Ask NT Wright Anything

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The weekly podcast that connects you to NT (Tom) Wright’s thought and theology by allowing you to ask the questions. Produced by Premier Unbelievable and hosted by Mike Bird. Want more from Tom and Mike? Subscribe for bonus episodes at https://askntwright.supportingcast.fm.

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  1. 9 hr ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Do Christians Really Go to Heaven? Tom Wright Rethinks Paradise

    What if some of the Bible verses Christians use most often about heaven don’t actually mean what we think they mean? Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the New Testament passages that seem to challenge the idea that resurrection and new creation, rather than “going to heaven”, are the Bible’s ultimate hope. What did Jesus mean when he told the thief on the cross, “Today you will be with me in paradise”? Are the “many rooms” of John 14 really eternal mansions in heaven? And if our treasure is stored in heaven, don’t we eventually have to go there to enjoy it? Tom explains the crucial distinction between death, the intermediate state and final resurrection, and why “heaven” is better understood as God’s space rather than humanity’s final destination. This Bonus episode dives into chapter six of Tom’s latest book, God’s Homecoming. If this conversation changes how you think about heaven, send it to one person who needs to hear it. Follow Ask NT Wright Anything so you never miss an episode, and become a Bonus subscriber for more deep-dive conversations with Tom Wright and Mike Bird. 00:00 Intro 00:18 Welcome & Series Overview – God's Homecoming, Chapter 6 00:40 The "What Abouts": Heaven vs. New Creation 02:14 The Thief on the Cross – What Does "Paradise" Mean? 04:27 Paradise ≠ Heaven: Jesus Hasn't Ascended Yet 07:36 John 14 – "My Father's House Has Many Rooms" 15:25 Matthew 19 – Treasure in Heaven Explained 19:35 Wrap-Up & Next Episode Preview Support & Subscribe 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 ❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com 👉 Refer a friend to become a subscriber → They can get 10% off by clicking here Follow us Instagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable X: Premier Unbelievable? (@UnbelievableFE)

    Do Christians Really Go to Heaven? Tom Wright Rethinks Paradise

  2. 3 days ago

    What happens when you die? Near-death experiences, Jesus' sonship and Satan's temptation

    Are near-death experiences genuine glimpses of heaven and hell? Has Jesus always been the Son of God? And could Satan have prevented him from completing his mission? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore three substantial questions about death, the identity of Jesus and spiritual evil.Tom explains why Christians should remain open but cautious about near-death experiences, before tracing the biblical meaning of “Son of God,” from Israel and the Davidic king to the New Testament’s extraordinary claim that God’s eternal Son became human in Jesus. Finally Mike and Tom consider Satan’s role in the Gospel story.  Support & Subscribe👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com👉 Refer a friend to become a subscriber → They can get 10% off by clicking hereFollow usInstagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievableFacebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievableTik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievableX: https://x.com/UnbelievableFE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 5 Aug ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    What are angels really like? Tom Wright on the Bible’s surprising picture

    Forget fluffy wings, greeting cards and Hollywood clichés. What does the Bible actually say about angels? In this bonus episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the strange, powerful and often frightening world of biblical angels. Why do angels so often tell people, “Do not be afraid”? Are guardian angels real? Why does Jesus say the angels of the “little ones” see the face of God? And could angelic activity still be part of our world today? Tom also reflects on C.S. Lewis’s imaginative portrayal of angels, shares the story of a friend who believed he encountered one during a time of deep distress, and considers why the modern Western imagination may have become too narrow to recognise the unseen dimensions of God’s creation. Support & Subscribe 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 ❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com 👉 Refer a friend to become a subscriber → They can get 10% off by clicking here Follow us Instagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable X: Premier Unbelievable? (@UnbelievableFE)

    What are angels really like? Tom Wright on the Bible’s surprising picture

  4. 3 Aug

    The Bible and self-forgiveness? The Ascension and were the Samaritans really Israelites?

    Can you forgive yourself? Were the Samaritans really Israelites? And what actually happened at Jesus' Ascension?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird answer three thoughtful listener questions about forgiveness, biblical history and one of the most overlooked events in the life of Jesus. Along the way they explore healing from guilt, the relationship between Jews and Samaritans, and why the Ascension is central to understanding Christ's reign today.Support & Subscribe👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com👉 Refer a friend to become a subscriber → They can get 10% off by clicking hereFollow usInstagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievableFacebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievableTik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievableX: Premier Unbelievable? (@UnbelievableFE) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 29 Jul ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Did Jesus really come to take us to heaven?

