Episodes

  • Will the resurrection be for all, or just for believers? NT Wright Answers

    Will the resurrection be for all, or just for believers? NT Wright Answers
    Jun 8 2025
    What is the 'divine council' in the Bible? Who receives a 'resurrection body'? And how can Christians be sure of their salvation?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle some of the most fascinating and personal questions in Christian theology. They discuss the mysterious concept of a divine council, what is it and how it fits within biblical monotheism, and what it tells us about God's relationship with spiritual beings. Together they discuss the nature of the resurrection body, exploring whether it's reserved for believers or given to all. Finally, they offer pastoral wisdom on assurance of salvation, wrestling with the balance between faith, obedience, and spiritual confidence. Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠⁠⁠Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Is abortion ever justified? Can Lucifer be forgiven? NT Wright answers your questions

    Is abortion ever justified? Can Lucifer be forgiven? NT Wright answers your questions
    Jun 1 2025
    Is abortion ever ethically justifiable? Could Lucifer ever be forgiven? And how do Romans 8 and Galatians 4 shape our understanding of grace, law, and inclusion? What an episode! This week on the Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird address challenging theological and ethical questions. They discuss the Christian approach to abortion, emphasizing compassion, nuance, and the sanctity of life. They also wrestle with the controversial idea of forgiveness for Lucifer, considering what Scripture says about reconciliation and spiritual rebellion. Together they take a deep dive into Romans 8 and Galatians 4, exploring how Paul’s letters speak to freedom in Christ and the fulfilment of the law through the Spirit. Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠ Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠ 👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Suicide and Salvation: What does NT Wright say?

    Suicide and Salvation: What does NT Wright say?
    May 25 2025
    How should Christians think about suicide and heaven, baptism and christenings, and the biblical teaching of the Trinity? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright unpacks your questions on some of the most sensitive and foundational questions of the Christian faith. Together, Tom and Mike reflect on the pain and complexity of suicide, affirming the reach of God’s grace even in our darkest moments. One listener asks, is believers baptism appropriate when you have been baptised as a baby? And finally, they explore the doctrine of the Trinity, tracing its roots in the New Testament and its development in early church history. Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠⁠⁠Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • "I am a transgender man, can I get married to a woman?"

    "I am a transgender man, can I get married to a woman?"
    May 19 2025
    How should Christians think about transgender identity and faith? What does it mean to deconstruct and reconstruct belief in today’s world? And how do we understand Jesus’ prophecy about the end times?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird engage with deeply personal and theologically rich questions. They explore how the grace of God meets us amid identity struggles, why pastoral care matters so much in conversations about gender and faith, and how deconstruction can lead to a more resilient Christianity. Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠ Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠ 👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Will God resurrect my cremated body?

    Will God resurrect my cremated body?
    May 11 2025
    Cremation, grace & Resurrection:. This week Tom tackles what does grace really mean in the Bible? Does cremation affect the Christian hope of resurrection? And how should we understand Jesus’ relationship to the Old Testament law? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the deep connections between 'hesed' in the Old Testament and 'charis' in the New, offering a rich picture of God’s love and faithfulness. They tackle the sensitive topic of cremation and Christian burial, affirming the unshakable hope of resurrection. Finally, together Mike and Tom unpack how Jesus fulfils— not abolishes —the law, showing the continuity between the covenants and the forward-looking nature of practices like the Sabbath. Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠ Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠ 👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Jesus' Jewish identity, Paul's commands to women and Bonhoeffer's dilemma: Tom Wright answers

    Jesus' Jewish identity, Paul's commands to women and Bonhoeffer's dilemma: Tom Wright answers
    May 4 2025
    Tom Wright and Mike Bird delve into the Jewish identity of Jesus in this week's episode of the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. They respond to a listener's question about Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 11 and reflect on the moral dilemmas faced by Dietrich Bonhoeffer during the Nazi regime. With depth and clarity, they explore how seeing Jesus within his Jewish context enriches our understanding of the gospel, why Paul's words on worship remain controversial, and how Bonhoeffer's bold choices continue to challenge the church on questions of Biblical ethics, justice, and what role Christians should take on opposing tyranny. Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠ Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠ 👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Does Tom Wright consider belief in the bodily resurrection of Jesus essential to Christian faith?

    Does Tom Wright consider belief in the bodily resurrection of Jesus essential to Christian faith?
    Apr 27 2025
    What is church membership really for? Why does the bodily resurrection matter so much to Christian faith? And how should Christians respond to the suffering in Gaza? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the theological roots of church membership, unpack the meaning of worship as a response to grace, and reflect on the hope of resurrection. They also discuss how lament is not just permitted but essential in a world full of pain, and why the church cannot remain silent in the face of injustice. Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠askntwright.com Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠ 👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • BONUS Subscriber only Easter Show: What does Easter mean for the mission of the Church today? Tom Wright and Mike Bird

    BONUS Subscriber only Easter Show: What does Easter mean for the mission of the Church today? Tom Wright and Mike Bird
    Apr 21 2025
    You’re here because you love hearing Tom Wright’s insights on Ask NT Wright Anything. In this special Easter Monday episode—available free on our new subscriber-only feed—Mike Bird and Tom Wright go beyond the empty tomb to explore the bold, world-shaping implications of the resurrection. What does Easter really mean for the mission of the Church today? Is resurrection just about life after death—or something far bigger? Mike asks how Easter reshapes the Church’s mission today. Tom reflects on a Holy Week sermon in Jerusalem in 1989—focused on heaven, but missing the power of new creation now. From ancient Jerusalem to today’s conflicts, they explore how the resurrection calls Christians to justice, beauty, evangelism—and above all, hope. Jesus rises not to help us escape the world, but to redeem it. Rooted in John 20, the Great Commission, and Psalm 2, this episode offers a bold vision of the Church as a living sign of God’s new creation. Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠ Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠ 👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
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