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Rachael Heffer, head of mission at the Evangelical Alliance, shares her thoughts around the Talking Jesus research. What do the UK public think about the Church, Christians and Jesus? Who are the "nones" and why has there been such a rise in this category of people? What questions are young people asking? Are people actually interested in God? • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Ruth Jackson shares some of her favourite moments over the last 99 episodes, including an opiate addict becoming a Christian apologist via a near death experience, an analytic philosopher on why she believes the gospel narratives are reliable, an NFL player on how he'd choose Jesus over winning the Super Bowl and a theologian exploring whether Jesus had a sex drive. • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate For more from Alanso Paul: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-37-alanzo-paul-a-former-opiate-addict-on-how-to-reach-young-people/14800.article John Swinton: Episode 45: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-45-john-swinton-a-psychiatric-nurse-turned-practical-theologian-on-suffering-faith-and-spiritual-care/15176.article Episode 46: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-46-john-swinton-darkness-death-and-extreme-suffering-how-holy-week-brings-hope/15232.article Episode 52: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-52-john-swinton-supporting-people-with-mental-health-challenges/15473.article Episode 53: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-53-john-swinton-disability-learning-difficulties-and-dementia/15550.article Lydia McGrew: Episode 49: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-49-lydia-mcgrew-is-an-evidential-approach-to-christianity-feasible/15332.article Episode 50: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-50-lydia-mcgrew-can-we-trust-the-gospels/15413.article Episode 51: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-51-lydia-mcgrew-who-is-the-true-jesus/15412.article Tyler Scott: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-40-tyler-scott-what-jesus-means-to-a-future-nfl-player/14908.article Andrew Gosler: Episode 85: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-85-andrew-gosler-coming-to-faith-through-dawkins/16938.article Episode 86: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-86-andrew-gosler-why-the-neo-darwinian-framing-of-evolution-is-profoundly-flawed/17036.article Episode 87: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-87-andrew-gosler-are-christianity-and-evolution-compatible/17059.article Vince Vitale: Episode 59: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-59-vince-vitale-from-scepticism-to-christian-apologist/15846.article Episode 60: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-60-vince-vitale-can-we-be-confident-in-our-belief/15908.article Episode 61: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-61-vince-vitale-why-does-god-allow-suffering-and-how-can-i-cope/15949.article Clare Williams: Episode 24: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-24-clare-williams-why-black-history-matters/14114.article Episode 25: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-25-clare-williams-why-racial-justice-matters/14123.article Episode 26: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-26-clare-williams-why-young-black-people-are-leaving-christianity/14230.article Michael Lloyd: Episode 74: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-74-michael-lloyd-should-we-all-study-theology/16498.article Episode 91: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-91-michael-lloyd-where-does-our-value-come-from/17198.article Episode 92: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-92-michael-lloyd-did-jesus-have-a-sex-drive/17222.article Hannah Martin: Episode 93: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-93-hannah-martin-makeup-artist-to-the-stars-on-life-faith-and-navigating-a-filter-obsessed-culture/17288.article Episode 94: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-94-hannah-martin-makeup-royalty-on-supporting-those-who-struggle-with-mothers-day/17311.article Amy Orr-Ewing: Episode 77: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-77-amy-orr-ewing-why-does-mary-matter/16672.article Episode 78: https://premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-78-amy-orr-ewing-why-are-women-central-to-the-christian-story/16703.article Episode 79: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-79-amy-orr-ewing-is-there-any-evidence-for-a-virgin-birth/16779.article Sarah Irving-Stonebraker: Episode 75: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-75-sarah-irving-stonebraker-how-an-atheist-academic-moved-towards-belief-in-god/16608.article Episode 76: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-76-sarah-irving-stonebraker-how-do-we-find-meaning/16645.article Episode 98: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-98-sarah-irving-stonebraker-is-history-irrelevant/17436.article Episode 99: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-99-sarah-irving-stonebraker-how-can-we-be-effective-priests-of-history/17466.article For Arun Arora: Episode 80: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-80-bishop-arun-arora-what-is-advent-and-why-is-it-significant/16816.article Episode 81: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-81-bishop-arun-arora-advent-the-incarnation-and-racial-justice/16861.article Episode 82: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-82-bishop-arun-arora-saint-nicholas-george-floyd-and-unanswered-prayer/16894.article Episode 83: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-83-bishop-arun-arora-stormzy-women-ordination-and-the-hope-of-christmas/16937.article

