Best Samuel McKee Podcasts (2025)

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Atoms, Aliens and the Meaning of Everything: Paul Ewart vs Simon Walker-Samuel hosted by Sam McKee 50:21

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Premier Unbelievable guest-hosted by Dr. Sam McKee heads to John Colet School in Wendover, UK for a lively debate on science, religion and reality with Oxford atomic & laser physicist Prof Paul Ewart (Christian; former Faraday Institute director, ex-president of Christians in Science) and UCL biophysics & imaging expert Prof Simon Walker-Samuel (tr…

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Polymath World # Episode 26 - DR ANKE ARENTSEN-ARDERN 41:27

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ASTROPHYSICS WHAT IS GALACTIC ARCHAEOLOGY? Dr Anke Arentsen-Ardern is an observational astronomer in the field of Galactic Archaeology at Cambridge's world famous Institute of Astronomy. She works on the formation and evolution of the ancient Milky Way and the properties of old stellar populations, using observations of old, metal-poor stars, typic…

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Classic: Christianity or Atheism: Which best explains who we are? Bishop Robert Barron vs Alex O’Connor 1:29:39

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Today we’re dipping back into a Classic Unbelievable? / The Big Conversation episode: Bishop Robert Barron vs Alex O’Connor on the question, “Christianity or atheism — which best explains who we are?” Recorded when Alex was still a student at Oxford, this lively, good-humoured exchange set the tone for countless thoughtful dialogues to come. Since …

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REACTING TO CANDACE OWENS: ARE DINOSAURS FAKE? 5:22

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Political commentator Candace Owens believes dinosaurs never existed. Why? For what reason? What is there to gain from believing dinosaurs are a conspiracy? This is not healthy scepticism or critical thinking, but madness. Hating science and denying evidence never got anyone anywhere worth a damn. The Polymath World Channel brings you interviews wi…

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Can Christianity Save Democracy? Os Guinness v Jonathan Rauch hosted by Vince Vitale 1:22:35

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Can Christianity save democracy? Vince Vitale hosts a frank, generous exchange between social critic Os Guinness and author Jonathan Rauch about faith’s civic foundations, liberalism, and power. This is one we’ve been looking forward to! Rauch, a scientific materialist, argues that democracy needs Christianity’s deepest teachings; Guinness locates …

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Polymath World # Episode 25 - DR MEGANNE CHRISTIAN 30:36

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ESA ASTRONAUT I loved talking to the outstanding Dr Meganne Christian, astronaut reserve for the European Space Agency. Dr Meganne Christian is an ESA astronaut in reserve, appointed from the 2022 class. Meganne studied at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Engineering in industrial chem…

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Classic: Can Atheism Deliver a Better World? Matt Dillahunty vs Glen Scrivener 1:30:35

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In this classic Unbelievable? Big Conversation, atheist broadcaster Matt Dillahunty (The Atheist Experience) and Christian evangelist Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) clash over the foundations of morality. Is secular humanism enough, or does Christianity uniquely ground human dignity? They test claims about wellbeing, the is–ought gap, intrinsic vs ext…

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REACTION TO MOON LANDING DENIER "Candace Owens doesn't believe we landed on the Moon" 6:24

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Something a bit different this week. This is another issue close to my heart and a conspiracy theory that is so problematic and disappointing. Candace Owens is a political commentator who doesn't believe we landed on the moon. I love Bill Maher and he has a lot of patience here and handles this pretty well. Her reasons are abysmal and it is tragic …

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Does Science Make God Unnecessary? Alex Carter vs Zachary Ardern hosted by Andy Kind 49:47

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In today's Unbelievable? school debate, Zachary Ardern, a christian biologist, and Alex Carter, an atheist scientist, face off on whether scientific progress has made belief in God obsolete.Hosted by Andy Kind, the discussion dives into the biggest questions of all:Can science explain everything, or does it point beyond itself?Is faith irrational i…

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Polymath World # Episode 24 - Dr Zachary Ardern 49:25

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EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS Dr Zachary Ardern is an evolutionary geneticist at the world-famous Wellcome Trust Sanger Centre in Cambridge. His work investigates the evolution and functions of young genes in pathogenic bacteria and viruses, working as a SEED fellow (Sanger Epidemiological and Evolutionary Dynamics) as part of the Thomson group. Tracing th…

