May 7

Did the universe have a beginning? William Lane Craig vs Alex Malpass

William Lane Craig and Alex Malpass debate the Kalam cosmological argument: everything that begins to exist has a cause; the universe began to exist; therefore, the universe has a cause. Hosted by John Nelson, the discussion explores whether causation applies to the universe, whe ... Show More

1h 30m

May 5

A devil named Lucifer - is the devil a cultural myth? | Jared Brock

What if much of what Christians think they know about the devil is wrong? In this fascinating conversation, Luke Martin speaks with author and filmmaker Jared Brock about his provocative book A Devil Named Lucifer. Jared argues that “Lucifer” is not actually the devil’s proper na ... Show More

1h 10m

Apr 30

What would it take for Alex O'Connor to believe Jesus rose from the dead? Trent Horn v Alex O'Connor

Did Jesus really rise from the dead, or is the resurrection best explained another way? In this gripping debate, Alex O'Connor and Trent Horn go head-to-head on one of history’s most controversial claims. Trent argues that the resurrection offers the best explanation for the hist ... Show More

1h 28m

Jan 2016

WOF 004: Answering the Atheists

Atheism is on the rise, especially among young people and notably on the Internet. Bishop Robert Barron and Brandon Vogt discuss the most popular atheist arguments and how to respond. They also talk about Bishop Barron's new study program, "The Mystery of God", and take a ques ... Show More

28m 34s

Mar 2025

#202 Alister McGrath: What did CS Lewis think of science? Part 1

In part 1 of our new series on science, Ruth Jackson is joined by Alister McGrath to explore how CS Lewis approached the relationship between science and religion. A former atheist and Oxford-trained scientist, McGrath unpacks how Lewis combined reason and imagination to challeng ... Show More

14m 42s

Oct 2024

A New Era Of Apologetics, Ecumenism, and Arguments for Faith (Gavin Ortlund) | Ep. 492

Gavin Ortlund is a pastor, author, speaker, and Christian apologist known for his deep theological insights and commitment to gospel assurance. As the President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, he has authored several books and numerous articles, ... Show More

2h 47m

May 2025

#105 John Lennox - Why Science Needs God

John Lennox is a Northern Irish mathematician, bioethicist, and Christian apologist originally from Northern Ireland. He has written many books on religion, ethics, the relationship between science and God, and has had public debates with atheists including Richard Dawkins and ... Show More

1h 42m

Jan 2025

Alex O'Connor Explores the Mysteries of God

Alex O’Connor ( @CosmicSkeptic ), known for his nuanced critiques of religion and discussions on morality, reflects on why the Bible captivates him as an atheist, the historical resonance of Jesus, and the philosophical limits of materialism. Alex recently participated in a Jubil ... Show More

1h 11m

Jan 2024

The Deconstruction of Christianity | with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett

What is this thing called “deconstruction” that has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many people? Is it really a quest for truth, or is this radical spiritual makeover motivated by something else? As the deconstruction movement continues to grow in popularity, ... Show More

48m 18s

Aug 2022

No Compromise #6: The Magician’s Nephew, Part 3

No Compromise is a new feature designed to make the themes and ideas of The Christian Atheist more accessible through conversation. As usual, Jenny's instincts are dead on - my dry didacticism requires a more popular appeal. It is ... Show More

57m 18s

Aug 2025

#222 Dr. Max Baker-Hytch: Lewis and the argument from desire

Today we are joined by Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a tutorial fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University, to discuss Lewis and the argument from desire. Covering topics such as whether our deepest longings point to the existence of another world, how naturalists might respond, and whethe ... Show More

23m 6s

Nov 2020

Mere Christianity

Taylor and Thornton journey through one of Lewis's best-known works. It's the source of many people's conversion or the rejuvenation of their faith, as Thornton and Taylor can attest.  Episode Outline:  <ul> <li>Banter  </li> <li>Background and ... Show More

55m 46s

Feb 2025

155 (2025) Season Inaugural - A New Fundamentalism

Episode Transcript Available Join us for a new season of the Christian Atheist, with a continued focus on God's word as the authority for doctrine and pra ... Show More

14m 23s

Is Politics Dividing the Church? Tom Wri...