All Ethics articles
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ShowsUnion and communion: The Trinity demystified
In this episode of Matters of Life & Death, we tackle one of Christianity’s most misunderstood doctrines: the Trinity. Is the idea of one God in three persons just a theological puzzle for scholars, or could it transform our understanding of God and ourselves? Discover how reflecting on Father, Son, and Spirit might unlock new meaning and practical insight for daily Christian living.
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ShowsThe idolatry of Christian Nationalism, with John Heathershaw
This episode of Matters of Life and Death delves into the rise of Christian nationalism in Western politics. John Heathershaw, a Christian professor of international relations, unpacks whether longing for a “Christian nation” is helpful, harmful, or even idolatrous. The episode explores how Christians should engage in politics, what the gospel offers beyond national borders, and how faith responds to a world where power seems to triumph over principle.
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ShowsWhy did a good God create earthquakes and volcanoes? Suffering, creation and natural evil, with Prof Bob White
In this episode, Prof Bob White - renowned geophysicist and former director of the Faraday Institute - tackles some of the toughest questions at the intersection of faith and science. Why do earthquakes, volcanoes, and genetic diseases exist in a world made by a good God? Is suffering in nature a sign of a broken creation, or is there a deeper purpose behind natural disasters? Join us as we explore suffering, creation, and the challenge of “natural evil.”
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ShowsElijah or Obadiah: Should our Christian witness be prophetic, incarnational or both?
This episode explores the tension between being prophetic outsiders - standing apart from culture to call out evil - and incarnational insiders - engaging deeply to influence society for good. Drawing inspiration from the unexpected meeting of Elijah and Obadiah in the Old Testament, we ask: What kind of witness is most faithful to Jesus today?
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ShowsTom, Should We Work Out? Why Is The Bible Authoritative?
In this episode, Tom Wright and Mike Bird answer three big listener questions: Should Christians care about physical fitness, and how does it relate to spiritual health? Why is the Bible authoritative, and how should we understand its authority today? And finally, what did Jesus really mean by the “unforgivable sin”? Join them for practical wisdom and theological insight on faith, body, and Scripture.
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ArticleCharlie Kirk: A turning point for the US?
The assassination of Charlie Kirk may prove to be a civilisational flashpoint, not unlike Constantine’s victory at the Milvian Bridge. Still, instead of welcoming Christianity into the heart of the West, it could mark the moment the faith was deemed expendable.
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ShowsDon’t be afraid: The promise and the peril of AI in healthcare
This episode of Matters of Life and Death explores the rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare. While AI promises faster diagnoses and smarter tech, it also raises questions about the loss of human connection and compassionate care. How can Christian healthcare workers continue to embody Christlike presence as medicine becomes more machine-driven?
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ShowsDo we have a soul? Or are we just bodies and brains? Is death the end? Dr Claire Gilbert vs Harry Amos
In this live edition of Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a fascinating conversation on the nature of the soul and spiritual experience.
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ShowsEuthanasia for newborn babies, pagan philosophies and Christian witness in a post-Christian age
This episode explores the ethical and cultural challenges posed by proposed euthanasia laws for newborns in Canada. It examines the contrasting philosophies behind medical decisions for babies, the early church’s radical witness against pagan practices, and how Christians today can uphold the full dignity of every child in an increasingly post-Christian world.
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ShowsHow we all came to think science and religion were at war
This classic MOLAD episode features Nick Spencer, author of Magisteria, exploring the myth that science and religion are natural enemies. The conversation uncovers the complex history behind this idea, asks whether faith and science really need to be kept separate, and reveals the overlooked spiritual lives of some of history’s greatest scientists.
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ShowsDid Jesus Know He Was Divine?
Mike Bird and Tom Wright tackle three big listener questions. First: did Jesus know he was God - and if so, in what sense? Tom explores how Jesus reframes what we mean by “God,” drawing on the Gospels and Philippians 2.
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ArticleRead My Lips: Tom Wright Does Believe in Penal Substitutionary Atonement
For years, Tom Wright has been accused of denying penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) - but is this fair? In a special bonus episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom sits down with Mike Bird to clarify his true views on the cross, challenge common caricatures, and invite listeners into a richer, more biblical understanding of atonement that goes beyond slogans and controversy.
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ShowsA Womb in Limbo: Life Support, Law, and Medical Ethics
This episode of Matters of Life and Death tackles a controversial case from Georgia, USA, where doctors kept a brain-dead pregnant woman on life support for months so her unborn child could be born. We explore the ethical, legal, and emotional dilemmas this raises for families and medics.
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ShowsCan AI Create or Feel? Dr Amna Whiston & Dr Alex Carter debate Human vs Artificial Intelligence
What does it really mean to think, create, or feel? Are we losing our humanity in the age of AI - or discovering it anew? In this live schools debate with Aylesbury Youth For Christ, Premier Unbelievable? host Andy Kind is joined by Dr Amna Whiston (Oxford) and Dr Alex Carter (Cambridge) to explore the limits of artificial intelligence.
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ShowsJesus and the powers, Why does it take the Anglicans so long to choose an Archbishop? What are healthy spiritual practices?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack what it means to lead the Anglican Church, the role of the Archbishop as a unifier, and why true leadership needs spiritual depth, not just management skills. They share how practices like the Psalms help Christians face spiritual anxiety and keep their focus on God.
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ShowsOne in five pregnancies: How we’re talking differently about miscarriage, and what that may mean for abortion
This classic Matters of Life and Death episode explores how society’s approach to miscarriage and baby loss has shifted toward greater empathy, and what that means for parents and churches. The episode also examines the contrasting ways we talk about abortion and baby loss, asking whether Christians should address these inconsistencies in advocacy.
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ShowsThe Enhanced Games: Should we all want to become superhumans?
This episode explores the controversial Enhanced Games, where athletes can use any drugs or technology to boost their performance. As human enhancement moves from sci-fi to reality, the conversation unpacks ethical questions about biohacking, technology, and how Christian beliefs should guide our response.
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ArticleWhy Morality Can’t Evolve: Erik Strandness Responds to Peter Singer, Alex O’Connor, Jessica Frazier and Richard Swinburne
Is morality just a product of evolution, emotion, or emergent complexity - or is it grounded in a transcendent God? In this powerful response to a recent Unbelievable? podcast debate, Erik Strandness critiques the contributions of Peter Singer, Alex O’Connor, Jessica Frazier, and Richard Swinburne, arguing that only a theistic framework can truly account for objective moral values.
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ShowsAI, Meaning & the Logos: John Lennox vs John Vervaeke on the Future of Faith and Humanity
What does it mean to be truly human in an age of artificial intelligence, declining religious belief, and rising spiritual hunger? Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox and cognitive scientist Dr John Vervaeke of the University of Toronto explore whether AI threatens or reveals our uniqueness, if meaning can exist without God, and whether spiritual transformation is possible in a post-religious age.
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ShowsCan Christians work in the arms industry?
This episode tackles whether Christians can work in the arms industry and how to discern God’s will in tricky ethical careers. It also explores the unintended consequences of at-home DNA testing, reflecting on how Christians should navigate a world obsessed with genetics and family identity.
