A podcast on God, time, and everything in between. The host R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) will guide listeners through topics on theology, philosophy, science, and heavy metal. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins
…
continue reading
How do war stories work? And what do they do to us? Join University of St Andrews historian Alice König and colleagues as they explore how war and peace get presented in art, text, film and music. With the help of expert guests, they unpick conflict stories from all sorts of different periods and places. And they ask how the tales we tell and the pictures we paint of peace and war influence us as individuals and shape the societies we live in.
…
continue reading
Unbelievable? offers a weekly podcast, blog, and video series hosted by Ruth Jackson and a team of thinkers and Christian apologists.
…
continue reading
Welcome to St Andrews Community Share for Climate Care podcast, where we share local stories of our community coming together to take action on climate change and making St Andrews a better place to live. We are a part of Transtion University St Andrews family - for more see www.transtionsta.org of find us on social media.
…
continue reading
The Gifford Lectures—held regularly at the four ancient Scottish universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews and Aberdeen—were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. His bequest allows the University to invite notable scholars to deliver a series of public lectures on themes related to ‘natural theology’, broadly construed. The 2018 Lectures held in Aberdeen were delivered by world-renowned biblical scholar Professor NT Wri ...
…
continue reading
A new project launched earlier this year to stimulate discussion and debate around Scotland’s future has gone live. The Scotland’s Future podcast series will cover topics from the war in Ukraine to climate change and decolonisation. St Andrews has a long tradition as a crucible for debate and for the formation of ideas. The Scotland’s Future podcast series draws on that tradition at an incredibly important time in global history. The University of St Andrews exists to open up debate, to enco ...
…
continue reading
Recordings from the popular public lecture series featuring new work on all aspects of intellectual history. Hosted by the Institute of Intellectual History at the University of St Andrews. standrewsiih.substack.com
…
continue reading
Do you dream of someday getting to perform at Carnegie Hall, or wonder what it takes to be a professional musician? The Cello Sherpa Podcast is for anyone who enjoys the tales and scales in the life of a classical musician, or for the young classical musician who dreams big! We explore all aspects of the climb to the summit from student to the professional stage! Joel Dallow, the Cello Sherpa, interviews experts in the field covering a wide range of topics surrounding this challenging career ...
…
continue reading
…
continue reading
TAPinto Greater Olean is an online news site produced by St. Bonaventure University journalism students for communities in the greater Olean area.
…
continue reading
Rab Houston was born in Hamilton, Scotland, lived in India and Ghana and was educated at the Edinburgh Academy and St Andrews University before spending six years at Cambridge University as a research student (Peterhouse) and research fellow (Clare College). He has worked at the University of St Andrews since 1983 and is Professor of Modern History, specialising in British social history. He is a fellow of both the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Edinburgh (Scotland’s natio ...
…
continue reading
For over a century, the Gifford Lectures have enabled international scholars to contribute to the advancement of theological and philosophical thought. The Gifford Lectureships, which are held at the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and St. Andrews, were established under the will of Adam Lord Gifford, a Senator of the College of Justice, who died in 1887. The 2012 Edinburgh Gifford lectures is a series of six lectures delivered by Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, The University of ...
…
continue reading
The Logos Institute for Analytic and Exegetical Theology at the University of St Andrews aims to bring together conversations between philosophy, biblical studies, and theology in the academy. See more content at our blog - http://blogos.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk
…
continue reading
New Jersey sports personality, Bryan DeNovellis, talks college basketball in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Tri-State area. Rutgers, Seton Hall, UConn, St. John's and more!
…
continue reading
Welcome to Beyond the Text, a podcast series dedicated to delving into intellectual history with depth and context. In a world saturated with quick takes, Beyond the Text goes the extra mile. Paying homage to Skinner's insights on the importance of context, this podcast unveils overlooked aspects of historical and intellectual narratives. Co-hosted by Samuel Woodall and Jack Thomson, Beyond the Text explores the profound impact of thought and ideas throughout human history—forces that have d ...
…
continue reading
Sister Anna Marie McGuan studied Theology and Sacred Scripture for 11 years at the Pontifical Biblical Institute and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. As a Religious Sister of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, Sister Anna Marie previously served as director of Christian Formation for the Diocese of Knoxville and is currently serving in the Archdiocese of Edinburgh and St. Andrews. Sister Anna Marie has a passion for teaching Scripture and takes you on a journey through the Bible, f ...
…
continue reading
The podcast serves as your guide to navigating the exciting world of international education! I'm your host, Vir Anand, an alum of the University of St Andrews and Shriram and currently the regional consultant for one of the top Universities in the UK. I'm thrilled to be your companion on this enlightening journey. Studying abroad is more than just an academic endeavor; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in new cultures, broaden your perspectives, and chart a course for personal and pro ...
…
continue reading
Voices from Oxford features interviews with staff and students at the University. The inspiration for Voices from Oxford came from Alastair Cooke's famous 'Letter from America', broadcast for many years by the BBC. Like that programme, we take an event, a story, or a person in the news and build a broadcast around that.
…
continue reading
Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, had the opportunity to meet with several Catholic innovators and entrepreneurs who are on the cutting edge of evangelization. At the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley, California in July 2022, Dr. Ludwick talks with each person about their initiative, the value of that project/goal and the impact it could have on the Church. Learn about some of the most inventive and exciting ideas emerging in the Catholic ...
…
continue reading
Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.
…
continue reading
The Go Abroad Pod is your ultimate destination for all things studying abroad and international education. Hosted by Ashley Warmington and Emma Lara, two experienced travelers and study abroad experts, you'll be taken on a journey around the world without ever having to leave your couch! Whether you're a student dreaming of exploring new cultures and languages outside your home country or a high school counselor seeking to guide students toward unique opportunities, you've come to the right ...
…
continue reading
An adaptation by Alan Plater of George Mackay Brown’s novel. An audio play performed by Orkney’s St Magnus Players. Directed by Penny Aberdein with music by John Gray. Four episodes. Episode 1 release: 10 January 2025, then weekly. Greenvoe centres on the fate of a traditional Orkney village on the mythical island of Hellya. The natural rhythms of Orkney life are shattered when a mysterious external company, Black Star, suddenly arrives to buy out the islanders and displace them from their h ...
…
continue reading
City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell is on a mission to help you better understand your local government. You will meet advocates, stakeholders, policymakers, and more.
…
continue reading
The Performance Rehabilitation and Strength Training Podcast provides a platform for some of sports medicine's most influential individuals to collaborate. Tune in as some of the field's most well renowned rehabilitation professionals, strength & conditioning coaches, and athletes come together to discuss the integrated world of performance physical therapy and strength and conditioning.
…
continue reading
Podcasts from the 6th Annual Tudor and Stuart Ireland Interdisciplinary Conference which took place on August 19-20 2016 at the Moore Institute, NUI Galway. The conference was supported by: an NUI Galway President's Award for Research Excellence (to Prof. Steven Ellis); the Moore Institute, NUI Galway; the School of Humanities, NUI Galway; the Discipline of History, NUI Galway; and the Society for Renaissance Studies. Podcasting by Real Smart Media in association with UCD's History Hub.ie. F ...
…
continue reading

