Best Ben Atkinson Podcasts (2025)

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Adult Conversion vs Leaving the Faith: What’s More Meaningful? Matthew Su & Nathan Ormond | Schools Debate Special 57:03

1d ago57:03

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Is it more meaningful to convert to Christianity as an adult—or to leave it behind after growing up in the faith? In this special schools debate, host Sam McKee is joined by Matthew Su, a Christian convert and Cambridge PhD candidate, and Nathan Ormond, ex-Christian and YouTuber at Digital Gnosis. With big questions from teenage students, the episo…

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Ep. 496 - Joe Sutherland 47:23

1d ago47:23

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Joe Sutherland is a comedian who performs all over the UK and internationally, with a Sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Tour support for Ellie Taylor and UK tour support for stars of Rupaul's Drag Race. Joe’s recent appearances on TV include Dave’s Hypothetical and the BBC’s Eastenders. As he embarks on his first international tour, Joe is read…

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No Life 'Til Lager Episode 12 - Jake Atkinson x Human Robot 1:04:43

2d ago1:04:43

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Send us a text No Life 'Til Lager Episode Twelve with Jake Atkinson, co-founder and co-owner at Human Robot Brewery. Hosted by failed Master Cicerone® Adam Zuniga. Produced by Jeremy Batchelor. No Life 'Til Lager theme song by The Bad Actors. Episode art by Human Robot. Follow @nolifetillager, https://nolifetillager.buzzsprout.com Like a Machine - …

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#80 Dr William Li - Preventing And Reversing Chronic Disease Using Food As Medicine 1:29:35

4d ago1:29:35

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Can we reverse chronic disease using food? How can food be used as preventative medicine? What foods have these medicinal properties and in what dose? Dr. William Li, physician, scientist and bestselling author of “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself” and “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and …

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Classic: An ex-atheist faces off with an ex-Christian 59:43

4d ago59:43

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Holly Ordway is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the Word on Fire Institute and a Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University. She holds a PhD in English and serves as a subject editor for the Journal of Inklings Studies. A regular guest on The CS Lewis Podcast, Holly has a deep passion for explori…

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Ep. 495 - Peter Fincham 1:03:34

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Peter Fincham was the Controller of BBC One from 2006 to 2007 and ITV’s Director of Television from 2008 to 20016. Before that, Peter was the Managing Director of TalkBack Productions where he oversaw the creation and production of programmes such as The Day Today, Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge, They Think It’s All Over, Never Mind the…

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Is the natural world evidence of design, or the result of random processes? Rachel G Jordan vs Michael Shermer hosted by Andy Kind 1:11:42

9d ago1:11:42

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In this episode of Premier Unbelievable? comedian and host Andy Kind welcomes marine biologist and Christian author Rachel G. Jordan, author of If the Ocean has a Soul, and sceptic science-historian Dr Michael Shermer, founder of Skeptic Magazine and author of The Moral Arc, for a dynamic conversation exploring whether nature reveals divine purpose…

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Ep. 494 - Ben Hart 55:12

10d ago55:12

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Ben Hart is a magician best known for reaching the grand final of Britain's Got Talent in 2019, finishing third. He has returned to the programme several times, on BGT: The Champions, America's Got Talent: The Champions, and Britain's Got Talent Christmas Spectacular. An award-winning performer, he’s also a writer, inventor, and designer of magic t…

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The Anfield Wrap’s Neil Atkinson meets the lads 26:42

11d ago26:42

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Neil Atkinson, The Anfield Wrap legend talks to Joel, Dom, Ben and Caspar about the Reds this season and next.By Joel T, Ben G and Dom W

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Classic: Is War ever justified? Just War, Darwinism and Christianity | Michael Ruse vs Nigel Biggar. 1:01:25

12d ago1:01:25

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In 2025, as the world is devastated by continuing wars, many are simultaneously commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Returning to this edition of Unbelievable, recorded as marks of Remembrance took place across the world to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 in 2018, Justin Brierley discussed just war theory, Dar…

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Ep. 493 - Alexei Sayle 1:00:46

13d ago1:00:46

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Alexei Sayle is an actor, author, stand-up comedian, television presenter and former recording artist. He was one of the leading figures in the British alternative comedy movement in the 1980s, becoming the leading performer at The Comic Strip, in Soho. In 1981, he wrote and performed the radio series, Alexei Sayle and the Fish People, for which he…

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No Life 'Til Lager Episode 11 - Brady Jones x Ben Allgood x Geisthaus 1:51:05

