What happens when N.T. Wright puts his vision of new creation in front of an Oxford audience? Questions quickly move from theology into politics, suffering, evangelism, worship and everyday Christian life.
Does 2 Peter teach that God will one day burn up the earth and start again? Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore one of the New Testament’s most difficult passages, alongside questions about Genesis 1, creation and how Christians should choose a church.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer has become a symbol of Christian resistance to tyranny. But has the real man been obscured by myth? Historian John McCabe joins Mike Bird to separate Bonhoeffer from the versions later generations have created.
Did the early Church invent the Trinity, or formalise what the New Testament already taught? Dale Tuggy and Joshua Sijuwade debate what Scripture says about the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit - and whether the doctrine of the Trinity faithfully reflects the beliefs of the first Christians.
Tom Wright and Mike Bird rethink what happens after death, exploring the difference between heaven as an intermediate state and the ultimate biblical hope of resurrection and new creation. They unpack famous passages, question traditional views, and offer a richer vision of God’s plan for the future.
This episode tackles two hot topics: the rising “childfree” movement and a breakthrough foetal surgery. We ask if celebrating childlessness is a problem as birth rates fall, and explore the ethical doublethink in celebrating prenatal surgery while supporting abortion for similar conditions.
Should elites block new technologies that have strong public support but raise major ethical concerns? This episode explores the debate over “liberal eugenics” and whether society should allow genetic screening for non-medical traits in children. Plus, a look at Meta’s £18bn lawsuit and the growing restrictions on social media giants to protect young people.
Does evolution point to God - or away from Him? Cambridge paleobiologist Simon Conway Morris and scientist Sam McKee join John Nelson to discuss evolutionary convergence, faith, human uniqueness, Genesis, and whether science can deepen our sense of wonder and belief.
Did Jesus’ atoning work finish on the cross - or is there more to the story? Bible scholars David Moffitt and Jonathan Rowlands join John Nelson to rethink atonement, exploring what the cross, resurrection, and ascension really mean for Christian faith, salvation, and everyday life.
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle why Jesus spoke in riddles, how Christians should approach divorce and remarriage, and what Isaiah 53 really reveals about Christ and prophecy. A thoughtful episode blending biblical insight and practical wisdom.
Tom Wright tackles big questions on whether Protestants miss out by misunderstanding the Orthodox tradition, if the Greek Orthodox Church is biblical, and who the “elect lady” in 2 John really was. Plus, guidance on judgement, holiness, and Christian witness.
Is Christianity really about going to heaven after you die? In this Unbelievable Special, N.T. Wright joins Dr John Nelson at Wycliffe Hall to challenge the common view, arguing that the true Christian hope is God’s homecoming to renew creation. Wright explores Jesus’ teaching, resurrection, the kingdom of God, and why the story is bigger than escaping earth for heaven.
Are people basically good or evil? Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle big questions about human nature, the identity of the “beloved disciple,” and whether the Sermon on the Mount is legalistic - or something far more radical. Discover the Bible’s vision for what it means to be truly human.
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle personal and practical questions about faith and life: What if you desire other things more than God? Can Christians work in war-related industries? And where did Pilate judge Jesus? They explore spiritual anxiety, conscience in the workplace, and the historical setting of the Gospels.
Did Jesus’ atoning work finish on the cross - or is there more to the story? Bible scholars David Moffitt and Jonathan Rowlands join John Nelson to rethink atonement, exploring what the cross, resurrection, and ascension really mean for Christian faith, salvation, and everyday life.
Is Christianity really about going to heaven after you die? In this Unbelievable Special, N.T. Wright joins Dr John Nelson at Wycliffe Hall to challenge the common view, arguing that the true Christian hope is God’s homecoming to renew creation. Wright explores Jesus’ teaching, resurrection, the kingdom of God, and why the story is bigger than escaping earth for heaven.
Read storyDid Jesus and the apostles teach the Trinity, or did the doctrine develop centuries later? Christian Unitarian philosopher Dale Tuggy debates Joshua Sijuwade on whether the Trinity is truly biblical and orthodox.
Does evolution point to God - or away from Him? Cambridge paleobiologist Simon Conway Morris and scientist Sam McKee join John Nelson to discuss evolutionary convergence, faith, human uniqueness, Genesis, and whether science can deepen our sense of wonder and belief.
Did Jesus’ atoning work finish on the cross - or is there more to the story? Bible scholars David Moffitt and Jonathan Rowlands join John Nelson to rethink atonement, exploring what the cross, resurrection, and ascension really mean for Christian faith, salvation, and everyday life.