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‘Are you Religious?’ Why a Christian may not say ‘yes’

"That's religion, that's not Christianity" so stated John Lennox in his recent conversation with Stephen Bartlett. But aren't they the same thing? This article explores how this isn't necessarily the case.

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The Odyssey and a Shattered Conscience

Why do stories like 'The Odyssey' endure from one generation to the next? Alanzo contends that Nolan's cinematic version is not just about 'getting home', it's about a shattered conscience. Ultimately, he argues, vengeance cannot bring the forgiveness, healing and peace that Odysseus is truly searching for.

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Do You Believe in Atheism?  Why Unbelief Requires Faith 

Is Atheism really the absence of faith? Or a belief system in its own right? This article explores how a denial of God requires a step of faith.

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It’s Trending…But is Christianity True?

Christianity is trending. Bible sales are up 134%, Gen-Z are more 'religious' than boomers, and pop stars are singing about prayer. So what's going on? Jo Frost reflects on the 'gift of disillusionment' and asks whether dissatisfaction with the changing cultural landscape is opening the door for the Gospel.

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If God is Real, What About Suffering?

If God is real, why is there so much suffering? This question is very often the biggest barrier to faith. We'll explore some of the reasons people have offered for why a good God might allow pain. And why Christianity points not to clever answers but to a person.

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What the Hell? Why would God send people to hell who have never heard of Jesus?

What happens to people who never get the chance to hear about Jesus? Do they go to hell? It's one of the oldest objections to Christianity. This is Alanzo's take on the topic.

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Untouchable in the Land of Equality

The caste system is not exclusive to India, it's showing up in Silicon Valley boardrooms too. Rahil explores how the Christian story offers such good news, whatever your heritage.

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What is the meaning of BC and AD?

Why does the life of an historical Jewish teacher divide human history? This article explores the origins of BC and AD, the story behind the calendar we use, and why the life of Jesus Christ continues to shape how humanity understands time itself.

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Spiritual, but not religious: Addressing common misconceptions

'Spiritual but not religious?' What does this mean and what does it have to say about who we are? Our spiritual curiosity rightly points beyond ourselves, but are we correct in writing-off religion? Max investigates whether looking to Christ means we need not chose between the two.

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If God exists, why is it hard to tell?

Oxford philosopher Max Baker-Hytch speaks with Sara Stevenson about “evidential ambiguity” — the idea that evidence for God is not always clear. They discuss different ways people search for truth, what kinds of evidence are publicly available, and why uncertainty does not necessarily rule out God’s existence.

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Why doesn’t God heal everyone?

Why does God heal some people and not others? In this talk, Lara Buchanan explores what the Bible says about suffering, unanswered prayer, and the mystery of divine healing, drawing on stories from Scripture and the experiences of believers who have wrestled with faith in the midst of pain.

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