Podcast appearances and mentions of andy bannister

I denne episoden møter vi Kristi Mair fra Storbritannia. Hun er teolog, er nylig ferdig med sin doktorgrad og underviser ved Oak Hill Theological College i London. Hun deler raust fra sin reise som fagperson, menneske og kristen – og om hvordan spørsmålene vi bærer på kan forme oss både faglig, menneskelig og åndelig.  Kristi forteller om sin doktorgrad innenfor erkjennelsesteori og metafysikk, om hvordan hun har utforsket forholdet mellom sannhet, skjønnhet og godhet – og hvordan disse dype temaene har vokst fram ut fra hennes egne personlige livsspørsmål: Hvordan kan jeg vite hva som er sant? Hvordan kan jeg stole på at det finnes en virkelig verden utenfor mitt eget sinn? Samtalen berører også spørsmål om utholdenhet, åndelig omsorg og livsbalanse under krevende studier, og om hvordan den kristne troen har vært et bærekraftig anker i alt fra akademisk arbeid til hverdag og vennskap. Kristi deler også inntrykk fra Veritaskonferansen i Norge, der hun talte om sannheten om synd og nåde – og ledet seminarer om fake news, tillit og troverdighet i en tid post-sannhetstid. Til slutt forteller hun om sin tjeneste i All Souls Church ved Langham Place i London, menigheten der John Stott virket, og om sitt engasjement sammen med Andy Bannister i Solas Ministries, med podkasten Pep Talk som inspirerer kristne til å snakke om sin tro i hverdagen. Intervjuer er Lars Dahle som er daglig leder for Damaris Norge og professor ved NLA Høgskolen.

Andy Bannister er en av Europas mest engasjerende apologeter. Han er leder for Solas Centre for Public Christianity i Skottland og tidligere standupkomiker. I denne episoden deler Andy historien om hvordan en uventet opplevelse på Speakers' Corner i London førte ham inn i apologetikken, og at det går an å kombinere solid teologi med varme, humor og livsnære fortellinger. Vi får høre om Andys personlige reise fra Speakers' Corner via akademisk forskning på Koranen til formidling gjennom bøker som Ateisten som ikke fantes og Have You Ever Wondered? Videre forteller han om hvordan skjønnhet, kunst og fortelling kan åpne mennesker for evangeliet. Andy utfordrer oss til å være forberedt, engasjerte og kreative i møte med mennesker som søker. Samtidig minner han oss på at vi lever i en tid der åndelig nysgjerrighet er på vei tilbake i Europa.  Intervjuer er Lars Dahle som er daglig leder for Damaris Norge og professor ved NLA Høgskolen.

Why do we gather as churches and what is good gathering?  In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Jonathan Griffiths about his new book, "Gathered for Good," and the importance of the coming together of God's people. They also discuss his church's unique mission in Ottawa, leadership pathways, and gospel preaching. Jonathan is the Lead Pastor of The Met in Ottawa.To learn more about his church visit: https://www.metbiblechurch.ca/. To get a copy of his book, visit: https://www.metbiblechurch.ca/. To learn more about Timothy Trust, visit: https://timothytrust.ca/. Also, check out Jonathan's broadcast, Encounter the Truth: https://encounterthetruth.org/.In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Chris talk about Taylor Swift's new album and discover that Geoff has refined musical tastes. They also discuss the importance of relevancy and have an extensive conversation about the "Quiet Revival." In the discussion, Rob referenced an article by Andy Bannister, which you can access here: https://www.andybannister.net/the-quiet-revival-are-young-adults-leading-a-church-resurgence-in-england-and-wales/.  For more information about the podcast, visit https://www.churchinthenorth.ca/. For questions or inquiries, please email us at podcast@churchinthenorth.ca. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment. 

