What happens at baptism? How does John's baptism of repentance differ from Christian baptism? And what does Tom think of infant vs believer's baptism? Justin asks the questions and NT Wright responds. · Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Premier Unbelievable? live events & conference: https://www.unbelievable.live · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and vid...
Mar 03, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Tom continues to answer listener questions on the practical side of death - funerals, cremation vs burial and organ donation. Is there a biblical approach to these topics?· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Premier Unbelievable? live events & conference: https://www.unbelievable.live · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Onli...
Feb 24, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Tom and Justin engage listener's theological questions about death - lamenting death, Paul's view of death as an 'enemy', and whether physical death is a result of the fall.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Unbelievable? Live· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com· Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via you...
Feb 17, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 105
What are 'good works' and are they evidence of saving faith? What about Muslims who do better 'works' than Christians? Is it ok to 'show off' our good works on social media? And what is a healthy approach to work as a career?· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Unbelievable? Live· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com· Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Sub...
Feb 10, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Should faith leaders speak out in favour of vaccines? Is it ok for Christians to disobey government mandates? What about pacifism? Tom answers these and more questions.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For Unbelievable? Live· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com· Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your pre...
Feb 03, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 103
What does Tom think of the Calvinist view that God predetermines everything? What is his view on Open Theism? What about the idea that Christ only died for some people? These and more questions are explored in the lastest show.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT ...
Jan 27, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Tom Wright speaks on 'Sacrificial Love' at London Bible Week in 2017.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Tom Wright speaks on 'Jesus the Revolutionary' at London Bible Week in 2017.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 100
Tom Wright speaks on 'Jesus for Everyone' at London Bible Week in 2017.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 06, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 99
How should Christians handle personal wealth in a way that honours God? Is it wrong to take time for myself and even go on nice holidays? And find out what Tom thinks about the failed European Super League! · Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podc...
Dec 30, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Tom answers listener questions about his role as Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall Oxford, his work habits and love of classical music... plus a Christmas question or two.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast...
Dec 23, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Does the church idolise marriage? I've become a Christian but my partner isn't interested in marriage - what should I do? What if I no longer respect my husband's views? Tom takes listener questions on marriage.· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything ...
Dec 16, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 98
How should we approach historical scholarship that undermines the Bible? Was early Christian persecution exaggerated? Did saints really rise from their graves as Matthew 27 claims?· Support the show – give from the USA or UK & Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podc...
Dec 09, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Why don't we get a second chance at forgiveness when we die? Is God's forgiveness dependent on us forgiving others? Is blaspheming the Holy Spirit unforgivable?· Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred pod...
Dec 02, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Why does the Bible use gendered language? Can I trust God as father when I was abused by mine? Should we pray to Jesus the son or God the father? Tom tackles these and more Qs.· Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via yo...
Nov 25, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Why are some people so totally evil? Is it possible that God could be evil? Will Satan and Jesus become friends again? Tom answers these and more questions from listeners on the subject of evil.· Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anyth...
Nov 18, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 92
NT Wright frequently mentions the problem of Christianity being infected by Platonism. But what does that mean? And what about parts of the New Testament that seem quite... Platonic? Tom answers listener Qs on the subject· Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe...
Nov 11, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Tom has recently had a major new commentary on Galatians published. Justin talks to him about it and poses question from listeners about aspects of Galatians, including the fruits of the Spirit, whether gender will exist in the new creation, and where he disagree with Martin Luther's commentary on Galatians. For Tom's new Galatians commentary: https://eerdword.com/galatians/ · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, ...
Nov 04, 2021•27 min•Ep. 92
Tom Wright takes audience questions on the person of Paul and is theogloy in part 3 of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://www.premier.org.uk/getconfident · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on To...
Oct 28, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Tom Wright speaks to Martin Bashir about Paul and the church in Part 2 of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://www.premier.org.uk/getconfident · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and...
Oct 21, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Tom Wright talks about the life and legacy of the apostle Paul in front of an audience at Westminster Central Hall, London. The lecture was part of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6Dv2vewlFyI For the Confident Christianity Course: http://www.premier.org.uk/getconfident · Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question si...
Oct 14, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Are altar calls too simplistic? I'm deconstructing help!... Can my atheist friend take the high ground on morality? Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices...
Oct 07, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Is using punishments on children a form of coercion? What do you think about contraceptives? What children's resources would you recommend?Resources mentioned in the show:Youth & Childrens Work https://www.youthandchildrens.work/ Sally Lloyd-Jones: https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com/books/jesus-storybook-bible/ Bob Hartman: https://www.lionhudson.com/contributor/mr-bob-hartman Andrew Peterson: https://www.andrew-peterson.com/the-wingfeather-saga Phil Vischer: https://mrphil.tv/ Support the show – ...
Sep 30, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Is saying Jesus 'had to die' putting a limit on God's forgiveness? And if Jesus defeated sin why does the world still look so bad? Tom answers these and other listener questions. Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via y...
Sep 23, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Why don't I feel the presence of God? Should I have had a road-to-Damascus conversion like Paul? What should I do about my feelings of shame? Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn ...
Sep 16, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Tom comments on the Jonathan Fletcher scandal and answers questions from people disappointed by their church response to Covid and a new Christian who has struggled to find a welcome. Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast ...
Sep 09, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Are Jews saved under the old covenant? How should I share my faith with Jewish people today? Does the Bible endorse Zionism? Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your a...
Sep 02, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 81
NT Wright answers audience questions on evangleism and the gospel.Get all of Tom's sessions from Unbelievable? 2021 Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Aug 26, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 80
NT Wright's opening address at Unbeilevable? the Conference 2021Get all of Tom's sessions from Unbelievable? 2021 Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world· For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com· Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online· Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Aug 18, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Do the earliest Gospels lack a divine Jesus? Who authored 2 Peter? What do we know about what happened to the Apostles after the close of scripture? Tom answers questions on the historicity of the Gospels.Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world · For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com · Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online · Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via...
Aug 12, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 78