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We had the pleasure of interviewing Pastor David Robertson, minister of St Peters Free Church in Dundee Scotland (http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk). Pastor Robertson is also the associate director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity (http://www.solas-cpc.org), married to Annabel and has three children. Pastor Robertson joined us to discuss Brexit, Scotland revivals, and why should pastors engage in politics. Pastor Robertson regularly blogs on his site: https://theweeflea.com/ , go check it out! In CrossPolitic news we discuss: Idaho is more progressive than New York City https://nypost.com/2018/10/02/de-blasio-to-sign-legislation-allowing-third-gender-on-birth-certificates/ Mein Kampf Revised for Academic Journals… Scholars Publish Absurd Gender Studies Papers https://www.dailywire.com/news/36645/scholars-publish-absurd-gender-studies-papers-ashe-schow City of Houston Fighting Sex Robots Brothels https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/city-of-houston-creates-ordinance-to-prevent-sex-robot-brothel-from-opening/285-599919539 You can stream live from our website here, or you can find our newest episode in the iTunes store and Google store. To find out more about our partnerships (limited number) and advertising packages, please email us at contact@crosspolitic.com. Finally, the best way you can help us out is to join our club membership!
We had the pleasure of interviewing Pastor David Robertson, minister of St Peters Free Church in Dundee Scotland (http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk). Pastor Robertson is also the associate director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity (http://www.solas-cpc.org), married to Annabel and has three children. Pastor Robertson joined us to discuss Brexit, Scotland revivals, and why should pastors engage in politics. Pastor Robertson regularly blogs on his site: https://theweeflea.com/ , go check it out! In CrossPolitic news we discuss: Idaho is more progressive than New York City https://nypost.com/2018/10/02/de-blasio-to-sign-legislation-allowing-third-gender-on-birth-certificates/ Mein Kampf Revised for Academic Journals… Scholars Publish Absurd Gender Studies Papers https://www.dailywire.com/news/36645/scholars-publish-absurd-gender-studies-papers-ashe-schow City of Houston Fighting Sex Robots Brothels https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/city-of-houston-creates-ordinance-to-prevent-sex-robot-brothel-from-opening/285-599919539 You can stream live from our website here, or you can find our newest episode in the iTunes store and Google store. To find out more about our partnerships (limited number) and advertising packages, please email us at contact@crosspolitic.com. Finally, the best way you can help us out is to join our club membership!
We had the pleasure of interviewing Pastor David Robertson, minister of St Peters Free Church in Dundee Scotland (http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk). Pastor Robertson is also the associate director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity (http://www.solas-cpc.org), married to Annabel and has three children. Pastor Robertson joined us to discuss Brexit, Scotland revivals, and why should pastors engage in politics. Pastor Robertson regularly blogs on his site: https://theweeflea.com/ , go check it out! In CrossPolitic news we discuss: Idaho is more progressive than New York City https://nypost.com/2018/10/02/de-blasio-to-sign-legislation-allowing-third-gender-on-birth-certificates/ Mein Kampf Revised for Academic Journals… Scholars Publish Absurd Gender Studies Papers https://www.dailywire.com/news/36645/scholars-publish-absurd-gender-studies-papers-ashe-schow City of Houston Fighting Sex Robots Brothels https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/city-of-houston-creates-ordinance-to-prevent-sex-robot-brothel-from-opening/285-599919539 You can stream live from our website here, or you can find our newest episode in the iTunes store and Google store. To find out more about our partnerships (limited number) and advertising packages, please email us at contact@crosspolitic.com. Finally, the best way you can help us out is to join our club membership!
Recorded on 19 September 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Andy Bannister Today's public square is largely a digital one, so it's vital that Christians, ministries, and churches think creatively and clearly about how to engage the world of media, social media, and other digital spaces. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, a UK-based evangelism ministry that specialises in digital content creation, helps us explore how we engage hearts, minds, and souls through the digital realm. How can we create content that will be read widely and shared? Do some things work better in digital spaces and others less effectively? What are the positives and what are the pitfalls of digital spaces? Does digital evangelism need huge budgets, or can one do a lot with a little? We explore all this and more in this talk. Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, speaking and teaching regularly throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the wider world. From universities to churches, 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. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For more from Solas visit https://www.solas-cpc.org
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.
