Still Unbelievable!

This is an episode we genuinely looked forward to recording. Andrew and Matthew talk with Derek Kubilus, author of the book Holy Hell, A Case Against Eternal Damnation. Derek is genuinely compassionate and that comes across in his writing. His acknowledgment of the harm that hell theology causes and his case against it presents a god that many will find more palatable or even attractive. If hell d...

Episode 107 - Stories and Legends In this episode Andrew and Matthew are joined by David from Skeptics and Seekers to talk stories and legends. There is hilarity and seriousness, legends and even demons! Enjoy. Exploring The Allegedly Grisly Meaning Behind ‘London Bridge Is Falling Down’ https://allthatsinteresting.com/london-bridge-is-falling-down-meaning The legend of St David and St Non St Davi...

Matthew reviews an episode of Unbelievable from October 2021. A promo for the Premier Christianity course Confident Christianity featuring William Lane Craig, John Lennox, Amy Orr-Ewing and Gary Habermas. As usual, there are references below. 1) Unbelievable podcast - Confident Christianity October 1st 2012 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confident-christianity-john-lennox-amy-orr-ewing-will...

Episode 105 - Questions to engage an Agnostic Atheist In this episode of Still Unbelievable! Matthew goes through a podcast from Stand to Reason. The show is hosted by Amy Hall and Greg Koukl. The specific episode being addressed is one where they give questions to ask someone who says they're agnostic atheist. This is a label we're happy to apply to ourselves. So it is only fair to engage with th...

Episode 104 - Can Christians convince us of the resurrection? In this episode Matthew responds to a Christian podcast addressing atheist arguments against the resurrection. Can the things they say get us to reconsider our denial of the resurrection as an historical event? Original YouTube video 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxsonUSCKcc Paulogia on YouTube 2) https://www.youtube.com/@Paulogia...

Andrew and Matthew have a conversation with Daniel, a Palestinian Christian. An Open Letter from Palestinian Christians to Western Church Leaders and Theologians https://www.change.org/p/an-open-letter-from-palestinian-christians-to-western-church-leaders-and-theologians Daniel on the New Evangelicals podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CeHsj52D0tqgda0kJBpuS Across the Divide Podcast https:/...

In this second episode, Andrew and Matthew continue their discussion with Eric, this time talking about the current conflict in Gaza and the modern history that contextualises it. Profile: Mahmoud Abbas https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20033995 Hamas Covenant 1988 The Covenant of the Islamic Resistance Movement https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/hamas.asp The story about beheaded...

In this special bonus Episode, Andrew and Matthew welcome Eric to talk about the history of Israel. History of Israel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Israel History of Palestine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Palestine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_State_of_Palestine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_name_Palestine British Mandate on Palestine https://...

In this episode Matthew chats with Stephen from Ravel podcast. Stephen admitted on a recent episode that he no longer considered himself Christian, so naturally we wanted to have a conversation with him. As it turns out, we had a fabulous one. we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Ravel Podcast https://www.instagram.com/ravelpod/ https://www.owltail.com/podcast/1AdkF-Ravel/episodes Beer Christia...

This episode of Still Unbelievable is a replay of a conversation that Andrew and I had with Philip Goff and Brian Blaise. The original conversation is Episode 3 of the Proscenium podcast, if you have not already listened to that, then this episode is a conversation where we invited philosopher Philip Goff to discuss Panpsychism and his book Galileo's Error, which I recommend. We invited Brian...

In this Episode of Still Unbelivceable! Andrew and Matthew chat with Christian listener, William Gretton, who contacted us proposing a conversation. As a result we had a genuinely enjoyable discussion. Of course we didn't agree on everything. But we did agree with grace and William showed us that it is possible to have these conversations and to part with a respect and liking for our fellow hu...

Episode 100 - One hundred episodes of hate. To celebrate Still Unbelievable! reaching 100 episodes over four years, Andrew and Matthew invite Clint and Darren to chat about why they do what they do and to address the very specific accusation that they hate Christians. The BITE model of control https://www.alittlebithuman.com/the-bite-model-of-cult-mind-control-explained/ Clint's Mindshift Podc...

in this episode of Still Unbelievable Matthew is joined by David from Skeptics and Seekers to interview Heather Wells, author of the book Trustworthy, a Journey from American Christianity to Freedom. Heather writes powerfully about her life experience and that comes across as David and I describe our reactions to her book. Heather has also been interviewed by David, the Graceful Atheist, see the s...