Associate Professor Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, author of Priests of History, explores the results of ahistoricism in the Church. Does disconnection from the past lead to individualism? How do we practice ancient spiritual practices in a modern setting? Can history help us to use our time well? For Priests of History   • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Associate Professor Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, author of Priests of History, explores the characteristics and impact of living in an "ahistoric" age. How can history help us navigate the culture wars? Can we reconnect with the past? For Priests of History: https://www.amazon.com/Priests-History-Stewarding-Past-Ahistoric/dp/0310160901/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DZSTU8MHDZGT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sx73Ux4IUIiUKipsbUORf2LUSfRDKPKp2LY6GHS3LkTtieHouF_WUeK5eym9cWRHS9TXd4xBWM0AWcbr1HMWNJQqewiRPkNbkURX2jO3QK2PCpI_wAtK8RfPIxV3GkwwjSGNRCOFq-EOVq24UDeKpfVtEIDJIRlklCDYeCJXsFc8b65p3DHjC9q1DjnRwT7KcT6r5m6arrRkp-Zy7vvciYJuzltvzvOvsVdId6LWzbk.wITpTbnFmFKDWq5owbhbH6KO19__vtFTlcSbYS5qqQA&dib_tag=se&keywords=priests+of+history&qid=1709188846&sprefix=priests+of+h%2Caps%2C462&sr=8-1 • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Pastor Jay Y Kim explores how Holy Week brings hope. Why are we all so afraid of death? What difference does Easter make? Did the resurrection actually happen and why does it matter? For Jay Kim: https://jaykimthinks.com/   • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Jay Y Kim shares his experience as a pastor in Silicon Valley. How is technology forming us? In what ways can we help young people live fruitfully in the digital space? How do we navigate AI? Are there any tips for finding rest in the midst of the busyness? In an era of misinformation, how do we decipher what is actually true? For Jay Kim: https://jaykimthinks.com/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Jay Y Kim, a pastor in Silicon Valley and author of multiple books including Listen, Listen, Speak, shares his experience of losing and rediscovering his faith. What are some of the reasons people leave the Church or aren't even remotely interested in the first place? What should we do with our doubts? How do we ensure everyone feels welcome? For Jay Kim: https://jaykimthinks.com/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Renowned makeup artist Hannah Martin explores how to support people who find Mother's Day difficult for a plethora of different reasons. She bravely shares her own journey of losing her mother and her heart-breaking struggle with infertility and miscarriage. Are there practical ways churches can support those who are grieving? How do we celebrate Mothering Sunday in a sensitive way? Where can we look for hope? For Hannah Martin: https://www.youtube.com/@HannahMartinMakeup https://www.instagram.com/hannahmartinmakeup/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Hannah Martin, "the queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials” (British Vogue) and world-class makeup artist to the stars, shares her philosophy on beauty. What are some of her top tips? When did her "plan C" lead to making up supermodels and princesses? How do we raise confident young people in a world obsessed with highly edited images? In part two, next week, Hannah shares vulnerably about Mother's Day and how we can hold onto hope in the midst of suffering. For Hannah Martin: https://www.youtube.com/@HannahMartinMakeup https://www.instagram.com/hannahmartinmakeup/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

What does the image of God say about our sexuality? What does that mean for single people? How did Jesus' sexual safeness help to heal people’s broken sexuality and what did Jesus say about sex? Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, co-author of Image Bearers, shares his thoughts. • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, co-author of Image Bearers, explores how the image of God shapes our understanding of what it is to be human. Is secular psychology sufficient? Why is restoration necessary? How does community help? Why is diversity so important? For Michael Lloyd: https://www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk/people/revd-dr-michael-lloyd-0 • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

In this final episode with evangelist Phil Knox, we explore friendship with God. Can God be our friend? How do we prioritise and pursue the presence of God? Must we ensure the Lord Almighty doesn't become the Lord Almatey? For Phil Knox https://www.eauk.org/author/phil-knox • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Evangelist Phil Knox continues sharing his top tips for making and maintaining friends. Why is diversity so important in friendship? How do we get the balance of fun and vulnerability? What can we learn from Jesus' friendships? For Phil Knox https://www.eauk.org/author/phil-knox • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/courses • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Evangelist Phil Knox, author of Story Bearer and The Best of Friends, shares why personal tragedy and the COVID pandemic led him to write a book about friendship. Why does friendship matter? How do we protect our friendships from modern pressures? And how do we help young people to engage healthily with technology and social media? For Phil Knox https://www.eauk.org/author/phil-knox • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

In the final part of this discussion, Rev Andrew Gosler, professor of Ethno-ornithology at Oxford University, explores whether we can reconcile the Bible and a scientific worldview. He also shares how he became a priest in the Church of England. For more about Andrew: https://www.biology.ox.ac.uk/people/professor-andrew-gosler • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Rev Andrew Gosler, professor of Ethno-ornithology at Oxford University, highlights some of the deficiencies he sees in Richard Dawkins' work. He also shares the potential limitations and dangers of a neo-Darwinian framing of evolution, such as racism and eugenics. • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Rev Andrew Gosler, professor of Ethno-ornithology at Oxford University, shares how working in the same department as Richard Dawkins and reading his publications eventually led him to become a Christian. Plus, he shares a fascinating story about answered prayer. • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

In this Christmas special, Ruth Jackson speaks to an atheist who loves Christmas, but not Christ. They discuss whether atheists should celebrate a festival focussed on someone they don't believe in. Plus, we hear from entrepreneur Jonathan Self who became a Christian largely through Christmas. Why was the festive period so significant and what difference has Jesus made in his life? • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

In the final part of his discussion with Ruth Jackson, Bishop Arun Arora, author of Stick With Love, looks at some modern day saints including former Archbishop John Sentamu, Stormzy, Cardinal Van Thuân and Rev Dr Florence Li Tim-Oi. Why did Stormzy's mum skip his Glastonbury performance to go to church? And how does the Christmas story speak hope to a dark world? • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Who was the real Saint Nicholas? Why was he so passionate about Jesus’ divinity? And why does it matter who Jesus is? Bishop Arun Arora, author of Stick With Love shares his thoughts on a number of saints and looks at how to address the problem of unanswered prayer. How does the Christmas story speak to our suffering? Plus, we hear how God transformed George Floyd’s life while he was in prison and what what can we learn from his life and tragic death. • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate