What does the biblical view of creation have to say in the transgender debate?

With transgender issues raising difficult questions, this book from Vaughan Roberts offers a helpful introduction.

Is there such a thing as the 'self'? Who am I? An historical and Biblical perspective on understanding the self and human identity.

Delve deeper into some of the religious and spiritual aspects behind the Star Wars series.

Pete Lowman asks what happens to the sense of Identity, Purpose, Ethics and Love when a culture tries to live without God.

Evangelism without persuasion won't convince anybody - how can we put this vital ingredient back where it belongs?

What are the biblical foundations for apologetics and what models does it offer? Takes Acts 17 as a case study.

Andrew Fellows examines the problems that can arise when reason and imagination are separated in human life. He argues that only in Christ…

C.S. Lewis had a first rate mind and a poet’s power of expression. This talk looks at how he applied his powerful imagination to…

The sexual revolution has failed to live up to its promises. This book looks at how the Christian view offers a better story.

The existence of evil and suffering in the world is perhaps the most common objection to belief in God. If God is both good and…

Dr John Dickson considers the approach to the problem of pain adopted by a number of different worldviews. Although the Bible does not…

These talks look at what apologetics is and how we can be more effective in defending and communicating the Christian message.

The landscape within which we do apologetics has changed. Our arguments can be sound, our evidence convincing (at least to us), but…

Reflections on studying and performing music - and the challenges this can present for a Christian.

A sample chapter from Back in Time: A thinking fan's guide to Doctor Who.

Rachel Helen Smith considers two recent developments in film: horror and 3D. Karl Marx famously claimed, "Religion is the opiate of the…

Some ideas for helping students to think about apologetics and faith.

Dr Greg Pritchard explains why he sees apologetics as the Science and Art of Christian Persuasion.

How to identify and analyse someone's worldview - affirming what is true and discovering what is in error.

What cultural shifts have led to the current gender debate?

Sometimes subject specific resources can be really helpful. There are a number of resources that will be helpful to you if you are studying…

Yuval Noah Harari’s 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' is a fascinating book, yet there are also deep flaws.

Paul Coulter introduces different approaches to apologetics and examines how they can help in our own conversations.

A careful examination and critique of the ethical approach proposed by philosopher Peter Singer.

An examination of Biblical views on disability and disabled people.

Dr Peter Clarke considers whether the experiments of Benjamin Libet call into question the reality of human will. Although quite a…

A review of Mamma Mia! - the movie.

Seven book recommendations for giving to non-Christians.

The first time I'd really thought that God might have something to do with being an engineer was sitting in a lecture on the 'Professional…

That’s a bizarre topic of conversation, I thought as we sat down to talk over coffee. My atheist friend had just commented,…

One of the most moving films of 2008, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a powerful, haunting story about the horrors of the Holocaust.…

A Christian perspective on studying or working in the field of chemistry.

When newspaper columnist Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) meets homeless, schizophrenic Juilliard-dropout Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Jr. (Jamie…

The act of reading is an act of decoding. Until our everyday habits are disrupted, we don’t realize how complex a process it is. How…

For the context of this article on Paul's evangelistic methods and his use of apologetics, read Acts 17:16-18:17. What Happened at…

Bill Maher, a well-known American comedian, satirist and religious sceptic has added this comedy-documentary to the growing number of…

'El Camino de Santiago' or 'the Way of St. James' spans 800km across France and Spain. With its destination believed to be the burial place…

The title and witch-themed publicity made me a little unsure about whether a Christian should be joining the crowds flocking to this…

Apologetics is the discipline that deals with a rational defence of Christian faith. It comes from the Greek word apologia which means to…

An in-depth look at Jordan Peterson's 'antidote to chaos'.

Tim Keller's new book explores the question of how anyone in our age of scepticism could believe in Christianity.

A brief introduction to some of the issues discussed in the Philosophy of Religion and Natural Theology.

Summary from a 2016 Theos Report showing the positive correlation between 'religion' and 'well-being'.

Consultant psychiatrist Rob Waller talks about his work, as a Christian, in the area of mental health and discusses some related issues.