15d ago1:51:05

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Send us a text No Life 'Til Lager Episode Eleven with Brady Jones and Ben Allgood, co-founders, owners, brewers and doers at Geisthaus Brewing Company. Hosted by failed Master Cicerone® Adam Zuniga, produced by Jeremy Batchelor. No Life 'Til Lager theme song by The Bad Actors. Episode art by Ryan Normile. Follow @nolifetillager, https://nolifetilla…

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Do humans have the right to engineer life? Prof. Keith Fox v Dr. Sam McKee 1:26:01

16d ago1:26:01

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Should we be tampering with the genetic code of life? What are the ethical and theological implications of engineering artificial organisms?This episode of Unbelievable? explores the cutting-edge world of synthetic biology - from designing artificial microbes to help us live on Mars, to the deeper philosophical and ethical questions about humanity …

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Ep. 492 - Christopher Macarthur-Boyd 1:07:52

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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd presents the comedy podcast Here Comes The Guillotine with Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe. 2024 saw Christopher release his debut stand-up comedy special Oh No! with 800 Pound Gorilla Media. After a sell-out run at the Fringe, Christopher toured the UK and Ireland with his hit-show Scary Times, culminating with his bigges…

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Cup Final Special! 19:13

17d ago19:13

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Joel, Ben, Dom and Caspar discuss the week’s football issuesBy Joel T, Ben G and Dom W

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Classic: Can Christianity be true if Christians can't agree on doctrine? Andrew Whyte vs Nabeel Qureshi 1:01:52

19d ago1:01:52

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Less than a year after this classic episode aired, Nabeel Qureshi, author of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, one of the most compelling accounts of a Muslim’s journey to Christianity, announced he had stage IV stomach cancer. He passed away in September 2017. In this unforgettable episode, Nabeel brings his characteristic warmth and clarity as he eng…

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Ep. 491 - Helen Atkinson Wood 42:15

21d ago42:15

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Helen Atkinson Wood is an actress and comedian, best known for her role as Mrs. Miggins in Blackadder. Helen and Mike have been best friends since University. They went on to record seven series of Radio Active for BBC Radio 4 which transferred to BBC television as KYTV. They toured the world together as part of that team, which included the late G…

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Does true freedom exist? Max Jeganathan vs Andrew Copson hosted by Andy Kind 1:15:28

23d ago1:15:28

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Is our obsession with personal autonomy leading to fulfilment—or fracture? Max Jeganathan (author of The Freedom Trap) and Andrew Copson (CEO of Humanists UK) explore the purpose, power, and pitfalls of freedom. While Max argues that unexamined individualism breeds anxiety, disconnection, and moral confusion, Andrew defends freedom as a means to ha…

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Ep. 490 - Liz Guterbock 1:05:03

24d ago1:05:03

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Liz Guterbock is an award winning actress, stand up comedian and voice artist. Her television highlights include Armando Iannucci’s hit sci-fi comedy series Avenue 5 on HBO, Channel 4’s ‘For the Love of Cars,’ and CBBC’s Victorian Drama series ‘Hetty Feather.’ Liz has worked extensively as a voice artist, having lent her voice to commercial campaig…

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Classic: Why I changed my mind about Christian history - Tom Holland v Larry Hurtado 50:40

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Back in October 2016, renowned historian Tom Holland penned an article for The New Statesman on why he changed his mind about Christianity. Holland is the author of popular books on ancient empires and says his research made him realise how unique Christianity was in its infancy. In this classic show Holland claims that, despite secular arguments t…

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Ep. 489 - David Hepworth 59:40

28d ago59:40

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David Hepworth co-presented Live Aid on the BBC in 1985. He was also one of the presenters of the BBC rock music programme The Old Grey Whistle Test. David launched and edited magazines such as Smash Hits, Q, Mojo, Just Seventeen, Heat and The Word, among many others. He has won the Editor of the Year and Writer of the Year awards from the Professi…

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Cancer, War and the God Question: why so much suffering? Prof Richard Norman vs Sara Stevenson hosted by Andy Kind 1:15:15

30d ago1:15:15

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Why does a good God allow violence and suffering — even in the Bible?In this episode of Premier Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a thought-provoking debate between humanist philosopher Richard Norman and Christian thinker Sara Stevenson. Together, they explore whether divine violence in the Old Testament undermines the credibility of Christianity, an…

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Ep. 488 - Charles Collingwood 59:42

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Charles Collingwood is best known for playing Brian Aldridge in the BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers for the past 50 years, since March 1975. He is married to Judy Bennett who played Shula Hebden Lloyd in the series from 1971–2024. Charles started his career, having left RADA where he trained, in Children’s Television, starting with The Raven and…

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Classic: Memes, archetypes, and the meaning we live by: Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore 49:29

