The Ravi Zacharias debacle has rocked the Church and raised important questions of how this could have happened and what it means for the body of Christ moving forward. We cannot let the seriousness of this event be forgotten. It must serve as a constant reminder that when flawed human beings do the work of a Holy God it can be a very risky business. In a recent episode of Unbelievable? Justin Brierley and Ruth Jackson were joined by Christian psychologist Dr... Read more
Many people have really struggled with their faith during the Coronavirus pandemic and been impacted by the loss of in-person church community. Nevertheless, some people have found faith during this difficult time. One of these is Scottish student Eilidh who shares a little of her story of moving from atheism to Christianity. I don’t come from a particularly religious household. One of my best friends from school went to church with her mom on a Sunday and we used to... Read more
Physician Erik Strandness explains his medical and ethical concerns about the transgender movement. While the issue of transgender makes many in the Church uneasy, it also presents a wonderful opportunity to expand our Christian understanding of sex, gender and identity. Unbelievable? gave us just such an opportunity by hosting a discussion between Preston Sprinkle, author of ‘Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say’, and the Reverend Christina Beardsley, a transgender priest in the Church of England.... Read more
I didn’t want it to be true. But it was true. And now a global ministry has been shipwrecked and the legacy of one of the most influential Christian apologists has been swept away. I have felt so saddened. Saddened for those close to Ravi whose trust was abused, for the many who believed because of his ministry and have been devastated, and most especially the victims who have suffered horrible spiritual, emotional and sexual abuse, and in the case... Read more
With everything going on around the world, I nearly forgot that this week marks the beginning of Lent. The 40-day-period, named after an old English word meaning ‘lengthen’, is an opportunity to reflect on the cross and resurrection as we approach Easter. Christians have traditionally used this time to either give or take something up, and as I pondered what to do this year, I was drawn to a previous Lenten fast. I have an unhealthy penchant for chocolate, coffee... Read more
The online world is awash with memes that critique passages from the Bible. Eric Strandness looks at how the viral images can help challenge and strengthen our faith. The Christian response to atheist memes is usually one of either anger or angst, motivating some to come up with their own clever anti-atheist riposte, while others are left to quietly ask themselves if maybe they contain a kernel of truth. I think there is a middle road where they can be... Read more
Does an evolutionary account of existence disprove God? Are there more plausible explanations than a divine creator for how we came to be? Erik Strandness shares his thoughts about the important stories we tell each other. Unbelievable? has once again allowed us to peek inside the mind of a deconstructed Christian by featuring a thoughtful and respectful conversation between former believer Sam Devis – who has chronicled his journey in his When Belief Dies podcast – and Christian guest, Andrew... Read more
Why doesn’t God simply make his existence obvious? Theological blogger Isso shares his thoughts on ‘the hiddenness of God’ and highlights some of the ways God does reveal himself. In a recent livestream Q&A episode of Unbelievable? philosopher William Lane Craig discussed the hiddenness of God. It’s a question that often comes up in forums like this. If God exists, he’s certainly created a majestically intricate world, full of order and beauty. Why then has he promptly retired from sight and is... Read more
Hell is a topic which confuses, upsets and terrifies many believers. It is also the reason many non-Christians struggle to believe – how could a loving God send people to such an awful place? Erik Strandness unpacks some of Rob Bell’s theology on this topic and shares his own thoughts. In a classic rebroadcast episode of Unbelievable? Rob Bell and Adrian Warnock faced off to discuss the implications of the ideas expressed in Bell’s best-selling book Love Wins. In a... Read more
It has been a very difficult couple of years for the United States. We have become a deeply divided nation and the harsh rhetoric coming from both sides of the aisle has alienated families, friends, and neighbors. It has changed social networking into social distancing and transformed One nation under God into two nations under political interest. The seeds of discontent, however, were not planted by Donald Trump but came to fruition during his presidency. It is difficult to pinpoint... Read more
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