1
New Perspectives on WarTIME with Beryl Pong
51:14
51:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:14In this episode, Alice interviews Dr Beryl Pong, an expert on 20th-century and contemporary war. Beryl is a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Cambridge’s Centre for the Future of Intelligence. An affiliated lecturer in the Faculty of English, her research is very interdisciplinary, combining literary and historical studies with visual…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Can Humanism Exist Independently of Christian Influence? Theo Hobson & Andrew Copson
59:32
59:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:32Justin Brierley moderates a thought-provoking discussion between Theo Hobson, author of 'God Created Humanism,' and Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association. The conversation examines whether humanist values of equality and human dignity are rooted in Christianity's shaping of Western culture or can develop independently f…
…
continue reading

1
Heaven: Dinosaurs, Angels, and Reincarnation? A Mind-Bending Look at the Afterlife
1:17:43
1:17:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:17:43This week on Unbelievable. Do animals go to heaven? Do humans become angels? Do we start families in the afterlife? And what about reincarnation? Is that really off the table for Christians?Andy Kind spoke with Princeton theologian Dr. Dale Allison Jr. and rising scholar Andrew Hronich for a mind-expanding conversation on heaven, what it is, who's …
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Is the Turin Shroud the burial cloth of Christ? Alan Whanger vs Hugh Farey
1:01:48
1:01:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:48More than a decade ago, Unbelievable? brought together two experts with very different conclusions about the Shroud of Turin—one of the most mysterious and debated Christian relics. Dr Alan Whanger, who devoted years to studying the Shroud, claimed to identify faint images and markings that point to its origins in 1st-century Israel. Meanwhile, Hug…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 173 Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Has Fallen, Meaningless Evangelical Small Talk, and the Importance of Sarcasm
37:46
37:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:46I’m currently jumping around Finland and Scotland, but trying to keep up with what is going on in America. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School has announced that it will be closing its Illinois campus. I will give my thoughts on that. Also, I want to talk about meaningless American evangelical small talk and the importance of sarcasm. Credits Host:…
…
continue reading