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Classic: Tom Holland vs AC Grayling: Did Christianity Shape Western Values? 1:22:36

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Tom Holland and philosopher A.C. Grayling differ deliciously in this classic Big Conversation part of Premier's Unbelievable? Podcast. Where does the West’s moral compass really come from? Drawing on Holland’s bestselling Dominion and Grayling’s secular humanism, they spar over the roots of dignity, equality and rights. Was the cross a moral revolu…

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REACTING TO CREATIONIST PSEUDOSCIENCE - This time I lost my cool... 17:29

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Of all the creationist pseudoscience videos I have seen, this was the one that tipped me over the edge. In this skit by Genesis Apologetics we have the worst collection of everything I struggle to tolerate: misinformation and basic factual errors wedded to massive overconfidence, immense disrespect for science and scientists, painting science as a …

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Has Science Just Proved God? Michel-Yves Bolloré v Niayesh Asfshordi hosted by John Nelson 1:15:03

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A bestselling French engineer argues that modern cosmology points to a Creator — but a leading physicist says science explains it all without God. Unbelievable? podcast John Nelson hosts cosmologist Dr Niayesh Afshordi and entrepreneur-author and engineer Michel-Yves Bolloré for a lively clash on cosmic origins. Afshordi outlines ideas that our uni…

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Polymath World # Episode 23 - Dr Kat Arney 1:06:22

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GENETICS, CANCER AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATION Why is cancer so hard to cure in humans? Dr Kat Arney is a geneticist and an award-winning science communicator. Kat tells stories about science. She is the founder and director of First Create The Media: a communications and media consultancy for people who do science, offering consultancy, copywriting, m…

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Classic: Sir Roger Penrose vs William Lane Craig — Origins & Purpose of the Universe 1:31:43

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Reaction to “Why Evolution Is FALSE” 5:39

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I finally have a look at a video by Answers In Genesis (Canada). It is a short explaining why evolution is false, apparently. There have been some poor videos from young earth creationism and intelligent design that we have looked at, but I was caught off guard by how mad this was! There are better, truer and more satisfying answers out there for t…

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Does God Exist? Shaun Stevenson vs Nathan Elvidge hosted by Andy Kind 39:12

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In this special Unbelievable? debate, recorded live at Waddesdon High School, Andy Kind moderates a lively exchange between philosopher Dr Shaun Stevenson and Oxford doctoral candidate Nathan Elvidge on one of life’s biggest questions: Does God exist?From the origins of religious belief to the grounding of morality, the two thinkers spar over wheth…

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Polymath World # Episode 22 - Dr Sam Gregson 56:48

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PARTICLE PHYSICS: THE BAD BOY OF SCIENCE Dr Sam Gregson is a particle physicist and science communicator who did his PhD at Cambridge University with the world-famous Cavendish Laboratory. After working at CERN and pursuing postdoctoral fellowships in particle physics he moved into science communication as the "Bad Boy of Science" where he performs…

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Classic: What best explains the universe - God or naturalism? Sean Carroll vs Luke Barnes 1:24:54

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Two world-class cosmologists talk it out in a classic Unbelievable? podcast debate: What best explains the universe—God or naturalism? Christian astrophysicist Luke Barnes (Sydney Institute for Astronomy; co-author A Fortunate Universe) and atheist physicist Sean Carroll (Caltech; author The Big Picture) explore whether Big Bang cosmology hints at …

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Eternal Torment or Final End? Rethinking Hell | Dan Paterson v Jordan Wood hosted by Vince Vitale 1:15:19

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Few topics raise as many questions as hell. Is it eternal torment, final destruction, or something else entirely? In this episode of Premier Unbelievable?, Vince Vitale is joined by Australian apologist Dan Paterson (Questioning Christianity: Is There More to the Story?) and Catholic theologian Jordan Wood (The Whole Mystery of Christ). Together th…

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Polymath World # Episode 21 - Dr Max Baker-Hytch 43:28

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PHILOSOPHY Dr Max Baker-Hytch is Senior Tutor in philosophy at Oxford University. He specialises in epistemology and philosophy of religion, is the author of the Cambridge Elements work God and the Problem of Evidential Ambiguity and has published many research articles in philosophy. He is a teaching fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He …

