Best Michael Halper Podcasts (2025)

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Classic: When faith fails how do you navigate doubt? Dominic Done and Andrew Whyte 1:13:20

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In this classic, Unbelievable? podcast episode hosted by Justin Brierley, the discussion centres around the nuanced relationships between faith and doubt from 2019. Senior Pastor Dominic Done talks about his book 'When Faith Fails,' sharing his journey through a significant period of questioning and how he rebuilt his faith. In contrast, Andrew Why…

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Joe Weller Challenges Alex O'Connor on God || SLP592 20:34

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Send us a text Alex O'Connor appeared on the WAFFLIN' podcast with Joe Weller. Joe speaks about "surrendering to God". Alex asks him what he means. The whole conversation is fascinating: WATCH at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyNci79Zbfc Book your place at Responding to the Rebirth: http://rebirthconference.net Check out the 321 course and The 32…

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318 | Edward Miguel on the Developing Practice of Development Economics 1:20:39

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Economics is seeing an upsurge in the importance of controlled, reproducible empirical studies. One area where this has had a great impact is on development economics, which studies the economies of low- and middle-income societies. Edward Miguel has been at the forefront of both the revolution in empirical methods, and in applying those techniques…

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The universe’s greatest mystery: God or Science? with cosmologists Dr Niayesh Afshordi, Dr Hugh Ross and Atheist Phil Halper 1:16:05

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What really happened 14 billion years ago? Was there a Big Bang - or are we on the brink of a bold new origin story?This week on Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a mind-expanding cosmic debate with two leading cosmologists, Dr Niayesh Afshordi and Dr Hugh Ross, joined by science communicator and Battle of the Big Bang co-author, Phil Halper.Are we s…

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Nomadic Matt's Best Travel Tips 23:10

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Nomadic Matt is a pioneering travel blogger. One day, we'll call him the grandfather of travel blogging during the Golden Era of travel blogs. He's not known for his travel feats but rather for the extensive tips he's provided on his popular website, which focuses on budget travel. Watch the Video The book's budget used to be $50/day, but inflation…

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Classic: Tom Wright meets Tom Holland on St Paul 1:00:29

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A must-hear clash of minds from 2018: when two Toms – world-renowned Bible scholar NT Wright and bestselling historian Tom Holland – met on Unbelievable? podcast to discuss Paul: A Biography (SPCK).Wright unpacks the life, character and world-changing mission of St Paul. Holland, though agnostic, shares why Paul’s message shocked the Roman world an…

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317 | Nicole Rust on Why Neuroscience Hasn't Solved Brain Disorders 1:14:50

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The human brain is extremely complicated, but decades of careful neuroscientific research have revealed quite a bit about how it works, including how certain genes affect particular brain behaviors. Nevertheless, this progress has not led to quite as much improvement in the treatment of brain disorders as we might expect. I talk with neuroscientist…

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Viral AI Videos (Prompt Theory) || SLP591 33:55

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Send us a text Glen Scrivener reacts to three viral videos from Hashem Al-Ghaili exploring Prompt Theory. What if our AI characters became self-aware? And how can we trust that we ourselves are real? Enter The 321 Podcast Giveaway! speaklife.org.uk/giveaway Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life Y…

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Can therapy alone heal the soul? Two Psychiatrists Treating BPD & NPD Explore the Search for Meaning 1:18:53

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Can Therapy Heal the Soul?Exploring BPD, NPD and Meaning in Christian and Secular PsychiatryToday we’re asking: Can therapy heal the soul? We’ll be exploring two complex and often misunderstood conditions - borderline personality disorder (BPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) - through both Christian and secular perspectives. What happ…

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How Nomadic Matt Travels on $75 a Day! 11:59

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Nomadic Matt is a pioneering travel blogger. One day, we'll call him the grandfather of travel blogging during the Golden Era of travel blogs. He's not known for his travel feats but rather for the extensive tips he's provided on his popular website, which focuses on budget travel. Watch the video interview The book's budget used to be $50/day, but…

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Atheist ATTEMPTS Take Down Of Tom Holland (Then Takes It Down) — Here's WHY || SLP590 1:45:53

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Send us a text Glen Scrivener reacts to Stephen Woodford (Rationality Rules) critiquing Tom Holland. This podcast gets into the issues with Stephen's video, why he took it down and three things that we (as Speak Life) need to come clean about. Enter The 321 Podcast Giveaway! speaklife.org.uk/giveaway Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at:…

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Classic: Putin's War - The Spiritual and Ideological Battle Behind the Invasion of Ukraine 1:03:05

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Originally recorded in March 2022, this classic Unbelievable? takes us back to the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As the world grappled with the shock of war, this conversation sought to uncover a deeper layer of the conflict — its religious and ideological roots.Justin Brierley is joined by Father Cyril Hovorun, a Ukrainian Orthodox p…

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AMA | June 2025 3:23:07

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Welcome to the June 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questio…

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

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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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Jordan Peterson's Embarrassing Moments Don't Detract From These Killer Arguments || SLP589 21:38

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Send us a text Glen Scrivener reacts to Jordan Peterson vs 20 atheists on the Jubilee channel. Watch the full debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwk5MPE_6zE&t Enter The 321 Podcast Giveaway! speaklife.org.uk/giveaway Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see …

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"Battle of the Big Bang" author Phil Halper reveals competing theories 34:03

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Battle of the Big Bang: The New Tales of Our Cosmic Origins examines the most profound idea: how did the universe begin? Watch the video, as it includes illustrations in the final 10 minutes. Although I'm not a physicist, I have read many books about the Big Bang, physics, and the universe. This book is an in-depth exploration of the competing mode…