Hva er egentlig synd, og hvorfor er dette temaet så viktig å snakke om? I denne episoden har vi med oss Bjørn Hinderaker, en av nøkkelpersonene bak Veritas-konferansen på Bibelskolen i Grimstad. Han deler tanker om årets hovedtema «Sant om synd», og hvorfor dette er både utfordrende og avgjørende for oss som kristne å forstå. Vi får høre om:

Have western Christians become so comfortable that we no longer exercise faith? How can we renew a radical trust in God's provision and protection without abandoning our wisdom and responsibility? In this special episode, Aaron and Andy are joined by the well-known missionary and podcaster (and long-time Pod of the Gaps fan!) Simon Guillebaud, who spent many years working in the warzone of Burundi with his wife and young family. Simon recounts the experiences and inspirations that shaped him, and reflects on the challenges and wisdom he has learned along the way in seeking to maintain a truly radical faith in our walk with God. Resources mentioned: • Simon's podcast "Inspired": ⁦https://simonguillebaud.com/inspired-podcast/ Andy and Aaron's appearances on Simon's podcast... • "A Message Worth Sharing" (Andy Bannister) ⁦https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-message-worth-sharing-andy-bannister/id1564089451?i=1000661095014⁩ • "Faith Through Cancellation" (Aaron Edwards) ⁦https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-through-cancellation-aaron-edwards/id1564089451?i=1000639295085⁩ • Jaron Lanier, "Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now" (London: Vintage Books, 2018)

In the mid 2010's, New Atheism was busy producing best-selling books and plastering adverts on the sides of buses. Its loud scepticism is not as popular these days, but many of its arguments live on. What has changed and how can we respond a decade later? Andy Bannister explores this in his revised and expanded book, The Atheist Who Didn't Exist, for a 10th anniversary edition. He speaks to Gavin Matthews and Simon Wenham about what's new what's interesting about the state of atheism today.Get a free copy of the book when you sign up to support Solas for just £4 a month. https://solas-cpc.org/book-offer/

This is a recording of our Confident Christianity Training event with SOLAS where Andy Bannister helped us think about sharing our faith.To find out more about SOLAS please visit their website:https://www.solas-cpc.org

This is a recording of our Confident Christianity Training event with SOLAS where Andy Bannister helped us think about sharing our faith.To find out more about SOLAS please visit their website:https://www.solas-cpc.org

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new weekly theme, "Debunking Myths, and we discussed the statement, "There is no absolute Truth". One of our special guests was Rebecca McLaughlin. We highlighted her book, "Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion", which was named book of the year by Christianity Today. Philip Miller, Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago also joined us. He challenged us to flip absolute truths on themselves to see what myths stand firm and which ones fall short. Finally, Dr. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, author, and speaker, unpacked the power of apologetics in absolute Truth. Our hearts are with Texas, and we spent time in deep prayer this morning as well. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, gave us a special relief update from Texas. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new weekly theme, "Debunking Myths, and we discussed the statement, "There is no absolute Truth". One of our special guests was Rebecca McLaughlin. We highlighted her book, "Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion", which was named book of the year by Christianity Today. Philip Miller, Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago also joined us. He challenged us to flip absolute truths on themselves to see what myths stand firm and which ones fall short. Finally, Dr. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, author, and speaker, unpacked the power of apologetics in absolute Truth. Our hearts are with Texas, and we spent time in deep prayer this morning as well. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, gave us a special relief update from Texas. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new weekly theme, "Debunking Myths, and we discussed the statement, "There is no absolute Truth". One of our special guests was Rebecca McLaughlin. We highlighted her book, "Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion", which was named book of the year by Christianity Today. Philip Miller, Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago also joined us. He challenged us to flip absolute truths on themselves to see what myths stand firm and which ones fall short. Finally, Dr. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, author, and speaker, unpacked the power of apologetics in absolute Truth. Our hearts are with Texas, and we spent time in deep prayer this morning as well. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, gave us a special relief update from Texas. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new weekly theme, "Debunking Myths, and we discussed the statement, "There is no absolute Truth". One of our special guests was Rebecca McLaughlin. We highlighted her book, "Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion", which was named book of the year by Christianity Today. Philip Miller, Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago also joined us. He challenged us to flip absolute truths on themselves to see what myths stand firm and which ones fall short. Finally, Dr. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, author, and speaker, unpacked the power of apologetics in absolute Truth. Our hearts are with Texas, and we spent time in deep prayer this morning as well. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, gave us a special relief update from Texas. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new weekly theme, "Debunking Myths, and we discussed the statement, "There is no absolute Truth". One of our special guests was Rebecca McLaughlin. We highlighted her book, "Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion", which was named book of the year by Christianity Today. Philip Miller, Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago also joined us. He challenged us to flip absolute truths on themselves to see what myths stand firm and which ones fall short. Finally, Dr. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, author, and speaker, unpacked the power of apologetics in absolute Truth. Our hearts are with Texas, and we spent time in deep prayer this morning as well. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, gave us a special relief update from Texas. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new weekly theme, "Debunking Myths, and we discussed the statement, "There is no absolute Truth". One of our special guests was Rebecca McLaughlin. We highlighted her book, "Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion", which was named book of the year by Christianity Today. Philip Miller, Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago also joined us. He challenged us to flip absolute truths on themselves to see what myths stand firm and which ones fall short. Finally, Dr. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, author, and speaker, unpacked the power of apologetics in absolute Truth. Our hearts are with Texas, and we spent time in deep prayer this morning as well. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, gave us a special relief update from Texas. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new weekly theme, "Debunking Myths, and we discussed the statement, "There is no absolute Truth". One of our special guests was Rebecca McLaughlin. We highlighted her book, "Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion", which was named book of the year by Christianity Today. Philip Miller, Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago also joined us. He challenged us to flip absolute truths on themselves to see what myths stand firm and which ones fall short. Finally, Dr. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, author, and speaker, unpacked the power of apologetics in absolute Truth. Our hearts are with Texas, and we spent time in deep prayer this morning as well. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, gave us a special relief update from Texas. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Qur'an truly the perfectly preserved word of God—or is its history more complicated than many believe?  In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Qur'an scholar Andy Bannister explore the turbulent early history of the Qur'an: from its oral roots to the compilation controversies that many Muslims have never been told about. Was there really just one Qur'an from the beginning? Did early Muslim leaders know what the Qur'an was? And what can the evidence of oral storytelling, variant versions, and missing passages tell us about how the Qur'an came to be?  With wit, respect, and deep scholarship, Abdu and Andy cut through the myths to explore what Islamic, historical, and scholarly sources actually say about the formation of Islam's central text.  Whether you're a Muslim, a Christian, or just curious about the Qur'an's origins, this conversation offers thoughtful insights that challenge assumptions and invite further investigation.  #Quran #Islam #AndyBannister #Apologetics #IslamicHistory #TextualCriticism #Hadith #Christianity #ExMuslim #BiblevsQuran    Resources mentioned in this podcast:  Andy Bannister, An Oral-Formulaic Study of the Qur'an  Andy Bannister, shorter article on Oral-Formulaic Study (https://www.academia.edu/9490706/Retelling_the_Tale_A_Computerised_Oral_Formulaic_Analysis_of_the_Qur_an)   Digital, Critical version of the Qur'an: http://quran-tools.com/  Oral formulae from the digital version: https://qurantools.mst.edu.au/help/formulaic-analysis.php   Gordon Nickel, The Quran with Christian Commentary (book) Gordon Nickel, The Gentle Answer to Muslim Accusation of Biblical Falsification (book) Patricia Crone, Meccan Trade (book) Jonathan Bernier, Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament (this popular-level book includes discussion of the early dating offered by non-Christians Maurice Casey and his student James Crossley).   Shabir Ally admits there are fables in the Qur'an: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLuzyRurhm4    

The Keswick Convention podcast 2025 meets some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at this year's Convention, where the big theme is ‘Transformed'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.Peter Dray & Gavin Matthews - Can God make me better at evangelism?Peter Dray worked in student ministry for over two decades in a range of roles with UCCF, the university Christian Union movement in Great Britain. He continues to advise churches and ministries in areas relating to youth and young adult culture, and how the gospel and culture relate to each other.Pete will deliver a seminar series titled ‘Gen Z and the Church' during Week 3 of the 2025 Convention. Visit the Convention: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick MinistriesBOOKSBooks mentioned in this episode:Andy Bannister & Gavin Matthews - Have You Ever Wondered?Peter Dray & Matt Lillicrap - Reality And Other StoriesTim Chester - A Meal With JesusSam Chan - How To Talk About Jesus Without Being That GuyElliott Clarke - Evangelism As Exiles10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Support the showThe Keswick Convention is free to attend, and will be running between 12th July and 1st August 2025. Find out more: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick Ministries Visit the Keswick Ministries website for talks, resource and events.