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Classic: Live Q&A - Is Religion Useful Fiction or Ultimate Truth? Alister McGrath vs Bret Weinstein (Part 2) 45:36

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In this second part of Unbelievable? Season 2’s The Big Conversation, recorded before a live London audience in partnership with the Templeton Religion Trust, we return to Christian theologian Prof. Alister McGrath (University of Oxford) and evolutionary biologist Brett Weinstein.Having debated whether religion is a useful fiction or ultimate truth…

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Reaction to Creationist Pseudoscience: "Evolution is a Fact - Debunked" 12:21

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Here I respond to another pseudoscience video, this time by an American religious apologetics ministry called Reasons For Hope. These two men come across as warm and likeable and are quite talented wordsmiths, but as is so often the case their science is woefully inadequate and misinformed. Like much American apologetics they recite the incorrect m…

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Classic: Is Religion Useful Fiction or Ultimate Truth Part 1? Alister McGrath vs Bret Weinstein 1:11:40

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In this classic episode of Unbelievable? The Big Conversation, recorded before a live London audience in partnership with the Templeton Religion Trust, Christian theologian Prof. Alister McGrath (University of Oxford) and evolutionary biologist Brett Weinstein explore the provocative question: Is religion a useful fiction or ultimate truth?Weinstei…

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Polymath World # Episode 20 - BRITISH INTERPLANETARY SOCIETY 35:34

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Polymath World # Episode 20 - BRITISH INTERPLANETARY SOCIETY I interview former president of the British Interplanetary Society, Alistair Scott, about the history and work of the oldest space advocacy group on the planet. BiS has been active for almost a century, founded by the legendary Arthur C. Clarke. As meetings, research and publications grew…

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Charlie Kirk's Legacy - Preserving Debate in a Polarised Age | Os Guinness, Krish Kandiah, Billy Hallowell 1:09:40

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The shocking death of Charlie Kirk has left a void in the public square. However you felt about his politics or style, he was a figure unafraid to step into hostile spaces, defend his Christian faith, and face opponents head-on. From the Oxford Union to U.S. campuses, Kirk embodied a willingness to disagree openly at a time when many retreat to ech…

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Do we have a soul - or are we just bodies and brains? Dr Claire Gilbert vs Harry Amos 45:36

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In this live edition of Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a fascinating conversation on the nature of the soul and spiritual experience.Philosopher Harry Amos, a former Christian turned humanist, challenges whether the soul exists at all, pointing to science, consciousness studies, and the limits of dualism. Meanwhile, Dr. Claire Gilbert, writer and e…

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Polymath World # Episode 19 - Dr Lindsey Compton 42:05

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PLANT GENETICS Solving world hunger through potatoes! Dr Compton is associate professor of genetics at the University of Birmingham where she is based at the Centre for Computational Biology. Her research is in plant genetics using the potato as her model organism. Using modern genetics her hope is to tackle world hunger and malnutrition through ef…

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Classic: Does Science Point to God? Oxford Prof vs Atheist Philosopher - John Lennox vs Michael Ruse 1:36:42

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In this classic Big Conversation, mathematician and Christian thinker John Lennoxsits down with philosopher of science Michael Ruse before a live London audience to ask whether modern science points towards — or away from — God. They trace the roots of science in the Judeo-Christian worldview, debate “scientism,” and spar over miracles (from water …

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Should AI be trusted with Moral decisions? | Cambridge & Oxford Philosophers Discuss 51:00

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In this second part of our Premier Unbelievable? schools debate with Aylesbury Youth or Christ, host Andy Kind is joined once again by philosophers Dr Amna Whiston (Oxford University) and Dr Alex Carter (Cambridge University) to explore the ethical dilemmas raised by artificial intelligence.What happens when machines are asked to make moral decisio…

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Polymath World # Episode 18 - Dr Peter Swan 55:01

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SPACE ELEVATORS Dr Peter Swan is the Chief Architect of the Space Elevator Consortium and a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society. He has a PHD in engineering from UCLA where his thesis was on space tethers. He is a partner of Zodiac Planetary Services and has been advocating and leading research on the feasibility and execution of the space…

