Uncommon Ground with Justin Brierley

#10. Matthew Vines & David Bennett: Can Christians affirm gay relationships? Side A vs Side B

Can Christians affirm gay relationships? Two same-sex attracted Christians join Justin Brierley to discuss why they disagree on sexuality, marriage, celibacy and scripture. Matthew Vines is the author of 'God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships'. He represents the 'Side A' view that faithful monogamous gay marriage can be affirmed by orthodox Christians. David Bennett is the author of 'A War Of Loves' and forthcoming books 'Queering the Queer in Contemporary Theology' and 'Beyond Compromise'. He represents the 'Side B' view that heterosexual marriage is God's design for sex, and that LGBT Christians are called to celibacy and friendship. * Find out more: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ [https://think.faith/media/shows/] * Get early access and more when you become a supporter: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ [https://think.faith/support/] * Keep up to date, and receive free chapters from my books, by subscribing to the newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ [https://think.faith/media/newsletter/] * What did you think? Let me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith * Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ] For Matthew Vines: https://matthewvines.com/ [https://matthewvines.com/] For David Bennett: https://www.dacbennett.com/ [https://www.dacbennett.com/] A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#9. William Lane Craig & Emily Qureshi-Hurst: Is it Time to Rethink God & Salvation? The A vs B theory and why it matters.

Justin is joined by Christian philosopher William Lane Craig and atheist theologian Emily Qureshi-Hurst to discuss the question: 'Is Christian theism compatible with our best understanding of the nature of time?' Craig defends the 'A-Theory' - that time flows from past, to present, to future. Qureshi-Hurst defends the 'B-Theory' - that all times exist at once. In a mind-expanding conversation, they discuss the implications of their different views for the nature of God and the doctrine of salvation in Christian faith, and how we should interpret the physics of spacetime! * Find out more: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ [https://think.faith/media/shows/] * Get early access and more when you become a supporter: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ [https://think.faith/support/] * Keep up to date, and receive free chapters from my books, by subscribing to the newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ [https://think.faith/media/newsletter/] * What did you think? Let me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith * Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ] For William Lane Craig: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/ [https://www.reasonablefaith.org/] For Emily Qureshi-Hurst: https://www.emilyqureshihurst.com/ [https://www.emilyqureshihurst.com/] A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#8. Lois McLatchie Miller & Ann Furedi: Is abortion immoral? Pro-life vs pro-choice.

Over 250,000 pregnancies are terminated in the UK every year. Is access to abortion a woman's right or the taking of an innocent life? Pro-life campaigner Lois McLatchie Miller engages Ann Furedi, the former head of BPAS - the UK’s leading abortion provider. They join Justin Brierley to discuss when life begins, bodily rights and baby rights, and why despite their deep disagreements, they have become friends. * Find out more: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ [https://think.faith/media/shows/] * Get early access and more when you become a supporter: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ [https://think.faith/support/] * Keep up to date, and receive free chapters from my books, by subscribing to the newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ [https://think.faith/media/newsletter/] * What did you think? Let me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith * Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ] Lois McLatchie Miller: https://tradical.substack.com/ [https://tradical.substack.com/] Ann Furedi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Furedi [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Furedi] A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#7. Stephen Meyer & Phil Halper: The Big Bang and Fine Tuning. Does the science of the Universe point to God?

Did the Universe have a 'beginning'? Is the Cosmos 'finely-tuned' for life? And do these phenomena point to God? Stephen C Meyer, author of 'Return of the God Hypothesis' debates Phil Halper, co-author of 'Battle of the Big Bang' in a lively 3 hour conversation hosted by Justin Brierley. * Find out more: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ [https://think.faith/media/shows/] * Get early access and more when you become a supporter: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ [https://think.faith/support/] * Keep up to date, and receive free chapters from my books, by subscribing to the newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ [https://think.faith/media/newsletter/] * What did you think? Let me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith * Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ] For Stephen C Meyer: https://stephencmeyer.org/ [https://stephencmeyer.org/] For Phil Halper: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battle-Big-Bang-Cosmic-Origins/dp/0226830470 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battle-Big-Bang-Cosmic-Origins/dp/0226830470] Phil's Copenhagen survey including physicist's attitudes to fine-tuning: https://arxiv.org/html/2503.15776v2 [https://arxiv.org/html/2503.15776v2] A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#6. Elizabeth Oldfield & James Marriott: Is there meaning to life? And is our secular culture rediscovering it?

Elizabeth Oldfield, host of the Sacred Podcast, and James Marriott, literary critic and Times columnist, join Justin on Uncommon Ground to discuss whether we can find meaning in life without God. Elizabeth tells of her own search for meaning in Christian faith, while James explains why, as an atheist nihilist, he still loves art and literature. They discuss the search for purpose, and signs of a new interest in faith among young people. For Elizabeth Oldfield: https://www.elizabetholdfield.com/ [https://www.elizabetholdfield.com/] For James Marriott: https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/full-fat-faith-the-young-christian-converts-filling-our-churches-x69pd289k? [https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/full-fat-faith-the-young-christian-converts-filling-our-churches-x69pd289k?] PS Since this show was recorded the 'Quiet Revival' report has been withdrawn. You can read Justin's response article here: https://justinbrierley.beehiiv.com/p/the-quiet-revival-has-been-withdrawn-but-the-rebirth-isn-t-dead * Find out more: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ [https://think.faith/media/shows/] * Get early access and more when you become a supporter: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ [https://think.faith/support/] * Keep up to date, and receive free chapters from my books, by subscribing to the newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ [https://think.faith/media/newsletter/] * What did you think? Let me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith * Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ] A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]