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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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Progressive Baptist Church with Pastor and Author, Dr. Charlie Dates. To learn more about how you can begin or deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ, visit us at ProgressiveChicago.org
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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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"The Overwhelming, Never-Ending, Reckless Love of God" Luke 15:11-32| Pastor Charlie Dates
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"The Overwhelming, Never-Ending, Reckless Love of God" Luke 15:11-32| Pastor Charlie Dates by Pastor Charlie DatesBy Pastor Charlie Dates
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Brian McLaren & Andrew Wilson debate Jesus and the Bible (replay)
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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
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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)
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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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"He Came For Me" Luke 15:1-10| Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive Chicago
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No Question Off Limits Live Q&A with Amy Orr-Ewing, Jesse Fellingham, Ben Thomas and Ruth Jackson
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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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"Divine Disruption"Mark 5:1-20 | Pastor Dr. Nicole Massie Martin | Progressive Chicago
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“Running on Empty" Acts 1:8 | Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive Chicago
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"Momma Knows Best… or Does She?" Genesis 25:20-23| Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive Chicago
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"If You See Something, Say Something" Luke 24:36-49| Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive Chicago
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Why we left Mormonism. Lynn Wilder & Corey Miller talk to practicing Mormon James Holt (Classic Replay)
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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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"He Came to See About Me" JOHN 21 :1-14 NASB| Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive Chicago
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"He Made A Believer Out of Me" John 20:24-29 | Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive Chicago
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"Only God Can Judge Me" Matthew 27:19 | Pastor Jamal Johnson | Progressive Chicago
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"How To Handle A Sad Day" Luke 24:13-27| Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive
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Is gentleness possible in politics? with Michael Wear and Roger Bolton
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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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"Who's The Goat?" | Pastor Charlie Dates. Progressive Chicago
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"The Gloom And The Glory Of The Cross" Bishop Kenneth Ulmer| Progressive Chicago
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"Joy & Pain" | Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:36-40 | Pastor Charlie Dates. Progressive Chicago
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"Lessons From Holy Week" | John 13:15 | Pastor. James T. Meeks Progressive Chicago
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"Fight or Flight?" | Mark 14:32-42 | Pastor Charlie Dates. Progressive Chicago
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Kathy Keller on anniversary of Tim Keller's death
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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)
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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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