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The Relationship of Neuroscience and the Soul

Are we ultimately bodies—purely physical things? Or are we ultimately souls—immaterial things? Or are we a combination of the two? What are the implications of our answer to this question for how we follow Jesus’ greatest commandment to love God and others?

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If God exists, why is it hard to tell?

Oxford philosopher Max Baker-Hytch speaks with Sara Stevenson about “evidential ambiguity” — the idea that evidence for God is not always clear. They discuss different ways people search for truth, what kinds of evidence are publicly available, and why uncertainty does not necessarily rule out God’s existence.

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Underappreciated Evidence for the Reliability of the Gospels & Acts, Part 2

Explore two key lines of evidence for the reliability of the book of Acts - undesigned coincidences and external confirmations - and considers how Acts contributes to the case for Jesus’ resurrection.

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Underappreciated Evidence for the Reliability of the Gospels & Acts, Part 1

Are the gospels trustworthy? Do they reflect the testimony of those who were originally eyewitnesses of Jesus’ public ministry, death, and resurrection? Or did these accounts arise and develop decades after the purported events transpired? This article presents some evidence, often underappreciated, for the reliability of the Gospels.

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Why doesn’t God heal everyone?

Why does God heal some people and not others? In this talk, Lara Buchanan explores what the Bible says about suffering, unanswered prayer, and the mystery of divine healing, drawing on stories from Scripture and the experiences of believers who have wrestled with faith in the midst of pain.

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How can we explain Near Death Experiences?

What can near-death experiences tell us about the relationship between the mind and the brain? In this conversation, Max Baker-Hytch and Sharon Dirckx explore the scientific and philosophical implications of NDEs—and what they might reveal about consciousness, the soul, and the possibility of life beyond death.

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What is justice in an age of cancel culture?

What happens to justice in a world where everyone defines truth for themselves? Max Jeganathan explores whether real justice is possible without a shared foundation—and why the Christian vision offers more than moral opinion.

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How can you know what’s true anymore?

From deepfakes to digital overload, truth is being reshaped before our eyes. In this talk from Summer School 2024, Alanzo Paul explores five cultural shifts redefining how we understand knowledge—and why that matters more than ever.

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Can we tackle climate change without addressing the soul?

In this talk, Max Jeganathan examines how Christian theology speaks into the climate crisis, offering a framework that integrates environmental responsibility with moral and spiritual insight. Drawing on biblical principles and global challenges, he outlines how faith, ethics, and human agency intersect in efforts to care for creation.

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How should Christians talk about faith in a polarized world?

In this thought-provoking interview, Darrell Bock explores how Christians can talk about faith in today’s polarized culture. Instead of starting with arguments, Bock encourages us to begin with the real questions people are asking—about peace, identity, and purpose—and shows how the gospel speaks meaningfully to those longings.

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Does miraculous healing still happen today?

Can claims of miraculous healing withstand scientific scrutiny? In this talk, Lara Buchanan examines real-life case studies, medical records, and academic research into healing through prayer. Do these reports suggest something beyond natural explanation—and if so, what might that mean for how we seek and understand truth?

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