Best Pastor Jack Ruth Podcasts (2024)

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"Why didn't God heal my Dad's cancer?" (and other questions) with Amy Orr-Ewing, Ben Thomas, Ben Chang hosted by Ruth Jackson 43:58

1h ago43:58

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Ever find yourself asking tough questions of God? Struggling to see His goodness and wondering, "Are you really there, God?" 🤔🙏Our 'No Question Off Limits' panels are here to tackle these tough questions head-on. We've teamed up with Spring Harvest and invited questions, especially from young people.In the hot seat were author and public theologian…

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Can we know God? Phil Sumpter vs Berel Dov Lerner hosted by Andy Kind 1:16:03

7d ago1:16:03

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Explore the intricate and enlightening conversation between scholars Beryl Dov Lerner and Phil Sumpter as they delve into Jewish and Christian interpretations of scripture, covenants, and theological modesty. This engaging debate asks ‘Can we know God?’ and sheds light on the nature of God, the divine-human relationship, and the crucial role covena…

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Sexuality, Gender and Identity: Andrew Bunt and Charlie Bell Debate (replay) 1:28:33

4d ago1:28:33

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This recording of a live debate between Andrew Bunt and Charlie Bell speaks to sexuality, gender, and identity within the church. Andrew Bunt, Emerging Generations Director at Living Out and author of "Finding Your Best Identity," is a same-sex attracted Christian who has chosen celibacy and believes in traditional male-female marriage. Charlie Bel…

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Life after doom: how to live a life of wisdom, resilience & love in unpredictable times with Brian McLaren hosted Andy Kind 50:13

8d ago50:13

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How do we live well with nations, ecosystems, economies, religions, and other institutions in disarray? Data reveals widespread anxiety among young people globally regarding the impact of climate change on their future. Unbelievable host Andy Kind seized the chance to talk with writer and activist Brian McLaren. Once banned reading for a young Andy…

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There IS God - July 1996 35:30

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Psalms 14:1 says, "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God,'" and Romans 1:18-19 says, "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them." As believers, we need to be ready to speak the tru…

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From Porn Star to Pastor (replay) 51:03

11d ago51:03

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Billy Hallowell sits down with Joshua Broome to explore his extraordinary life transformation. Joshua, once a top adult film star, shares his story of fame, wealth, and the emptiness that led him to seek a deeper purpose. In this gripping episode, Joshua discusses: His rise to fame in the adult film industry, the profound emptiness despite his succ…

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Is belief in an evil God more plausible than belief in a good God? Stephen Law vs Jack Symes hosted by Vince Vitale 1:16:08

15d ago1:16:08

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Did you hear the one about the three philosophers? Yes, on Unbelievable? 👀 🧠 🎙️In this episode, Oxford philosopher Stephen Law, the main proponent of the Evil God Challenge, argues that the evidential problem of evil challenges the belief in a good God. ⚡️ Jack Symes contends that there are asymmetries between the arguments for believing in a good …

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Should Christians rethink Hell? Dr Al Mohler & Chris Date debate the traditional & conditionalist concept of hell (replay) 1:15:33

18d ago1:15:33

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This episode dives into the debate between the annihilationist view (also known as 'conditional immortality') and the traditional 'eternal conscious torment' perspective on hell that has been highlighted among scholars for years. Dr. Al Mohler, Former President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, strongly opposes the annihilationist view,…

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Psycho-Physical Harmony: can natural selection alone explain experiential rationality? Philip Goff v Dustin Crummett hosted by Andy Kind 1:10:14

22d ago1:10:14

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Why do we tend to go for an experience that feels good and when something feels bad, we tend to avoid it? Why are conscious experiences and behaviour paired together in the most rational way? The Unbelievable podcast unpacks the mystery of psycho-physical harmony with Philip Goff, Professor Philosophy at Durham University (an atheist) as he debates…

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Explaining your faith (to a church-going atheist) with John Pritchard, Andrew Nightingale & Mark Roques (replay) 59:34

25d ago59:34

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Ever struggled to share your faith with your friends, family or colleagues? You're not alone! Today we're joined by Rt Revd John Pritchard, Former Bishop of Oxford and Acclaimed Author of 'How to Explain Your Faith' to talk about effective ways (as well as not so effective ones!) to talk about your beliefs and Christian faith with atheists, or unbe…

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Sexuality, Miracles, and Evolution: Tackling tough questions ---- No Question off limits 40:54

1M ago40:54

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If God is the creator and doesn't make mistakes, what about trans people? 👀 Are miracles real and can they ever be medically verified? 🔥 In today's episode we’re taking you to the second half of the recording of a live event we call NO QUESTION OFF LIMITS which we hosted with Spring Harvest last month. Audience members were invited to text in their…

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God's Gift of a Name - Father's Day 1996 39:52