Beauty. Justice. Identity. Love. Stories. Nature. Hope. These things intrigue us, move us and prompt us to ask big questions. Could there be clues in our deepest desires that point to life’s meaning? Andy Bannister invites you on an immersive tour through the issues that matter. If you have looked at a landscape and contemplated why we are drawn to beauty; or wondered why we are so insatiably curious about our universe, or even for those who have simply looked up at a million stars in the vast night’s sky and just wondered. Andy has drawn some keen observations from people with backgrounds in science, law, linguistics, theology, bioethics, history, and more, to reflect on how their questions have, in some cases, unexpectedly led them to a compelling Christian spirituality and a profound sense of meaning and purpose in life.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever panicked talking about Jesus with a non-believer? You're not alone - and it doesn't have to be that way!In this episode, Andy interviews Andy Bannister, Christian apologist and author of "How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot". They dive into how to have confident, respectful conversations about faith with skeptics - without the panic. If you've ever stumbled over your words or worried about sounding awkward, this conversation is here to equip and encourage.

In this bonus episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff and Laura are joined by Andy Bannister, Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, to explore how evangelism can thrive in today's complex cultural landscape. Together, they tackle common fears and misconceptions surrounding sharing the gospel. Andy offers practical strategies for overcoming barriers along with ways to spark meaningful spiritual conversations rooted in genuine curiosity. Whether you're new to evangelism or looking to grow in confidence, this episode offers actionable steps to help you share your faith with clarity and compassion. Whether you're new to evangelism or looking to grow in confidence, this episode offers actionable steps to help you share your faith with clarity and compassion.

In this bonus episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff and Laura are joined by Andy Bannister, Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, to explore how evangelism can thrive in today's complex cultural landscape. Together, they tackle common fears and misconceptions surrounding sharing the gospel. Andy offers practical strategies for overcoming barriers along with ways to spark meaningful spiritual conversations rooted in genuine curiosity. Whether you're new to evangelism or looking to grow in confidence, this episode offers actionable steps to help you share your faith with clarity and compassion. Additional Resources: - Learn more about the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. - Check out the C.S. Lewis Institute for a variety of training resources. - Read Andy's book, How to talk about Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot. - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to get notified of new episodes.

