Episode 267: THE BIBLE NEVER MAKES MISTAKES

Episode 284: AUDIO; THE SECOND ADAM, JESUS IS THE HEART OF THE BIBLE

Note; references to 'chapter-headings' and 'sub-headings' relate to the author's book "What is Man? Adam, alien or ape?" on which this episode is largely based. This episode examines the historicity of Adam and Eve, asking 1) were they were real people, 2) what was the nature of the Garden of Eden narrative, and 3) why does the Bible insists on a literal first couple? We explore theological themes including the Fall, the significance of the tree of life, and the New Testament’s view of Christ as the second Adam. We also engage scientific objections and review counter-arguments from population-modelling, genetics, and philosophical analysis, concluding that a single original pair remains a rationally defensible position.

Episode 284: THE SECOND ADAM, JESUS IS THE HEART OF THE BIBLE

Note; references to 'chapter-headings' and 'sub-headings' relate to the author's book "What is Man? Adam, alien or ape?" on which this episode is largely based. This episode examines the historicity of Adam and Eve, asking 1) were they were real people, 2) what was the nature of the Garden of Eden narrative, and 3) why does the Bible insists on a literal first couple? We explore theological themes including the Fall, the significance of the tree of life, and the New Testament’s view of Christ as the second Adam. We also engage scientific objections and review counter-arguments from population-modelling, genetics, and philosophical analysis, concluding that a single original pair remains a rationally defensible position.

Episode 283: AUDIO; THE NEW ADAM, JESUS AT THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS

Surveying the historical evidence for Jesus of Nazareth, and the way he fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, we present arguments for his deity and miraculous incarnation and examine his unmatched moral teaching and other central claims such as powers to heal, rise from the dead, and bestow eternal life. We consider the life-changing significance of these things for us today. From a previous year ... re-edited, republished, AI enhanced audio track and unedited transcript (expect errors)

Episode 283: THE NEW ADAM, JESUS AT THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS

Surveying the historical evidence for Jesus of Nazareth, and the way he fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, we present arguments for his deity and miraculous incarnation and examine his unmatched moral teaching and other central claims such as powers to heal, rise from the dead, and bestow eternal life. We consider the life-changing significance of these things for us today. From a previous year ... re-edited, republished, AI enhanced audio track and unedited transcript (expect errors)

Episode 282: IMAGE OF GOD; WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN

This lecture explores the biblical concept that humans are specially created in the image and likeness of God, drawing on Genesis and a clear illustration to show what "image" means. It highlights three shared attributes—spirituality, the mind, and language—and explains how these set humanity apart from animals, carry moral responsibility, and point to our unique role and destiny.