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God cares about His name, and we should as well. Your name has great meaning and importance attached to it. A good name is to be more desired than great wealth. - Proverbs 22:1. Our reputation creates the name we pass on to our family and future generations. We should work to ensure our name is a good gift to our family.…

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Brian McLaren & Andrew Wilson debate Jesus and the Bible (replay) 1:22:06

1M ago1:22:06

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In this special podcast episode, prominent Emerging Church leader Brian McLaren and renowned evangelical leader Andrew Wilson engage in a thought-provoking debate on whether we need to rethink our approach to scripture. This insightful discussion delves into critical topics, including:Have we made an idol of the Bible?How did Jesus read scripture?T…

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God, Government and Trump: how should Christians navigate politics? Shane Idleman in conversation with Billy Hallowell 1:09:46

1M ago1:09:46

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How do we speak the truth and balance love with causing offence? Join us on Unbelievable for a challenging episode dedicated to exploring how and whether Christians can engage in politics for the greater good. In this episode, we sit down with former addict and approval seeker, Shane Idleman, founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship…

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Keith Ward vs Michael Ruse on Mind, Consciousness & The God Question (Classic Replay) 1:03:14

1M ago1:03:14

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Christian philosopher Prof Keith Ward and atheist philosopher of science Michael Ruse debate issues of the mind, consciousness and the existence of God. Join us as we explore whether advances in science are undermining or supporting belief in God. Featuring audio clips from the film The God Question, our guests today engage in a spicy discussion de…

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No Question Off Limits Live Q&A with Amy Orr-Ewing, Jesse Fellingham, Ben Thomas and Ruth Jackson 44:18

1M ago44:18

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Where is God in my friend’s suicide? 😭 Is God anti-gay? 👀 Do Christians and Muslim's worship the same God?... 🔥 ☪️ ✝️ In today's episode we’re taking you to the recording of a live event we call NO QUESTION OFF LIMITS which we hosted with Spring Harvest last month. Audience members were invited to text in their questions that were then upvoted and …

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Why we left Mormonism. Lynn Wilder & Corey Miller talk to practicing Mormon James Holt (Classic Replay) 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

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Lynn Wilder and Corey Miller are among 4 scholars who tell their story of leaving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the new book 'Leaving Mormonism'. They engage with Mormon believer James Holt as they discuss Jesus, Joseph Smith, polygamy, testimony, the Book of Mormon and more. For 'Leaving Mormonism: Why Four Scholars Changed Th…

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Is gentleness possible in politics? with Michael Wear and Roger Bolton 1:15:47

2M ago1:15:47

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Trust in our elected officials seems at an all-time low. Moral failures, infighting, and scandals have become commonplace. Today, on Unbelievable? we ask, Can we rediscover the moral compass in politics? With crucial primaries taking place in the USA and an election in the UK on July 4 we are asking what should be the standard for behaviour of elec…

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No Small Miracles - August 1996 38:21

2M ago38:21

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From the story of Naaman: To see a miracle, God must be our source, the Word of God must be our final authority, we must become a joyful giver, we need to expect a miracle, and we must do spiritual warfare to get rid of Satan.By Pastor Jack Ruth

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Kathy Keller on anniversary of Tim Keller's death 1:11:06

2M ago1:11:06

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As we approach the one-year anniversary of apologist Tim Keller's death on May 19th, we sit down with his wife Kathy Keller, author and speaker in her own right, to discuss a number of listener's questions 👀 🤔 on topics of skepticism and reasons for God, suffering, unanswered prayer and to discuss in more depth Kathy's own personal conversion to fa…

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Scientific Evidence vs Faith Jonathan McClatchie vs Elliot George (Classic Replay) 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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One of our favourite debates today from the Archives - Elliot George, a retired science teacher, argues that science is grounded in evidence, while religion is based on 'faith' and 'make-belief' and should thus be dismissed. Jonathan McLatchie, writer, speaker and scientist, joins the debate and critiques Elliot's theories as fundamentally flawed. …

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Proof of the afterlife? John Burke and Dr Eben Alexander MD hosted by Billy Hallowell 1:23:33

2M ago1:23:33

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Everyone from Madonna to top neuroscientists and millions of other people around the world report personal, unforgettable near-death experiences or NDEs. Do these NDE accounts prove the existence of a loving God? This week on Unbelievable? Pastor and author John Burke, who has studied and examined over 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, expl…

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How can an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving God coexist with the presence of evil and suffering in the world? Sharon Dirckx vs Stephen Woodford hosted by Vince Vitale 1:19:13

3M ago1:19:13

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This week's episode dives deep into one of the most challenging philosophical questions humanity has grappled with for centuries: the problem of natural evil. Hosted by Vince Vitale the show delves into the complexities of evil that seem inherent to the fabric of our world – earthquakes, famines, diseases – phenomena that sometimes shake our faith …

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Christianity on Trial - Trial Lawyer Mark Lanier vs Ex-Christian Paul Beaumont (Classic Replay) 1:04:02

3M ago1:04:02

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In this riveting podcast episode, we bring together two intriguing voices from opposite ends of the spectrum: Mark Lanier, a distinguished trial lawyer and keen apologist-theologian, known for his compelling defense of Christianity in "Christianity on Trial," and Paul Beaumont, a former Christian turned skeptic after encountering the arguments of n…

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Exercising Spiritual Authority - May 1997 43:41

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We must understand the power we have over the enemy. If we don't understand our spiritual authority the devil will beat up on us, but if we know our authority we can send him running. When Jesus walked the earth He prayed all night long and then commanded all day long. We are to do the same with the authority that has been given to us.…

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Is there as much reason to believe in an evil God as a good God? Max Baker-Hytch vs Asha Lancaster-Thomas hosted by Vince Vitale 1:16:31

3M ago1:16:31

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In the discussion on the plausibility of an all-evil God versus an all-good God, Dr. Max Baker-Hytch delivered a compelling argument that encapsulated the essence of the debate. He highlighted the inherent scepticism that arises when considering the 'evil God' hypothesis, pointing out that if such a malevolent deity were to exist, it would provide …

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Why do humans play God? Nick Spencer vs Emily Qureshi Hurst presented by Andy Kind 1:16:32

3M ago1:16:32

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For too long, the ‘science and religion’ debate has fixated on creation, evolution, cosmology, miracles and quantum theory, and not enough on the essence of what it means to be human. But this is a mistake argues one of our guests today, Christian academic Nick Spencer, Senior Fellow at Theos, in his new book ‘Playing God: science, religion and the…

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"Why didn't God heal my Dad's cancer?" (and other questions) with Amy Orr-Ewing, Ben Thomas, Ben Chang hosted by Ruth Jackson 43:58

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Can we know God? Phil Sumpter vs Berel Dov Lerner hosted by Andy Kind 1:16:03

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Sexuality, Gender and Identity: Andrew Bunt and Charlie Bell Debate (replay) 1:28:33

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Life after doom: how to live a life of wisdom, resilience & love in unpredictable times with Brian McLaren hosted Andy Kind 50:13

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There IS God - July 1996 35:30

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From Porn Star to Pastor (replay) 51:03

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Is belief in an evil God more plausible than belief in a good God? Stephen Law vs Jack Symes hosted by Vince Vitale 1:16:08

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Should Christians rethink Hell? Dr Al Mohler & Chris Date debate the traditional & conditionalist concept of hell (replay) 1:15:33

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Psycho-Physical Harmony: can natural selection alone explain experiential rationality? Philip Goff v Dustin Crummett hosted by Andy Kind 1:10:14

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Explaining your faith (to a church-going atheist) with John Pritchard, Andrew Nightingale & Mark Roques (replay) 59:34

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Sexuality, Miracles, and Evolution: Tackling tough questions ---- No Question off limits 40:54

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God's Gift of a Name - Father's Day 1996 39:52

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Brian McLaren & Andrew Wilson debate Jesus and the Bible (replay) 1:22:06

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God, Government and Trump: how should Christians navigate politics? Shane Idleman in conversation with Billy Hallowell 1:09:46

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Keith Ward vs Michael Ruse on Mind, Consciousness & The God Question (Classic Replay) 1:03:14

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No Question Off Limits Live Q&A with Amy Orr-Ewing, Jesse Fellingham, Ben Thomas and Ruth Jackson 44:18

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Why we left Mormonism. Lynn Wilder & Corey Miller talk to practicing Mormon James Holt (Classic Replay) 1:03:02

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Is gentleness possible in politics? with Michael Wear and Roger Bolton 1:15:47

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No Small Miracles - August 1996 38:21

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Kathy Keller on anniversary of Tim Keller's death 1:11:06

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Scientific Evidence vs Faith Jonathan McClatchie vs Elliot George (Classic Replay) 1:03:23

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Proof of the afterlife? John Burke and Dr Eben Alexander MD hosted by Billy Hallowell 1:23:33

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How can an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving God coexist with the presence of evil and suffering in the world? Sharon Dirckx vs Stephen Woodford hosted by Vince Vitale 1:19:13

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Christianity on Trial - Trial Lawyer Mark Lanier vs Ex-Christian Paul Beaumont (Classic Replay) 1:04:02

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Exercising Spiritual Authority - May 1997 43:41

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Is there as much reason to believe in an evil God as a good God? Max Baker-Hytch vs Asha Lancaster-Thomas hosted by Vince Vitale 1:16:31

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Why do humans play God? Nick Spencer vs Emily Qureshi Hurst presented by Andy Kind 1:16:32

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