Andy is the Director of Solas and author of the book 'How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot'. Andy chatted with Clayton about asking good questions as a basis of any conversations about faith... and he suggests ways to answer tricky questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Faith and Culture with a discussion of the impact that culture has on society and how behind the curtain there’s a spiritual root. We had Janet Parshall join the conversation to discuss biblical boldness when confronting the culture’s impact on Christianity. Janet is the host of the national program, “In the Market with Janet Parshall” and is a national speaker on issues impacting Christians. She has also been broadcasting from the nation’s capital for over three decades. We also had Dr. Andy Bannister join us and provide some insight into the spiritual side of culture's impact on society. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, a Christian charity that shares the gospel, and the host of two podcasts, “PEP Talk” and “Pod of the Gaps.” He has also authored several books including, “Have You Ever Wondered?- Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Faith and Culture with a discussion of the impact that culture has on society and how behind the curtain there’s a spiritual root. We had Janet Parshall join the conversation to discuss biblical boldness when confronting the culture’s impact on Christianity. Janet is the host of the national program, “In the Market with Janet Parshall” and is a national speaker on issues impacting Christians. She has also been broadcasting from the nation’s capital for over three decades. We also had Dr. Andy Bannister join us and provide some insight into the spiritual side of culture's impact on society. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, a Christian charity that shares the gospel, and the host of two podcasts, “PEP Talk” and “Pod of the Gaps.” He has also authored several books including, “Have You Ever Wondered?- Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Faith and Culture with a discussion of the impact that culture has on society and how behind the curtain there’s a spiritual root. We had Janet Parshall join the conversation to discuss biblical boldness when confronting the culture’s impact on Christianity. Janet is the host of the national program, “In the Market with Janet Parshall” and is a national speaker on issues impacting Christians. She has also been broadcasting from the nation’s capital for over three decades. We also had Dr. Andy Bannister join us and provide some insight into the spiritual side of culture's impact on society. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, a Christian charity that shares the gospel, and the host of two podcasts, “PEP Talk” and “Pod of the Gaps.” He has also authored several books including, “Have You Ever Wondered?- Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Faith and Culture with a discussion of the impact that culture has on society and how behind the curtain there’s a spiritual root. We had Janet Parshall join the conversation to discuss biblical boldness when confronting the culture’s impact on Christianity. Janet is the host of the national program, “In the Market with Janet Parshall” and is a national speaker on issues impacting Christians. She has also been broadcasting from the nation’s capital for over three decades. We also had Dr. Andy Bannister join us and provide some insight into the spiritual side of culture's impact on society. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, a Christian charity that shares the gospel, and the host of two podcasts, “PEP Talk” and “Pod of the Gaps.” He has also authored several books including, “Have You Ever Wondered?- Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Faith and Culture with a discussion of the impact that culture has on society and how behind the curtain there’s a spiritual root. We had Janet Parshall join the conversation to discuss biblical boldness when confronting the culture’s impact on Christianity. Janet is the host of the national program, “In the Market with Janet Parshall” and is a national speaker on issues impacting Christians. She has also been broadcasting from the nation’s capital for over three decades. We also had Dr. Andy Bannister join us and provide some insight into the spiritual side of culture's impact on society. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, a Christian charity that shares the gospel, and the host of two podcasts, “PEP Talk” and “Pod of the Gaps.” He has also authored several books including, “Have You Ever Wondered?- Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Faith and Culture with a discussion of the impact that culture has on society and how behind the curtain there’s a spiritual root. We had Janet Parshall join the conversation to discuss biblical boldness when confronting the culture’s impact on Christianity. Janet is the host of the national program, “In the Market with Janet Parshall” and is a national speaker on issues impacting Christians. She has also been broadcasting from the nation’s capital for over three decades. We also had Dr. Andy Bannister join us and provide some insight into the spiritual side of culture's impact on society. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, a Christian charity that shares the gospel, and the host of two podcasts, “PEP Talk” and “Pod of the Gaps.” He has also authored several books including, “Have You Ever Wondered?- Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Faith and Culture with a discussion of the impact that culture has on society and how behind the curtain there’s a spiritual root. We had Janet Parshall join the conversation to discuss biblical boldness when confronting the culture’s impact on Christianity. Janet is the host of the national program, “In the Market with Janet Parshall” and is a national speaker on issues impacting Christians. She has also been broadcasting from the nation’s capital for over three decades. We also had Dr. Andy Bannister join us and provide some insight into the spiritual side of culture's impact on society. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, a Christian charity that shares the gospel, and the host of two podcasts, “PEP Talk” and “Pod of the Gaps.” He has also authored several books including, “Have You Ever Wondered?- Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Andy Bannister joins us to discuss several of the questions that everyone wonders about but are often left unanswered. We talk about good vs evil, altruism vs selfishness, and the theory of evolution as a potential answer to these great wonders.   Dr. Andy Bannister holds a PhD in Islamic Studies and he regularly speaks and teaches on Islam, philosophy, and atheism (among other topics) around the globe. He currently serves as the Director of Solas, an evangelism and training organization based in Scotland. He is ALSO an editor and contributor to the brand new book, Have You Ever Wondered?: Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose & Spirituality.     Check out more from Andy:  https://www.facebook.com/andygbannister https://x.com/andygbannister   https://www.andybannister.net/  https://www.solas-cpc.org/     Abdu's socials:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abdumurray  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abdumurray12  Twitter https://twitter.com/abdumurray  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@abdumurray    Keep in touch with Abdu and be notified when he is in a town near you by signing up for his monthly newsletter at https://embracethetruth.org/sign-up/.     Embrace the Truth is a donor-supported ministry that seeks to answer PEOPLE, not questions. Consider partnering with us in this important mission by visiting https://embracethetruth.org/donations/.   

Send us a textMeet Dr. Andy Bannister, a deep-thinking and often humorous author, speaker, and apologist from the UK. He joins us to talk about apologetics, evangelism, and his new book: "How to Talk about Jesus without Looking like an Idiot: A Panic-Free Guide to Having Natural Conversations about Your Faith."Andy is the Director of Solas CPC, an evangelism and training organisation based in Scotland (but covering the whole of the UK). He holds a PhD in Islamic studies and has taught extensively at universities across Canada, the USA, the UK and further afield on both Islam and philosophy. Andy's LinksHow to Talk about Jesus without Looking like an Idiot (New Book)Solas Centre for Public ChristianityDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction02:05 Meet Andy Bannister05:56 State of UK faith culture07:30 Beliefs of the younger generation: Sexual Ethics14:22 The Holy Spirit, Prayer & Apologetics 19:45 The title and purpose of the book23:57 What has surprised readers?27:36 The teaching style of Jesus31:04 The task of apologists33:22 The power of story35:17 Our character matters 37:34 How to share your faith42:45 Talking with those of other beliefs53:37 Diversity in apologetics 57:50 What does the book offer to the reader?