James Bond has been in the spying business for such a long time that he really ought to be up for a long-service award. But the…

This is an outstanding and important book. It is an exposition and defence of the Christian hope, drawing heavily on Wright’s more…

Swan Lake is a beautiful, tragic story. The delicate art of ballet sensitively describes both the joy and turmoil of its main characters.…

This resource provides extracts from Dr Paul Coulter's extensive study of The Shack.

Why is there evil in the world if there is a God? Why isn’t he doing something about it?

What can we learn from the film Bruce Almighty?

It is difficult to exaggerate the importance and impact of C.S. Lewis. Although he died in 1963, most of his books are still in print and…

In 'Redeeming Mathematics', Vern S. Poythress argues that mathematical truth reflects God’s character.

With young people drifting away from the church faster than ever, this book looks at ways to create a space where faith is seen as a…

An examination, in the light of 1st century sophistry, of why there seems to be a difference in Paul's apologetics approach between Athens…

Examine the role played by Christianity in the Magna Carta.

'How to do apologetics' - a lesson from St Paul.

An examination of history, evidence, faith, fideism and natural theology.

Some guidelines on how to run a film discussion evening and how to choose a suitable film.

A review of the Oscar winning film 'Gravity' considers the themes of isolation, death, sacrifice and rebirth.

Apologetics is often seen as an 'intellectual' activity, remote from everyday life. Peter S. Williams proposes a more holistic view.

A review of the film Lincoln.

The world's only consulting detective steps into the 21st Century in the BBC series Sherlock. Benedict Cumberbatch portrays the titular…

Dawn Bundy is a fifteen-year-old English girl. She is not especially attractive, and she doesn’t really fit in. Her best friends are…

A review of the film Juno.

Why the growing popularity of Jane Austen? Is it accidental, a typical postmodern temporary fad, or is there some deeper reason for the…

Andrew Fellows' series of four talks on Narcissism - the Worldview of Self

'Epicurus's old questions are yet unanswered. Is he willing to prevent evil, but not able? then he is impotent. Is he able, but not…

This wide-ranging collection of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' writing and speeches offers plenty of food for thought.

What has the God of the Bible got to do with maths? What has maths got to do with the Christian gospel?

How have artists tried to capture the paradoxes of the cross through their work?

Anthony Thiselton introduces key thinkers and ideas within philosophy of religion through the centuries.

Deciding who to vote for is a big decision. Here are some principles to help you think things through for yourself.

Helpful pointers for answering questions about the harsh reality of suffering.

Principles from Proverbs to guide our apologetics conversations.

Four implications of 1 Peter 3:15 that will help you stand up and speak out about Jesus.

Reality TV now seems to be everywhere. What does it tell us about what is real and what is true? And what does it say about God?

Why does crime fiction fascinate so many people? What might this show us about people's concerns today.

7 suggestions for what makes good apologetics

A list of some films that will generate some great discussions for a film evening - or just to enjoy with some friends.

Alister McGrath provides advice for Christians considering the possibility of working in academia.

How Christian apologetics has used science in its response to the claims of the New Atheists. Boyle Lecture 2014.

This talk covers some of the basic concepts of truth, logic and persuasion which are helpful when we are 'defending and communicating the…

When we think of Chesterton today, we think of Father Brown, the quintessential priest-detective. But, like Conan Doyle, who believed his…

A review of the film The Odd Life of Timothy Green.

M (Judi Dench) is nothing if not pragmatic. Before the opening credits of Skyfall have even rolled, she has allowed not one, but two of her…

Margaret Atwood is one of the most important and influential writers alive today. Her fiction explores and reflects the current cultural…

How do you begin to tell stories about a war which claimed more than fifteen million lives? For children's author Michael Morpurgo, the…

The most discussed moral argument for God’s existence is currently the argument concerning the ontological basis for objective moral…

Drawing on recent scientific arguments including evolutionary explanations of morality and the latest experiments in neuroscience, as well…

Pete Atkinson considers the difference the Christianity made to the Roman Empire. 'Are You Not Entertained?' – The Gladiator Who…

The sun rises over the townships of South Africa on 10th May 1994. And the question at the back of everybody's mind is posed aloud by the…

How do we know who or what to trust? This is one of the key questions of the world we live in today. So many claims compete for our trust:…

We imagine war is tough. We know it puts great strain on soldiers. But is war a drug? Even ‘the supreme drug of human…

There are many people who will have switched off during the first five minutes of Skins, E4’s notorious wild-child. The show is…

Some thoughts on studying archaeology and / or anthropology as a Christian.

‘What do you do when you're not sure?’ Father Brendan Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman) opens his sermon with a question which…

Based on the iconic 1980s cartoon series and film of the same name, Transformers is the story of Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf), an ordinary…

In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the Texas A&M University in February 2005, Professor Eleonore Stump considers how a 'second…

In Fictional Absence, Pete Lowman considers the presence and absence of God in English literature. It has been slightly revised for…

A review of the book and film of Watchmen.

The ongoing scientific quest to explore space – 'the final frontier' – is intimately bound up with the search for 'strange new…

Chronicles of Heaven Unshackled examines the presence (and absence) of God in the English novel, with particular reference to Tolkien and…

Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel The Kite Runner, set in the author’s homeland Afghanistan, became a Hollywood blockbuster…

Why do people do the things they do? It’s a question the world’s greatest philosophers, theologians, scientists and doctors…

A review of the SF film Jumper.

A review of the film I Am Legend.

What are the challenges and opportunities for Christians studying Law?

This essay attempts to do two things. Firstly, it seeks to offer a brief tour of some of the developments in western literature,…

A series of sermons by Rev Melvin Tinker considering what we can learn about suffering from the book of Job.

In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…

I had a conversation today that I wish you could have eavesdropped on. It was that precious. I was preparing for the show about an hour ago…

Who are you? Where does your sense of identity come from?

Why is it a national tragedy when 39 people commit suicide? Answering that question tells us something important about the existence of God…

Universities are changing fast. We only have to watch the news to realise that the education system is undergoing massive upheaval at every…

Greg Koukl responds to a letter to the editor of the L.A. Times in which the writer's pain causes him to ask the age-old question of why…

If the answer is yes, then we are in trouble. I have consistently put forth what I believe to be a very strong argument for the existence…

An exploration of the themes in The Greatest Showman, with questions for reflection and discussion.

Andy Crouch’s award-winning book examines what a Christian posture towards human culture should look like.

Andrew Walker looks at what the Bible says about the questions and issues surrounding gender identity.

This book urgently seeks a recovery of Christian persuasion, 'a way of apologetics that is as profound as the good news we announce'.

When your friends bombard you with questions, how can you cope? Here's one suggestion to take the pressure off.

A preliminary summary of some recent research on the religious beliefs of scientists.

The impact of the sexual revolution on society and on Christian thinking - and how to respond.

A medical and biblical exploration of gender issues.

An introduction to the new Ben-Hur film, with details of resources for churches and other groups.

Why does the desire to be young again continually re-appear in contemporary culture? What is a Christian response?

Andrew Fellows, Greg Jesson and Ranald Macaulay on the real Francis Schaeffer and his continuing influence and legacy today.

Twenty questions to help us think more carefully about films - or to use in film discussion evenings.

'Whispers of Redemption' in Maleficent, Disney's makeover of Sleeping Beauty.

The beginning of university life is filled with uncertainties, and also great opportunities. You will no doubt already have received more…

How can we be transformed through suffering? Surprisingly, the eighties cult film The Karate Kid offers some insights. If you're unfamiliar…

I watched The Grey the other night, and thought it was disturbing, haunting, devoid of hope and the best film I'd seen in a long time. The…

A review of the recent Sherlock Holmes films and BBC TV series.

Steve Wilcox begins his apologetics series by examining the principles of faith. ‘Faith’ is considered a dirty word in our…

One of the many changes which the Internet has brought into our lives is that it is remarkably easy to masquerade as something we're not.…

The King's Speech is book-ended by two speeches. The first is a disaster, a deeply humiliating experience for Prince Albert, Duke of York…

Peter May investigates what it means to preach the Gospel and examines what is meant by dialogue and its value in sharing the Gospel with…

I'm not sure exactly what makes someone a phenomenon, but anyone who has managed to win 62 music awards in two years and has produced a…

As Andy leaves for college, Sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks), space ranger Buzz (Tim Allen) and what remains of the old gang confront the reality…

Vampires are currently one of the biggest phenomena in popular culture. They are central to hit television series like True Blood, Being…

‘You can live your life without limitations and become anyone you want to be.’ Disease and injury, ageing and ugliness, death…

‘I don’t know if the story I want to tell you is entirely true,’ confesses the narrator at the opening of Michael…

In this talk, Os Guinness considers how we can communicate creatively in our evangelism and apologetics. By considering the nature of…

The statistics are every bit as mind-boggling as the spectacle. A reported budget of $280,000,000 makes James Cameron’s Avatar one of…

Teachers lurk anxiously behind tinsel-covered curtains; excited children wait for their big moment; and nervous parents hope that their…

The Torchwood team have come a long way since their first rather dubious dealings with extraterrestrial invaders back in 2006. Billed as…

What would the world be like if no one had ever lied? Ricky Gervais's new film, The Invention of Lying, explores this question with the…

A look at some of the challenges and opportunities for Christians studying Physics.

In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at Louisiana State University in February 2008, Dallas Willard asks where moral teaching is to be…

The Rev. Dr. Michael Ward is an Anglican minister and the author of Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis. It…

In 1959, the children of a new elementary school bury a time capsule containing their ideas of what they think the world will be like in…

A review of the film Inkheart.

A review of the book God Explained in a Taxi Ride.

A review of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Our listing of apologetics related courses and events.

What is depression? Is depression sin or sickness? How can we recognize Clinical Depression? What makes some people more vulnerable to…

In this seminar, Bruce Little considers the broad range of Christianity and the Arts. “Why, if you are interested in the country…

Theism and naturalism are contrasted with respect to furnishing an adequate foundation for the moral life. It is shown that on a theistic…

This paper takes a careful look at critical race theory, and argues that only the Bible offers real hope for the future of race relations.

In this book, Dan Strange highlights five compelling questions the world constantly attempts to answer – whether it’s aware of it or not.

An in-depth look at cognitive scientist Steven Pinker's book Rationality: What it is, Why it seems Scarce, Why it Matters

Thomas Aquinas had an enormous influence on Christian thought. In this short book, K Scott Oliphint analyses and critiques Aquinas' thought.

Former cold-case homicide detective J Warner Wallace applies his skills to training kids to do apologetics.

A historical argument for linking the growth of freedom with the development of Christianity.

When questions come your way, what will you say? Here are three tips to help you prepare.

Beyoncé is incredibly popular. What makes her music resonate so deeply with people?

Christopher Ash opens up what the Bible says about the tricky question of suffering.

A challenging call, based on the Acts of the Apostles, to think about how persuasive our evangelism is.

How has the way art depicts humanity changed over time? How should the truths of the Christian view of humanity shape creative practice?

How can theology students make the most of their unique opportunities to share the gospel with their course mates?

Review of a new book on Sharing Faith Using Social Media. The book also explores the use of different biblical paradigms for evangelism.

How do subjects like sociology, human geography and anthropology reveal the wonder and brokenness of human culture?

Why are so many of the films and TV shows we enjoy obsessed with the end of the world?

A short suggestion on how to respond to un-evidenced assertions – at college, university or anywhere else...

Florence Gildea considers the background and consequences to 'Raunch Culture' and offers an alternative Christian view.

What, if anything, separates human beings from every other species on earth? Are we just naked apes? Or something more?

An interview with Professor Brent Waters on posthumanism and its implications.

What can we learn from the current obsession for nostalgia?

A film review and discussion guide to 'Paddington'.

What does Christian scholarship look like when considered from the perspectives of Creation, Fall and Redemption?

Advice for Christians in academic life and the workplace.

How should Christian academics conduct their lives and research within the life of the university?

Advice for those of us who want to engage with the culture in which we live, presenting the Gospel with integrity and relevance.

Peter Sanlon gives a brief introduction to his book on 'Queer Studies'.

When Benjamin Franklin introduced his grandson to Voltaire shortly before the latter's death in 1778, that great opponent of the Catholic…

Would ­contact with extraterrestrial beings create a crisis of faith? Chris Oldfield reviews 'Science, Religion and the Search for…

Richard Cunningham interviews William Lane Craig on the 50th anniversary of the death of C.S. Lewis. The interview broadens from C.S. Lewis…

I write a weekly column for The Dallas Morning News as a contributor to their Texas Faith blog. This week we were asked, "What would Jesus…

This talk is based on Alister McGrath's biography of C.S. Lewis.

