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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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The Oxford English Dictionary describes the Bible as a “library,” not a single work.

But this library has been the most sold book in the world for millennia!

So should we call this ultimate best-seller “literature”?

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights reads: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood”.

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It’s hard to get a clear picture of the historical Jesus without projecting cultural tropes onto Him.

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Recent Guests

Bill Creasy
Professor of English literature, UCLA; founder of Logos Bible study
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: 175. Literary Bible
Jessica Houghton-Wilson
PhD in Religion and Literature; host of The Scandal of Reading
Pepperdine University
Episode: 175. Literary Bible
Carmen Joy Iames
Associate professor of Old Testament at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Biola University / Talbot School of Theology
Episode: 174. God's Image
Nadja Williams
Historian and author; books editor at Mere Orthodoxy; contributor to Christianity Today
Mere Orthodoxy; Christianity Today
Episode: 172. Reading Classics
Chris Palmer
Writer, philosopher, Dean and Associate Professor at Barnett College at Southeastern University
Southeastern University
Episode: 171. Without God
Ard Louis
Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: 170. Evolution Revolution?
Cy Gart
Biochemist and author
New York University / Rutgers University / University of Pittsburgh (former); author of Beyond Evolution
Episode: 170. Evolution Revolution?
Dennis Noble
Physicist and biologist, critic of strict reductionism in evolution
University of Southampton (illustrative)
Episode: 170. Evolution Revolution?
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

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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.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Best Christian Podcast

    Podcast is very well produced. I have subscribed and unsubscribed to many Christian podcasts, as when I listened I couldn’t keep engaged for very long. This podcast is different. It’s almost always very interesting and makes me think and take action in my life. I want to get through all the past episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G.A. Wisconsin
    United States2 months ago
  • 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
    Australia3 months 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

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    5
    Zr2000
    United States3 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 States4 months ago
  • What a great pod

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

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    The once was a Wonder dog
    Australia5 months ago

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172. Reading Classics
Q: What do we mean when we say the Classics?
The Classics refer to ancient Greek and Latin writings that have shaped Western thought; while some criticize the term for elitism, the conversation emphasizes engaging these works thoughtfully and reading them through a Christian lens when appropriate.
171. Without God
Q: And why did you write this book as a kind of parable instead of a philosophical argument?
Chris Palmer explains that placing philosophy in the form of a parable or story grounds abstract ideas in everyday life, making it accessible to people who may not be drawn to dense philosophical treatises. The town of Novemberton serves as a narrative device to show how nihilism, meaning, and faith play out in ordinary settings, bridging intellectual discussion with lived experience.
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.

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