Join Karl and Crew as we continue the week with a new theme called "Spread the Word." Today we discussed having natural conversations about the Gospel. Our Scripture reference was Acts 17. Here, Paul gives us a great example of how to evangelize to people in a persuasive, respectful way. Our special guest was Dr. Andy Bannister. He is the Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity and is a highly in-demand speaker, writer, and broadcaster. His latest book is called, How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot. Listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a cultural Christian? Dawn and Steve unpack this concept based on an article from Andy Bannister's article "When Your Neighbor Accepts Christianity as Good (but Not True)."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Bannister joins Chris Brooks for another insightful conversation about helping people come to Jesus!  Andy uses questions we all ask about life, the world, and issues that matter and shows us how these questions are clues to life’s biggest story!  What are you wondering about?  Learn how it connects to the Gospel, today on Equipped! EQUIPPERS - Our next EQUIPPER WEBINAR is TODAY!  REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX.

Today on Karl and Crew Mornings, we spent some time listening to stories of rememberance about Karl's mom, Yvonne, who went to be with the Lord this past Friday. Then we asked the Boom Crew what they want to be remembered for. Our special guest this morning was speaker, author, and podcaster Andy Bannister. His latest book, How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot, will help you find easy ways to talk about the true meaning of life and learn how to share the gospel with your neighbors, friends, and family. Listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the month of July, we will be featuring some of our previous episodes. This Episode with Andy Bannister and Guest co-host, Zoe originally aired November 30, 2022. In this conversation, guest Andy Bannister talks about the importance of taking the message of Jesus outside of the church walls. He shares about his faith journey and how he went from an "undercover Christian" to working in ministry, speaking about faith in public places. He discusses the questions he finds young people are asking about faith, and how he goes about addressing some of them. This episode is part of our Summer Flashback Series. We will return with new episodes dedicated to Lizzy and her questions beginning next month.    About Andy Bannister:  Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas, an evangelism and training organisation based in Scotland (but covering the whole of the UK). A highly in-demand speaker, Andy speaks and teaches throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the wider world. From universities to churches, and business forums to TV and radio, he regularly addresses audiences of both Christians and those of all faiths and none on issues relating to faith, culture, politics and society. Andy holds a PhD in Islamic studies and has taught extensively at universities across Canada, the USA, the UK and further afield on both Islam and philosophy. He is also an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Arthur Jeffery Centre for the Study of Islam at Melbourne School of Theology and is also an Adjunct Faculty at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto.   To listen to more from Zoe and this series, please visit: https://www.janellmwood.com/search?q=zoe -- -- -- -- --   Links: https://www.janellmwood.com/the-podcast-upload/beauty-math-human-rights-clues-that-point-to-a-creator-with-andy-bannister?rq=zoe https://www.amazon.com/about-Jesus-without-Looking-Idiot-ebook/dp/B0BJMR545C?ref_=ast_author_dp https://www.andybannister.net/ https://www.solas-cpc.org/

From God dramatically calling him on a London street, Andy Bannister has shared the gospel and answered the tough questions of sceptics and Muslims all around the world. Now he heads up Solas, an organisation that takes the message of Jesus out of churches and into universities, schools, pubs, cafes, and workplaces. Andy has a passion for sharing the good news — and also for helping equip Christians to talk about their faith naturally and fear-free with their friends, neighbours, and colleagues.And if you'd like an easy way to start conversations with friends about Jesus, check out Andy's new co-authored book: “Have You Ever Wondered? Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose and Spirituality” — buy one, get one free to give to a friend at http://bit.ly/hyew.You can find out more about Andy, Solas, and the many amazing resources they have for evangelism (and how to get them to come and speak in your town) at www.solas-cpc.org.---Support our work: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Weekly episode WhatsApp link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more from Simon, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simonguillebaud.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode we meet Andy Bannister, Director of Solas. His ministry journey has included several years of engaging with Muslims at Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park, doing a PhD in Quranic Studies, writing several books on Islam and evangelism, teaching and speaking in many churches in the UK and North America - and currently hosting two podcasts! We'll be hearing his story and some key tips on reaching Muslims from his books: “Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?” and “How to talk about Jesus without looking like an idiot!” To find out more about Andy and his work, do check out the following websites: https://www.andybannister.net/dmacwtsg/ https://www.solas-cpc.org/_________________________________________________________________________________Do get in touch if you have any questions for Matt or for any of his guests.matt@frontiers.org.ukYou can find out more about us by visiting www.frontiers.org.ukOr, if you're outside the UK, visit www.frontiers.org (then select from one of our national offices). For social media in the UK:Instagram: frontiers_ukFacebook: @frontiersukfriendsAnd do check out the free and outstanding 6 week video course for churches and small groups, called MomentumYes:www.momentumyes.com (USA)www.momentumyes.org.uk (UK) _________________________________________________________________________________

