Best Podcaster Kristin Holland Podcasts (2025)

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Adult Conversion vs Leaving the Faith: What’s More Meaningful? Matthew Su & Nathan Ormond | Schools Debate Special 57:03

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Is it more meaningful to convert to Christianity as an adult—or to leave it behind after growing up in the faith? In this special schools debate, host Sam McKee is joined by Matthew Su, a Christian convert and Cambridge PhD candidate, and Nathan Ormond, ex-Christian and YouTuber at Digital Gnosis. With big questions from teenage students, the episo…

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NOCTRANS Ep 206 [TEASER] - PICKMAN'S MODEL [Patreon Exclusive] 19:31

4d ago19:31

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The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'PICKMAN'S MODEL' by H. P. Lovecraft To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissionsBy Kristin Holland

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Classic: An ex-atheist faces off with an ex-Christian 59:43

4d ago59:43

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Holly Ordway is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the Word on Fire Institute and a Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University. She holds a PhD in English and serves as a subject editor for the Journal of Inklings Studies. A regular guest on The CS Lewis Podcast, Holly has a deep passion for explori…

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Is the natural world evidence of design, or the result of random processes? Rachel G Jordan vs Michael Shermer hosted by Andy Kind 1:11:42

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In this episode of Premier Unbelievable? comedian and host Andy Kind welcomes marine biologist and Christian author Rachel G. Jordan, author of If the Ocean has a Soul, and sceptic science-historian Dr Michael Shermer, founder of Skeptic Magazine and author of The Moral Arc, for a dynamic conversation exploring whether nature reveals divine purpose…

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Classic: Is War ever justified? Just War, Darwinism and Christianity | Michael Ruse vs Nigel Biggar. 1:01:25

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In 2025, as the world is devastated by continuing wars, many are simultaneously commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Returning to this edition of Unbelievable, recorded as marks of Remembrance took place across the world to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 in 2018, Justin Brierley discussed just war theory, Dar…

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Do humans have the right to engineer life? Prof. Keith Fox v Dr. Sam McKee 1:26:01

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Should we be tampering with the genetic code of life? What are the ethical and theological implications of engineering artificial organisms?This episode of Unbelievable? explores the cutting-edge world of synthetic biology - from designing artificial microbes to help us live on Mars, to the deeper philosophical and ethical questions about humanity …

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NOCTRANS Ep 205 - The Garden 49:25

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WARNING: Adult Content Lovers of bleak, disturbing horror tales - this one is definitely for you. Kiddies - not so much. Prepare yourself for some gardening grisliness courtesy of South Floridian horrorsmith DARK RHODES as NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS proudly presents: 'THE GARDEN' ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired…

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Classic: Can Christianity be true if Christians can't agree on doctrine? Andrew Whyte vs Nabeel Qureshi 1:01:52

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Less than a year after this classic episode aired, Nabeel Qureshi, author of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, one of the most compelling accounts of a Muslim’s journey to Christianity, announced he had stage IV stomach cancer. He passed away in September 2017. In this unforgettable episode, Nabeel brings his characteristic warmth and clarity as he eng…

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Does true freedom exist? Max Jeganathan vs Andrew Copson hosted by Andy Kind 1:15:28

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Is our obsession with personal autonomy leading to fulfilment—or fracture? Max Jeganathan (author of The Freedom Trap) and Andrew Copson (CEO of Humanists UK) explore the purpose, power, and pitfalls of freedom. While Max argues that unexamined individualism breeds anxiety, disconnection, and moral confusion, Andrew defends freedom as a means to ha…

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Classic: Why I changed my mind about Christian history - Tom Holland v Larry Hurtado 50:40

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Back in October 2016, renowned historian Tom Holland penned an article for The New Statesman on why he changed his mind about Christianity. Holland is the author of popular books on ancient empires and says his research made him realise how unique Christianity was in its infancy. In this classic show Holland claims that, despite secular arguments t…

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Cancer, War and the God Question: why so much suffering? Prof Richard Norman vs Sara Stevenson hosted by Andy Kind 1:15:15