    Did Jesus come to take us away to heaven, or to bring God’s presence and kingdom to earth? In this bonus episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird continue their deep dive into God’s Homecoming, exploring how all four Gospels reveal Jesus as the human face of the God who comes. From Mark’s vision of God returning to Zion and Matthew’s fulfilment of Israel’s hopes, to Luke’s warning that Jerusalem failed to recognise the moment of God’s visitation and John’s picture of the Word “tabernacling” among us, Tom argues that the Gospels tell a far bigger story than escaping earth for heaven. What does God actually look like? Look at Jesus: healing, weeping, challenging power and ultimately going to the cross. And what does this mean for Christian hope today? Support & Subscribe 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 ❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com 👉 Refer a friend to become a subscriber → They can get 10% off by clicking here Follow us Instagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable X: Premier Unbelievable? (@UnbelievableFE)

    Did Jesus really come to take us to heaven?

  6. 27 Jul

    Where do Christians go when they die? Jesus kept healing on the Sabbath? And is 'faith' enough?

    Can someone else's faith help bring us to Jesus? What really happens after Christians die? And why did Jesus keep healing people on the Sabbath?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird answer three thoughtful listener questions about faith, death and the meaning of Jesus' Sabbath miracles. Along the way they explore corporate faith, the Christian hope of resurrection, and how Jesus fulfils Israel's vision of God's new creation.Books mentioned in today's episode:God's Homecoming https://amzn.to/4pkV2OLFor All The Saints https://amzn.to/3T1kJaVSupport & Subscribe👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com👉 Refer a friend to become a subscriber → They can get 10% off by clicking hereFollow usInstagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievableFacebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievableTik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievableX: Premier Unbelievable? (@UnbelievableFE) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 22 Jul ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: What Homer reveals about Jesus and the New Testament

    Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is already one of the biggest cinematic events of 2026, earning $264 million worldwide in its opening weekend and giving the acclaimed director the biggest global debut of his career. So why does a story written almost 3,000 years ago still speak so powerfully today? In this timely bonus episode, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the remarkable connections between Homer's Odyssey and the New Testament. They examine how Luke's account of Jesus and Paul's journeys would have resonated with readers steeped in Homer's world, discuss the biblical meaning of hospitality, temptation, suffering and spiritual conflict, and ask whether the Gospel presents the true fulfilment of humanity's greatest epic. Whether you're intrigued by Christopher Nolan's blockbuster or fascinated by the Bible's engagement with the ancient world, this episode reveals why Homer's masterpiece still helps us understand the story of Jesus in fresh and unexpected ways. Support & Subscribe 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 ❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com 👉 Refer a friend to become a subscriber → They can get 10% off by clicking here Follow us Instagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable X: https://x.com/UnbelievableFE

    Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: What Homer reveals about Jesus and the New Testament

  8. 20 Jul

    Why was Jesus so cryptic? Is divorce ever OK? Does Isaiah 53 predict Jesus? And which theologian is hardest to understand?

    Why did Jesus often speak in riddles instead of plain language? What should Christians make of divorce in light of Jesus' teaching? And how should we understand Old Testament prophecies about Christ?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore three challenging questions that sit at the intersection of biblical interpretation and pastoral wisdom.Tom explains why Jesus' teaching often appeared mysterious, showing how his parables confronted first-century expectations about God's kingdom rather than simply hiding the truth. He then offers a thoughtful and compassionate response to one of the most painful subjects Christians face today: divorce and remarriage. Finally, Tom explores Isaiah 53 and explains why biblical prophecy is far richer than a series of isolated predictions, revealing instead the larger story of God's purposes culminating in Jesus.Support & Subscribe👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com👉 Refer a friend to become a subscriber → They can get 10% off by clicking hereFollow usInstagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievableFacebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievableTik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievableX: https://x.com/UnbelievableFE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The weekly podcast that connects you to NT (Tom) Wright’s thought and theology by allowing you to ask the questions. Produced by Premier Unbelievable and hosted by Mike Bird. Want more from Tom and Mike? Subscribe for bonus episodes at https://askntwright.supportingcast.fm.

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