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Synopsis
Dr Nick Hawkes has two degrees in science and two in theology. He is is the author of a number of books including "The Bible on the Key Issues of Life" and "Evidence of God."Nick is also a broadcaster, writing and recording 'Thoughts for the Day" for radio (Life FM 107.9; Inspire Digital; and Vision Radio). He blogs at nickhawkes.net.
Episodes
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The Truth About Science And Faith
18/03/2020 Duration: 10min“Science is rational and Christianity is not”… such is the claim of many strident atheists. Many go further and say Christianity is actively at war with science, suppressing its truth. In reality, this claim is but one of the myths some people wrap around themselves in order to hide from truth and stay huddled within the rhetoric of their own kind. The truth is far more complex. Read on…
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Wilful Atheism
12/02/2020 Duration: 13minIs it valid to say that atheists have no excuse for their atheism because the evidence for God is plainly seen in the order of creation? Is the problem for belief “lack of evidence,” or is it wilful suppression of evidence? Let’s take a look at a thorny issue.
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Beauty and meaning of creation
01/07/2019 Duration: 07minSometimes it is great to slow down and appreciate the absurd beauty of the world we live in. Does this beauty have significance, or are all living things simply meaningless bags of protons, electrons and neutrons?
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Society and atheism 20
04/06/2019 Duration: 06minWhere is western society going now that it is sloughing off Christian morality and hope? What symptoms are we seeing and what does it mean for the future? Can we regain the hope that’s been lost?
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Genesis 19
24/05/2019 Duration: 05minThe creation accounts in the first three chapters of the bible have caused an ungodly fight amongst Christians… and earned ridicule from atheists. So, how should the creation of accounts of God making the world in six days, and the Adam and Eve story, be rightly understood?
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Significance and morality
01/04/2019 Duration: 05minIs the significance of humanity nothing more than being the animal that’s on top of the food chain? What would be the significance if that were true? And what would be the significance if it were not true?
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Transformation
20/03/2019 Duration: 07minWhat made a brutalised slave trader become a church minister… and write the words to the hymn “Amazing Grace”? Where does Christianity get its amazing power to transform people… and what is the significance of it? Listen for more.
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Uniqueness of humanity
04/03/2019 Duration: 05minIt may be a little unsettling but the fact remains: a chimpanzee and a human being have 98.8 per cent of their DNA in common. So, how special are human beings? Is there evidence that we are special and purposed?
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Science and faith
25/02/2019 Duration: 06minDoes Christianity require you to believe “six impossible things before breakfast”? No, it doesn’t. And what is more intriguing: top scientists now understand that both science and faith require faith.
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Wonders of the cosmos
11/02/2019 Duration: 05minHow did the universe actually begin? The answer is astounding. The big question is: was it an accident… or are their signs of purpose? Listen for more.
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Cosmic wonders
05/11/2018 Duration: 05minExplore the wonders of the cosmos, including a diamond weighing ten billion, trillion, trillion carats! Allow the mysteries of the universe point you to the possibility of God. Listen for more.
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Meaning and success
08/10/2018 Duration: 05minThe world was turned upside down for the 1960’s pop/folk legend, Bob Dylan, when he went back to his hotel after a gig. He was feeling jaded with his celebrity world of booze, drugs, sex and endless performances… and it led to him having an encounter with Jesus.
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Historical evidence for Jesus
15/09/2018 Duration: 06minSome of the world's popular atheists claim that Jesus never existed and was not a historical figure. This is wilful deception and quite shocking in its untruth. Even non-Christian historians who lived about the time of Jesus wrote about him, e.g. the Jewish historian, Josephus. Listen to find out more. Do please pass this on to anyone who might be helped by it
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Understanding atheism
14/08/2018 Duration: 06minUnderstand the raw reality of atheism. Is it logically credible... and is it good for society?
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Archaeological evidence for Jesus
15/07/2018 Duration: 07minChristianity is increasingly being attacked by popularist atheists who make the audacious claim that there is no historical evidence of Jesus and the gospel events recorded in the Bible existing in history. If you have wondered what archaeological evidence actually exists - this podcast is for you.