A review of the film The Great Gatsby.

A review of the film Les Misérables.

Bill Craig gives a lecture on whether we need a belief in God to be good.

Those who have read many of Norman Geisler’s earlier works will likely recognize that this book is major update of an earlier book,…

According to the Romans, ‘bread and circuses’ were the key to keeping a population content. As long as their immediate physical…

In this paper, Stuart Judge considers whether discoveries in neuroscience that correlate our mental activity with our brain activity…

Michael Ots considers the question of self-image and asks what is the value of any human being. The talk lasts about 30 mins and is…

The earthquake in Pakistan, the tsunami in Southeast Asia, the devastating hurricane in the gulf coast of United States, babies dying of…

The second of the two films adapted from J.K. Rowling’s final Harry Potter novel begins at the place where the first left us hanging:…

What happens when people are given free reign to do what they want with impunity? When there are no consequences for their actions because…

What do we do when opportunities come our way? Do we sit back and watch them pass us by, or do we seize the day and chase our dreams? It is…

"For as long as I can remember, suffering has been the major block to belief," says Bishop Michael Baughen. He speaks here about his new…

Perhaps a society truly becomes lost when it doesn't know how lost it is. This is the eerie suggestion put forward by Never Let Me Go,…

At a recent Alpha group, frustrated by the complexity of the Bible, someone sighed, "I wish God had written an executive summary." But God…

In The Writing on the Wall, Maggi Dawn sets about doing what John Stott called "double listening" – "it means that we’re called…

Whatever aspect of ethics you're interested in, the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics (KLICE) seeks to provide resources to help…

Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a very unusual sort of criminal. Along with the pragmatic Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), he is paid to…

The new atheists have persistently down-played the uniqueness of Christ’s teaching, focussing their attention on Christ’s…

The following is an extract from Philip Vander Elst's full paper of the same title. The whole paper can be downloaded from the link on the…

UCCF and bethinking.org offer this paper to encourage consideration of these important political topics, but do not endorse any particular…

Big Mike walks as though every step is an effort. Head and shoulders taller and a good few inches broader than everyone he passes, dressed…

A politician, a surgeon, an electrical engineer and an anaesthetist once entered into a discussion about which of them represented the…

“It takes a worried man to sing a worried song.” So croons popular singer Paolo Nutini in a song on his latest album Sunny Side…

Mark Meynell is disoriented by the reality-probing of Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives. There are three deaths. The first is when…

A review of Lily Allen's CD It's Not Me It's You.

A review of the film Last Chance Harvey.

A review of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek film.

What are the barriers that prevent people engaging with apologetics today? How can we make people aware of its potential to present the…

The Shawshank Redemption has earned a reputation for being one of the most popular films of all time. Despite an unimpressive performance…

Gavin McGrath takes a look at some of the problems that Christians experience in their lives. © Gavin McGrath Used by the kind…

Does the problem of suffering deal a fatal blow to the idea of a good, all-powerful God?

A review of the film The Spiderwick Chronicles.

A review of the TV series Spooks.

A review of the film The Bourne Ultimatum.

Jerram Barrs considers the place of the mind and the heart in the Christian faith, and argues that Christians have often failed to love God…

Reviews of some of Joanne Harris' novels, including Chocolat.

How are we to think about our lives? The most basic thing we can say about our human life is that God created us to be like Himself –…

What is the basic biblical teaching on forgiveness? Is there a difference between an apology and asking forgiveness? What about hard cases…

A newspaper front page is, in essence, a religious object. Of course that isn't what we think we're buying. But it's what we get. Not with…

A review of some of the ethics in The Family Man TV drama.

A review of the Manic Street Preachers' Lifeblood album.

Dick Keyes' series of three talks on Apologetics considers the prevalence of idolatry today and how we can challenge people to realise and…

Francis Schaeffer shares his understanding of what apologetics is and how it can bring together historic Christianity and contemporary…

Sometimes Christian pastors, parents and teachers are afraid of the questions young people and others might ask. Questions of another…

William Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language - yet we know little about his personal life. Jerram Barrs…

Cricket is the new football, or so they say. This year’s [2005] Ashes Test Series between England and Australia has defined the…

When the aliens begin to attack in Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster War of the Worlds, the panicking public assume that this must be…

Kingdom of Heaven offers a very twenty-first century take on twelfth century history. In a war-torn world troubled by religious conflict,…

Some of my friends never tire of pointing out that human beings are just animals. People have been doing this for decades but recent work…

The Apostle Peter wrote that all Christians need to be ready to give an 'apology' (Greek apologia) or defence of their Christian hope to…

An apocryphal story of Greg Koukl's backyard deck serves to illustrate an important lesson about the nature of human identity. I'm having…

David Cook addresses the challenges that changes in cuture and thinking present to us as we do apologetics. Section I 1. THE NEED FOR…

David Cook considers the ethics of apologetics. He looks at why people reject the use of apologetics and whether they have a good case or…

Hegel is a challenging and influential thinker. This short but rich book engages with Hegel from a Reformed Christian perspective.

In a world where we see so much suffering, what reasons are there for hope?

Stephen Nichols’ short book is a helpful introduction to answering hard questions with grace and truth.

An exploration of the Christian themes and imagery in 'The Silmarillion' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Climate change is one of the key issues of our time. But what should we make of the fervour of the environmental movement?

In this book, Philip Ryken sets out the need for students to take a distinctively Christian approach to their studies – and all of life.

This helpful summary of philosopher Charles Taylor's work examines what it means to live in a secular age.

When teachers challenge Christianity it's hard to know how to respond. Here are some tips for having a good conversation with them.

What should motivate us to be good? This book examines four possible answers.

A helpful talk exploring practical ways to share Christ in university contexts.

What are the opportunities and challenges of studying medicine as a Christian?

Engaging with Atheists is written to help Christians understand the questions and issues atheists raise.

Teaching is full of challenges. How can Christian teachers 'work for the Lord' in a school context?

A helpful talk for understanding transgender issues and thinking about how to respond to a transgender person.

If you want to be a good apologist, take this advice.

A short video outlining some of the effects of pornography, based on academic research.

What does J.B. Priestley's play An Inspector Calls have to say to us about sin, responsibility and being human?

Sean McDowell shares some important tips for 'young' apologists.

Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day? The consumerist flip.

Investment bank chairman and ex-Marxist, explains how his faith makes a difference to his work.

An interview with clinical psychologist Rev Dr Joanna Collicutt on faith, delusion and well being.

Does the philosophy of individualism lead to happiness? How does the desire for freedom link in with the human need for relationship?

Examining the concepts of self-worth and self-esteem and why such ideologies can leave us emptier than ever.

A review of Carolyn Weber's account of finding God at Oxford.

Peter Byrom explains how apologetics enabled him to see that Christian belief was reasonable and needed a response.

General advice on how to approach your discipline of study from a Christian perspective to produce authentically Christian scholarship.

A consideration of the relationship of science and certain Biblical issues, including the nature of miracles and the Exodus.

Advice on the role of, and issues facing, a Christian academic in the world.

Resources relating to the UK 2015 General Election.

The challenges, temptations and opportunities of academic life as a Christian.

Amy Orr-Ewing tackles the common question: "If Christians are supposed to love everyone, why do they hate homosexuals?"

What does human society tell us about human nature? Are we essentially good or bad?

Reflections on the 2013 Cambridge University debate about the future of religion in public life.

The setting for the video of 'No Light No Light', the second single from 2011's Ceremonials – a traditional church building complete…

This talk addresses the challenges faced by the UK Church, such as Secularism and Islam, arguing for the necessity of effective apologetics.

At one time, every parent and child knew all about Nativity plays. Many will have memories and photographs of tea-towel-adorned shepherds,…

Two talks from the Theology Network's 'Biggest Mistakes' Conference provide helpful advice for anyone studying theology or philosophy.…

Hugh Ross encourages us to focus more on the direction of travel than the distance covered in our evangelistic contacts. "Do you think I'm…

David Cronenberg built his reputation on making challenging, boundary-breaking films which explore sexuality, violence and death. So…

Some thoughts about the film Prometheus and the human search for meaning.

In this talk, GP Dr Rhona Knight asks what it means to be 'old-fashioned' about sex and what it would mean to be 'up-to-date' God's way.…

This talk was given by Ann Brown at Canterbury University Christian Union. © 2012 Ann Brown This resource is provided by the kind…

You've just arrived at art college. It's a pretty exciting time; for the first time in your life you are able to release the shackles of…

Vincent Van Gogh is now a solid fixture in our cultural vocabulary. I need only mention sunflowers or a bandaged ear to conjure up his life…

An old lady in a headscarf is buying a pint of milk in a local shop. She’s surprised by the price of the milk, and disturbed by the…

Straight after the Reasonable Faith Tour, Bill Craig attended The Southern Evangelical Seminary's 2011 National Conference on Christian…

The colour red suffuses We Need to Talk About Kevin. Red paint is smeared across walls and car window screens, red jam oozes out of…

We live in an age where a lot of emphasis is placed on instantaneous success. Sadly this level of unreal expectation has permeated…

Peter S. Williams offers his thoughts on philosopher A.C. Grayling's The Good Book: A Secular Bible. Note that Grayling lays his book out…

When people asked me what I studied at university and I told them, there were often a number of generic reactions. Inevitably, I would be…

A review of Doctor Who, Series 4 starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

Being a student of Sport and Exercise Science, it is important that you are prepared for three years of questions like, “So do you just…

Edith Reitsema, from English L'Abri,considers the relationship between memory and faith. She asks two key questions: 1. What should we do…

Most people are comfortable with the idea that "spiritual = supernatural". The supernatural is invisible. Does this mean that when we…

It often seems difficult to make time for a refresher course – and sometimes the issue is knowing just how and where to start. So…

Yet another film foray into Wonderland demonstrates the abiding charm of Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories. But Tim Burton’s…

Writer / directors Joel and Ethan Coen’s latest cerebral masterpiece is a fable on the purpose of morality, and the reasons for…

A look at how the type of language C.S Lewis used made his apologetics so effective.

In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of Florida in January 1995, Professor Paul Vitz provides a Christian critique of…

Having suffered a drawn-out divorce, a failed rebound relationship and a debilitating bout of depression, Elizabeth Gilbert decides to go…

Greg Koukl explains why he believes that science cannot test prayer.

In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of Virginia in March 2009, Dr Os Guiness considers the different ways that people…

A review of the film of Dan Brown's Angels and Demons.

In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of Cambridge in March 2008, Dr Elaine Storkey considers what it means to have a…

In this series of two talks, Jerram Barrs considers how we can reach out to those living in a non-Christian culture. © Jerram Barrs

It doesn’t take usually take too much persuasion to get me to try a new box set of DVDs, but I have to say that I was a little…

This talk is based on Colossians 1:15-23, and calls Christians to be involved with the real world in which God has placed us. Paul Wooley…

The first talk in this series asks why Christians often find it so difficult to talk about their faith and suggests that there are two key…

Ranald Macaulay considers the place of the mind in the life of the Christian. The talk lasts for about 25 minutes, followed by a Question…

Towards the end of God on Trial, broadcast on Wednesday 3rd September 2008 on BBC2, a group of Auschwitz prisoners concluded that God was…

A review of Russell Brand's My Booky Wook.

In this talk, Mardi Keyes considers the problem of evil under four main headings: 1. The problem of evil for Christian believers.2. The…

Whether you're a first year at medical school, or graduated ages ago, it's always good to consider why you are working in medicine. For…

To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…

A look at how the rise of mass media has helped us create alternative 'electronic universes' – worlds where God has no place.

It seems like we can't do without God; or anyway something like him. 'In each of us there is an empty hole in the shape of God', said…

Please note that the content of this talk partially overlaps that of Jerry Root’s other talk entitled 'C.S. Lewis’s Approach to…

Jodi Picoult is not an author to shy away from controversial topics. Her novels cover issues such as rape, suicide pacts and genetically…

Dallas Willard considers what we can learn from the example of Jesus as a master logician and an excellent apologist.

In this talk, Hans Rookmaaker considers what art is, what its purpose is and what the attitude of Christians should be towards it.

Rudiger Sumann talks on the subject of 'I Know Christianity is True but I Can't Believe It'.

Review of Amazing Grace in the light of whether religion is a force for good or for bad.

Rapid advances in medical understanding and possible treatments present many challenges to society in general and challenge the Christian…

A Study Guide to the film Little Miss Sunshine.

What does it mean that we are 'made in the image of God'?