Many Christians are naïve about the ways Islam has gained much ground within western society in recent years, influencing numerous spheres of culture, politics, and law. The vision of Islamic beliefs ruling all spheres of society (‘Islamism') may not be adopted by all western Muslims, but it is a belief entirely consistent with Islamic tradition. Where Muslims are often very bullish about defending their values and public symbols, Christians often happily give away such cultural ground, fearing the accusation of ‘Islamophobia'. What are the implications of allowing elements of Shariah Law to be imposed within western societies today? What can Christians draw upon to think through and respond to these challenges with love, confidence, and clarity? In this special episode in our mini-series on Islam, Andy and Aaron are joined by Tim Dieppe (Christian Concern), a regular media commentator on Christianity and Islam in British public life, to talk through these important issues. LOVE POD OF THE GAPS? PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING US ... Pod of the Gaps needs your help to keep going! If you enjoy our adventures in culture and theology, please consider a small monthly tip to keep us recording: www.patreon.com/wkop RESOURCES: - Tim Dieppe, “What's Wrong With Islamic Finance?” (2018) https://christianconcern.com/resource/whats-wrong-islamic-finance/ - Christian Concern resources on Islam. https://christianconcern.com/ccissues/islam/ - Andy Bannister, “Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?” (2021) - Rodney Stark, “God's Battalions: The Case for the Crusades” (2010) - Raymond Ibrahim, “Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam” (2022)

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/474996-john-jenkins-pastor-should-have-pastor.html John Jenkins joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about key lessons he's learned about being a local church leader, including the need for pastors to have pastors, the importance of integrity, and how to execute a mission and a vision. Last week, Dr. Andy Bannister joined us to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear. Check out our conversation with him here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/474182-andy-bannister-pastors-churches-undercover-christians.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ First Baptist Church of Glenarden “Grace to Grow: Creating a Healthy Church in Unhealthy Times” by John Jenkins Check out John Jenkins' website Follow John Jenkins on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube

Many Christians in western society today see the ever-increasing need to reach Muslims with the Gospel. The problem is: how? In this special episode, Aaron is joined by Bob of Speaker's Corner to talk through challenges, strategies, and related issues that come with taking seriously the Muslim mission field before us. Bob is known especially for his confrontational mode of engagement in such mission, which some Christians disagree with. Is this because we're overly influenced by “middle class churchianity”? In what ways can a more direct approach be more fruitful in reaching Muslims today? How does our wider progressive political culture affect our ability to challenge the beliefs of Muslims publically? What are the risks involved, and how can we navigate them with both wisdom and courage? All this and more, on this jam-packed episode of Pod of the Gaps. Useful Links: - https://www.youtube.com/@SocoFilms - 'Dawa Clowns Interrupting Conversation' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eodk1A7x14&t=973s - https://twitter.com/btbsoco - Andy Bannister, "Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?" (London: IVP, 2021)

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/474182-andy-bannister-pastors-churches-undercover-christians.html Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear. Last week, Dr. Jim Sells and Heather Sells joined us to discuss the “escalating crisis” in mental health care and the enormous impact the church and clinicians can have if they are willing to collaborate with one another. Check out our conversation with them here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/473601-jim-heather-sells-churches-mental-health-crisis.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   Solas Centre for Public Christianity “How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot: A Panic-Free Guide to Having Natural Conversations about Your Faith” by Dr. Andy Bannister "Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?" by Dr. Andy Bannister Check out Andy's website Follow Andy on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

