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Big questions and theories explained in under 2 minutes from A History of Ideas on BBC Radio 4. Animations voiced by Harry Shearer, Gillian Anderson, Stephen Fry and Aidan Turner. Scripted by Nigel Warburton. This project is made in collaboration with The Open University and the animations were created by Cognitive.
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2011 is the 300th anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest figures in Western Philosophy – David Hume. As well as an economist and historian, Hume was specifically known for his scepticism and empiricism, and was also an important figure in the Scottish Enlightenment period in the 18th century. In this audio collection, The Open University’s Nigel Warburton is joined by A.C. Grayling and other philosophers to discuss Hume’s key theories around the self, induction and his argument agai ...
In this podcast, Chief Executive of Humanists UK Andrew Copson talks to humanists today about what they believe, to understand more about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by.
The podcast that aims to grow disciples of Jesus in St Ives, at home, and beyond. Join Josh and a variety of guests chat about Jesus and what it looks like to follow him.
Welcome to The Coaching Manual Podcast. In this series we talk to expert soccer coaches, authors and academics from across the coaching world; diving deep into conversation to bring you actionable pieces of advice.
We all make some modifications to our bodies. But often this is in response to social pressures. So is there something to say for the largely unmodified body? Clare Chambers thinks so. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she spells out why. The interviewer is David Edmonds.
Peter Singer is probably the most famous living philosopher. He recently won the million-dollar Berggruen Prize and promptly gave all that money to charity. His positions on this, on animals, poverty, altruism, and much else besides are underpinned by his consequentialism. Here, in conversation with Nigel Warburton he explains his consequentialism …
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"Jesus of Nazareth, I am he" - John 18:1-14 - Josh Hayward
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'Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to him. So he went out and asked them, “Who do you want?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. As we come up to Easter, Josh helps us to look into our last "I am" statement for the term, as we see Jesus arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. This talk was recorded at Senior High on S…
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"I am the true vine" - John 15:1-11 - Ben Warburton
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Is Jesus a plant? Why does he say that he is the vine, we are the branches, and the Father is the gardener? Ben helps us to understand this next "I am" statement from Jesus as we look deeper into God's word and how we are to remain in him. This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 27 March 2022. Sorry for the delay in uploading!…
Spying raises many ethical issues, but these are rarely discussed - at least by philosophers. Cécile Fabre, author of a recent book on the topic, Spying Through a Glass Darkly, discusses some of these issues with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode is sponsored by The New European newspaper.…
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"I am the way, the truth and the life" - John 14:1-10 - Jamie Woods
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What is your version of heaven? Does it centre around Jesus? Or does it centre around something else? Jamie helps us unpack Jesus' next "I am" statement and see that God's word says that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 13 March 2022.
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"I am the way, the truth and the life" - John 14:1-7 - Josh Irving
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Jesus is the true way to life! This week at Junior High, Josh Irving helped us to understand this next "I am" statement from Jesus, and see how he is the only way to true life. This talk was recorded at Junior High on Friday 11 March 2022.
In this digital age, how can we organise society and the public sphere in ways that will preserve the sense of individual dignity? Ro Khanna, Congressman for Silicon Valley, and author of Dignity in a Digital Age, discusses this important topic with Nigel Warburton.
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"I am the resurrection and the life" - John 11:1-48 - Josh Hayward
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As people seek to live long and healthy lives, Jesus is the solution to the problem of death and suffering. Josh helps us to unpack John 11 and what Jesus has to teach us about himself through this "I am" statement. This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 6 March 2022.
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"I am the gate for the sheep" - John 10:1-10 - Rach Chan
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Rach helps us to think about what Jesus tells us in John 10. What does it mean that he is a gate? And who are the sheep? What does this show us about who Jesus is? All good questions, listen to find out! Quick disclaimer: the recording starts midway through a sentence, sorry about that! This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 20 February 20…
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Jesus is the 'GOAT' - John 8:48-59 - Josh Hayward
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Jesus is the greatest of all time (GOAT). In this week's "I am" statement we see in John 8 that Jesus says "before Abraham was, I am". Josh helps us to unpack this statement from Jesus and see how he truly is the greatest of ALL time. This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 13 February 2022.