Three talks by Wim Rietkerk entitled 'The Challenge of Atheism' consider whether Christianity whould be seen as an ideology or as a…

A review of Batman Begins.

A review of the film and book The Corporation.

Two talks on the 'Psychological Barriers to Belief' look at basic life patterns and past painful experiences.

This article suggests that the question of sex before marriage can raise far wider issues than might at first appear.

Should we endeavour to prove Christian faith? Is it wrong to try to? Should we just simply present the gospel and ask for a response?…

The biggest television hit in the USA since ER first aired has hit UK screens this year. Set in a wealthy and pristine suburban cul-de-sac,…

Power corrupts. I have heard that phrase a lot in recent conversations. Some have expressed this view when talking about…

English literary history is a curious thing. And one especially curious thing about it is that it contains very little of importance which…

A review of Nick Barham's Disconnected: Why our kids are turning their backs on everything we thought we knew.

In this talk, Andrew Fellows connects the use of films to the stage of subversion in the apologetics process. This can then be followed by…

The Harry Potter publishing phenomenon has divided many Christians, unsure how they should respond. Jerram Barrs considers some of the…

Environmental and 'Green' issues are a prime concern for many people today. David Cook considers whether Christianity is to blame and asks…

A review of Robbie Williams' biography examines his search for value and reassurance.

A New Testament scholar reviews Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code.

Religious pluralism has gained a foothold both as a mainstream academic position and in popular culture. John Hick must be understood as a…

Bridges exist in every era, but they can look different from those in the past. Changes in culture may make some ways of doing things less…

The fact that almost all aspects of human activity today are dominated by naturalistic assumptions means that for many the Christian…

In this book, the authors encourage students to join them in the effort to reclaim and advance the Christian intellectual tradition.

Ruth Bancewicz sets out to help scientists understand how their Christian faith and scientific research can complement one another.

How should Christians relate to culture today? In 'Created and Creating', William Edgar explores this vital question.

Screwtape advises Wormwood on his (anti-)Christmas strategy.

How can Christians respond to questions about 'transgender' issues?

An extract from Peter May's book The Search for God: and the Path to Persuasion.

An examination of a life falling apart in the film 'Locke'.

Richard Dawkins, Rabbi Josh Levy and Chris Sinkinson join Justin Brierley to discuss the morality of the Old Testament.

The Lone Ranger (2013) has been such a flop at the US box-office that critics are heralding the death of the Western. Are these critics…

Peter S. Williams chairs a discussion with William Lane Craig, John Lennox, Peter J. Williams and Gary R. Habermas.

The dwarves have all the best songs. Whether they are singing raucous ditties about smashing Bilbo’s best crockery or low, mournful…

"Make them remember you." The Doctor’s advice to Amy and Rory as they faced the Parliament of the Daleks (episode 1: 'Asylum of the…

The most recent strain of Brontemania, at large throughout 2011, included major film versions of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights and the…

The forthright defence of the permissibility of "after-birth abortion" – infanticide – by two Melbourne-based philosophers in…

Isn't following Jesus all about rules that stop you living the way you want?

This month England has been taken by storm. Not rain – but riots. Unlike the weather, it came without warning and has left the nation…

Many people today describe that they are 'living inside their own head'. This describes a state of disconnection from reality outside of…

In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at Louisiana State University in March 2006, Jay Budziszewski considers "natural law" – the…

A review of The X-Files: I Want to Believe.

The late British missiologist Lesslie Newbigin made a profound impact on many evangelicals. His prophetical call to mission in the West was…

A review of the film of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass.

Sometimes we’re nervous about witnessing for Christ because we’re afraid we’ll be asked questions we can’t answer.…

How we reply to this complex question will very much depend on who is asking, and we need to be ready to admit that we don’t have all…

Fiona Stewart find worlds of light and shade in her review of the film Bridge to Terabithia. Every day before catching the bus to school…

What is the Christian’s mission in the world? What should be our driving motivation both as individual believers and as Christians together?

John Lennox speaks on the topic of Peter Singer and Utilitarianism.

Every day as you read the newspapers you are flooded and bombarded by a world that is imbued with suffering and pain. Why all this…

In one poll, J.R.R. Tolkien's book The Lord of the Rings was voted the British public's best loved book. Jerram Barrs delves into Tolkien's…