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
Listen or watch author, speaker and apologist, Andy Bannister being interviewed by author and theologian, Andrew Ollerton. They discuss the difference between the Bible and the Quran, and how to answer questions about the Christian faith and really lean into the tough ones. Andy also talks about his latest book, How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot, an accessible, practical, down-to-earth book on Evangelism and how to adopt Jesus' approach of asking questions and listening very closely. ---Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book. This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity an evangelism and training organization based in Scotland (but covering the whole of the UK) and is a highly sought after speaker, writer, and broadcaster. From universities to churches, cafes to pubs, schools to workplaces, Andy regularly addresses audiences of Christians and those of other faiths or 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 Adjunct Faculty at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. His latest book is How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot. Andy also hosts two podcasts, PEP Talk and Pod of the Gaps and presents the Short Answers video series for Solas. Learn more about Andy Bannister: andybannister.net
Lamin Sanneh, wonderful African theologian wrote a great book a few years ago, called Whose Religion is Christianity. And he makes the point that all the major world's major faith traditions have largely stayed focused on the culture where they began. So, Islam is an Arabic faith you pray in Arabic. You pray facing Mecca. Saudi Arabia is the spiritual center, so it's remained centered on Arabia. Thailand...Buddhism...90% of the world's Buddhists are in Thailand, and that part of Asia, you know, the whole thing sort of kicks off.And so it goes for all the world's major faith traditions. The one exception Lamin says is Christianity. It begins as a Middle Eastern faith, then it expands into Asia and becomes an Asian faith, then it goes west and becomes an African faith then it heads up north and becomes a European faith. It goes across the Atlantic with the Pilgrim Fathers and becomes an American faith. Now it's headed south and becomes a Latin American faith. It's going back into Africa, again, with millions of Christians there, and again, now spreading like wildfire across the Middle East. And he makes the point: Christianity is...you can't pin it down, because it's not tied in to one human culture. Because the God of the Bible is much bigger than human culture even though in the person Jesus, He stepped into one culture in particular.---Listen to author, speaker and apologist, Andy Bannister being interviewed by author and theologian, Andrew Ollerton. They discuss the difference between the Bible and the Quran, and how to answer questions about the Christian faith and really lean into the tough ones. Andy also talks about his latest book, How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot, an accessible, practical, down-to-earth book on Evangelism and how to adopt Jesus' approach of asking questions and listening very closely.Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity an evangelism and training organization based in Scotland (but covering the whole of the UK) and is a highly sought after speaker, writer, and broadcaster. From universities to churches, cafes to pubs, schools to workplaces, Andy regularly addresses audiences of Christians and those of other faiths or 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 Adjunct Faculty at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. His latest book is How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot. Andy also hosts two podcasts, PEP Talk and Pod of the Gaps and presents the Short Answers video series for Solas.
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/
180. How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot With Andy Bannister Are you looking for a panic-free guide to how to have a conversation about Jesus? If yes then this interview is for you. We talk with Andy Bannister from Solas Centre for Public Christianity. https://www.solas-cpc.org/ You can pick up a copy of the book here. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ To get a copy of What If We Knew What God Knows About Us head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/personal-life/christian-life/what-if-we-knew-what-god-knows-about-us/ The Big Church Read... https://thebigchurchread.co.uk/restore-renew-rebuild/ To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/devotional/apprentice-to-jesus-cris-rogers Rev Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. Muslims are no longer half a world away, but now include our neighbors, friends, classmates, and coworkers. Do we as Christians worship the same God as Muslims do? What distinguishes Allah from Jesus, the Qur'an from the Bible? And how might we begin to have meaningful conversations with our Muslim neighbors? This is part two of our discussion with Qur'anic scholar, Dr. Andy Bannister, author of Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? (uhop.me/SameGod). Andy continues to offer his insights and wisdom from his years of experience in answering these and other questions and in engaging Muslims who are searching for much more than what they read in the Qur'an.Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, speaking and teaching regularly throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the wider world. From universities to churches, 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 Adjunct Faculty at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. For more information, visit AndyBannister.net.Related Resources: Watchman book plus free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Book: What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus by James K. Walker: watchman.org/Quran Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Islam by James K. Walker: watchman.org/IslamProfile Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shi'a Islam by Dr. Mike Edens: watchman.org/Shia Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
On the next two episodes of the Profile we sit down with Qur'anic scholar and author Dr. Andy Bannister to discuss his very insightful and helpful 2021 book, Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? (uhop.Me/SameGod). Andy gives us some wisdom from his own experiences and research in engaging Muslims over the last few decades. If you know a Muslim but are not sure how to begin a conversation, you don't want to miss the next two weeks of the Profile.Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, speaking and teaching regularly throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the wider world. From universities to churches, 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 Adjunct Faculty at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. For more information, visit AndyBannister.net.Related Resources: Watchman book plus free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Book: What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus by James K. Walker: watchman.org/Quran Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Islam by James K. Walker: watchman.org/IslamProfile Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shi'a Islam by Dr. Mike Edens: watchman.org/Shia Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
Every Christian knows (or, at least, should know) that evangelism is part of a Christian way of life. Yet, the very idea of evangelism induces panic in many Christians. What's going on here? Is there a better way forward? Andy Bannister, the director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, has written a book with a title that many Christians can resonate with "How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot." Tune in this week as Steve has a conversation with Andy on how Christians might share the gospel in a low-pressure way.
How could someone who's illiterate construct an amazing and powerful work of literature such as the Quran? And what does the answer have to do with religious belief, Western literature, and human history in general? Tune in for a fascinating discussion exploring these questions and more. You'll discover: What formulaic language is, and the tremendous role it's played in literature, including the construction of the Quran One of the main arguments for validating the Quran The terms “Arab” and “Muslim” are often used interchangeably – should they be? The political events from which hatred between Sunnis and Shiites stems Why studying Islam has made Bannister more confident as a Christian More about Makkah, the holiest city in Islam … is it really where Islam began? Andy Bannister is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, holds a PhD in Islamic studies, and teaches at universities in multiple countries. Having interacted and held lengthy dialogues with Muslims for 20+ years, Bannister shares loads of insight into Islam, philosophy, politics, and more. Press play to hear the full conversation and visit http://www.andybannister.net/ to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
Dr. Andy Bannister joins the podcast today to discuss his studies on religion and faith across cultures. Dr. Bannister is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, where he regularly speaks and teaches throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world. Dr. Bannister is a Christian philosopher who is fascinated by the Islamic faith. Using his multifaceted approach to religion and spirituality, Dr. Bannister has been able to connect and educate individuals across the globe – from all walks of life… Jump into the conversation and you'll learn: Arguments Muslims use to validate the Quran. How aural tradition informs historical documents. How the Quran may have been written. The ways Christianity spread throughout the ages. No matter what your religious background may be, asking the right questions can be difficult. Engaging with religion from a cross-cultural perspective not only informs your own stance, but also gives you the opportunity to connect and empathize with groups of people you may not have otherwise been able to. Dr. Bannister is committed to facilitating all this and more with his work as an educator and author! Want to find out more about Dr. Bannister and his work? Visit www.andybannister.net now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr
From across the pond, AC adjunct speaker Andy Bannister (Director at Solas Centre for Public Christianity) joins us digitally from his home in Scotland. Andy and Andy, as they're known, discuss Bannister's new book, Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? Are Christianity and Islam the same? Join us for this week's episode of the AC podcast where Bannister brings his British accent and wit to this common question.
Have you ever been challenged by a difficult question about your faith? Have you ever wondered how persecuted Christians who suffer specifically because of their faith can sustain the same kinds of objections?On today's podcast, Dr Andy Bannister - apologist, evangelist and director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, discusses how his own interest in apologetics and evangelism developed. He explains how to deal with the difficult questions of suffering and evil, how persecuted Christians can help us grow in faith, and why we must be honest about the differences between Christianity and Islam.Andy is an experienced and well-travelled speaker and writer who is used to dealing with the difficult questions raised by Christians, atheists and people of other faiths.For resources and more details about Andy Bannister and Solas you can visit the Solas website at www.solas-cpc.orgSupport the show (http://www.releaseinternational.org/podcast)
Many people in our postmodern world argue that Muslims and Christians worship the same God. They post that, as members of the Abrahamic faiths, Christianity and Islam are essentially the same. Most Christians intuitively know this is not true; yet, they still struggle to articulate why it is so. My guest on this podcast is Andy Bannister and his new book is an excellent resource to answer this question. Andy has been engaging Islam since the 90s through street evangelism in London and even completed a Ph.D. in Qur'anic studies. He is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, an evangelism and training ministry based in Scotland. He is passionate about getting the gospel out of the four walls of the Church (and into places like coffee shops, universities, schools, pubs, and so on). He also loves equipping Christians to share their faith at work or among their friends. Andy is a frequent speaker and the author of several works including "The Atheist Who Didn't Exist" and his latest "Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?" Check out the full show notes for highlights and resources from this episode: https://tinyurl.com/andy-bannister SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: PayPal: https://paypal.me/AaronShamp?locale.x=en_US Venmo: @AaronShamp Cash App: $AaronShamp –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/Ue48lJLVA30Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/perseverance––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Dr. Andy Bannister is a rare breed. He is an expert in Islamic Studies and frequently lectures on Islam, while also regularly engaging with atheists. As you will be able to tell from this interview, he is a uniquely gifted Christian scholar and thinker, and you will be blessed by listening to him discuss whether Allah and Yahweh are the same, what questions Generation Z is asking, how you show the love of Christ to someone completely opposed to it, and more. In this episode: Sign up to be notified when Andy's new book comes out!: https://ivpbooks.com/the-same-god Follow Andy Bannister on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andygbannister/ Follow the Solas Centre for Public Christianity: https://www.instagram.com/solascpc/ Follow Jeremy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthings.allpeople/ Reach out to Jeremy for questions and booking: Jeremy@allthingsallpeople.org
Dee Jacques retires from The Solas Centre, our childrens mental health going back to school, Concert 4 Cancer, and Barrons Bakery feature on our Coming Out of Covid slot
Today we are talking with Andy Bannister who is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity and an Adjunct Speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. He holds a PHD in Qu'ranic studies and is also an author. You can find out more about him here: http://www.andybannister.net/about/ You can also find out more about Solas here: http://www.solas-cpc.org/ Books mentioned: Jesus through Muslim Eyes: https://amzn.to/2YemG4R The Atheist Who Didn't Exist: Or the dreadful consequences of bad arguments: https://amzn.to/2UZckno Consumed by Hate, Redeemed by Love: https://amzn.to/3hGwxs1 Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest: https://amzn.to/2YTTq2K Subscribe, like and share! --- About the channel --- Dan and Phil are mates who like talking apologetics, philosophy, ethics and theology. They interview Christians who are evangelists, authors, scientists, apologists, comedians or simply interested in talking about big topics. In the future, we're looking to interview people from other faiths and atheists in a non-confrontational format. We put all interviews on a podcast. We aim to update the podcast every other week: https://criticalwitness.uk/podcast If long form interviews aren't your thing and you just want short, digestible videos, subscribe for our #shortconvos from our longer conversations that come out every Monday and Friday. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Parler and let us know what you think of the conversations. Find: @CritWitnessYT Finally we're looking to feature other writings on our website. If you write on the topics above get in touch! https://criticalwitness.uk/blog Want more content? Support what we do on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalwitness
Tuesday's Tips This year the Solas Cancer Support Centre Run and walk for life is going virtual. Shonagh caught up with Shane Dineen to hear about his training programme for anyone who wants to take part.
Today we chat with Andy Bannister about Ramadan and the Islamic worldview.Andy is the current Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, an organisation that equips Christians to talk confidently about their faith and engages culture with the good news of Jesus Christ.Prior to working with Solas, Andy was Director and Lead Apologist at the Canada office of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. Andy holds a PhD in Islamic studies and is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Islam and Other Faiths at Melbourne School of Theology. Andy is the author of An Oral-Formulaic Study of the Qur’an and his latest book, The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist (or: The Terrible Consequences of Really Bad Arguments), is a humorous engagement with the New Atheism. When not travelling, speaking, or writing, Andy is a keen hiker, mountain climber, and photographer. He is married to Astrid; they have two children, Caitriona and Christopher.SOLAS: https://www.solas-cpc.org/See more about Andy's work here: andybannister.netPresented by David Meredith www.generation-mission.orgTitle Music and Production: Simon Kennedy
Andy Bannister is the current Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, an organisation that equips Christians to talk confidently about their faith and engages culture with the good news of Jesus Christ.Prior to working with Solas, Andy was Director and Lead Apologist at the Canada office of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. Andy holds a PhD in Islamic studies and is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Islam and Other Faiths at Melbourne School of Theology. Andy is the author of An Oral-Formulaic Study of the Qur’an and his latest book, The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist (or: The Terrible Consequences of Really Bad Arguments), is a humorous engagement with the New Atheism. When not travelling, speaking, or writing, Andy is a keen hiker, mountain climber, and photographer. He is married to Astrid; they have two children, Caitriona and Christopher.SOLAS: https://www.solas-cpc.org/See more about Andy's work here: andybannister.netTopics: SOLAS, Apologetics, Islam, Quran, The Human Condition, Environmentalism, Creation, Greta Thunberg, DoubtPresented by David Meredith www.generation-mission.orgTitle Music and Production: Simon Kennedy
Nigel Watts is currently the British Isles Director of Precept Ministries. But he also served over 25 years in the British Army, many as a helicopter pilot in active war zones. What lessons has he learned about sharing your faith in such diverse situations as the Green Zone in Baghdad or a taxicab in Cornwall?The Persuasive Evangelism Podcast is hosted by Andy Bannister and Kristi Mair. It is a production of Solas Centre for Public Christianity. Support us here.Support the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)
Nick Pitts of the Institute of Global Engagement looks at how the changing of seasons leads to further isolation for some people, as well as the firing of sports commentator Don Cherry for racist remarks. Andy Bannister of the Solas Centre talks about having genuine relationships with our Muslim neighbors.