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In this classic edition of Unbelievable? - The Big Conversation we ask: do we need God to make sense of life? In a 2018 debate, Jordan Peterson and Susan Blackmore explore the psychology of belief through the lenses of memes and archetypes. Peterson argues that religious structures underpin even secular life, while Blackmore sees religion as a cult…

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Ep. 487 - Limahl 1:21:37

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Limahl is best know as the lead singer of 80s band Kajagoogoo, who enjoyed the instant fame of hitting the top of the charts with their debut single "Too Shy”. This was followed by two more Top 20 hits "Ooh To Be Ah" and "Hang On Now" (all of which he co-wrote). Limahl then struck out on his own and hit the charts again with his first solo single ‘…

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Is the Problem of Suffering the strongest argument against God? David Robertson vs Stephen Law hosted by Andy Kind 1:13:54

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Can the reality of suffering disprove a good God? Oxford Philosopher Dr. Stephen Law and Christian minister Rev. David Robertson debate the problem of evil, the evil God hypothesis, and whether suffering is evidence for or against theism. Does Christianity provide a meaningful answer, or does the sheer amount of suffering make belief in God irratio…

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Europe, the last 3 weeks and Jamie Vardy 18:19

1M ago18:19

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Joel, Caspar, Ben and Dom pick apart the last few weeks of football storiesBy Joel T, Ben G and Dom W

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Ep. 486 - 5th Birthday Special! 1:39:00

1M ago1:39:00

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It's our 5th birthday so Mike and his producer/son John, each choose their 5 favourite clips and memories from the past 5 years! Featuring Caroline Quentin, Dave Gorman, Seann Walsh, Jon Ronson, Sir David Jason, Josie Long, George Mombiot, Howard Goodall, Anita Harris and Michael Simkins. Happy Birthday to us! Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @…

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Classic: Debating the Scandals of Easter: Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection David Instone-Brewer v Bob Price 59:53

1M ago59:53

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Listen to a compelling classic discussion between David Instone-Brewer, a New Testament scholar, and Bob Price, a professor of biblical criticism. This Unbelievable focuses on the scandals surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, as argued in David's book, 'The Jesus Scandals.' David posits these events based on their embarrassing nature fo…

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Ep. 485 - Mark Thomas Unedited 1:24:23

1M ago1:24:23

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An unedited version of Mike’s conversation with Mark Thomas from 2021 with around 30 minutes of unheard chat! Mark Thomas is a comedian, writer and activist. The Mark Thomas Comedy Product, his Channel 4 show, ran for 6 series and his BBC Radio 4 show, The Manifesto, ran for 5 series. He has a Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hou…

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The Resurrection Debate: Did Jesus Die and Rise Again? David Instone-Brewer vs Ijaz Ahmed, hosted by Andy Kind 1:19:12

1M ago1:19:12

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As Easter approaches, we explore the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection in Christianity and Islam. Bible scholar Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer joins Islamic apologist Ijaz Ahmed for a thought-provoking debate on the crucifixion, resurrection, and the divinity of Jesus. Is the resurrection a historical fact or a later theological idea?📚 Dav…

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Ep. 484 - Sam Nicoresti 1:03:22

1M ago1:03:22

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Sam Nicoresti is a writer, performer and award winning comedian. Sam was the Winner of the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2021 and was nominated for Best Compere at the Chortle Awards in 2024. Sam is known for her blending of stand-up, surreal theatre, film and music to create one-person shows that explore consciousness, identity, and co…

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Ep. 483 - Jessica Martin 1:18:08

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Jessica Martin is an actress, singer, and illustrator. Specialising as an impressionist, her television roles have included Spitting Image, Copy Cats and The Bobby Davro Show. She featured as the werewolf Mags in the 1988 Doctor Who serial The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, and provided the voice of the Queen in the 2007 Doctor Who Christmas special,…

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Why I Changed My Mind on Christian Sexual Ethics? Rev Dr Christopher Landau vs Rev Charlie Bell hosted by Andy Kind 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

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This week on Premier Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a bold and honest conversation about sex, sexuality, and discipleship in the Church.Joining him are Rev Dr Christopher Landau, author of Compassionate Orthodoxy and Sexuality, who defends the Church’s traditional teaching with pastoral conviction—and Rev Dr Charlie Bell, author of Queer Holiness, …

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Ep. 482 - Natty (Mike's Grandson) 41:47

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Natty is Mike’s grandson. If you’ve listened regularly to My Time Capsule you will have heard Mike talk about him quite a bit. Or if you listen to our other podcast, Chatty Natty (where Mike chats to Natty about anything and everything), you’ll know Natty from that. Natty is a 13 year old autistic boy and has many special interests. He's not curren…

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