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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. Bonus Episode: Tom Wright remembers Richard B. Hays - The Scholar Who Changed How We Read Paul

    1 DAY AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus Episode: Tom Wright remembers Richard B. Hays - The Scholar Who Changed How We Read Paul

    In this bonus episode, Tom Wright and Mike Bird pay tribute to the late New Testament scholar Richard B. Hays—a friend of Tom’s and one of the most significant voices in biblical studies. Tom recalls their first meeting in 1983 and how Richard’s innovative reading of Romans 4:1 shaped decades of scholarship. They discuss his influential interpretation of the “faithfulness of Christ” in Paul’s letters, his landmark study The Moral Vision of the New Testament, and his ground-breaking Echoes of Scripture books, which continue to reshape how readers understand Paul, the Gospels, and the Old Testament. Alongside theological insights, Tom shares personal memories of Richard’s faith, humour, and friendship, highlighting a legacy that continues to inspire both scholars and the church today. Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate 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.

    26 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Should Church Leaders Be Ordained? Are We Needed To Usher In The New Creation?

    Mike Bird and Tom Wright take on three big listener questions. First: how do we actually cooperate with the Spirit in God’s plan for new creation? Tom reflects on what it means to anticipate heaven and earth being joined, and how our present faithfulness participates in that future hope. Next: ordination and church leadership. Are we in danger of over-structuring the body of Christ? Drawing from the New Testament and church history, Tom considers why ordination emerged and what it means for today. Finally: egalitarian roots and resurrection hope. Were the earliest churches more like Corinth’s fluid gatherings? What about para-church movements? And in Revelation 20, what sort of resurrection is Peter really speaking about? Tom explores continuity, community, and the call to live as people of the age to come.Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donateGot 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

    41 min
  3. Bonus Episode: Paul at Mars Hill: NT Wright on the Most Misunderstood Sermon in Acts – NT Wright on Acts 17

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    Bonus Episode: Paul at Mars Hill: NT Wright on the Most Misunderstood Sermon in Acts – NT Wright on Acts 17

    In this special bonus episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird dive into Acts 17 and Paul’s legendary speech in Athens. Drawing from Tom’s New Testament for Everyone translation and insights from his book The New Testament in Its World, they explore Paul’s confrontation with Greek philosophers and the cultural-religious power of the Areopagus. Was Paul on trial? Was this an early example of cross-cultural apologetics? And was he really quoting pagan poets to make a Jewish-Christian point? Tom explains how Paul’s speech critiques idolatry, proclaims Jesus’ resurrection, and redefines the “unknown God” as the one true Creator. Together, they tackle claims that Luke invented a different Paul for Acts, arguing instead that the apostle was a versatile communicator who tailored his message without compromising the gospel. Join Mike and Tom as they unpack why this may be one of the most significant sermons in Christian history. Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate 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.

    22 min

  4. 31 AUG

    Did Jesus Know He Was Divine?

    Mike Bird and Tom Wright tackle three big listener questions. First: did Jesus know he was God—and if so, in what sense? Tom explores how Jesus reframes what we mean by “God,” drawing on the Gospels and Philippians 2. Next: contemplative practices. From the Jesus Prayer to the Daily Office, Tom offers gracious guidance on praying in ways that keep Jesus at the centre while avoiding rigid one-size-fits-all rules. Finally: sacred places and “thin” places—can locations carry a memory of God’s presence? What about dark places marked by evil? With stories from Switzerland to Lindisfarne, Tom reflects on holiness, discernment and hope. Send your question at askntwright.com, and consider the bonus series as Mike and Tom journey through Acts.Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donateGot 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

    44 min
  5. Bonus Episode: Read My Lips: Tom Wright Does Believe in Penal Substitutionary Atonement

    27 AUG · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus Episode: Read My Lips: Tom Wright Does Believe in Penal Substitutionary Atonement

    For years, NT (Tom) Wright has been accused of denying penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) - with critics from online forums to American pulpits repeating the charge. Is it true? Absolutely not. In this bonus episode, Tom sets the record straight. He affirms that Jesus’ death is indeed penal, substitutionary, and atoning - but insists it must be understood within the Bible’s larger covenant and temple story, not reduced to the caricature of “an angry God killing his Son.” Drawing on Romans 8, Leviticus, John 12, and Paul’s letters, Tom shows how the cross means the condemnation of sin, the cleansing of God’s people, and the victory of Christ. Mike Bird presses the point, noting that Acts contains no sermons explicitly mentioning PSA, raising the question: What really is the heart of the gospel? This is a rich, clarifying conversation about one of Christianity’s most central - and most misunderstood - doctrines. Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate 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.

    20 min

  6. 24 AUG

    Can you lose Salvation? Why do churches keep splitting? What is covenant theology?

    Why do churches split over theology? What does the Bible really say about covenants and dispensations? Why do some Christians skip sacraments altogether? And can you lose your salvation?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle church divisions, explain the differences between covenant theology and dispensationalism, and explore the Salvation Army’s unusual stance on sacraments. They dig deep into Hebrews 6, wrestling with what it really says about salvation security.As Tom reminds us, “the heart of doctrine is the inspiration of scripture,” and this conversation shows why careful, contextual biblical interpretation still matters for unity and faith today.Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donateGot 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

    36 min

  7. 20 AUG · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus Episode: John Stott & J.I. Packer: Tom Wright on the Legacy of Two Evangelical Giants

    In this Ask NT Wright Anything bonus episode, Tom Wright reflects on the lasting legacy of two giants of British evangelicalism—John Stott and J.I. Packer—both of whom he knew personally. With warmth and insight, Tom recalls their pastoral integrity, theological depth, and influence on his own journey as a scholar and church leader. From Stott’s gospel clarity and social concern to Packer’s intellectual rigour and love of both Puritan theology and jazz, this is a rich portrait of two very different but equally faithful men. Tom highlights how Stott and Packer helped reshape evangelicalism, proving that deep biblical commitment and intellectual credibility could go hand in hand. With anecdotes from Oxford, Regent College, and beyond, this episode offers a glimpse into the personal and spiritual lives of two 20th-century Christian greats—and the space they created for future generations. Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate 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.

    24 min

  8. 17 AUG

    The Big Bible episode: Canon, Contradictions & Tradition

    What is the Bible really — and who decided which books belong in it? Can we trust the Gospels if they don’t always agree? And when should tradition shape how we read scripture, and when should we challenge it?In this Big Bible Episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird dig into big, timeless questions about the canon of scripture, how inspiration works, and why apparent contradictions in the Gospels don’t undermine their truth. They unpack how tradition and fresh interpretation must stay grounded in the historical context of the text, and why the church must always be, as Tom says, “semper reformanda” — always reforming around the Bible’s authority.Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donateGot 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

    36 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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