Podcast appearances and mentions of John Dickson

The 18th-century philosopher David Hume famously predicted that, as the world grew more rational and scientific, people would stop having supernatural encounters.But that's not what has played out.We might live in a secular age, but we continue to have seemingly divine experiences.Lots of people now describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious”, but taking that next step - that leap of faith - into a formal belief system might actually be more rational than not.(00:00) - - Intro (00:51) - - Modern miracles (05:56) - - Ross Douthat: Columnist and podcaster (07:10) - - The Decadent Society (12:11) - - Secular regrets (19:33) - - The Logos of creation (38:42) - - The Pathos of near-death experiences (45:08) - - Buff Dickson's near-death experience (50:35) - - More miracles (58:50) - - Join a religion - any religion! (01:10:04) - - The three problems with religion (01:17:19) - - Why believe in Jesus? CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant.  Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi.Our voice actors today was Yannick Lawry. Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.

Today on Rise & Shine: Dr John Dickson joined Andy and Shelley to share about The First Hymn documentary, which will be in Aussie cinemas next monthYour support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does the church meet on a Sunday? How far is too far when it comes to self-defence, biblically speaking? Is it possible that Hell is temporary?John tackles these questions and more in this, our season XIV Q&A!(03:54) - - Biblical self-defence (08:54) - - Can I take my sick kid to church? (11:24) - - Why does the church meet on Sundays? (16:37) - - What language did Pilate and Jesus speak in? (21:02) - - Jesus' marital status (25:01) - - Old Earth Theology (33:14) - - Could Hell be temporary?

The world's attention has recently been on the Vatican, and the election of the new Pope Leo XIV.But what's the history behind the office of the Bishop of Rome? What makes a good pope?By looking at the extraordinary career of John Dickson's favourite pontiff, we attempt to answer those questions.CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John Dickson's wonderful assistant.  Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi.Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love.Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.(00:00) - Chapter 1 (01:50) - - Intro (08:01) - - Where did the papacy come from? (12:00) - - The Roman Empire is falling (17:02) - - Gregory's early life (24:37) - - Constantinople: The heart of the ancient world (30:21) - - Gregory becomes pope (34:02) - - A reluctant pontiff (44:17) - - A job description of an ancient pope (49:46) - - Was Gregory drunk on power? (51:07) - - The Pastoral Rule (58:59) - - Five Minute Jesus (01:04:56) - - Humility and leadership (01:07:59) - - John Dickson's favourite pope

Some think we might not be too far away from Artificial Intelligence actually having feelings. If it does happen, what will it mean? Might it mean we humans are, in the end, just machines? We look back at that question - and more - in this Undeceptions Rewind!If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 71 'Emotional Intelligence'.

Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann addresses the rise of groups like "764" that seeks to connect with teens online and to radicalize them into violent acts.  She offers ideas for helping to talk with your youth to keep them safe, like Wait Until 8th, UP End Hate, and Filter First.  Historian and theologian John Dickson, host of the Undeceptions podcast, talks about the Nicene Creed and the debate over who Jesus was.  It's the 1700th anniversary of this important document.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The Gospels tell us about Jesus' adult life, with scant references to his childhood.We can catch glimpses of the younger Jesus' life, but there's so much we don't know.But if we move beyond the Bible, we can learn about the world the younger Jesus lived in.Growing up a refugee, in a land under foreign occupation, and a region full of militia groups, it's worth asking: How did the turbulent background of the boy Jesus affect His message … and the whole of Christianity?CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant.  Santino Dimarco is the Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi.Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love.Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.(00:08) - - Judea: A difficult province to govern (08:42) - - Herod (16:48) - - Growing up Judean (21:00) - - Was Jesus actually from the line of King David? (29:35) - - The massacre of the innocents (33:31) - - Was Jesus born in Bethlehem? (42:28) - - Jesus the refugee (50:05) - - Growing up in Galilee (01:01:50) - - Jesus the patriot (01:04:44) - - BONUS! Joan Taylor and Monty Python

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment, our host Ben Farmer, sits down with Hymans Robertson's former Senior Partner, John Dickson, to chat through his career in UK pensions and investment. While giving a whiste-stop tour of his career highlights, John takes the time to chat through:Memorable client journeys, taking opportunities and the lessons learned along the way. The key moments that shape UK pensions - past, present and future. Leadership, good governance and the importance of doing the right thing. Making a difference for your clients, colleagues and communities. He also gives a brief outline of what his own retirement is shaping up to look like.We hope you enjoy listening.If you have any questions on anything covered in this podcast then please get in touch. Hymans Robertson disclaimerThis podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as at release date. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme. The information contained in this podcast should not be construed as advice and not be considered as a substitute for specific advice as the information is generic in nature. Where a podcast refers to legal matters please note that Hymans Robertson is not qualified to provide legal opinion and therefore you may wish to obtain independent legal advice to consider any relevant law and/or regulation. Hymans Robertson LLP accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Your Hymans Robertson LLP consultant will be pleased to discuss matters raised in this podcast in greater detail. Guests views are separate to that of Hymans Robertson.The information provided in this broadcast is not financial advice. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Please note the value of investments, and income from them, may fall as well as rise. This includes but is not limited to equities, government or corporate bonds, derivatives and property, whether held directly or in a pooled or collective investment vehicle. Further, investments in developing or emerging markets may be more volatile and less marketable than in mature markets. Exchange rates may also affect the value of investments. As a result, an investor may not get back the full amount of the original investment. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. Hymans Robertson LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Licensed by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for a range of investment business activities.

According to the data, chemistry is the scientific discipline with the highest number of ”theists”.Perhaps it's not that surprising: Chemistry grew out of alchemy, a mysterious science that attempted to uncover the secrets of nature, with goals some would consider supernatural.Modern chemists are also working to uncover the secrets of nature. For some, seeing just how ordered the world is has led them to wonder whether there might be more going on behind the scenes than mere chemistry.CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant.  Santino Dimarco is the Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi.Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love.Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.(00:00) - - Intro (01:51) - - Chemists - the 'theists' of science (08:27) - - Big Pharma (16:13) - - Chemical medicine (22:08) - - Alchemy (24:06) - - Chemistry and evolution (36:44) - - How do cells work? (46:14) - - Five-Minute Jesus (56:39) - - The Periodic Table of Elements (01:01:01) - - Why aren't there more Christian chemists? (01:08:19) - - Why science can't hold all the answers

Like it or not, life will let us down. We all face disappointment.Despite this, people spend their entire lives trying to avoid and outrun disappointment.But the Bible offers a different solution.It gives us the tools to feel and express disappointment. Tools to grieve well. Tools to lament.But it doesn't stop there.In the Bible, we also find a God who sits with us in our grief and shares our disappointment.We find a God who laments.CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant.  Santino Dimarco is the Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi.Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love.Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.(00:00) - - Intro (00:50) - - Anger at God (05:52) - - Drew Hyun: Writing books on disappointment (09:52) - - Han (17:56) - - The Psalms (34:34) - - The world, the flesh, and the Devil (38:31) - - Clean pain and dirty pain (50:11) - - Moral injury (CONTENT WARNING) (01:00:36) - - Laments in Jeremiah (01:03:42) - - Lamentations (01:06:13) - - How Christianity deals with pain (01:11:09) - - Jesus laments

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We've interviewed people who created or are using each tool.Simply Christianity, a trusted course since 1998, remains highly effective in guiding people to explore the Gospel of Luke for themselves, letting the gospel's message do the work.John Dickson now works as an author, speaker, historian, minister and media presenter. He strives to be a public advocate for the Christian faith in doubting times, and is highly regarded for his ability to tackle complex ideas in a straightforward and accessible way.Simply ChristianityThe Best Kept Secret of Christian MissionUndeceptions PodcastCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mary Magdalene has played many roles throughout history. She's been a prostitute, a temptation, Jesus' wife, Jesus' lover, a cave-dwelling mystic, a devoted follower, a revolutionary, and a penitent.The supposed sinner-turned-saint comes to us in a multiplicity of earthly, perhaps even scandalous, portraits that surprise and inspire.So what can we know about this woman for sure?CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant.  Santino Dimarco is the Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi.Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love.Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.(00:00) - - Intro (04:18) - - What's the appeal of Mary Magdalene? (06:32) - - Seven Marys (10:16) - - Was Mary Jesus' wife? (28:52) - - Seven demons (34:17) - - Jesus' female disciples (40:34) - - Mary at the cross and the tomb (50:25) - - Did Mary Magdalene travel to France? (58:07) - - The Apostle to the Apostles (01:02:32) - - Five Minute Jesus (01:06:26) - - Mary Magdalene for us today

Political scientist David Koyzis, author of "Citizenship Without Illusions," talks about four main seasons where the church split and lost unity.  Is there hope of unity?  Worship musician Chris Tomlin talks about his part of The First Hymn Project with John Dickson and Ben Fielding:  the work of bringing the most ancient Christian Hymn outside the Bible back to life.  You can listen to it here.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It's Wednesday, April 16th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Christian lawyer highlights persecution of Christians in Egypt A lawyer with Alliance Defending Freedom International visited Egypt recently to highlight the persecution of Christians there. The country is about 10% Christian. That's the largest Christian minority in the Middle East and North Africa. However, believers often face persecution from the Muslim majority. Christians suffer employment discrimination, false accusations of blasphemy against Muhammad, sexual violence, and even bombing campaigns.  Elizabeth Brink with Alliance Defending Freedom noted, “Yet, in the face of such hardship, the courage and resilience of Egypt's Christian community are a powerful testament to the enduring hope of the Gospel.” Egypt is ranked 40th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  Hungary bans events that celebrate sexual perversion On Monday, lawmakers in Hungary passed a constitutional amendment to ban events that celebrate sexually perverted lifestyles.  The amendment also recognizes only two sexes: male and female.  Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán supported the legislation, saying, “We won't let woke ideology endanger our kids. … We're protecting children's development, affirming that a person is born either male or female.”  Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Trump freezes $2.2 billion from Harvard over antisemitism In the United States, the Trump administration is taking on Harvard University.  The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it is freezing $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60 million in multi-year contract value to Harvard. This came after Harvard refused to comply with demands from the Trump administration. Those demands included ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and screening students for issues like terrorism and anti-Semitism.  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke with passion at the press briefing. LEAVITT: “The President made it clear to Harvard, ‘Follow federal law. No longer break Title VI, which was passed by Congress, to ensure no student can be discriminated against on the basis of race, and you will receive federal funding. “Unfortunately, Harvard has not taken the President, the administration's demands seriously. “All the President is asking, ‘Don't break federal law, and then you can have your federal funding.'  “I think the President is also begging a good question. More than $2 billion out the door to Harvard when they have a more than $50 billion endowment. Why are the American taxpayers subsidizing a university that has billions of dollars in the bank already? And we certainly should not be funding a place where such grave antisemitism exists.” Kansas pro-life legislature overrode pro-abort governor's vetoes Republican lawmakers in Kansas overrode vetoes from Democrat Governor Laura Kelly last Thursday to pass several bills related to unborn children. One bill recognizes children as dependents from conception for child support programs. The second bill requires public school courses on human development or sexuality to include the development of a baby in the womb. And the third bill provides millions of dollars in funding for pro-life pregnancy centers.  Christian statesman new Ambassador-at-Large for religious freedom Last Thursday, President Donald Trump nominated Mark Walker as the U.S. Ambassador-At-Large for International Religious Freedom. Walker served as a U.S. House Representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district from 2015 to 2021. Before working in politics, he served in pastoral roles at churches in Florida and North Carolina for 16 years. Listen to his advocacy of religious liberty not only here in America, but worldwide from the floor of the U.S. House back on July 24, 2015. WALKER: “Our commitment to allow people to live out their religious values, without fear of discrimination, is really the cornerstone that developed our country into a force for freedom. “But this liberty isn't just an American right. It should be a foundational element for all people groups. Ronald Reagan said it best. He said, ‘The most essential element of our defense of freedom is our insistence on speaking out for the cause of religious liberty.'” Walker thanked Trump in a post on X.  He wrote, “I'll be relentless in fighting for those targeted who dare to live out their faith. I'm grateful to my beautiful wife and family for their support. May God provide the path and may we have the courage to follow.” More Millennials are reading their Bibles The American Bible Society released the first chapter from their 2025 State of the Bible report. The study identified Bible users as those who read the Bible on their own at least three times a year. Forty-one percent of U.S. adults qualified as Bible users this year, up from 38% last year but down from 49% in 2019. Younger adults are leading the recent growth in Bible users. Thirty-nine percent of Millennials qualified as Bible users this year, up from 30% last year. Bible users are also increasing among Millennial and Gen X men in particular. Archeologists unearthed first Christian hymn captured in new film And finally, Christian music artists revived an ancient hymn last Friday ahead of Resurrection Sunday.  MOVIE NARRATOR: “Archeologists had no idea what they'd uncovered, an 1,800-year-old Christian hymn, the first to be discovered with words and music. It's not even a page, really. It's just 30 centimeters by 5 centimeters, but it provides amazing early evidence, not only of the beliefs and spread of Christianity, but also of its music.” The new recording is based on a papyrus discovered in Egypt in 1918. The manuscript dates from around the third century A.D. It's considered the earliest Christian song preserved with both words and musical notation.  John Dickson, a Christian historian, has worked to bring back the hymn since 2022, hosting a new documentary called “The First Hymn.”  Christian artists Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding collaborated to release a recording of the ancient song. Here are some of the lyrics from the recording: “All powers cry out in answer. All glory and praise forever to our God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, we sing amen.” Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Watch the trailer through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com.   You can stream “The First Hymn” movie on line for $15. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, April 16th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

John Dickson, CEO and president of Insurmark, discusses the rising frequency and severity of tornadoes, wind, and hail storms, the evolving insurance landscape, and the critical steps homeowners and agents should take to mitigate risk and ensure adequate coverage.

This week, leading up to Easter, we're looking at the most famous trial of all time: the trial of Jesus. It's a courtroom drama like no other, and its outcome changed everything.But what do we actually know about the trial and conviction of Jesus? Was it fair? Was it real?(00:00) - - Intro (05:33) - - Gospel anti-Semitism? (07:45) - - Judea and Galilee (12:54) - - Pontius Pilate (26:02) - - The Sanhedrin (33:30) - - Judean trials (36:37) - - Jesus in Jerusalem (49:13) - - Jesus' final night (51:16) - - The Jewish trial (54:46) - - The Roman trial (01:02:11) - - King of the Jews (01:10:03) - - Five-Minute Jesus (01:13:13) - - Are the trials historically plausible? (01:21:29) - - Why was Jesus crucified?

Theologian and historian John Dickson talks about the First Hymn Project: bring back to life an ancient hymn of the Church from the second century.   It's the Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser Week! Just like our radio shows, Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

When John Dickson convinced top Christian songwriters Ben Fielding and Chris Tomlin to have a go at transforming an 1800-year-old hymn into a tune for our times, they felt the weight of responsibility.This is part two of our mini-series on how the song 'The First Hymn' came to life, with a full documentary soon to follow, which will track the hymn's journey from the deserts of Egypt to the middle of a sold-out stadium arena in the heart of America in the 21st century.This episode takes you behind the scenes: how Ben Fielding and Chris Tomlin resurrected The First Hymn and made it ours.(00:00) - - Intro (05:21) - - Ben Fielding joins The First Hymn Project (08:21) - - Creating something modern from something ancient (13:21) - - The songwriting process (16:15) - - Chris Tomlin joins The First Hymn Project (22:25) - - Collaboration (25:53) - - Tomlin and Fielding exchange musical ideas (31:17) - - John hears 'The First Hymn' for the first time (38:59) - - St Ephrem - one of the first hymn writers (43:25) - - The history of worship music (46:19) - Five-Minute Jesus (51:34) - - Who was the original composer of The First Hymn? (54:40) - - 'The First Hymn' for a secular world (58:17) - - Bringing the hymn to life in an arena Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer and researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Edited by Richard Hamwi.Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love.A big thank you to Michael Wilder at Wheaton College, and Tony Payne for his arrangement of the original First Hymn, and the 50-person choir led by John Trotter that brought this work to life.Special thanks to our series sponsor, Zondervan, for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.

Welcome to season XIV of Undeceptions!Anthropology has a reputation for being the most “godless” of all the sciences. The so-called Father of Anthropology, Sir Edward Burnett Tylor, abandoned his faith as an anthropologist, declaring religion was “animalistic”. But religion hasn't gone away - and many anthropologists are now realising there might be something to belief after all …(00:00) - - Coffee and anthropology (09:08) - - What is anthropology? (14:25) - - Edward Tylor, the 'Father of Anthropology' (19:28) - - Why is anthropology so godless? (21:25) - - James Frazer (34:35) - - E.E. Evans Pritchard (41:52) - - Mary Douglas (49:03) - - How Christine became a Christian anthropologist (52:39) - - What is the "good life"? (54:31) - - Victor and Edith Turner (58:59) - - Cultural relativism (01:02:41) - - Five-Minute Jesus (01:09:34) - - Good God, good anthropology

It's officially spring, which seems like a fitting time to release the first — but… The post Eros + Massacre Episode 17: Jess Franco's Horny Detective with John Dickson appeared first on Cinepunx.

The cliche: ‘faith' is the antithesis of knowledge, of wisdom and therefore “Christian philosophy” is an oxymoron, right? For this Undeceptions rewind, we speak to two Christian philosophers who explain why that's not the case. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 57 'Jesus Philosopher'.

Why are Christians such god-botherers? Is it possible to share your belief system with someone who doesn't accept it without being a jerk? In this Undeceptions rewind, we revisit a conversation about why Christians are so committed to sharing their faith with others - and why, if done right, it can be life changing. If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 33 'Danger: Proselytising'. 

Words can change lives – whether on paper, on screen, or spoken down a phone line.A library has an abundance of words – and an abundance of opportunities to change a life.After a long break, Laurel Moffatt returns with season 4 of Small Wonders!Undeceptions is pleased to introduce our listeners to this podcast in our network. Each episode of Small Wonders offers a brief but piercing look into a topic. The clarity the desert brings. Hurricanes and hard relationships. Finding reason in the middle of a ruin.These quiet but profound observations about life uncovers lessons learned. Lessons from broken and beautiful things that are polished to perfection and set in rich audio landscapes for your consideration.Subscribe to Small Wonders wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Plugged In's Adam Holz looks back at this year's Super Bowl ads, in particular the evangelist ad "He Gets Us."  How we can give it more context in our conversations with others.  He also talks about the nominees for this year's Plugged In Movie Awards, The Pluggies!  Theologian and historian John Dickson talks about the First Hymn Project: bring back to life an ancient hymn of the Church from the second century.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Hell is one of the most difficult parts of Christian belief - but of all the characters in the Bible, no one comes close to using the word "Hell" as much as Jesus does.So, what did he mean, how is it plausible, and what does it matter?

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As we gear up for a special episode on the difficult topic of Hell, we first bring you this Undeceptions Rewind looking at what the Bible says about Heaven. This rewind is from episode 64 'Kingdom Come'

Is Christianity an offshoot of an ancient fertility cult? Why do the Gospels only talk about Jesus' genealogy in connection to Joseph? Is there a place for Christian patriotism?John answers all these and more in our Season XIII Q&A!(00:00) - - Intro (04:16) - - Missionaries (12:02) - - Anglicanism (16:06) - - Resurrection science (25:42) - - Intellectuals who don't convert (31:41) - - Jesus' genealogies (35:39) - - Christian fertility cult (44:28) - - Biblical patriotism (54:00) - - Just war

The Acts of the Apostles is the epic sequel to Luke's Gospel. It follows the dramatic events immediately after the resurrection of Jesus, and follows how the first Christians - led by perhaps the most unlikely person - took the news of the Messiah to the edges of the Roman Empire - and beyond. (00:10) - - A Biblical sequel (04:50) - - The genre of Acts (10:33) - - Luke (21:36) - - Gallio (27:28) - - A Roman World (33:38) - - The first evangelists (38:05) - - Acts 17 (48:35) - - Five Minute Jesus (51:08) - - The true myth (01:00:11) - - How did Christianity spread? (01:07:42) - - Imperial faith (01:13:14) - - The end of Acts (01:18:08) - - The meaning of it all

If we're talking only about liquids you drink—because the water in the Bible is washed in, crossed over, and even walked on once—wine is no.1.Wine appears more than 200 times in the Bible. And almost all of them are positive references—not critiques. Christianity has a long, rich history with wine. But oftentimes, we've made it much more complicated and, at times, harmful.(00:00) - Chapter 1 (02:36) - - Wine in the Bible (04:52) - - Meeting Gisela (09:16) - - Different drinking cultures (13:32) - - Alcohol in America (17:54) - - Wine in the Old Testament (24:38) - - Jesus and the wedding of Cana (28:32) - - 5 Minute Jesus (36:21) - - Early Christianity and wine (41:59) - - Monks, nuns, and booze (49:27) - - When to stop drinking (52:14) - - Drinking as a sin (58:10) - - Holy tipsiness (01:02:19) - - Alcoholism (01:05:23) - - The Godliness of wine

There's just something about the Virgin Mary. She stirs up big feelings - she has for millennia. Some have perhaps given her more prominence than she would feel comfortable with.Others have hacked down her statues in reforming zeal. Others never think about her, except when they come across a nativity scene in a shopping mall (and even that's becoming a rarity).So, it's time we met Mary properly this Christmas. (06:10) - - Mary in the New Testament (08:50) - - Daily life for Mary (13:46) - - The conception of Jesus (18:42) - - Science vs. the Virgin Birth (24:54) - - The Incarnation (32:24) - - Was Mary always a virgin? (42:14) - - Mary as mother (44:43) - - The Magnificat (50:41) - - Mary the prophet (53:15) - - Mary, after the Bible (54:26) - - The Assumption (59:53) - - Can Mary hear our prayers? (01:06:50) - - Have we sidelined Mary? (01:10:35) - - Mary for the modern church (01:13:23) - - Christianity and sexism

In the 3rd century, in the Ancient Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus, a group of Christians composed a song of praise set to the pagan music of the time. Now, 1800 years later, John Dickson is working with two of the world's best songwriters to bring this lost song - this First Hymn - back to life. Along the way, they make some incredible discoveries about early church music, shedding light on what the earliest Christians believed. This is the first in a three-part podcast series on The First Hymn Project - taking its name from the forthcoming Undeceptions documentary, to be released at Easter 2025. (00:10) - - Singing the First Hymn (06:31) - - How the project began (09:10) - - Music in the ancient world (16:20) - - Christian music in the ancient world (20:22) - - Egyptian Christianity (24:02) - - The Oxyrhynchus discovery (29:24) - - The music of the First Hymn (37:58) - - The message of the First Hymn (46:08) - - Hymns throughout the New Testament (52:33) - - 5 Minute Jesus (58:33) - - The purpose of hymns (01:00:30) - - The First Hymn performed by the Wheaton Choir (01:02:04) - - Connecting Christians through history (01:03:22) - - Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding, and the First Hymn

With 66 different books composed across literally thousands of years, it's fair to say the Bible is a complex read. But it doesn't have to be. The key to understanding the Bible is understanding the different literary genres. 

The great project of the Enlightenment was to bring reason to the forefront. No more would humans be held back by superstitions: the power of the mind was all that was needed for advancement. Three centuries on though, and some people are beginning to think the pendulum has swung too far.Celebrated journalist and public intellectual Stan Grant joined John onstage in Sydney for a live recording of Undeceptions to discuss this new disenchanted age.(02:19) - - Introduction: Everything we wished for is here, and that's a problem (07:55) - - Stan Grant arrives (08:56) - - The Voice to Parliament (14:38) - - Stan on St Augustine (16:43) - - Stan's early life (19:48) - - Beginning a career in journalism (33:45) - - What makes you 'Australian'? (37:04) - - Deconstructing the Enlightenment (43:52) - - Truth-telling (45:35) - - Stan's theological journey (53:58) - - Reflections of suffering (01:00:16) - - 5 Minute Jesus (01:04:17) - - Hasn't Christianity done terrible damage to Indigenous cultures?  

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501014-jody-dean-church-administration.html Dr. Jody Dean joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking away from ministry's personal side, administration supports and empowers pastoral care. Rev. Dr. John Dickson joined us last week to discuss the historical impact of Christianity, the importance of acknowledging the church's failures as well as its contributions, and how Christians should engage with culture today. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500763-john-dickson-good-evil-church-history.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: https://x.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/  “Managing the Ministry: A Practical Guide to Church Administration” by Dr. Jody Dean New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Follow Jody on X/Twitter Practical Tools for Church Leaders Brotherhood Mutual Church Community Builder Church Form ChurchLeaders ChurchLaw&Tax Evernote Google Suite Planning Center The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast Todoist

A new movie has been released this week about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor who was killed by the Nazis for his involvement in a plot to kill Hitler. Bonhoeffer's fame has ballooned into a kind of mythology that has seen people of all stripes "claim" him as their own. But our guest for this episode says that if we only think of him as a “hero” for our cause, we may miss important pieces of Bonhoeffer's complex life and thinking. So, who was Dietrich Bonhoeffer and why does he still matter?(04:47) - - Bonhoeffer's Germany (13:13) - - The Nazi Church (22:59) - - Bonhoeffer's career begins (30:36) - - Bonhoeffer begins to speak out (40:20) - - Bonhoeffer joins a resistence (46:55) - - The plot to kill Hitler (50:51) - - Bonhoeffer's ethical theory: how he might have justified killing Hitler (58:09) - - Imprisoned by the Nazis (01:00:21) - - Bonhoeffer is executed (01:04:59) - - What we get wrong about Bonhoeffer (01:08:11) - - Jesus: the man for others  

Get notes on this podcast here:   https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500763-john-dickson-good-evil-church-history.html Rev. Dr. John Dickson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the historical impact of Christianity, the importance of acknowledging the church's failures as well as its contributions, and how Christians should engage with culture today. Mike Cosper joined us last week where, drawing on the work of Hannah Arendt, he explained the dangers of ideological movements within the church and shared how church leaders can resist being captivated by anything other than the gospel. Check out our conversation with him here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500594-mike-cosper-church-leaders-resist-banality-evil.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: https://x.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History” by Rev. Dr. John Dickson “A Doubter's Guide to World Religions: A Fair and Friendly Introduction to the History, Beliefs, and Practices of the Big Five” by Rev. Dr. John Dickson  Check out John's website Follow John on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter

Sam Allberry was involved in environmental activism when he became a Christian - a development that his activist friends saw as bad news. After all, why would a follower of a religion that looks forward to the coming of a new Earth be concerned with the state of the current world? For Sam though, becoming a Christian led him to a very different conclusion. 

The Old Testament is sacred not just to the Christian but also to the Jewish religion. Its 39 books cover thousands of years with an array of literary genres including poetry, history, creation myth, apocalyptic, and song. It can be confusing and overwhelming - but luckily, John happens to work in the same building as a leading expert on it all who gives us a quick rundown in this special Single. 

John Dickson is a Professor at Wheaton College, where he holds the Jean Kvamme Distinguished Chair. John has also served as a pastor in his home country of Australia. He is a speaker and author, and has served with the Centre for Public Christianity. This message was given at the 2024 CGN International Conference, where the theme was, "Hope, Suffering and Glory: Studies in the Book of 1 Peter." Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. In coming weeks we will be posting more of the messages from this year's International Conference, as well as more interviews with ministry leaders. We would love to hear your feedback on these episodes; you can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

The 21st century has seen—and will continue to see—the rise of Christianity in the ‘Global South', with surging conversion numbers in Asia and Africa. That's according to Gina Zurlo, a leading authority on Christian demographics, and our guest on episode 75, ‘Global Christianity'. According to Gina, while the Western world is grappling with secularism, a new spiritual awakening of sorts is taking hold in the world's two most populous nations, China and India. This is our next Undeceptions Rewind, where we resurface some of the best bits of our older episodes that might have been mostly forgotten (but hopefully not misunderstood!) In this episode, we feature snippets of both Episode 17 'Hindu Priest', and Episode 75 'Global Christianity'. 

We interviewed Tom Holland, historian and co-host of the extraordinarily popular podcast The Rest is History, back in 2021 for episode 45, Christian Revolution.At the time Tom wouldn't have called himself a Christian (and we won't speak for him now), but he was adamant that not only is Christianity good, but our very sense of what good is comes from Christianity. Check out our first Undeceptions Rewind, where we resurface some of the best bits of our older episodes that might have been mostly forgotten (but hopefully not misunderstood!)

In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 National Conference, a panel featuring Vincent Bacote, Steve DeWitt, John Dickson, and Phil Ryken considers how race, sex, politics, and social media are tearing evangelical communities apart. They reflect on what pastors, teachers, and other Christian leaders can do to restore true Christian fellowship and empower effective gospel witness that is faithful to Scripture and relevant to culture.They discuss:Challenges in the evangelical churchThe church's reputation and loyaltyWhat it means to live in a post-Christian societyThe need for pastoral resilienceThe term "evangelical" and its usefulness in the broader worldEducational decisions for Christian familiesPolitical emphasis in the church and the need for discernment

A series of high-profile scandals have rocked the evangelical church. Politicisation and Christian nationalism are on the rise. How can the the church recover from abuse and leadership failures in order to meet the rising tide of meaning seekers? Justin relives an infamous interview with Mark Driscoll, and hears from Mike Cosper, Karen Swallow Prior, John Dickson, Phil Cooke, Rasool Berry, Esau McCaulley and other leaders seeking to move beyond celebrity, power and politics. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Ep 29 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/episode-29-the-problem-with-church-recovering-from-power-politics-scandal-and-abuse The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust & the Christian Evidence Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artists have used their tools not just to capture beauty and transcendence, but also the essence of what it means to be human. In this episode, we learn from history's greatest artists about loss, hope, the ugly, and the sublime.What lessons can we take from these broken artists? What might their observations about the world tell us about God?(04:39) - - Creations and experiences (12:55) - - Albert Bierstadat (16:09) - - Artemisia Gentileschi (23:00) - - Vincent Van Gogh (33:15) - - The Yellow House and the Ear episode (41:37) - - Van Gogh and faith (49:23) - - Five Minute Jesus (54:11) - - Transcendence

Is there a "right" way to read The Bible?Millennia of Ink has been split trying to answer that question.Surely if The Bible is God's word it should be easier to understand, right?Well, some experts think there is a right way to read scripture. What we need is a key to unlock The Bible for us.(00:48) - - The Rossetta Stone (05:02) - - Reading theologically (07:43) - - What are hermeneutics? (13:28) - - The three laws of hermeneutical motion (17:16) - - Reading cultures (19:16) - - Frames of reference (23:33) - - Our spiritual baggage (26:31) - - Reading The Bible above our own interests (30:28) - - Hermeneutics in The Enlightenment (33:32) - - Five Minute Jesus (39:36) - - The Transfiguration (46:36) - - The key to unlocking The Bible (53:36) - - Where to start when reading The Bible (58:08) - - Why is Kevin struck by The Bible?

Why did God make the tree of knowledge of good and evil? Can Christians smoke weed? Why does God allow natural disasters to happen? John Dickson tackles your questions in one of our best Q&A episodes yet!

Famed Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson once (well, several times actually) claimed Christianity was irreconcilable with the science of the Universe. But there's plenty of scholars who beg to differ.Recorded live in Brisbane at the State Library of Queensland.(01:08) - Show begins (05:42) - Introducing Peter Harrison (08:41) - Did we used to have more Christian scientists? (23:12) - Introducing Sarah Sweet and Luke Barnes (25:05) - Is there room for the supernatural in science? (38:07) - 5 Minute Jesus (49:03) - Do we live in a finely tuned universe? (56:34) - What we've learned - and unlearnt - from science recently (01:03:03) - How far could science take us?

Louisiana has passed a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. Supporters say it's about respecting history, law, and the country's religious heritage. Critics argue it's completely unconstitutional. What's really behind the new law? John Dickson says secularism in Australia is ten years ahead of the U.S., and there are valuable lessons the American church can learn from his country about how to thrive in a post-Christian society. Also this week—after two more megachurch pastor scandals we have to ask what's wrong with our ministry culture. And whales display a dirty new defense against predators.   0.00- Intro   1:41- Show Starts   2:34 - Theme Song   2:56 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   4:02 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community   5:08 - News of the Butt   10:30 - Tony Evans and Robert Morris Step Down from Senior Pastor Roles   25:25 - 10 Commandments Must Be Displayed in Louisiana Classrooms   46:50 - Lisa Vischer Update   51:50 - Sponsor - Better Help - “This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get on your way to being your best self.” www.betterhelp.com/holypost   52:58 - Sponsor - Go to https://www.withgoddaily.com/ to sign up for Skye Jethani's devotional, With God Daily   54:35 - Interview   1:31:23 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in the News Segment:   Sperm Whale Poop Cloud https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/marine-animals/sperm-whales-defensive-defecation-on-orcas Louisiana's Ten Commandments Mandate https://religionnews.com/2024/06/21/louisiana-mandates-the-ten-commandments/?utm_medium=social David French on the Ten Commandments https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/opinion/ten-commandments-classroom-louisiana.html   Other resources: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta: https://a.co/d/0cE3A6CW   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.