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Why does a good God allow violence and suffering — even in the Bible?In this episode of Premier Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a thought-provoking debate between humanist philosopher Richard Norman and Christian thinker Sara Stevenson. Together, they explore whether divine violence in the Old Testament undermines the credibility of Christianity, an…

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NOCTRANS Ep 204 - Gettin' Caught in the Rain 25:48

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Join us for a cocktail in the dunes on the cape. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present another deliciously dark tale from D. H. Parish: GETTIN’ CAUGHT IN THE RAIN ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. https://www.nocturn…

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Classic: Memes, archetypes, and the meaning we live by: Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore 49:29

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In this classic edition of Unbelievable? - The Big Conversation we ask: do we need God to make sense of life? In a 2018 debate, Jordan Peterson and Susan Blackmore explore the psychology of belief through the lenses of memes and archetypes. Peterson argues that religious structures underpin even secular life, while Blackmore sees religion as a cult…

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Is the Problem of Suffering the strongest argument against God? David Robertson vs Stephen Law hosted by Andy Kind 1:13:54

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Can the reality of suffering disprove a good God? Oxford Philosopher Dr. Stephen Law and Christian minister Rev. David Robertson debate the problem of evil, the evil God hypothesis, and whether suffering is evidence for or against theism. Does Christianity provide a meaningful answer, or does the sheer amount of suffering make belief in God irratio…

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Classic: Debating the Scandals of Easter: Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection David Instone-Brewer v Bob Price 59:53

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Listen to a compelling classic discussion between David Instone-Brewer, a New Testament scholar, and Bob Price, a professor of biblical criticism. This Unbelievable focuses on the scandals surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, as argued in David's book, 'The Jesus Scandals.' David posits these events based on their embarrassing nature fo…

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The Resurrection Debate: Did Jesus Die and Rise Again? David Instone-Brewer vs Ijaz Ahmed, hosted by Andy Kind 1:19:12

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As Easter approaches, we explore the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection in Christianity and Islam. Bible scholar Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer joins Islamic apologist Ijaz Ahmed for a thought-provoking debate on the crucifixion, resurrection, and the divinity of Jesus. Is the resurrection a historical fact or a later theological idea?📚 Dav…

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NOCTRANS Ep 203 [TEASER] - Moonlight Sonata [Patreon Exclusive] 4:55

2M ago4:55

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The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'MOONLIGHT SONATA' by Alexander Woollcott To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissionsBy Kristin Holland

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Why I Changed My Mind on Christian Sexual Ethics? Rev Dr Christopher Landau vs Rev Charlie Bell hosted by Andy Kind 1:16:34

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This week on Premier Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a bold and honest conversation about sex, sexuality, and discipleship in the Church.Joining him are Rev Dr Christopher Landau, author of Compassionate Orthodoxy and Sexuality, who defends the Church’s traditional teaching with pastoral conviction—and Rev Dr Charlie Bell, author of Queer Holiness, …

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Classic: Intelligent Design on Trial – 15 Years After Kitzmiller-Dover - Mike Behe v Joshua Swamidass 1:05:57

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As we prepare a fresh episode exploring the legacy of Intelligent Design, we’re diving back into the archives to revisit this compelling 2020 conversation between biochemist Michael Behe and biologist Joshua Swamidass.In 2005, the high-profile Kitzmiller v. Dover trial challenged the Dover School District’s attempt to introduce Intelligent Design (…

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Culture Wars: Have Christians Lost the Plot? with Ben Chang and Jonty Langley 1:15:09

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Are we stuck in an endless culture war? Has politics overshadowed Jesus in the Church? In this episode of Unbelievable?, host Andy Kind talks with Ben Chang and Jonty Langley about cancel culture, identity politics, and the Church’s role in these debates. Is cancel culture accountability or censorship? How should Christians engage with social justi…

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NOCTRANS Ep 202 - Special Collections 49:39

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We’re very excited to be sharing another story from Jez Conolly. Join us on the shore of a dark loch in Scotland, where we may just encounter a monster …or two. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: SPECIAL COLLECTIONS by Jez Conolly ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories…

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Classic: Faith & Doubt: A Former Atheist and Ex-Christian Face Off 1:04:25

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Can belief and unbelief follow the same path? In this Unbelievable? episode, Justin Brierley hosts a fascinating conversation from 2014 between Guillaume Bignon, an atheist-turned-Christian theologian, and Wade Padgett, a former devout Christian who became an atheist.🔍 What’s Inside? 🔥 Guillaume’s journey from atheism to Christianity—an unexpected …

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Should We Help People Live - Not Die? Assisted Dying and the Terminally Ill Adults Bill | Dr Susan Marriott & Prof Keith Brown 1:06:36

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How close are we to legalising assisted suicide in the UK? Should dying be offered as a course of treatment by NHS doctors?The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is one of the most contentious pieces of legislation currently before Parliament. It seeks to amend the Suicide Act of 1961 so that 'encouraging or assisting suicide' would no longer…

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Classic: Is the Mormon Gospel Biblical? Ex-Mormon vs. Active Mormon Debate 1:00:08

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🔥 Mormonism vs. Biblical Christianity - Where Do They Stand? 🔥In this classic Unbelievable? episode from 2014, Justin Brierley moderates a thought-provoking debate between Lynn Wilder, a former temple-recommend-holding Mormon turned Christian, and Michael Flournoy, a lifelong active Mormon.Lynn shares her journey out of Mormonism, triggered by her …

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NOCTRANS Ep 201 - FULL MOON 5:55

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To celebrate our 200th EPISODE we're sharing TWO Ian Sputnik tales over two weeks. Here's the second - a short but not so sweet bite of lycanthropic flash fiction. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Ian Sputnik's 'FULL MOON' ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both…

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Is there good evidence to believe in God? Ed Atkinson vs Sara Stevenson hosted by Andy Kind 59:17

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Premier Unbelievable? Podcast is back in Aylesbury, UK at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School with host Andy Kind moderating a debate on the existence of God, featuring Sara Stevenson from OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and atheist Ed Atkinson, engineer and former Christian turned Agnostic, and host of the Doubts Aloud podcast. Today's…

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Classic: Faith vs. doubt - a clash of worldviews Os Guinness and Ed Atkinson 1:00:26

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Can faith withstand scrutiny? Can doubt lead to truth? In this classic Unbelievable? episode from 2014, Justin Brierley hosts a gripping dialogue between Os Guinness, renowned author and social critic, and Ed Atkinson, a former Christian turned atheist. And listen out as Ed joins the show again in a few weeks. 🔍 What’s Inside? 🔥 Os defends the rati…

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NOCTRANS Ep 200 - JUST DO IT 23:31

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It’s our 200th EPISODE!!! and what better way to celebrate the occasion than to share a story (or two) from our dear fiend Mr IAN SPUTNIK. THANK YOU all for your support over the last 200 episodes. Here's to the next 200. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: 'JUST DO IT' by, the Diamond Geezer himself, IAN SPUTNIK ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIO…

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Does science point toward or away from God? Phil Halper vs Professor Paul Ewart (Oxford Physics) hosted by Sam McKee 52:17

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Today's episode will seek to answer the age-old question: Does science bring us closer to understanding a divine creator, or does it steer us away from such a belief? Sam McKee, researcher and associate tutor in history and philosophy of science at Manchester Metropolitan University guest hosts and he is joined by two distinguished guests. Paul Ewa…

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Classic: Is there historical evidence for the bodily resurrection of Jesus? Justin Bass & Dale Allison 1:19:54

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New Testament scholars Dale Allison and Justin Bass discuss their different approaches to the evidence for Jesus' resurrection in a show first aired in 2021. Bass, author of 'The Bedrock of Christianity: The unalterable facts of Jesus' death and resurrection' says the evidence from the core historical facts points to a resurrection. Allison, author…

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NOCTRANS Ep 199 - The Spider [PATREON Exclusive Ep. TEASER] 11:26

3M ago11:26

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The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE SPIDER' by Hanns Heinz Ewers To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissionsBy Kristin Holland

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Islamic blasphemy law in Britain? Andy Bannister and Tim Dieppe hosted by Andy Kind 1:12:08

