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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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    "I am a transgender man, can I get married to a woman?"

    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

    49 min
  2. Pope Leo XIV: the first American Pope, the Catholic Church and whether the primacy of St Peter still matters today

    6 DAYS AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Pope Leo XIV: the first American Pope, the Catholic Church and whether the primacy of St Peter still matters today

    What does the election of an American pope mean for the future of the church? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird reflect on the recent papal transition following the death of Pope Francis and the historic election of Pope Leo XIV. They explore the significance of having an American pope, the evolving role of papal authority, and the primacy of Peter through a historical and theological lens. The conversation also highlights the potential for greater ecumenical collaboration among Christian denominations, especially in a time when unity is vital to address modern global and social challenges. Tom Wright's Challenge of Acts book ⁠https://amzn.to/3ChwCRY⁠ Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠https://www.premier.plus/ask-nt-wright-anything/p/ask-your-question⁠ 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.

    27 min

  3. 11 MAY

    Will God resurrect cremated bodies?

    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

    33 min

  4. 4 MAY

    Jesus' Jewish identity, Paul's commands to women and Bonhoeffer's dilemma: Tom Wright answers

    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

    30 min

  5. 27 APR

    Does Tom Wright consider belief in the bodily resurrection of Jesus essential to Christian faith?

    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

    45 min

  6. 23 APR · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus Episode: Part one of deep dive into the book of Acts

    You’re here because you love hearing Tom Wright’s insights on Ask NT Wright Anything—and in this special series - the first of our seminars with Tom Wright - we go even deeper.  Travel alongside Mike Bird and Tom Wright as they revisit Paul's missionary journey—and the often-overlooked book of Acts. With stops in Antioch, Ephesus, and Philippi, this episode interweaves on-the-ground travel reflections with sharp theological commentary. Why does Acts place more weight on the ascension than the crucifixion? What does it really mean for Jesus to reign from heaven? And how do themes of unity, resistance, and divine authority shape the Church’s mission today? Tom explains why Ascension Day is the true Christ the King Sunday, and why the Gospel’s arrival in Rome is the story’s climactic twist.  Tom Wright The Challenge of Acts ⁠https://amzn.to/3ChwCRY⁠ Got a question for Tom? Ask here: ⁠askntwright.com⁠ Ask NT Wright Anything is sponsored by Logos – start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠logos.com/NT⁠ #askntwrightanything #christianapologetics #theology #tomwright #ntwright #Bible #NTWright #culture #Jesus #Gospels #Scripture

    19 min
  7. Easter Bonus: What does Easter mean for the mission of the Church today? Tom Wright and Mike Bird

    21 APR · BONUS

    Easter Bonus: What does Easter mean for the mission of the Church today? Tom Wright and Mike Bird

    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

    29 min

  8. 20 APR

    NT Wright on the Resurrection: History, Theology & Why It Still Matters with Tom Wright and Mike Bird

    Welcome to a special Easter edition of Ask NT Wright Anything, where we dig into the historical and theological foundations of the resurrection of Jesus. New Testament scholar Mike Bird joins Tom Wright to raise some tough questions - like why, historically speaking, resurrection is such a radical claim, and whether it can be anything more than a statement of faith. Tom responds by exploring how early Christians understood the resurrection not as a metaphor, but as the bodily vindication of Jesus as Messiah. He highlights the Jewish context, the use of Scripture like 2 Samuel 7, and how this shaped the Church’s understanding of Jesus’ identity, God’s love, and victory over death. This is part one of a two-part Easter conversation. In the second half - free for now but shortly available exclusively to subscribers of Ask NT Wright Anything - Tom continues his seminar with Mike and explores the implications of the resurrection for the Church today and Christian mission. 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

    38 min
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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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