Nick Hawkes

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Synopsis

Dr Nick Hawkes has two degrees in science and two in theology. He is is the author of a number of books including "The Bible on the Key Issues of Life" and "Evidence of God."Nick is also a broadcaster, writing and recording 'Thoughts for the Day" for radio (Life FM 107.9; Inspire Digital; and Vision Radio). He blogs at nickhawkes.net.

Episodes

  • The Truth About Science And Faith

    18/03/2020 Duration: 10min

    “Science is rational and Christianity is not”… such is the claim of many strident atheists. Many go further and say Christianity is actively at war with science, suppressing its truth. In reality, this claim is but one of the myths some people wrap around themselves in order to hide from truth and stay huddled within the rhetoric of their own kind. The truth is far more complex. Read on…

  • Wilful Atheism

    12/02/2020 Duration: 13min

    Is it valid to say that atheists have no excuse for their atheism because the evidence for God is plainly seen in the order of creation? Is the problem for belief “lack of evidence,” or is it wilful suppression of evidence? Let’s take a look at a thorny issue.

  • Beauty and meaning of creation

    01/07/2019 Duration: 07min

    Sometimes it is great to slow down and appreciate the absurd beauty of the world we live in. Does this beauty have significance, or are all living things simply meaningless bags of protons, electrons and neutrons?

  • Gods character

    18/06/2019 Duration: 05min

    Gods character by Nick Hawkes

  • Society and atheism 20

    04/06/2019 Duration: 06min

    Where is western society going now that it is sloughing off Christian morality and hope? What symptoms are we seeing and what does it mean for the future? Can we regain the hope that’s been lost?

  • Genesis 19

    24/05/2019 Duration: 05min

    The creation accounts in the first three chapters of the bible have caused an ungodly fight amongst Christians… and earned ridicule from atheists. So, how should the creation of accounts of God making the world in six days, and the Adam and Eve story, be rightly understood?

  • Atheists

    11/05/2019 Duration: 07min

    Celebrity atheists pandering to popularism have made the assertion that the biblical accounts of Jesus are fiction and cannot be trusted. Their audacious assertion is based on wilful deceit. So, what is actually true?

  • Death

    29/04/2019 Duration: 06min

    Death is a disturbing reality. How do we make sense of it? Why does death even have to exist? Can we see evidence for God in the reality of death?

  • Truth

    15/04/2019 Duration: 07min

    The concept of “truth” has come under attack in recent decades. How important is truth when considering spirituality and religion? What is the significance of Christianity being a religion based on historical facts that can be forensically examined?

  • Significance and morality

    01/04/2019 Duration: 05min

    Is the significance of humanity nothing more than being the animal that’s on top of the food chain? What would be the significance if that were true? And what would be the significance if it were not true?

  • Transformation

    20/03/2019 Duration: 07min

    What made a brutalised slave trader become a church minister… and write the words to the hymn “Amazing Grace”? Where does Christianity get its amazing power to transform people… and what is the significance of it? Listen for more.

  • Uniqueness of humanity

    04/03/2019 Duration: 05min

    It may be a little unsettling but the fact remains: a chimpanzee and a human being have 98.8 per cent of their DNA in common. So, how special are human beings? Is there evidence that we are special and purposed?

  • Science and faith

    25/02/2019 Duration: 06min

    Does Christianity require you to believe “six impossible things before breakfast”? No, it doesn’t. And what is more intriguing: top scientists now understand that both science and faith require faith.

  • Wonders of the cosmos

    11/02/2019 Duration: 05min

    How did the universe actually begin? The answer is astounding. The big question is: was it an accident… or are their signs of purpose? Listen for more.

  • Cosmic wonders

    05/11/2018 Duration: 05min

    Explore the wonders of the cosmos, including a diamond weighing ten billion, trillion, trillion carats! Allow the mysteries of the universe point you to the possibility of God. Listen for more.

  • Eternity

    23/10/2018 Duration: 05min

    Have you ever contemplated the extraordinary concept of “eternity”? We explore the idea, and evidence for it, in this talk. Listen for more.

  • Meaning and success

    08/10/2018 Duration: 05min

    The world was turned upside down for the 1960’s pop/folk legend, Bob Dylan, when he went back to his hotel after a gig. He was feeling jaded with his celebrity world of booze, drugs, sex and endless performances… and it led to him having an encounter with Jesus.

  • Historical evidence for Jesus

    15/09/2018 Duration: 06min

    Some of the world's popular atheists claim that Jesus never existed and was not a historical figure. This is wilful deception and quite shocking in its untruth. Even non-Christian historians who lived about the time of Jesus wrote about him, e.g. the Jewish historian, Josephus. Listen to find out more. Do please pass this on to anyone who might be helped by it

  • Understanding atheism

    14/08/2018 Duration: 06min

    Understand the raw reality of atheism. Is it logically credible... and is it good for society?

  • Archaeological evidence for Jesus

    15/07/2018 Duration: 07min

    Christianity is increasingly being attacked by popularist atheists who make the audacious claim that there is no historical evidence of Jesus and the gospel events recorded in the Bible existing in history. If you have wondered what archaeological evidence actually exists - this podcast is for you.

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