2023 Year-In-Review: This is the very first year-in-review episode for Apologetics Profile since we began broadcasting in 2019. This special edition features several highlights from our interviews from 2023, from aliens, atheists, and Latter-Day Saints, to the theaters of Athens and Hollywood, our featured guests remind us that we are all storytellers commissioned to tell the greatest story ever told, the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Chirst. Featured guests on this review include Dr. Gary Habermas, Dr. Frank Turek, Steve Matthews, Dr. Hugh Ross, Pastor David Marini, Ryan Burge, Andy Bannister, Dr. Paul Tyson, Bill McKeever, Justin Brierley, and James K. Walker.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation at www.watchman.org/give.Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the 2024 complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (660 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

In these secular times, Christmas is ever in danger of being hijacked by the fairy-lit glitz of advertising and consumerism. Christians often find themselves dragged into alternative versions of Christmas which bear little connection to the Christian story. But while Christians rightly lament the problem of worldly materialism, are there also dangers that we also miss something vital about the “material” nature of what Christmas actually is, at heart? How might we remain both holy and merry at Christmas? How might we enjoy good gifts with gratitude without being sucked into a self-indulgent vortex? And what does Andy Bannister refuse to have in his lounge …? Find out in this special episode of Pod of the Gaps! RESOURCES: - C.S. Lewis, “Xmas and Christmas: A Lost Chapter From Herodotus” (1954) - Douglas Wilson, "God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas Is the Foundation for Everything" (2012) - Andrew Isker, "The Boniface Option: A Strategy for Christian Counter-Offensive in a Post-Christian Nation" (2023) **** Pod of the Gaps is a listener supported podcast! If you enjoy the show, please help cover our costs. Your support helps cover our hosting fees, books, and the occasional coffee! If you enjoy our mix of wit and wisdom, please help us keep the show going and support us for a small amount at https://www.patreon.com/wkop ****

Do you know someone who once had a vibrant relationship with Jesus but has left it all behind?  What should you say to them? Andy Bannister loves to help Christians share their faith and he’s available to talk with you, coming up on Equipped.  Get the insights you need to have spiritual conversations with your family or friends who have rejected the faith they once embraced!

How to Talk About Jesus Without Fear: The Andy Bannister Interview As Christians, we all want to share the life-changing belief of Jesus with others, but it can seem to tough! Will I say the right thing? Will I be ridiculed? Will I offend someone else? In this engaging interview, Lenny talks with Andy Bannister about his new book How to Talk About Jesus Without Sounding Like an Idiot about no-pressure ways you can engage others in conversations that easily open the door for the Gospel.

In this wide-ranging special episode of Pod of the Gaps we cover a number of vital issues in/around the challenges of leadership, mission, apologetics, and ministry. In particular, Andy Bannister and Joe Boot both reflect on their similar experiences of working as directors for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. These reflections include the problematic patterns they noticed in the organization long before the worst came became visible; the dilemmas of working for “family-run” organizations where asking questions is discouraged; the ways making/keeping money can corrupt vision and principles longer term. They reflect not only on what went wrong, but also on what lessons can be learned for the future in all sorts of ways. We also talk about Joe Boot's insightful book, "Ruler of Kings", which seeks to reclaim a robust vision of the kingdom in all spheres of life, society, education, and politics. We discuss the different approaches that may be taken in advancing the vital course of mission in these troubled times for the Church in the West. NOTES: - Joe's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ruler-Kings-Toward-Christian-Government/dp/1916121136 - Aaron's review of Joe's book: https://americanreformer.org/2023/09/the-return-of-the-kingdom/ - Ezra Centre: www.ezrainstitute.com - Solas Centre: https://www.solas-cpc.org/about/

Speaker, writer, and broadcaster Andy Bannister regularly addresses audiences of both Christians and those of all faiths and none on issues relating to faith, culture, politics and society. His latest book is How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot. He also hosts two podcasts, PEP Talk and Pod of the Gaps and presents the Short Answers video series for Solas. Join Andy for a virtual online event this Friday Nov. 10, with the C.S. Lewis Institute on how to speak about Jesus with friends and family (event info here).  Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christian street preacher who was arrested for alleged hate speech, which included criticising Muhammad, was found not guilty following a recent court hearing. Dr Andy Bannister, director of Solas and author of Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?, responds to some of the accusations made by the preacher (eg Muhammad married a 6-year-old and had sex with her when she was 9) and discusses how we can engage with some of these big questions. For Andy Bannister: https://www.andybannister.net/ For Solas Centre for Public Christianity: https://www.solas-cpc.org/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate