Dr. Mike Bird and Tom NT Wright take us on a deeply personal journey through their denominational experiences in today's episode of the podcast. From Anglican roots to Catholic insights, they explore the rich tapestry of Christian traditions and reflect on how faith evolves across life’s seasons.

💡 Together, they tackle a listener's heartfelt dilemma: navigating faith within a family where religious backgrounds differ. Should you join the Catholic Church or embrace a Reformed tradition? Tom and Mike unpack this complex decision, emphasizing the role of conscience, community, and theological understanding in shaping one’s spiritual path.

The discussion also dives into the transformative doctrine of justification, examining the interplay of faith, works, and the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. Unity among Christians and the ongoing sanctification process are central themes, offering fresh perspectives for anyone wrestling with denominational differences or seeking deeper theological insight.

✨ Highlights include:

• Tom Wright's reflections on growing up Anglican and its profound impact on his theology.
• Mike Bird’s vibrant denominational journey, from Baptist beginnings to his embrace of Anglicanism.
• A breakdown of Catholic and Protestant views on justification, faith, and works.
• The unifying power of the Holy Spirit in the global Church.

👉 Whether you’re exploring your own denominational identity, facing family faith tensions, or yearning for a better understanding of Christian unity, this episode is packed with wisdom to inspire and challenge you.

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#AskNTWrightAnything #FaithAndFamily #DenominationalJourneys #HolySpirit #ChristianUnity #Justification #FaithAndWorks

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In the highly anticipated Season 2 premiere of the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast, Dr. Michael Bird joins legendary theologian Tom Wright for an inspiring deep dive into the historical foundations of Christianity.

Together, they explore, why historical accuracy matters in understanding the Bible, unpack the literary tools used in scripture and reflect on the resurrection’s profound impact on time and identity .

💡 The episode also tackles tough questions about skepticism surrounding the resurrection, exploring common theories and the historical expectations of a Messiah. Whether you’re grappling with doubts or seeking to deepen your faith, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

👉 Have a burning question for Tom? Submit it now at askntwright.com and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!

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Tom answers listener questions about his role as Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall Oxford, his work habits and love of classical music... plus a Christmas question or two.

Originally Aired: 23 Dec 2021

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From the archives: Tom answers listener questions about whether shrines are pagan, whether infant baptism is biblical, and how we can live in unity despite theological differences around sexuality.

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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 history, literature, and theology of the first Christians" which both combines and unpacks years of Tom's major study into this seminal volume.

For more books written by Tom Wright and Mike Bird

• Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies (2024) https://shorturl.at/cwzBP

• The New Testament in its World (2019) https://shorturl.at/BGLOX

This episode originally aired on 6 Nov 2019

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Tom offers advice to a listener who is moving away from Christianity because she believes the Bible seems to treat women as second class citizens. Another is an agnostic who has been praying for the war in Ukraine. Will God hear my prayers if I’m not even sure I believe?

Originally Aired: 25 August 2022

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Tackling one of the biggest questions of all time, the problem of evil and suffering, in today's episode an atheist listener asks a question about free will and the problem of evil. Will it be possible for there to be another ‘fall’ in the new creation? And the hosts of the Libertarian Christian Podcast have some questions for Tom about living as Christians in today’s world.

Originally Aired: Sept 2019

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Tom Wright joins Justin to answer listener questions on how to interpret the early chapters of Genesis, what he believes about the nature of Adam and Eve, whether suffering and death existed before the fall and much more… First broadcast in 2019.

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Does taking anti-depressant medication mean I’m failing to trust God? I was told to read the Bible to cure my eating disorder - how do we educate the church? How do I reconcile the Biblical command ‘do not be anxious’ with chronic anxiety? Tom answers listener questions about mental health.

Originally Aired: 19 May 2022

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Tom answers personal question from listeners about how to develop spiritual disciplines, escaping the cycle of besetting sin, and how to respond to homeless people with substance addiction and mental health problems.

Originally Aired: 13 May 2022

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Tom responds to listener Qs on Andy Stanley ‘unhitching’ Christianity from the Old Testament, the historicity of the Exodus, and the way that Greg Boyd interprets violent portraits of God in ‘The Crucifixion Of The Warrior God’.

First broadcast in 2019.

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