Who Would Want Eternal Life?
Why do people reject the idea of eternal life, and what are the consequences? What do Christians believe about it?
Sexuality and Same-Sex Relationships
This talk puts the issue of sexuality and same-sex relationships into the wider context of Christian belief.
Not Enough Evidence?: Why God Hides
A response to Bertrand Russell's criticism that God does not provide enough evidence for people to believe in him.
Did Key Christian Beliefs Slowly Change Over Time?
Did 'core' Christian beliefs slowly change over history? This talk considers: the Gospels; the divinity of Jesus; and the resurrection.
Agnosticism Explored
What is agnosticism and is it a sensible approach to take to issues of truth and, in particular, to the claims of Christianity?
How Good is Good Enough for God?
Are we good? Should we decide by comparing ourselves to other people or to God? Is goodness relative or absolute?
The Heart of Contentment
Does the philosophy of individualism lead to happiness? How does the desire for freedom link in with the human need for relationship?
Identity and self-worth
Examining the concepts of self-worth and self-esteem and why such ideologies can leave us emptier than ever.
The Textual Histories of the Qur'an and New Testament
Dr Keith Small describes his research into the 'textual history' of the Qur'an, and compares it with that of the New Testament.