Bart Ehrman https://www.bartehrman.com/ Armageddon on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=bart+ehrman+armageddon&adgrpid=1184175078655947&hvadid=74011170480282&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=69110&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-74011193619739%3Aloc-188&hydadcr=11904_2290925&tag=mh0a9-21&ref=pd_sl_215yrdn1k9_e Olivet Discourse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliv...

In this episode Andrew and Matthew are joined by David and Michael, two of our fellow authors from Still Unbelievable! the book. We spent 3 hours going through the listener comments from my appearance on Unbelievable? where I conversed with Mike D'Virgilio about his book, Uninvented. This episode goes very long, and we have a good time picking apart the variety of comments, there is laughter a...

In this Episode, Matthew makes reference to an incident where he misquotes Jonathan. The original YoutTube conversation is at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdcd3lTmv9c&t=1s The Still Unbelievable! episode of the audio is available at: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WJi4zgDaezb The segment where I misquoted Jonathan is in my intro where I make reference to millions of years f...

Episode 95 Ridiculous Reasons to Believe In this short episode Matthew will be picking apart a video from Reasons to Believe that William Lane Craig posted on his twitter timeline in March 2023. The sequence is titled, Did Jesus rise from the dead? Part 1, the facts. See link 1 for the full 6.5 minute video and the additional follow on videos. There is a very simple objection to any claim about Je...

In this episode of Still Unbelievable!, Andrew and Matthew give a brief update on what's going in their lives outside of Still Unbelievable! and then give thoughts on Matthew's appearance on the Unbelievable? podcast and some shows with Christians that have they've recently recorded. As always, please see the show notes for items that are discussed. Brian Blais https://bblais.github.io...

Mike D'Virgilio https://mikedvirgilio.com/ Matthew and Mike on Unbelievable? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foThkxnpHFY&t=4117s Unbelievable? podcasts https://www.premierchristianity.com/podcasts/unbelievable The Robe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Robe Jesus of Nazareth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_of_Nazareth_(TV_series) Blog post listing 50 Separate Extrabiblical Verification...

Andrew and Matthew and joined by Phil Halper, who own the YouTube channel skydivephil where he posts excellent videos on cosmology. Phil also wrote two chapters of our book Still Unbelievable! and has appeared on other podcasts, including Unbelievable? Before the big bang playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry_pILPr7B8&list=PLJ4zAUPI-qqqj2D8eSk7yoa4hnojoCR4m Cosmology playlist: https://w...

Episode 91, Bringing Up Kids When Church Lets You Down. In this episode Andrew and Matthew welcome Bekah McNeel to talk about her book and the deconstruction that prompted it. Bekah is an engaging author and a delightful individual and we both thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. We also highly recommend her book, it is insightful. Towards the end of this episode we touch on Bekah's next book...

In this episode we chat with Justin Brierley, host of the very popular Premier Unbelievable? podcast.  We'd really enjoyed this chat with Justin, but we didn't get to cover many of the questions that we gathered, so we will ask and try to have him back again. We cover a little bit of his show and we also talk about arguments for Christianity and why people leave Christianity. Listen to (or wa...

In this episode, Andrew and Matthew are joined by Aaron and Tim to talk over the subject of, properly understood, the bible is the most potent force for atheism. This is a great episode that we enjoyed immensely, thank you to both of our guests. Arron ricker https://mcgill.academia.edu/AaronRicker Tim O Neill https://historyforatheists.com/about-the-author-and-a-faq/ Jesus The Jew https://www.amaz...

Talking about the Resurrection In this Episode, Ed Atkinson joins Andrew and Matthew to discuss the Resurrection of Jesus and how we dealt with the minimal facts in Episode 83. Ed was part of the team behind the book Still Unbelievable! and wrote the chapter on the resurrection. Matthew's recent appearance on Unbelievable? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foThkxnpHFY Ed's Doubts Aloud Podcast: http...

Episode 87, Polytheism. In this episode of Still Unbeliveable! Andrew and Matthew Welcome Steven Dillion to discuss Polytheism.  The episode art is the Greek god Asclepius (also Asklepios), the reason why is revealed at the end of the show. Steven Dillon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1785359797/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_RRE1TDRKKC717G44ETY9_0 https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/authors/steven-di...