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John Lennox's MASTERCLASS On The Problem of Evil || SLP588 20:50

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Send us a text Glen Scrivener reacts to Atheist/Agnostic YouTuber Alex O'Connor asking Christian Oxford Mathematician John Lennox about the problem of evil. Also featuring Stephen Fry and Michael Jones. Watch the whole interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gKCwldMZS8 Enter The 321 Podcast Giveaway! speaklife.org.uk/giveaway Check out the 321 …

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

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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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316 | Niayesh Afshordi and Phil Halper 1:28:50

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Einstein's general theory of relativity, plus some reasonable assumptions about the universe and what it's made of, has a remarkable implication: that as we trace cosmic evolution into the far past, we ultimately hit a singularity of infinite density and curvature, the Big Bang. Did that really happen? Einstein's theory is classical, after all, and…

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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

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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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Wes Huff and Andrew Schulz: 5 Ways Evangelism Has Shifted (And The ONE Thing We MUST Do) || SLP587 35:41

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Send us a text Glen reacts to Wes Huff on Andrew Schulz's podcast FLAGRANT. Listen to our previous episode about this conversation: SLP585 Enter The 321 Podcast Giveaway! speaklife.org.uk/giveaway Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at…

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I debated the secular humanist chaplain, James Croft. Here are my reflections. || SLP586 45:10

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Send us a text Glen Scrivener reacts to his recent debate with James Croft. Watch the full debate: https://youtu.be/hKbyL4isUdU Or listen to the full debate via The Speak Life Podcast (episode SLP584). Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jes…

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

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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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They're NOT gaslighting you! Dr. Isabelle Morley on the weaponization of therapy speak 36:11

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I’ve never highlighted a book as much as They’re Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship. It's my favorite book in 2025! Watch the Video Interview Author Dr. Isabelle Morley gives us a timely book that rejects the reckless proliferation of the following terms: Sociopath Psychopath Love bomb …

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315 | Branden Fitelson on the Logic and Use of Probability 1:28:55

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Every time you see an apple spontaneously break away from a tree, it falls downward. You therefore claim that there is a law of physics: apples fall downward from trees. But how can you really know? After all, tomorrow you might see an apple that falls upward. How is science possible at all? Philosophers, as you might expect, have thought hard abou…

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

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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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Why have a travel checklist? Why use the MTP app? 10:58

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Charles Veley explains why having a travel checklist can be beneficial and how the MTP app helps. Charles Veley is often referred to as one of the world's most traveled people, but whether he is definitively the most traveled depends on the criteria used. I've met Charles Veley four times, and for the fourth time, we recorded our conversation! In 2…

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Wes Huff's BEST MOMENT on Andrew Schulz (and 15 other KILLER Lines) || SLP585 52:23

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Send us a text Glen Scrivener reacts to Wes Huff's recent appearance on Andrew Schulz's podcast FLAGRANT. Enter The 321 Podcast Giveaway! speaklife.org.uk/giveaway Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLif…

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

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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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314 | Karen Lloyd on the Deep Underground Biosphere 1:09:18

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There are living creatures dwelling deep below the surface of the Earth, as deep as we are able to drill. These hearty microorganisms are related to more familiar life forms on land and under water, but the operate and survive in ways that are quite different from what we're familiar with. They live off of nutrients that have penetrated from the su…

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

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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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Charles Veley's adventure at the Bolivia-Chile border 10:51

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Charles Veley and I discuss his mini-adventure at the Chile-Bolivia border. It illustrates how no matter how much you travel, you keep having fun and unexpected moments. Charles Veley is often referred to as one of the world's most traveled people, but whether he is definitively the most traveled depends on the criteria used. I've met Charles Veley…

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DEBATE: Is Christianity The Air We Breathe? (James Croft vs Glen Scrivener) || SLP584 1:54:31

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Send us a text Glen Scrivener debates Secular Humanist Chaplain James Croft at Sussex University Meeting House on the topic 'is Christianity the air we breathe?' Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeM…

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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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Rhett McLaughlin Needs MORE Deconstruction || SLP583 54:50

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Send us a text Glen Scrivener reacts to Rhett McLaughlin's recent conversation with Alex O'Connor. Rhett is a highly successful YouTuber alongside his friend Link. In 2020, the duo opened up about their faith and their walking away from it. Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel fo…

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313 | Eric Topol on the Changing Face of Medicine and Aging 1:12:03

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Medical science is advancing at an astonishing rate. Today we talk with leading expert Eric Topol about two aspects of this story. First, the use of artificial intelligence in medicine, especially in diagnostics. This is an area that is a perfect match between an important question and the capabilities of machine learning, to the point where AI can…

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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

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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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Will the Kessler Syndrome keep us stuck on Earth? Blue Origin's Brendan Rousseau opines 10:30

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Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau are the authors of Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier. The new book explains the business side of space. Watch all four videos about Space to Grow I interview Brendan Rousseau, one of the two co-authors. In this episode, we dive into the Kessler Syndrome, which might keep us stuck on Earth! Wa…

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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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AMA | May 2025 3:38:06

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Welcome to the May 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the question…

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Space Tourism, Hotels, and Joyrides 11:26

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Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau are the authors of Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier. The new book explains the business side of space. Watch all four videos about Space to Grow I interview Brendan Rousseau, one of the two co-authors. In this episode, Brendan Rousseau discusses how close we are to having space hotels and jo…

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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…