Tom answers listener questions about the Old Testament. Can the truly trust the Old Testament? When was it all written? Is the Old Testament more spiritual metaphor or natural history? How do we make sense of the Old Testament teachings in ligh

#213 Which Bible Translation is the best one? (Replay)

12 days ago 41m 22s

Listeners ask questions on which Bible translations we should deem as the best ones and which ones we should use on a daily basis. What makes a good translation, why doesn’t Tom capitalise ‘holy spirit’, and what does he make of Pope Francis ‘c

#212 The New Testament in its World with special guest and co-author Mike Bird

19 days ago 41m 13s

Today's episode features a special guest - renowned Australian Bible scholar, co-authored and friend of Tom's, Mike Bird. Together, they delve into their groundbreaking collaborative work, "The New Testament in its World: An introduction to the

#211 Singleness, dating and being unequally yoked. Should christians date non-christians? What's the point of it all? Puzzled and pastoral questions this week with Tom

26 days ago 30m 18s

Help! I am a new christian and I'm worried I'm unequally yoked in my relationship? What is the biblical view of singleness? Should Christians date non Christians? Was Jesus at my mother’s deathbed? What’s the point of it all? In this episode T

#209 Israel and the Second Coming (Replay)

Mar 7th, 2024 34m 26s

How should Christians think about the place of Israel today? Do the Jewish people still have a distinct role in God’s purposes? The Bible says Jesus will return ‘soon’, so why hasn’t he?These and more listener questions get addressed by Tom Wr

#210 The Problem of Evil and Suffering: questions with NT Wright (Replay)

Mar 7th, 2024 32m 23s

In today's Episode theologian and historian Tom Wright looks at listener questions on one of the biggest topics and questions the Christian faith faces today. What is the nature of free will, does Christianity truly offer an answer to the probl

#208 Questions about Doctrine, the Trinity and Baptism

Feb 29th, 2024 38m 46s

What is the doctrine of the Trinity? Is the Trinity key to being a Christian? Is the doctrine of Baptism an essential? And should we be baptised if we've been christened? Tom Wright addresses these questions and more in this episode.This epis

#207 Conversations about the afterlife with Tom Wright

Feb 22nd, 2024 36m 20s

Heaven and Hell are the topic of today's podcast with Tom Wright answering your questions about the afterlife., What is the nature of hell and what does Tom believe about it? What can be said about annihilationist or universalist views? If our

#206 How do I share my faith with my New Age, Muslim and Atheist Friends? (Replay)

Feb 15th, 2024 38m 46s

What happens to those who don’t believe in Jesus? What can I say to my New Age sister? My Muslim friend gets so much comfort from her faith… do I need to evangelise her? These and more listener questions get addressed by Tom Wright in this epis

#205 What is Prayer, really?

Feb 8th, 2024 41m 20s

In this episode, Tom answers listener questions on prayer and shares some of his own habits and approaches to praying -- If God knows our needs, what’s the point of prayer? Can we claim ‘anything’ by faith in Jesus name? What do Tom’s prayer ha

#204 A pastor deconstructs his faith, questions of sin and strugging with unforgiveness and other pastoral questions with Tom Wright (Replay)

Feb 1st, 2024 41m 40s

From the archives: We hope you'll enjoy this pastoral episode with Tom as he addresses pressing questions on challenging family dynamics, navigating unforgiveness, and a candid exploration of faith struggles from a church pastor. Plus, a somewh

#203 Christian unity, denominations and the modern Church (Replay)

Jan 25th, 2024 29m 7s

In this replay from the Archives we’re diving into questions of Church Unity, Denominations, Worship and questions facing the Modern Church. Is attending church essential for being a Christian? What shapes our theology of worship? How do we nav

#202 LGBTQI+, Transgender and Questions of Sexual Ethics (Replay)

Jan 18th, 2024 30m 25s

Join Tom in this replay episode from the archives as he addresses listener’s questions on navigating conversations about sexuality within the church, co-habitation, and the evolving understanding of homosexuality in the New Testament and today.

#201 Interpreting Genesis, Adam and Eve, Suffering and the Fall (Replay)

Jan 11th, 2024 38m 34s

As we dive into the new year here's a replay from the podcast archives, where Tom Wright answer listener questions on how to interpret the early chapters of Genesis, what he believes about the nature of Adam and Eve, and whether suffering and d

#200 A Christmas Special - Tom answers your questions about his life and work (Replay)

Dec 28th, 2023 25m 57s

In this replay from the podcast archives, Tom answers listener questions about his role as Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall Oxford, his work habits and his love of classical music... plus a Christmas question or two.• Subscribe to the

#199 Can we trust the Christmas Narratives? Responding to questions about Christmas and Bart Erhman on the historical Jesus (Replay)

Dec 21st, 2023 32m 2s

Tom Wright responds to audiences questions about Christmas and the birth narratives, the reliability of the gospels, Bart Ehrman on textual transmission, the dating of the gospels, and whether the Ascension actually happened as described. If yo

#198 Veganism, ethics and activism (Replay)

Dec 14th, 2023 22m 30s

From the archives: Tom answers listener questions around if we should eat meat, whether we’ll all be vegan in the new creation and if violent protest is ever acceptable• Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/144165

#197 US politics, conspiracy theories and prophecy (Replay)

Dec 7th, 2023 23m 35s

From the archives: Tom answers listener questions on the prevalence of conspiracy theories, US church support for Trump and the failed prophecies of his returning to power• Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/144

#196 Pain and suffering Part 2 (Replay)

Nov 30th, 2023 23m 11s

From the archives: In this second of a two-part episode series looking at the question of Suffering, Tom shares his thoughts on heart-breaking pastoral questions from listeners around how to respond to grief and mental health.• Subscribe to t

#195 Pain and suffering Part 1 (Replay)

Nov 23rd, 2023 29m 44s

From the archives: Tom shares his thoughts on the difficult questions listeners have around issues such as dementia, death, the global pandemic and whether God himself suffers.NT Wright speaking with Miroslaf Volf on weeping, waiting and work

#195 Pain and suffering Part 1 (Replay)

Nov 23rd, 2023 27m 33s

#194 Icons, praying to saints & dividing over sexuality (Replay)

Nov 16th, 2023 42m 55s

From the archives: Tom answers listener questions around whether shrines are pagan, infant baptism is biblical and how we can live in unity with theological differences around sexuality.• Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https

#193 Should women preach and lead in church? What about marriage? (Replay)

Nov 9th, 2023 34m 43s

From the archives: Tom answers listener questions around gender, women in leadership and the dynamics of family life.• Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192• More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign

#192 Big questions from and about children (Replay)

Nov 2nd, 2023 31m 30s

From 2020: Tom answers listener questions on how to talk to children about tricky things like suffering and hell. Plus, we talk about parenting and discipling children and young peopleFor more on developing children’s faith at home: https://w

#191 Donald Trump, gay cakes and white privilege (Replay)

Oct 26th, 2023 37m 6s

Tom answers listener questions on the upcoming US election, religious freedom in the case of Christian cake makers, and the concept of ‘white privilege’ in current debates on racial justice. For Tom’s full talk on ‘Undermining Racism’: https:/