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I AM - The Light of the World - John 8:12-20, 9:1-5 - Andee Ee
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We start the year looking right at Jesus; who he says he is, and what that means for us. In John 8, Jesus says “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life". Andee helps us to unpack this passage and encourage us to follow Jesus in the light. This talk was given at Senior High on Sund…
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I AM - The Bread of Life - John 6:25-35 - Josh Hayward
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We start the year looking right at Jesus; who he says he is, and what that means for us. In John 6, Jesus says "I am the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." Josh unpacks this and encourages us to work for what will endure forever. This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 30…
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ON FIRE - Ministry - Nigel Fortescue - Summer Camp 2022
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Wholehearted disciples of Jesus who are on fire joyfully serve him and his church! Nigel unpacks Ephesians 4:9-16 to give us a perspective on what it looks like to serve because he served us. This talk was given at Summer Camp on January 19 2022.
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ON FIRE - Mission - Nigel Fortescue - Summer Camp 2022
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Christ Church Youth are looking at what it looks like to be ON FIRE for Jesus this Summer Camp. What does it look like to follow Jesus with your whole heart? Nigel helps us look at what it looks like to follow Jesus and why wholehearted disciples love to share him with others. Nigel unpacked 2 Corinthians 5:6-15 for us. This talk was given at Summe…
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ON FIRE - Membership - Nigel Fortescue - Summer Camp 2022
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Christ Church Youth are looking at what it looks like to be ON FIRE for Jesus this Summer Camp. What does it look like to follow Jesus with your whole heart? Josh Hayward got voted off the island and went home sick, but Nigel Fortescue continues the talks, this time in Hebrews 10:19-25 to see what it looks like to love one another as wholehearted d…
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ON FIRE - Maturity - Josh Hayward - Summer Camp 2022
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Christ Church Youth are looking at what it looks like to be ON FIRE for Jesus this Summer Camp. What does it look like to follow Jesus with your whole heart? Josh Hayward continues in Philippians 1:9-11 to see what it looks like to grow in maturity as wholehearted disciples of Jesus. Following Jesus means growing in his love in his word more and mo…
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ON FIRE - Magnification - Josh Hayward - Summer Camp 2022
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Christ Church Youth are looking at what it looks like to be ON FIRE for Jesus this Summer Camp. What does it look like to follow Jesus with your whole heart? Josh Hayward kicks off the talks for us in Mark 12:28-34 to see just how BIG God is. Following Jesus means worshipping (or magnifying) him with everything. This talk was given at Summer Camp o…
In this episode, Andrew speaks to philosopher Nigel Warburton, about what he believes, from clarity to being accessible, free speech, thinking aloud, thinking together, thinking on the page, and being free and open.By Humanists UK
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Benjamin Lipscomb on 4 Women Philosophers
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In Oxford during the Second World War four women philosophers came to prominence. Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Iris Murdoch, and Mary Midgley were friends and met to discuss their ideas, particulary about ethics. Benjamin Lipscomb, author of a recent book about them, The Women Are Up To Something, speaks to David Edmonds in this episode of th…
In this episode, Andrew speaks to former Chief Scientific Adviser to the European Commission, Professor Dame Anne Glover, about what she believes, from curiosity, to the infinite possibilities of things you can't see, uncertainty, making knowledge useful, making a difference, and the vital importance of diversity to success.…
In this episode, Andrew speaks to Professor of Materials Chemistry, Saiful Islam, about what he believes, from beautiful crystals, to green energy, scientific progress, combating ignorance and fear, and the value of education.By Humanists UK
In this episode, Andrew speaks to broadcaster and Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Religion, Francesca Stavrakopoulou, about what she believes, from justice for marginalised people from the past, to death rituals, identity in the long human story, and human exceptionalism.By Humanists UK
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Youth Carols pt 3 - Hope is certain - Josh Hayward
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Josh finishes looking at the hope of Christmas by seeing this hope guaranteed in the person of Jesus. 1 Peter 1 speaks of a hope that God has given his people that can never perish, spoil or fade, and we know this is the living hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus! This talk was given at Youth Carols on Friday 10 December…
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Youth Carols pt 2 - Hope fulfilled - Rach Chan
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Rach continues Youth Carols by looking at the way the birth of Jesus is the fulfillment of a long time waiting for hope. Zechariah's song in Luke 1 speaks beautifully of the way God is bringing hope to people on that first Christmas. This talk was given at Youth Carols on Friday 10 December.