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Classic: From Faith to Scepticism, From Pop Star to Priest: The Search For Meaning Richard Coles and Derren Brown 1:09:50

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Illusionist and writer Derren Brown joins broadcaster and Anglican priest Rev. Richard Coles for a searching conversation on The Big Conversation stage of Unbelievable?. Both men tell strikingly different life stories: Brown, once a youthful Christian, gradually left faith behind as his fascination with the mind, psychology, and scepticism grew. Co…

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Why does a 'Good God' allow Suffering and Evil? Dr Joshua Sijuwade vs Dr Stephen Law 58:44

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If God is all-powerful and all-loving, why does so much evil exist?In this edition of Unbelievable?, Christian philosopher Dr. Joshua Sijuwade debates atheist philosopher Dr. Stephen Law on whether the reality of suffering undermines belief in God - or whether there are good reasons a loving God might allow it.From moral evil and natural disasters …

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Polymath World # Episode 17 - Chris Sembroski 52:04

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SPACEX ASTRONAUT Chris Sembroski flew in 2021 on the historic Inspiration4 mission. It was the first all-civilian space flight and is the subject of Netflix's documentary Inspiration4. Chris is an engineer for Blue Origin working on the New Glenn rocket and is a lecturer in aviation at Embry-Riddle University (his alma mater). Inspiration4 flew to …

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REACTING TO CREATIONIST PSEUDOSCIENCE: "Frank Turek Unpacks the 4 BEST Arguments Against Evolution" 18:11

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Religious apologist Dr Frank Turek (from Cross Examined) gives his 4 best arguments against evolution. Are they any good? Frank has a PhD in Christian Apologetics but has no science background and is well-known for advocating for Intelligent Design Creationism which is pseudoscientific. Despite the overwhelming scientific evidence for evolution, an…

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Can AI Create or Feel? Dr Amna Whiston & Dr Alex Carter debate Human vs Artificial Intelligence 42:56

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What does it really mean to think, create, or feel? Are we losing our humanity in the age of AI - or discovering it anew? In this live schools debate with Aylesbury Youth For Christ, Premier Unbelievable? host Andy Kind is joined by Dr Amna Whiston (Oxford) and Dr Alex Carter (Cambridge) to explore the limits of artificial intelligence. Together th…

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Polymath World # Episode 16 - Professor Paul Heslop 44:04

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Polymath World # Episode 16 - Professor Paul Heslop MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS Professor Paul Heslop is professor of mathematical physics at Durham University. A prolific researcher in his field, he has published over 80 papers across subdisciplines such as supersymmetric field theory and supergravity. We discuss his research including subjects like scat…

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Classic: Steven Pinker: 'Belief in God Is a Hindrance to Progress' vs Nick Spencer 41:34

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Humanism vs Christianity: Who Really Shaped the Modern World? In this gripping episode of The Big Conversation for Unbelievable? Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker and bestselling author debates Christian thinker Nick Spencer on whether the Enlightenment values of science, reason, and humanism have made religious belief redundant. Pinker defends th…

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Reaction to Creationist Pseudoscience: "Go Where The Evidence Leads" 12:22

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Christian apologist Tim Barnett from the ministry Stand To Reason advocates for Intelligent Design Creationism. Much like many American apologetics ministries, they are anti-evolution and pro-Intelligent Design. In this video they ask us to "go where the evidence leads" whilst making strong claims about how science works and what it is we do. Is th…

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Did Christianity Build the West? Glen Scrivener vs Atheism UK President John Richards 51:28

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In this explosive end-of-term schools debate, Unbelievable? host Andy Kind moderates a gripping clash between Christian evangelist and CEO of Speak Life, Glen Scrivener and John Richards, President of Atheism UK. Recorded live at St Michael's School in Aylesbury (thanks to Aylesbury Youth For Christ), the debate asks: Does Christianity provide the …

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Polymath World # Episode 15 - Lieutenant Colonel Charles Gemar 46:02

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NASA ASTRONAUT Lieutenant Colonel Charles Gemar is a former NASA astronaut who flew on 3 missions on the Space Shuttle. A former army pilot and engineer, he graduated from the NASA astronaut class of 1986 after the Challenger disaster. After serving in several roles including CAPCOM, he flew on STS-38 in 1990, STS-48 in 1991, and finally STS-62 in …