1
The Mystery of Morality | Alex O'Connor, Richard Swinburne, Jessica Frazier and Peter Singer hosted by Jack Symes
1:41:35
1:41:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:41:35What grounds morality... and who counts? Is morality hardwired into us by evolution, shaped by culture, or guided by religion? In this live edition of the Unbelievable? Podcast recorded in London and hosted by public philosopher Jack Symes, four leading thinkers explore the origins and future of ethical thought.From the role of emotions in our mora…
…
continue reading

1
"Conquering Imposter Syndrome" - An Interview with Emilio Colón, Professor of Cello at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University
32:06
32:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:06The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emilio Colón. Emilio is Professor of Cello at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. After getting off to a rocky start with his teacher Janos Starker, Emilio talks about how he felt that he was dead last amongst his peers on the cello, which in turn motivated him to work as …
…
continue reading

1
Married couple’s Aberdeenshire election bid
28:22
28:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:22Some stark contrasts in this week’s episode as we look at splits and partnerships in politics. We look at Fergus Ewing’s dramatic exit from the SNP after decades of service, only to stand against his former party next May. And we speak to a husband and wife team who secured the top two slots for the Liberal Democrats on the North East Scotland regi…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Debating Intelligent Design – Jonathan McLatchie v Cory Markum
1:07:32
1:07:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:32In this 2015 episode of Unbelievable, host Justin Brierley moderates a discussion between Christian advocate for Intelligent Design Jonathan McLatchie and atheist blogger Corey Markum. The debate centres on whether God or another form of intelligence is the best explanation for the complexity and apparent design observed in nature. The conversation…
…
continue reading

1
Are we slaves to our genes? Denis Alexander vs Dr Simon Walker-Samuel hosted by Andy Kind
47:04
47:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:04Are we slaves to our genes, and is who we are already written in our DNA? In this live edition of Unbelievable?, recorded at Aylesbury High School, Andy Kind is joined by humanist physicist Dr. Simon Walker-Samuel and Christian biologist Dr. Denis Alexander for a lively and thought-provoking debate on genetics, free will, and what makes us… us. Fro…
…
continue reading

1
Dundee debt-busting scheme tries to tackle poverty
23:47
23:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:47Dundee and the wider Tayside region has served as the pilot for a scheme to tackle public debt. National charity Aberlour have been helping families in poverty unable to pay their rent or council tax. But how has the project worked for the local community, and can it actually save taxpayers’ cash?By DC Thomson
…
continue reading

1
Classic: When faith fails how do you navigate doubt? Dominic Done and Andrew Whyte
1:13:20
1:13:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:20In this classic, Unbelievable? podcast episode hosted by Justin Brierley, the discussion centres around the nuanced relationships between faith and doubt from 2019. Senior Pastor Dominic Done talks about his book 'When Faith Fails,' sharing his journey through a significant period of questioning and how he rebuilt his faith. In contrast, Andrew Why…
…
continue reading

1
The universe’s greatest mystery: God or Science? with cosmologists Dr Niayesh Afshordi, Dr Hugh Ross and Atheist Phil Halper
1:16:05
1:16:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:05What really happened 14 billion years ago? Was there a Big Bang - or are we on the brink of a bold new origin story?This week on Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a mind-expanding cosmic debate with two leading cosmologists, Dr Niayesh Afshordi and Dr Hugh Ross, joined by science communicator and Battle of the Big Bang co-author, Phil Halper.Are we s…
…
continue reading

1
"Diversity Matters" - An Interview with Cellist Sterling Elliot, Winner of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition
37:06
37:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:06The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sterling Elliot. Sterling is the 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. He shares about his journey growing up as the cellist in the family string quartet, starting at the age of 5, and he speaks about the …
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 172 LoveJoy and Confusion on the Great Chain of Being
37:15
37:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:15I’m slowly writing a book on models of God and the problems of creation. There is an idea in the history of Western philosophical theology that is an important part of these debates. It is called the Great Chain of Being. In today’s episode, I will explain what on earth that is. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. …
…
continue reading

1
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay interview
21:03
21:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:03Scottish Conservative chief Russell Findlay joins us ahead of his party’s conference in Edinburgh this weekend. He speaks candidly about his first year in the job and addresses Tory council defections to Reform. We also hear exclusively about his party’s proposals for an emergency law to fast-track A9 dualling.…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Tom Wright meets Tom Holland on St Paul
1:00:29
1:00:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:29A must-hear clash of minds from 2018: when two Toms – world-renowned Bible scholar NT Wright and bestselling historian Tom Holland – met on Unbelievable? podcast to discuss Paul: A Biography (SPCK).Wright unpacks the life, character and world-changing mission of St Paul. Holland, though agnostic, shares why Paul’s message shocked the Roman world an…
…
continue reading

