John and team present each episode, but this one blindsided me! I have been profoundly moved by your message here and I am so grateful for that. Genuinely, thank you 🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SlanderousOwl
    Australiaa month ago
  • Intellectual + Spiritual

    I love how JD and the crew can make any topic interesting! I never would’ve thought I’d enjoy an episode titled “History of Chemistry” or “Jane Austen”. American politics make it seem like reason and faith can’t be reconciled, and these guys regularly show how false of a dichotomy that is. If we really believe that God created “all that is seen and unseen”, then studying his beautiful world isn’t simply a nice add-on, but a mandate and an act of worship. This podcast shows us how to be a 21st ce... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zr2000
    United States2 months ago
  • Right up my spiritual and intellectual alley!

    I’ve been diving into John Dickson‘s podcasts and videos and I am finding them to be “right up my intellectual an spiritual alley.” Too many Christian writers start from an assumed foundation of faith…not John, he builds faith from the ground up… which is just what people like me need when we have been trying hard almost all our lives to build a home base of faith, not founded on a faith rooted in one’s earlier years (which I didn’t have). Keep on pursuing absolute truth as the foundation of wha... more

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    5
    J.M. Arizona Artist
    United States3 months ago
  • What a great pod

    I love that they are willing to tackle the difficult topics with grace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The once was a Wonder dog
    Australia3 months ago
  • Exceptional

    Probably the most educational and entertaining, captivating podcast I have heard in a long long time. If you want to learn, this is it.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Iam_sindz
    South Africa4 months ago

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The podcast is noted for its ability to tackle difficult subjects with grace and curiosity, making challenging themes accessible and relatable.
Some feedback points to occasional editing choices that may disrupt the flow of conversations, though overall appreciation for the content remains high.

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SINGLE: Christmas Peace
Q: What do you mean by the statement that we are often looking for validation? How does Christmas help with this?
Christmas fulfills our need for validation by assuring us that we're seen, loved, and secure in God's presence.
SINGLE: Christmas Peace
Q: What does the title 'Prince of Peace' mean when applied to Jesus?
It signifies a ruler who will create a new kingdom marked by peace and justice, offering genuine security and fulfillment.
SINGLE: Christmas Peace
Q: Why do you believe Christmas can amplify our anxieties?
The end of the year often serves as a reminder of how life is going, fostering anxieties about unfulfilled resolutions.
167. Nicene Creed
Q: Can you give my doubting listeners the doubters guide?
The Creed assumes that the world hangs together in some way and challenges the audience to consider a loving God who creates relationships eternally.
165. Question Answer XV
Q: Can Christians lament like the Old Testament laments?
Yes, Christians can and should lament just as the Old Testament people did, using the Book of Psalms as guidance for expressing their feelings of pain and confusion.

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3. Dr. Grace Harmon
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