With 66 different books composed across literally thousands of years, it's fair to say the Bible is a complex read. But it doesn't have to be. The key to understanding the Bible is understanding the different literary genres. Listen now undeceptions.com/podcast/bible-…

In the 3rd century a group of Christians wrote a song of praise. Now John Dickson is working with two of the world's best songwriters to bring this lost song back to life. Along the way, they make some incredible discoveries. Latest episode is out now. undeceptions.com/podcast/first-…

There is just something about the Virgin Mary. Perhaps some have given her more prominence than she'd like. Others have hacked down her statues in reforming zeal. Others never consider her. It’s time we met Mary properly this Christmas. Available now. undeceptions.com/podcast/virgin…

If we’re talking only about liquids you drink—it turns out wine is no.1. Christianity has a long, rich history with wine. But oftentimes we’ve made it much more complicated and harmful. ‘Into Wine’: out now.

The Acts of the Apostles is the epic sequel to Luke's Gospel. It follows the dramatic events immediately after the resurrection and how the first Christians took the news of the Messiah to the edges of the Roman Empire - and beyond. Out now undeceptions.com/podcast/second…

Does patriotism have any place in Christianity? Why do some people spend their lives studying the Bible and not convert to Christianity? What's the science behind the resurrection? John tackles some of your most challenging questions yet on our seasonal Q&A! Available now.

As we gear up for a special episode on the difficult topic of Hell, we first bring you this Undeceptions Rewind looking at what the Bible actually says about Heaven. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Of all the characters in the Bible, no one comes close to using the word Hell as much as Jesus does. So, what did he mean, how is it plausible, and what does it matter? Our last episode of the season 'On Hell' is out now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Join us as we resurrect an 1800 year old Christian hymn - the first to be discovered with words and music - and give it back to the world. The First Hymn, available to sing 11 April. The First Hymn documentary, available on demand from April 14 (US-only) and August 16 (Global).

🎬 The WORLD PREMIERE of the First Hymn documentary will be at Biola University, Talbot School of Theology, California, with a special performance by Ben Fielding and Taya Gaukrodger. 🎟 Tickets: biola.edu/events/2025/wo… 🎼 More on The First Hymn: thefirsthymnmovie.com

Anthropology has a rep for being the most “Godless” of the sciences. So-called ‘Father of Anthropology’, Sir Edward Burnett Tylor, abandoned faith declaring religion 'animalistic'. But it hasn’t gone away - many anthropologists are realising there might be something to it.

🎬 Join us for a special screening of The First Hymn at Museum of The Bible, Washington DC with a special performance by Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding. 🎟 Tickets: museumofthebible.org/events/the-fir… 🎼 More on The First Hymn: thefirsthymnmovie.com

When John convinced top Christian song-writers Ben Fielding & Chris Tomlin to transform an 1800 yr old hymn into a tune for our times, they felt the weight of it. This week, the new song ‘First Hymn’ is out, and close on its heels is the doco. Our episode goes behind the scenes.

Just watched the fantastic film ‘The First Hymn: Resurrecting a Song Buried for Millennia’ and cannot recommend it enough—and the song is fantastic! John Dickson Chris Tomlin Undeceptions Podcast

Mary Magdalene has played many roles throughout history. The supposed sinner-turned-saint comes to us in a multiplicity of earthly, perhaps even scandalous, portraits that surprise and inspire. So what can we know about this woman for sure? Listen now to Undeceptions!

Like it or not, life will let us down. Despite this, people spend their whole lives working out how to avoid disappointment. But the Bible offers a different solution. It gives us tools to grieve well, to lament. We also find a God that sits with us in our grief. Listen now!

The world’s attention has recently been on the Vatican, and the election of the new Pope. But what’s the history behind the office? What makes a good Pope? By looking at the extraordinary career of John Dickson’s favourite pontiff, we try to answer those questions. Listen now!

Our last episode of the season lands today. Lots of people now describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious”, but taking that next step - that leap of faith - into a formal belief might actually be more rational than not. undeceptions.com/podcast/why-be…

#thefirsthymn is coming to every Aussie capital city for a special doco screening and Q&A with John Dickson. Get your tickets now. thefirsthymnmovie.com/#q-and-a