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In a cancel culture world, Bishop Emma Ineson explores why humans continue to make mistakes despite centuries of technological, societal and ethical progress. She delves into the concept of sin, its effects on our lives, the freedom of admitting when we're wrong, and the liberating power of God's forgiveness and grace.

Emma Ineson

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In this video, Calum Miller dives deep into the evidence for the Old Testament by exploring ancient history and archaeological findings. By aligning the accuracy of details in the stories of the Patriarchs and the Exodus with historical records, Calum demonstrates how the Old Testament is not just a book of ancient myths but describes real events in history.

Calum Miller

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Is the God of the Old Testament a God of war and genocide? Christians claim that God is just, but passages in the Old Testament raise questions about the morality of God's commands. In this initial video on controversial Old Testament scriptures, Alanzo Paul analyses passages in the Book of Joshua that continue to stir debates about God's character as either a just protector or a ruthless conqueror.

Alanzo Paul

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When it comes to the historical reliability of the Bible, there is scholarly research to support the New Testament… but what about the Old Testament? In this first video of a three-part series, Calum Miller reviews academic resources and archaeological evidence to determine the historical accuracy of events and places recorded in the Old Testament, such as the Flood and the Tower of Babel.

Calum Miller

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Jesus regularly involving women in his teaching and community powerfully challenged the cultural norms of His day. In this lecture, Lara Buchanan examines how easily overlooked details in the Bible point to Jesus’ regular affirmation of women’s worth and dignity at a time when this was contested.

Lara Buchanan

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Have you ever compared your moral deeds to others and felt that you've fallen short? Or perhaps you've thought that you would generally be considered a 'good person' by average standards? In this video, Lara delves into one of Jesus' parables, explaining how the Christian God perceives moral debt and addresses the profound, often heart-wrenching question, “Can I be forgiven?”.

Lara Buchanan

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In this discussion, Raymond Bukenya and Charlie Styles examine whether suffering has an impact on faith in God. Raymond shares diverse perspectives on how people reconcile pain with spiritual beliefs, drawing from his experiences in Uganda's Karimojong community and his personal story of suffering.

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In this conversation, Sam and Rebecca discuss the importance of using Jesus’ example to meaningfully engage with difficult topics in today’s culture, such as questions about justice and suffering. They also give practical tips on how to thoughtfully communicate biblical truths in diverse and challenging settings.

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In this interview on Sharon's book "Broken Planet - If There's a God, Then Why are There Natural Disasters?" Charlie Styles digs deeper to find out Sharon's motivation behind writing this book, and listens to the stories of people who have experienced suffering from natural disasters. Grab a cup of tea and listen in on this deeply meaningful and moving conversation.

Sharon Dirckx

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Based on her recently published book, Broken Planet, Sharon Dirckx explores how God could exist in a world rife with natural disasters, environmental crises, and diseases. Through scientific, philosophical, and theological perspectives, she offers insight, compassion, and hope, unraveling the complexities of suffering in our world.

Sharon Dirckx

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The final session on Gandhi and Christianity explores how Mahatma Gandhi incorporated Christian teachings into his political ideologies emphasising non-violence and social justice.

Rahil Patel

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In this second session on Gandhi and Christianity, Jacob Cheriyan and OCCA speaker Rahil Patel explore how Gandhi interpreted and applied teachings from the Bible as political tools in India's independence movement.

Rahil Patel

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