Ask NT Wright Anything

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#60 Should my girlfriend get baptised? What will we remember in heaven?

9 Apr 2021
18:34

Will we keep our memories in heaven? How does the Isaiah 65 prophecy of a new world fit in with Tom’s eschatology? My girlfriend is a Christian but says she doesn’t want to get baptised – what should I do? Plus Tom gets interrupted by a young visito....

#59 Evangelism and sharing the gospel

1 Apr 2021
19:27

How do you explain the gospel to someone who thinks they haven’t done anything needing forgiveness? How do we answer those who say Christianity is irrelevant?  How do we help those who believe but don’t live out their faith?    ·     Book for the Unb...

#58 Genesis, 6-day creation and the first humans

25 Mar 2021
23:41

Does Tom believe in 6-day creation? When did the first humans ‘made in God’s image’ appear? These and other questions on creation and evolution are tackled by Tom.   Plus a bonus song on the end of the episode! Tom and geneticist Francis Collins perf...

#57 The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches

18 Mar 2021
22:51

Tom responds to questions on why the Roman Catholic bible includes more books than Protestant versions, what he makes of the Eastern Orthodox tradition and a listener who is thinking of ‘crossing the Tiber’. There’s also a sneak preview of o...

#56 Fasting, resting and worship

11 Mar 2021
25:27

Is fasting a practice that Christians should take up? How does Tom balance work and rest? Has Sunday worship become just a musical event? Tom answers listener questions on Christian practices. ·     Book for the Unbelievable? & Ask NT Wright Anyt...

#55 Ravi, Carl Lentz & the fall of Christian leaders

4 Mar 2021
21:04

Tom responds to listeners concerned about recent scandals among Christian leaders. Is restoration possible or appropriate? What does the Bible tell us about leadership, authority and accountability? ·     Book for the Unbelievable? & Ask NT Wrigh...

#54 Veganism, ethics and activism

25 Feb 2021
23:26

Tom answers listener questions around if we should eat meat, whether we’ll all be vegan in the new creation and if violent protest is ever acceptable. ·       USA: Support the show from the USA at our new website and receive NT Wright’s brand new.....

#53 US politics, conspiracy theories and prophecy

18 Feb 2021
24:57

Tom answers listener questions on the prevalence of conspiracy theories, US church support for Trump and the failed prophecies of his returning to power. ·       USA: Support the show from the USA at our new website and receive NT Wright’s brand n....

#52 ‘I wish I didn’t exist’. Pain and suffering Part 2

4 Feb 2021
26:32

Tom shares his thoughts on heart-breaking pastoral questions from listeners around how to respond to grief and mental health. You can listen to part one of the podcast here. Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to q....

#51 Pain and suffering Part 1

21 Jan 2021
30:39

Tom shares his thoughts on the difficult questions listeners have around issues such as dementia, death, the global pandemic and whether God himself suffers. NT Wright speaking with Miroslaf Volf on weeping, waiting and working with God in the pande....

#50 Icons, praying to saints & dividing over sexuality

7 Jan 2021
45:35

Tom answers listener questions around whether shrines are pagan, infant baptism is biblical and how we can live in unity with theological differences around sexuality. Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questio....

#49 Other faiths, Judaism and Gnosticism

18 Dec 2020
39:53

Tom answers listener questions, such as will Jews be in heaven? What about religious experiences in other faiths? And is Gnosticism the prevailing world view in America?  Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to qu...

#48 Broken Signposts and questions on forgiveness and salvation

3 Dec 2020
35:34

Tom talks about his latest book and answers listener questions around how God forgives, conversion and how you can be sure you’re saved. Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questions about the Bible, Life and Fait...

#47 Should women preach and lead in church? What about marriage?

19 Nov 2020
36:15

Tom answers listener questions around gender, women in leadership and the dynamics of family life. Support the show and receive NT Wright’s brand new E-book ‘12 Answers to questions about the Bible, Life and Faith’ https://resources.premier.org.uk/su...

#46 Big questions from and about children

5 Nov 2020
34:30

Tom answers listener questions on how to talk to children about tricky things like suffering and hell. Plus, we talk about parenting and discipling children and young people For more on developing children’s faith at home: https://www.youthandchildre...