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As the UK government announced the launch of a new Islamophobia council to define ‘anti-Muslim hatred/ Islamophobia’ on February 28th, the start of Ramadan, one thing is clear: This is a hot-button issue that raises serious questions about free speech, blasphemy laws, and the balance between protecting religious sensibilities and upholding open dia…

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Classic: Why I believe with Professor John C. Lennox 1:26:17

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This week, we revisit a conversation with Dr. John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics and renowned Christian apologist. Lennox shares his journey from growing up in Ireland to studying at Cambridge and defending his faith globally, from Russia to East Germany. He also reflects on his debates with leading atheists like Richard Dawkins, Peter …

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Is God’s hiddenness proof he isn’t there? Live Debate Theist Dr Max Baker-Hytch vs Atheist Dr Julian Baggini 1:00:29

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If God exists, why isn’t His existence obvious to everyone? In today’s Unbelievable? debate, public philosopher Julian Baggini and Oxford University’s Dr. Max Baker-Hytch go head-to-head on the problem of divine hiddenness. Is God’s absence a test of faith, or is it evidence that He doesn’t exist? Can history, reason, and personal experience point …

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NOCTRANS Ep 198 - The Caravan 28:26

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Tyler Trodden bites off more than he can chew when he chooses to cross local gangster Billy 'The Biz' Sands. He can put things right though, all he needs to do is find Billy a caravan. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present, our first story of 2025: 'THE CARAVAN' by Mark Humphries ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring…

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Faith vs. Science: does DNA editing challenge God’s plan/existence? Nick Spencer vs Sam McKee 1:09:25

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In this gripping episode of Unbelievable? we're diving into one of the most controversial and thought-provoking debates of our time: the future of human evolution. 🧬 🚀 Will Genetic Engineering Reshape Humanity? Will AI Make Us Gods? 🌍 Can Faith Keep Up? 🤖With the power of AI and genetic modification at our fingertips, are we playing God— or simply …

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Does Suffering disprove God? Simon Edwards v Harry Amos 1:08:09

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Can belief in a loving God withstand the reality of suffering? In this special live debate hosted in front of a live student audience in partnership with Youth For Christ in Aylesbury, Unbelievable? brings together two compelling voices to tackle one of the most profound questions in philosophy and theology: does suffering debunk the existence of a…

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Is the universe fine-tuned for life? Luke Barnes vs Martin Bauer with Philip Goff [recorded on location at Durham Uni] 1:22:12

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Is the universe fine-tuned for life? And does physics point to God? Tune in to the Unbelievable? Podcast for our debate this week which was filmed in front of a live audience at the University of Durham, with Prof. Philip Goff moderating. We have two excellent physicists in the hot seats. Dr Luke Barnes is a senior lecturer at Western Sydney Univer…

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Is the Universe 5 minutes old? Did the universe begin with a cause? Dan Linford vs David Lu Debate the Kalām Cosmological Argument 1:20:53

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How do we know the age of the Universe, really? Today's guest suggests atheists should believe our world is actually 5 minutes old… no, seriously!!In this episode, Vince Vitale hosts a fascinating discussion with David Lu and Dan Linford to explore a groundbreaking theory and its philosophical and scientific implications on the Big Bang, the existe…

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Does God Exist? The Ontological Argument Debate 🤔✨ Dr Gavin Ortlund vs AOC favourite agnostic Joe Schmid 1:16:14

5M ago1:16:14

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In this thought-provoking episode of Premier Unbelievable, host Vince Vitale is joined by two brilliant minds to unpack the ontological argument for the existence of God: ✨ Dr. Gavin Ortlund – President of Truth Unites, theologian, author, and YouTuber and 🎓 Joe Schmid – Philosophy PhD student at Princeton, metaphysics expert, creator of Majesty of…

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Does Christianity need to recover its confidence? with Rupert Shortt and Nick Spencer 1:07:46

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Towards the end of this discussion, Roger Bolton's guests acknowledge a profound hunger for Christianity. So, how did we get here? How can Christianity recover its confidence? Have Christian leaders, in their pursuit of relevance, lost sight of the true distinctiveness of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ?Host Roger Bolton dives deep i…

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