Unbelievable is a radio programme featured on Premier Christian Radio, based in London. The show goes out at 14.30 on Saturdays. You can listen online or on digital radio. The show is also released as a podcast, sometimes a little before the actual broadcast. Just put Unbelievable in iTunes or whatever software you use for podcasts.
The most common format of the show is a debate between Christians and non-Christians. Often there are just two debaters, though occasionally three or even more. A wide variety of topics are covered, including social issues, scientific topics, historical, moral, philosophical. There are also debates including members of cults (eg mormonism).
In addition to the Christian v non-Christian the show sometimes has debates between Christians on particular topics, and also interviews or discussions with an individual. Finally, there are “grill-a-Christian” shows every now and then in which a Christian apologist fields questions from non-Christian callers.
All the shows are hosted by the inimitable Justin Brierley. He does a great job in attracting all sorts of people on to the show. These include “famous” Christians such as N T Wright, John Lennox, well-known atheists, most recently including Richard Dawkins. But there are also shows with much less well known Christians and atheists. Justin is an excellent presenter. All the guests are treated with respect and he does a great job of keeping people on track.
Naturally the quality of debates varies. Sometimes people are just talking past each other and little is achieved, but other times the participants genuinely engage with each others points of view. Occasionally the debates become really heated, but not too often.
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