Nick Pitts of the Institute of Global Engagement looks at how the changing of seasons leads to further isolation for some people, as well as the firing of sports commentator Don Cherry for racist remarks. Andy Bannister of the Solas Centre talks about having genuine relationships with our Muslim neighbors.
Andy Peck chats to Andy Bannister, full-time Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, based in Dundee, Scotland, and an adjunct speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, about sharing our faith with the Muslim community.
Andy Bannister, PhD in Islamic studies, Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, and an adjunct speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, discusses tools that could be useful when defending your faith to those of other religions, particularly Muslims.
What can the testimonies of great believers in history tell us about the truth of Christianity? David Randall, former chairman of the Board of Trustees of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, joins me as we discuss the book, "Christianity: Is it True? Answering Questions Through Real Lives." Plus: What should we think of Sen. Bernie Sanders' idea to let terrorists and rapists vote? I'll discuss that and more on Wednesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.
The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Andy Bannister who is an author, writer, photographer, adjunct speaker for RZIM, and Director for the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. Andy talks about his education in Islamic Studies and how he stepped into apologetics. Andy shares how we can live together, in the midst of our differences. It’s people who are equal, it’s ideas that are not. We must move away from thinking about Abrahamic faiths to bring together Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Let’s look at each religion as different, rather than assuming similarity. Andy speaks to university audiences across the world on relevant topics by meeting people where they are, “in the public square,” like the early Apostles in Ephesus. Andy dives into some common atheist arguments, the problems with the logic, and the solution found at the cross. Finally, we discuss public Christianity, taking the Gospel outside of the traditional church setting at both a communal and individual level. From head, to heart, to imagination, the Word connects through them all. You can find Andy and more about what he is doing by visiting him at solas-cpc.org.
Justin is joined for the 6th episode of The Big Conversation by moral philosopher and atheist Peter Singer, professor of bioethics at Princeton University, and Christian theologian Andy Bannister of Solas Centre for Public Christianity. They debate whether humans have intrinsic value and dignity as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70 years ago. They debate Singer’s controversial utilitarian approach to disability, the problem of suffering, and whether a moral reality to the universe points towards God. Watch the video and sign up at: https://www.thebigconversation.show/peter-singer-and-andybannister For Peter Singer: https://petersinger.info/ For Andy Bannister: http://www.andybannister.net/ Get signed copies of Unbelievable? the book and audiobook: www.unbelievablebook.co.uk For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes
Deception Detection Radio Network presents Soaring Eagle Radio with Mike Spaulding With The Athiest Who Didn't Exist Author Andy Bannister Andy Bannister is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity and an Adjunct Speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, speaking and teaching regularly throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the wider world. From universities to churches, business forums to TV and radio, I regularly address audiences of both Christians and those of all faiths and none on issues relating to faith, culture, politics and society. Soaring Eagle Radio Pastor MikeSpaulding Calvary Chapel of Lima 682 W. Grand Avenue Lima, Ohio 45801 Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