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Classic: Jesus, Krishna and Many Paths to God – Ken Samples vs Dipen Rajyaguru 1:06:27

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Can Jesus be meaningfully compared to other spiritual figures like Krishna? In this classic episode, Christian philosopher Ken Samples and Hindu representative Dipen Rajyaguru join Justin Brierley to explore Hinduism, the person of Krishna, and whether all religions ultimately lead to the same God. Drawing from his book God Among Sages, Ken believe…

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Does humanism or Christianity offer the world a better future? Mike Jones "Inspiring Philosophy" vs Stephen Law 1:33:11

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What kind of future does humanity need? One shaped by Christian theism or guided by secular humanism? In this edition of Unbelievable?, philosopher and atheist Dr. Stephen Law goes head-to-head with Christian apologist and YouTuber Mike Jones (Inspiring Philosophy) to debate which worldview offers a stronger foundation for meaning, morality, and hu…

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Polymath World # Episode 14 - Professor Simon Walker-Samuel 48:33

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Polymath World # Episode 14 - Professor Simon Walker-Samuel BIOPHYSICS Simon is Professor of Biophysics and Co-Director of the UCL Centre for Computational Medicine and Vice Dean (Research) for the Faculty of Medical Sciences. His research focus is the development of virtual tissue models of disease, by combining biomedical imaging, computational m…

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Classic: Who is Jesus in Islam vs Jesus in Christianity Mustafa Akyol vs Richard Shumack 58:46

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Jesus in Christianity and Islam: Can We Bridge the Divide?Mustafa Akyol, author of The Islamic Jesus, and Richard Shumack, author of Jesus Through Muslim Eyes discuss what do Muslims and Christians really believe about Jesus—and can their views be reconciled? Mustafa argues that the Jesus of Islam reflects a lost strand of early Jewish Christianity…

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POLYMATH WORLD ROUNDTABLE CHAT: EVOLUTION, CREATIONISM AND INTELLIGENT DESIGN PSEUDOSCIENCE 1:05:02

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Polymath World Roundtable Chat: Evolution, Creationism and Intelligent Design Pseudoscience (With Professor Dave Explains and Phil Halper) Professor Dave Explains and Phil Halper join me for a discussion of evolutionary biology, creationism and Intelligent Design on the centenary of the Scopes Monkey Trial. What is stopping people from understandin…

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Christianity in England: A Dying Faith or a Sleeping Giant? Bijan Omrani and Paul Kingsnorth with Andy Kind 1:17:22

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Is Christianity in England dead - or just sleeping?Historian Bijan Omrani, author of God is an Englishman, and acclaimed writer and former environmental activist Paul Kingsnorth, who converted to Christianity after exploring Wicca and Zen, join host Andy Kind for a powerful conversation about spiritual hunger in post-Christian Britain.From the coll…

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Polymath World # Episode 13 - Lord Martin Rees 1:03:36

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ASTROPHYSICS AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY Lord Martin Rees is one of the most accomplished scientists of the 20th and 21st century. With over 500 research publications and a large number of popular books on science, he has made immense and significant impact on the fields of high-energy astrophysics, cosmology, galaxy formation, the origins of the co…

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Classic: Transhumanism, AI & the Soul: Are We Losing Our Humanity? Lord Martin Rees and Dr. John Wyatt 1:11:45

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Dipping into the archives, a classic episode of Unbelievable? from The Big Conversation series features Justin Brierley joined by Astronomer Royal Lord Martin Rees and Christian bioethicist Dr John Wyatt to explore the future of humanity in the age of AI, robotics, and transhumanism. From robot carers and sex bots to life beyond Earth, the discussi…

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Is it still reasonable to believe in God as we move deeper into the 21st century? Mike Jones "InspiringPhilosophy" and Sam McKee 43:10

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Should we all pack our bags and move to Mars? If so, shall we pack our Bibles too!?In this lively Unbelievable? debate recorded at Henry Floyd Grammar School, comedian and host Andy Kind moderates a sharp and entertaining exchange between Christian apologist Mike Jones (@inspiringphilosophy) and science researcher Sam McKee (Manchester Metropolitan…