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Youth Carols pt 1 - We need hope - Josh Hayward
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Josh kicks off Carols in the Old Testament, looking at Isaiah 11 and the promises that God had made to a people that, like us today, need hope. This talk was given at Youth Carols on Friday 10 December.
Do we seek pleasure and avoid pain? The moral psychologist Paul Bloom believes psychological hedonism gives an inaccurate picture of what motivates us. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses pain and pleasure with Nigel Warburton.
In this episode, Andrew speaks to co-founder of WordPress, Mike Little, about what he believes, from democratic participation, to giving people a voice, an open source world, cooperation, and inspiration in utopianism.By Humanists UK
In this episode, Andrew speaks to Labour MP, Dame Angela Eagle, about what she believes, from opportunity for all, to contributing to a collective effort, remaking society, and being a pragmatic humanist.By Humanists UK
In this episode, Andrew speaks to cognitive scientist, Steven Pinker, about what he believes, from understanding ourselves, to consciousness raising of what it means to be human, the continuous landscape of knowledge, progress, and rationality.By Humanists UK
Josh and Rach reflect further on Genesis 11 and what this has to say about human pride, as well as what it looks like to live with humility because of Jesus.
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Genesis 11 - A Fight for Glory - Andee Ee
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People absolutely LOVE to make a name for themselves, which is interesting because we were created to make a name for God. Andee helps us see that Genesis 11 gives us a beautiful picture of humanity banding together to glorify themselves and God acting swiftly to take this seriously. This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 28 November.…
After the flood God used to bring destruction, and having saved a few people through this, humanity had a fresh start. Would they live for God, or turn back to the old sinful ways? Have a read of Genesis 9 and listen to this to find out! This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 21 November.
In this episode, Andrew speaks to psychologist and author, John Amaechi OBE, about what he believes, from leadership, to congruence, opportunity, words authentically delivered for social good, and human thriving and development.By Humanists UK
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Genesis 6-8 - Wickedness, Destruction, Righteousness and Mercy - DEBRIEF
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Josh and Rach chat through some more implications of human wickedness, God's destruction, and the mercy he shows to his people!
In this episode, Andrew speaks to stand up comedian and author, Shaparak Khorsandi, about what she believes, from living in exile and being an outsider, to hospitality, communication and creativity, connecting with others, equality of status, and appreciation of freedom.By Humanists UK
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Genesis 6-8 - Wickedness, Destruction, Righteousness and Mercy - Rach Mayrick
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The classic story of Noah's ark is definitely a bit different to what we might remember it as kids! Rach helps unpack what God actually says in Genesis 6-8 about the way God responds to human wickedness with destruction, while also giving mercy to those who were righteous. This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 12 November.…
Josh and Rach think a little further about Genesis 4 and some of the things it raises about the character of God, and the way that he treats sin.
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Genesis 4 - God deals with sin - Rach Chan
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God is a God who takes sin seriously! The way that God deals with sin shows a lot about who he is, that he is a God of justice yet also mercy. Have a listen to what Genesis 4 has to say about this! This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 5 November 2021.
Stoic philosophers described anger as a temporary madness and argued that we should eliminate it wherever possible. More recently Martha Nussbaum has argued for keeping anger out of political debates. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, in contrast, Myisha Cherry makes the case for rage in some specific circumstances. She discusses rag…
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Genesis 3 - The Ultimate Problem - DEBRIEF
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Josh and Rach chat about Genesis 3 where we see sin and it's consequences, as well as something crucial that was left unaddressed in the talk on the weekend. Listen to check it out!
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Genesis 3 - The Ultimate Problem - Josh Hayward
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Sin is bad. That's a fact. Genesis 3 speaks of how humanity have chosen to reject God, and some of the problems that this brings for all of us. Fortunately, the ultimate problem has a solution (Hello, Jesus). This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 31 October.
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Genesis 2 - Made for Relationships - DEBRIEF
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God has a lot to say in Genesis 2 about many important things! Josh and Rach chat about why it's important that we listen closely to God's Word in the crowd of voices that our world speaks to us, and then some of the good and true things that he shows us about being made in his image, being made male and female, and marriage (and singleness!).…