David Robertson is minister of St Peters Free Church in Dundee Scotland. http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk He is also the associate director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity http://www.solas-cpc.orgDavid is in Sydney to speak at Katoomba Christian Convention and for a holiday.He does a lot of writing – in newspapers, magazines, on the net and also books. He's the author of Awakening (the life of Robert Murray McCheyne); The Dawkins Letters, Quench (cafe evangelism) and Magnificent Obsession. His latest book is called Engaging With Atheists.He's interested in history, politics, theology, music, sport, art etc. David's a ‘big picture' person who likes to look at things in a wide context – especially the growth, decline and renewal of the church in the West….His nickname ‘wee flea' comes from a series of interactions He had on the Richard Dawkins website. Robertson was banned from his site under his own name and Dawkins called him, Alaister McGarth and John Lennox ‘fleas living of a dogs back'.Robertson promptly started reposting under the name ‘the wee flea', and Dawkins, not being aware of Scottish church history or the nickname of my denomination (the wee frees), let it go by for a few weeks…until he was outed…and banned again!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepastorsheart)
Audience questions & answers from Is Christianity or Secular Humanism a better foundation for human rights?: A conversation Between a Christian and a Secular Humanist This event was hosted on February 28, 2018 by Apologetics Canada in partnership with Westside Church in Vancouver, BC. Women's rights, LGBTQ rights - there is no shortage of causes vying for our attention. Underlying all such causes is the concept of human rights. Which worldview provides a better foundation for it - Christianity or Secular Humanism? Ian Bushfield is Executive Director of the BC Humanist Association Dr Andy Bannister is Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity Learn more about the BC Humanist Association at https://www.bchumanist.ca
Is Christianity or Secular Humanism a better foundation for human rights?: A conversation Between a Christian and a Secular Humanist This event was hosted on February 28, 2018 by Apologetics Canada in partnership with Westside Church in Vancouver, BC. Women's rights, LGBTQ rights - there is no shortage of causes vying for our attention. Underlying all such causes is the concept of human rights. Which worldview provides a better foundation for it - Christianity or Secular Humanism? Ian Bushfield is Executive Director of the BC Humanist Association Dr Andy Bannister is Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity Learn more about the BC Humanist Association at https://www.bchumanist.ca
During his time as leader of the Liberal Democrat party, Tim Farron was repeatedly questioned about his views on homosexuality and gay sex. When he resigned he said “To be a political leader and to live as a committed Christian, has felt impossible for me”. On a recent Premier Christian Radio interview he reignited the controversy by stating that he regrets saying that gay sex was not a sin. Revd David Robertson of Solas Centre for Public Christianity and Jonathan Bartley of the Green Party react to the interview. David believes that Christians are being discriminated against if they diverge from society’s current views on sexuality. Jonathan, who is also a Christian, doesn’t believe that discrimination is happening and conservative Christians need to get used to new realities. For the Tim Farron Interview: https://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/Tim-Farron-Q-A-Why-I-resigned-why-it-matters-and-what-I-should-have-said-about-gay-sex For David Robertson: https://theweeflea.com/ For Jonathan Bartley: https://www.greenparty.org.uk/people/leaders-of-green-party.html Get signed copies of Unbelievable? the book and audiobook: www.unbelievablebook.co.uk Get Unbelievable? the Conference 2017 DVD/CD & Digital Download: http://www.premier.org.uk/shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes
“The Bible and Me” S01 Episode 6: Dr Andy Bannister – ‘I wanted to be a Muslim’ Dr Andy Bannister is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity and an Adjunct Speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, speaking and teaching regularly throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the wider world. From universities to churches, business forums to TV and radio, he regularly address Read the Rest... The post Dr Andy Bannister – ‘I wanted to be a Muslim’ – Episode 6 appeared first on Precept UK.
`With so many world religions and philosophies on offer, why should anyone turn to Jesus?' This is the question addressed by Andy Bannister, director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, and an Adjunct Speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, at our Alpha Launch Sunday morning service.
Andy Bannister on how life's biggest questions are not just abstract, but deeply personal. --- "I think the gospel has something to say in every area of life. Christianity is a public truth. One of the mistakes Christians make is answering yesterday's truth. One way to address this is to do a lot more listening and a lot less talking." In the West, it's safe to say that there are many obstacles that come between people and taking faith seriously. There's the idea that science holds the answer to all things; that religion is the cause of all wars; that all religions are the same. "It's far more respectful to my Muslim friends to recognise that what they believe is different, and to take the effort to understand those differences, and not to assume they're just like me." Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity in the UK, and author of the book The Atheist Who Didn't Exist: Or, The Dreadful Consequences of Bad Arguments. He's dedicated the better part of his life to encouraging people to consider faith, to think carefully and seriously about it. In this conversation we talk about life's big questions; some of the key differences between Islam and Christianity; and what Christian faith has to offer our culture that might be worthwhile. "The reason I treated you with respect and dignity was because I believe you're a person made in the image of God and that your life bears incredible value and dignity. You, on the other hand, have told me three times during our lunch that you believe human beings are nothing more than atoms and particles - nothing more than biology. But you haven't treated me as a person made of atoms and particles, you've actually treated me as a person made in the image of God. You've treated me on the basis of my worldview, not yours. I'm very grateful for that." --- SUBSCRIBE to Life & Faith on Apple Podcasts: www.bit.ly/cpxpodcast
Dr. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity and speaker at RZIM, joins me this week to discuss his book, "The Atheist Who Didn't Exist: Or the Dreadful Consequences of Bad Arguments." Listen as we discuss arguments from new atheist and why tolerance is disrespectful, and then frame it all in a picture of evangelism and pointing people to Jesus.
The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World Order
"Who made God?"—"Are the Bible's miracles all made up?"—"Does God see us when we visit the bathroom?" This week we welcome David Andrew Robertson, minister of St. Peter's Free Church, Dundee and Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, who joins us for a thought-provoking and entertaining Q&A on Christianity, theism and the Bible. Without any prior warning as to what's coming up, David responds to questions—from the challenging to the just-plain-quirky—based on emails and comments that have come into TMR over the last couple of years. "David is the minister of St Peter's Free Church in Dundee, Scotland (a church that is best known for being the church of Robert Murray McCheyne). He is the author of Awakening (a contemporary account of McCheyne's life), The Dawkins Letters, Magnificent Obsesssion and Engaging with Atheists. He writes regularly for The Scotsman and Christianity Today. David enjoys reading prolifically, playing chess and sampling fine whisky. David is married to Annabel and they have three children: Andrew, Becky and Emma Jane." (For show notes please visit http://themindrenewed.com)
The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World Order
"Who made God?"—"Are the Bible's miracles all made up?"—"Does God see us when we visit the bathroom?" This week we welcome David Andrew Robertson, minister of St. Peter's Free Church, Dundee and Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, who joins us for a thought-provoking and entertaining Q&A on Christianity, theism and the Bible. Without any prior warning as to what's coming up, David responds to questions—from the challenging to the just-plain-quirky—based on emails and comments that have come into TMR over the last couple of years. "David is the minister of St Peter's Free Church in Dundee, Scotland (a church that is best known for being the church of Robert Murray McCheyne). He is the author of Awakening (a contemporary account of McCheyne's life), The Dawkins Letters, Magnificent Obsesssion and Engaging with Atheists. He writes regularly for The Scotsman and Christianity Today. David enjoys reading prolifically, playing chess and sampling fine whisky. David is married to Annabel and they have three children: Andrew, Becky and Emma Jane." (For show notes please visit http://themindrenewed.com)
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Mike Rand is an agnostic who has been listening to Unbelievable? for several years. He is attracted to aspects of the Christian faith but has certain intellectual objections which he hasn’t found satisfactory answers to yet. He engages with David Robertson of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity in a good humoured and wide ranging discussion on Mike’s questions and what it would take for Mike to believe. For David Robertson http://www.solas-cpc.org For Unbelievable? The Conference 2016: http://www.premierchristianradio.com/unbelievable2016 To donate to Premier Christian Radio’s ‘Extend The Hope’ appeal: http://www.premier.org.uk/donate For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes
This week’s episode is a podcast-only special featuring the audio of a recent debate between David Robertson of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity and Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland. Around 400 people filled Belfast’s Stormont Hotel ballroom to hear them debate the question ‘Is Christianity holding Northern Ireland back?’ moderated by BBC presenter William Crawley. For more from the debate http://alaninbelfast.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/is-christianity-holding-northern.html For David Robertson: http://www.solas-cpc.org/ For Michael Nugent: http://atheist.ie/ For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes
This week we air a debate that recently took place on whether Britain's increasingly secular society is thereby a more tolerant one. Does secularisation bring a level playing field for everyone, or are Christians now being marginalised for their beliefs? David Robertson is a church pastor and author who runs the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. He debates with Terry Sanderson, spokesperson for the National Secular Society. Justin also speaks to both for their reflections on the debate and its implications for society. The debate took place at Gunnersbury Baptist Church - the full recording with audience Q&A can be accessed at http://www.gunnersburybaptistchurch.org/events/viewmp3.php?mp3=39-0 Also: Order Unbelievable? The Conference on DVD http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the MP3 podcast http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 20 Feb 2010 - "Is Christianity good for us?" Michael Shermer vs. David Robertson US atheist Michael Shermer debates Scottish apologist David Robertson Unbelievable? 18 Apr 2009 - "I am a Christian" - Are Christians being marginalised? Peter Kerridge, Terry Sanderson and Andrea Williams Join the discussion at the Premier Community http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable and via Facebook and Twitter
Mike Lee aka "The Religious Antagonist" is a US atheist who makes YouTube videos mocking Christianity. His videos are popular but his approach earns him both praise and criticism from fellow atheists. David Robertson is Pastor of St Peter's Free Church, Dundee and director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. He often interacts with atheists online and has earned himself the title "the wee flea" for his provocative interactions on the Dawkins website. David and Mike debate whether Mike's approach is a helpful one. David accuses Mike of emotional atheism and an incoherent view of Christianity. Mike says mocking Christianity is the best way of policing its power in the US. For The Religious Antagonist http://www.youtube.com/user/religiousantagonist For David Robertson http://www.solas-cpc.org/ For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the MP3 podcast http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 12 Sep 2009 - Richard Morgan - from Atheism to Faith - Christians Richard Morgan, David Robertson and Atheist Ed Turner Unbelievable? 21 Mar 2009 "Challenging Atheist Myths" Part1 Christian David Robertson & Atheist Adrian Hayter Join the conversation at http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable and via Facebook and Twitter
Mike Lee aka "The Religious Antagonist" is a US atheist who makes YouTube videos mocking Christianity. His videos are popular but his approach earns him both praise and criticism from fellow atheists. David Robertson is Pastor of St Peter's Free Church, Dundee and director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. He often interacts with atheists online and has earned himself the title "the wee flea" for his provocative interactions on the Dawkins website. David and Mike debate whether Mike's approach is a helpful one. David accuses Mike of emotional atheism and an incoherent view of Christianity. Mike says mocking Christianity is the best way of policing its power in the US. For The Religious Antagonist http://www.youtube.com/user/religiousantagonist For David Robertson http://www.solas-cpc.org/ For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the MP3 podcast http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 12 Sep 2009 - Richard Morgan - from Atheism to Faith - Christians Richard Morgan, David Robertson and Atheist Ed Turner Unbelievable? 21 Mar 2009 "Challenging Atheist Myths" Part1 Christian David Robertson & Atheist Adrian Hayter Join the conversation at http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable and via Facebook and Twitter
David Robertson is a Scottish church pastor and author of "The Dawkins Letters". He recently hosted the first Conference of the newly established Solas Centre for Public Christianity. As a key respondent to Dawkins he has earned himself the nickname "The Wee Flea". He takes questions from three skeptics on today's prgramme. Stephen Lees has come to doubt his once-held faith. He asks whether Christians are obliged to believe the miracles of the Bible. Agnostic Stephen Pilcher asks how it can be fair for God to send people to hell who simply don't find enough evidence for his existence. And atheist David Moser asks how prayer to an all knowing God makes sense. For David's Book "The Dawkins Letters" http://www.stpeters-dundee.org.uk/node/13 For Solas http://www.solas-cpc.co.uk/blog For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the MP3 podcast http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 24 Apr 2010 - "Grill a Christian" show - four atheists challenge David Robertson with their objections to faith Unbelievable? 20 Feb 2010 - "Is Christianity Good for us?" US atheist Michael Shermer debates Scottish apologist David Robertson Join the discussion at the Premier Community http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable
Today's interview is with Pastor David Robertson of St Peter’s Free Church in Dundee, Scotland and Chairman of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. He talks about his interaction with Richard Dawkins' God Delusion book, his open letters to Dawkins (and the Dawkins Letters book), his thoughts on persuasive evangelism, the goals of evangelistic conversation, the positive effect from the new atheism, how being a pastor overlaps with evangelism and apologetics, the problem with American apologetics, the importance of practical application, connecting with an audience, the top issues that always seem to come up, the state of the new atheism today, the influence of postmodernism, stopping calling yourself an apologist, our tone with others, the starting point for conversations, and more. Enjoy. Apologies: the audio quality was substandard this week because of a technical glitch.
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