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The Lead PodcastWhere race & faith intersect: rethinking Mary's Voice with Clare WilliamsThis week, Amy sits down with Clare Williams, founder of Real Questions, for a thought-provoking and deeply inspiring conversation about faith, justice, and leadership. Clare shares her journey from teaching to apologetics, navigating the intersection of race and faith, and finding courage in God’s calling. Together, they explore profound topics like the power of Mary’s voice, the challenges of leadership as a Christian woman, and how to listen through layers of injustice.This powerful episode offers wisdom for anyone grappling with identity, navigating church hurt, or seeking hope amidst challenges. Clare’s insights on interse...2024-12-1341 min

Finding Something RealWhat's Sin? & What's the Big Deal? with Clare WilliamsThis is is the eleventh episode in a series of episodes dedicated to a young woman named Lizzy. Today we're talking with special guest, Clare Williams, the founder of Real Questions. Clare shares her desire to address real questions and answers some lingering ones that Lizzy has about sin and the holiness of God. Lizzy is a college student from Chelan, Washington. Lizzy grew up in a loving Christian home but has a lot of questions about God, identity, and purpose. She is a very curious person and is someone who often takes things literally. She admits she struggles...2024-09-041h 02

Real Questions with ClareEp. 11 Does God exist? The Moral Argument Part 2Can survival-driven evolution truly lead us to understand objective moral truths, or do our deepest convictions about right and wrong point to something greater? This episode of Real Questions with Clare promises to stretch your thinking as we explore the profound implications of the moral argument for God's existence.If you'd like to support Clare's work, you're welcome to buy her a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/realquestionsuk Resources:Robust Ethics: The Metaphysics and Epistemology of Godless Normative Realism by Erik WielenbergIs God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan...2024-06-2820 min

Real Questions with ClareEp. 10 How can we read the bible well? Featuring special guest Jeronne RudderThis week Clare is joined by a special guest, Jeronne Rudder to discuss the question: 'How can we read the bible well?' This is for anyone who struggles to make sense of scripture or desires to have a fuller understanding of what they're reading. The significance of cultural, historical and theological contexts are explored as well the importance of biblical literacy. Jeronne is the founder of Uhambo, a subscription-based bible resource designed to make ancient truths applicable to modern believers seeking to bring the bible alive. He is also a Pastor at Emmanuel Gateway Church in Lew...2024-06-2123 min

Real Questions with ClareEp. 9 Does God exist? The Moral Argument Part 1This week we return to exploring arguments for God’s existence, specifically the Moral Argument. Do we need God for morality? Clare talks through what the moral argument is and what it's not. It’s designed to help us grapple with the foundations of objective moral values, and how perhaps this points us to God. Resources:The Moral Argument by William Lane Craig at Reasonable Faith Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Harari Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind by Tom HollandThe Air We Breathe by Glen Scriv...2024-06-1226 min

Real Questions with ClareEp. 8 Is Christianity a copycat religion? Part 2On this episode Clare looks at stories of Ancient Egypt which describe Aset (Isis) and her alleged virgin birth/immaculate conception. The idea that Christianity copied from story is closely examined, alongside the interpretation of Egyptian carvings which predate and tell a seemingly similar account to the resurrection of Jesus. Resources:Rahil Patel From Aset to Jesus: The History of the Goddess Aset in Ancient Kemet From Circa 3000 BCE Until the Removal of Feminine Salvation Circa 400 CE by Jennifer Williams Jesus in black theology: the ancient ancestor visits by Julian K...2024-05-2027 min

Real Questions with ClareEp. 7 Is Christianity a copycat religion? Part 1The allegation that Christianity is copied is popular within the Black community. It's the idea that Christianity's colonial power stole and reformulated ideas from Kemeticism, ancient Egyptian religion. Clare explores this objection, looking at the Afrocentric and European scholarship which underpins its claims.Resources:Urban Apologetics ed. Eric MasonUnspoken documentary'Lay in Egypt’s lap each borrowed crown': Gerald Massey and Late-Victorian Afrocentrism by Brian H Murray The hamitic hyopthesis; its origin and functions in time perspective by Edith R. Sanders Christianity befor...2024-05-0623 min

Real Questions with ClareEp. 6 Does God exist? Part 1 - Worldviews & ArgumentsCan we "prove" that God exists? In this episode, we'll explore how everyone is making claims about how the world works and from this, their worldview, they answer the question of whether or not God exists. The Universe Next Door by James Sire Jude 3 Project The Sanity of Belief by Simon Edwards Seven Types of Atheism by John Gray Follow for more Black faith-based content:Website: https://realquestions.co.uk/IG: https://www.instagram.com/realquestionsukMusic: https://linktr.ee/kronikfitness 2024-04-2517 min

Real Questions with ClareEp. 5 Hasn't science cancelled God?Sometimes we feel we have to choose between science and faith but this is a false dichotomy. This view mischaracterises both God and science. Tune in as we consider the ideas lying behind a supposed conflict between science and faith in God. Resources: Can Science Explain Everything? John Lennox Science and Religion: An Introduction Alistair McGrath John Lennox and Peter Atkins debateThe Limits of Science Peter Medawar Where is God in a coronavirus world? Andy BannisterFollow for more B...2024-04-1819 min

Real Questions with ClareEp. 4 Isn't it time for Black people to outgrow Christianity?In this episode, we think through the assumptions behind the idea that now is the time for Black people to distance ourselves from Christianity. Grab your Buy 1 Get 1 for a Friend offer of Have you Ever Wondered? here:https://uk.10ofthose.com/series/have-you-ever-wonderedResources:Suprised by Joy, CS LewisMichael the DeaconUnspoken documentaryThe Whitewashing of Christianity, Jerome Gay JrReading While Black, Esau McCaulleyFollow for more Black faith-based content:Website: https://realquestions.co.uk/I...2024-04-1124 min

Real Questions with ClareEp. 3 Why should Black Christians explore apologetics?Apologetics is a tool we can use to build a credible case for the Christian faith. Clare talks us through the pros and pitfalls, and why she thinks Black Christians should explore it. For bespoke training in Christian apologetics, drop an email to hello@realquestions.co.uk Resources:Thinking Faith Cruise ‘Traditionalists vs Christians’ discussion Why trust the bible? Amy Orr-Ewing Can we trust the gospels? Peter J Williams Testimonies to the Truth by Lydia McGrew Trusting the Bible (series 1) Trusting t...2024-04-0420 min

Real Questions with ClareEp. 2 Help! How do I navigate doubts about my faith?If we’re honest, we all have doubts about our faith from time to time. Clare shares some of these experiences in her own life, and encourages us to see doubts, not as the precursor to the demise of our faith, but as the path to deeper relationship with God. Grab your Buy 1 Get 1 for a Friend offer of Have you Ever Wondered? here:https://uk.10ofthose.com/series/have-you-ever-wondered Resources:Notes of a Native Daughter by Keri Day Tarry Awhile by Selina Stone Is God a...2024-04-0421 min

Real Questions with ClareEp.1 How is Black British Christianity changing?The 2023 Black British Voices survey revealed that more Black people are identifying as ‘spiritual’ rather than ‘religious’. Listen in as Clare considers these perspectives, and offers encouragement for continuing to live out your faith in these changing times.Grab your 'Buy 1 Get 1 for a Friend' offer of Have you Ever Wondered? here:https://uk.10ofthose.com/series/have-you-ever-wondered Resources:Dr Eric Mason: https://www.pastoremase.com/ Dr Eleasah Phoenix-Louis: https://eplouis.wordpress.com/ Black British Voices Report - https://www.cam.ac.uk/sites/www.cam.ac.uk/files/bbvp_repo...2024-04-0415 min

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Scripture UntangledSeason 5: Episode 4 | Clare Williams | Race, Faith and the Word of GodListen to Clare Williams, founder of GET REAL being interviewed by British and Foreign Bible Society’s Rev. Dr. Andrew Ollerton about how race and faith interact, within the scope and space of Christianity, and some of the issues that raises today.Clare Williams completed her undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature at The University of Oxford, Jesus College and then worked as an English teacher and senior leader in various South East London schools for 10 years. She is a speaker and tutor at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA). Her work fo...2023-10-1048 min

Unapologetic | Premier Unbelievable?#27 Clare Williams: 5 ways to re-evangelise black young people Ruth Jackson speaks to apologist Clare Williams about how we can reach young black people with the gospel. For Get Real: https://realquestions.co.uk/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelieva...2022-11-1616 min

Unapologetic | Premier Unbelievable?#26 Clare Williams: Why young black people are leaving Christianity Ruth Jackson speaks to apologist Clare Williams about black consciousness and why so many young black people are leaving the Church. For Get Real: https://realquestions.co.uk/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http...2022-11-0924 min

Unapologetic | Premier Unbelievable?#25 Clare Williams: Why racial justice matters Ruth Jackson speaks to apologist Clare Williams about racial justice, black pain and how the Church should respond. For Get Real: https://realquestions.co.uk/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelieva...2022-11-0215 min

Unapologetic | Premier Unbelievable?#24 Clare Williams: Why Black History Matters As we come to the end of Black History Month in the UK, Ruth Jackson speaks to apologist Clare Williams about how we can support young black people and reach them with the gospel message. For Get Real: https://realquestions.co.uk/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apol...2022-10-2620 min

Recovering God: The ConversationsApologetics: Being Ready to Give an Answer with Clare WilliamsClare Williams is the founder of GET REAL, which endeavours to engage with big questions about the Christian faith. It is an organisation that tackles issues concerning identity, race and religion. Clare is a Christian who is passionate about the intersection of race, faith and apologetics. In this episode, Clare talks about apologetics and the positives of questioning our faith.Book Mentions in the Episode· Esau McCaulley, Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope (IVP: 2020)· Delores S. Williams, Sisters in the Wilderness (Orbis: 2013)Follow Clare:2022-05-1437 min

The Together with God PodcastApologetics, Race and Culture (with Clare Williams)In this month’s episode, we chat with Clare Williams from Get Real (https://realquestions.co.uk). We explore issues of apologetics, race and culture, and think through how discussing such issues with young people is important for parents as well as for churches.2022-01-2541 min

Unbelievable?Do Muslims & Christians worship the same God? Andy Bannister & Archbishop Josiah Idowu-FearonIt's often claimed that, despite their religious differences, Muslims and Christians still believe in and worship the same creator God. In his new book Andy Bannister explains why he believes the God of Islam and Christianity cannot be the same. In contrast, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, who heads up Christian-Muslim interfaith work in Nigeria, believes that the two religions are working with different concepts of the same God. Plus, apologist Clare Williams, who is one of the speakers at our upcoming conference, speaks to Ruth Jackson about some of the big questions young black people face.2021-04-161h 27

Critical Witness Podcast#23 Clare Williams - Critical Race Theory and Christian Nationalism - Critical WitnessClare Williams is back to continue a conversation we didn't quite have time for at the end of our last discussion. We are talking about the much debated Critical Theory in relation to race and also the various issues within evangelicalism regarding nationalism and patriotism. You can find our previous conversation here: https://youtu.be/JhZOsDVb_qs You can find more about Clare at her website: https://realquestions.co.uk/ And subscribe to her youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3nYHMLtGcdnJJ4xNtpE8mA Subscribe, like and share! #Racism #CriticalRaceTheory #ChristianNationalism --- About the channel --- Dan and Phil are...2021-02-092h 00

Critical Witness Podcast#14 Clare Williams (@GetReal) - Race, Apologetics and Evangelism - Critical WitnessToday we are talking with Clare Williams, founder of realquestions.co.uk (aka. Get Real). She completed her undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature at The University of Oxford, Jesus College and then worked as an English teacher and senior leader in various South East London schools for 10 years. Whilst teaching, Clare achieved an MA in Leadership and in the summer of 2018 she left the classroom for further postgraduate study in Theology at Wycliffe Hall. She has since embarked on another adventure studying MA Culture, Diaspora & Ethnicity at Birkbeck, University of London. Clare also trained with OCCA The Oxford...2020-11-021h 32

Hashtag Questions with The B&T BoysEpisode 75 - Happy Endings for EverybodyWrapping season 3 up like they taught us in health class.This episode would have been absolutely impossible without these amazing people and podcasts:Amazing Contributing PodcastsLady Bitch Time Podcast: Website, TwitterJust in Time Podcast: Website, TwitterBoobies & Noobies Podcast: Website, TwitterHop Nation USA Podcast: Website, TwitterBrianne Showman: FacebookRolling Misadventures Podcast: Website, TwitterAmazing Contributing ListenersAngie@dreweob@sswampss@11MyJam@aaronsteininger@iwantanother1@ChadFackler1@XandrethaWe're off for two weeks after this, but keep an eye out for bonus episodes and Instagram specials! We'll be back with season 4 on July 14th!...2019-06-242h 06