1
Can therapy alone heal the soul? Two Psychiatrists Treating BPD & NPD Explore the Search for Meaning
1:18:53
1:18:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:53Can Therapy Heal the Soul?Exploring BPD, NPD and Meaning in Christian and Secular PsychiatryToday we’re asking: Can therapy heal the soul? We’ll be exploring two complex and often misunderstood conditions - borderline personality disorder (BPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) - through both Christian and secular perspectives. What happ…
…
continue reading

1
Nigel Farage and Keir Starmer in Scotland
24:50
24:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:50Two political heavyweights started the week in Scotland, and we went to speak to both. In Aberdeen, Nigel Farage unveiled his latest north-east defector from the Tories. And in Glasgow, Keir Starmer outlined the impact of his defence spending plans. We look through the developments - including a weird Reform attack on the media - to see what it mea…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Putin's War - The Spiritual and Ideological Battle Behind the Invasion of Ukraine
1:03:05
1:03:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:05Originally recorded in March 2022, this classic Unbelievable? takes us back to the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As the world grappled with the shock of war, this conversation sought to uncover a deeper layer of the conflict — its religious and ideological roots.Justin Brierley is joined by Father Cyril Hovorun, a Ukrainian Orthodox p…
…
continue reading

1
Adult Conversion vs Leaving the Faith: What’s More Meaningful? Matthew Su & Nathan Ormond | Schools Debate Special
57:03
57:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:03Is 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…
…
continue reading

1
"The Accidental Violist" - An Interview with Christian Colberg, Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
38:49
38:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:49The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violist, violinist, and composer, Christian Colberg. Christian is currently the Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He shares his amazing story about winning a job in the Baltimore Symphony after only playing the viola for 3 weeks, his journey from there to Cincinnati 17 yea…
…
continue reading
This week's episode focuses on our in-depth coverage of the fall-out from the St Andrews University rector's comments on Israel. We reveal the behind-the-scenes efforts to secure £2m from a spooked donor, and allegations of hate crimes in the ancient university town. The by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse is turning poisonous. We look…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 171 Clearly Reformed or Passionately Confused: Impassibility
54:34
54:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:34Pastor Kevin DeYoung is back again with another explainer video. This one is on the doctrine of impassibility. I got far too many requests from you nerds asking me to do another response episode. We will figure out if DeYoung is clearly Reformed or passionately confused. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. Universi…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: An ex-atheist faces off with an ex-Christian
59:43
59:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:43Holly 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…
…
continue reading

1
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
1:11:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:42In 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…
…
continue reading

1
Reform defections and the future of colleges
27:31
27:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:31The link between a college funding crisis and the future of jobs is becoming clear. We look closely at UHI Perth, and at Nescol in Aberdeen, Peterhead and Fraserburgh to see what it means. If they can't train the workers of the future, what's the point of worrying about that fabled energy industry 'just transition' anyway? We also look at polling s…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Is War ever justified? Just War, Darwinism and Christianity | Michael Ruse vs Nigel Biggar.
1:01:25
1:01:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:25In 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…
…
continue reading

1
Do humans have the right to engineer life? Prof. Keith Fox v Dr. Sam McKee
1:26:01
1:26:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:01Should 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 …
…
continue reading

1
"The Contemporary Cellist" - An Interview with Norman Fischer, Professor of Cello at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice
32:01
32:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:01The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Norman Fischer. Norman is Professor of Cello, and Chair of Chamber Music at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Norman shares his story of how he first developed his insatiable love of contemporary music. He also talks about his journey forming the Naumburg winning Concord …
…
continue reading
Reporter Lindsay Bruce joins the podcast to describe what’s happening in communities affected by the crumbling concrete crisis caused by Raac in housing. Lindsay has spent months speaking with people who are losing their homes in places such as Torry in Aberdeen. Parts of Dundee are also caught up in the crisis, leaving local government with a heft…
…
continue reading
According to recent polling data and statistics, Gen Z have been going to church. That’s right, my generation gave up on the church, but Gen Z is interested in finding out what is going on. Are they going to church for good reasons, or is there something nefarious afoot? Also, I talk about my Easter Sunday. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, Universi…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Can Christianity be true if Christians can't agree on doctrine? Andrew Whyte vs Nabeel Qureshi
1:01:52
1:01:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:52Less 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…
…
continue reading

1
Does true freedom exist? Max Jeganathan vs Andrew Copson hosted by Andy Kind
1:15:28
1:15:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:28Is 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…
…
continue reading
Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Text, Samuel Woodall and Jack Thomson sit down for an in-depth discussion on Plato’s Republic—one of the most influential works in the history of political thought. Written against the backdrop of Athenian political upheaval and the trial of Socrates, The Republic presents Plato’s radical vision of justi…
…
continue reading

1
History of Ideas Club: Plato's Republic
1:07:59
1:07:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:59Send us a text In this History of Ideas Club session, we turn to one of the foundational texts of Western political thought: Plato’s Republic. Written in the aftermath of Athens’ political turmoil and the execution of Socrates, The Republic reflects Plato’s deep skepticism toward democracy and his radical vision for a just society governed by wisdo…
…
continue reading
Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Text, Samuel Woodall and Jack Thomson take a deep dive into the thought of John Rawls, exploring his major contribution to liberal political philosophy and the critiques it provoked from both libertarian and communitarian perspectives. We begin with A Theory of Justice (1971), where Rawls develops his in…
…
continue reading
Inverness GP Dr Iain Kennedy, the British Medical Association's Scottish council chairman, joins us for a full interview on the stresses and strains in the NHS. We look into the findings of our own survey which explores real-life experiences of the health service. Dr Kennedy has clear messages to the political leaders who will find the NHS front an…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Why I changed my mind about Christian history - Tom Holland v Larry Hurtado
50:40
50:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:40Back 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…
…
continue reading

1
History of Ideas Club: Rawls and Sandel
1:21:22
1:21:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:21:22Send us a text In this session of the History of Ideas Club, we dive into the thought of John Rawls, one of the towering figures of 20th-century political philosophy, and explore the debate he sparked with thinkers like Robert Nozick and Michael Sandel. Rawls’ seminal work, A Theory of Justice (1971), redefined liberal political thought with his co…
…
continue reading

1
Cancer, War and the God Question: why so much suffering? Prof Richard Norman vs Sara Stevenson hosted by Andy Kind
1:15:15
1:15:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:15Why 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…
…
continue reading

1
"The Enduring Legacy of Suzuki" - An Interview with Alex Croxton, Head of Cello at the School for Strings
32:16
32:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:16The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alex Croxton, Alex is currently a faculty member at Mannes Prep, the Special Music School at the Kaufman Center, the Head of Cello at the School for Strings, and he has a full private studio in NYC. Alex shares about the impact the Suzuki method has had on his ability to work successful…
…
continue reading
The STUC’s Roz Foyer joins us in Dundee where union members held their annual congress. Roz sets out the big challenges ahead for jobs, the decline of Grangemouth refinery, higher education and the future of the economy. She reflects on speeches to union members from First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. And she warns …
…
continue reading

1
Cambridge Decoded: A U.S. Student’s Guide to Admission with Roshan Walkerly
39:07
39:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:07Ashley and Emma sit down with Roshan Walkerly, Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment at the University of Cambridge. Together, they explore the life-changing opportunities that come with studying abroad and take a deep dive into Cambridge’s approach to recruiting international students, especially from the US. Roshan provides valuable in…
…
continue reading

1
Ep. 169 The Theological Revolution Starts Here
1:12:34
1:12:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:34I was at Palm Beach Atlantic University this past January to teach a masters course on God and time. My Palm Beach interns decided to do an interview with me while I was there. We discuss my life, loads of topics in theology, and how to create an intellectual revolution. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. Universi…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Memes, archetypes, and the meaning we live by: Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore
49:29
49:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:29In 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…
…
continue reading

1
Is the Problem of Suffering the strongest argument against God? David Robertson vs Stephen Law hosted by Andy Kind
1:13:54
1:13:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:54Can 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…
…
continue reading

1
Supreme Court 'biological women' fall-out
26:56
26:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:56We look at the fall-out from the Supreme Court ruling on women being defined by their biological sex in equalities law. What does it mean in practice? And how are politicians and activists responding? One MSP, the newly elected Dundee University rector Maggie Chapman, is at the centre of a backlash for calling the court “bigoted”. We also discuss w…
…
continue reading

1
Trailblazing International Regional Success with Lea-Anne Allen
29:12
29:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:12Ashley and Emma sit down with Lea-Anne Allen from Flinders University to discuss her remarkable career and unique insights as a former regional representative for an international university in the United States. Lea-Anne shares her inspiring journey, beginning with her early experiences as a regional rep and culminating in her impactful work conne…
…
continue reading

1
Classic: Debating the Scandals of Easter: Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection David Instone-Brewer v Bob Price
59:53
59:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:53Listen 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…
…
continue reading