Oxford scholar argues for 1,953 years of faith through questions

Oxford scholar Alister McGrath appears on the radio program Chris Fabry Live to discuss the role of inquiry in religious belief.

McGrath holds Irish and British citizenship and was born in Belfast in 1953. He spent his early career in the natural sciences before transitioning to Christian theology. He served as the Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University until recently. His academic work includes widely used textbooks on Christian theology and an authoritative biography of C. S. Lewis.

The program describes McGrath as a former atheist who is fascinated by the interaction between faith, science, and atheism. He writes regularly on these themes and currently lives in the Cotswolds near Oxford. His recent book, Rethinking Christianity: A Thoughtful Guide to Life-Changing Faith, serves as a featured resource for the broadcast. McGrath believes Christians do not need to fear difficult questions about their faith. He argues that asking honest questions can strengthen belief and create meaningful opportunities to share the hope of Christ.

Chris Fabry hosts the show on Moody Radio. Fabry is the author of more than 80 books and is a member of the Christy Award Hall of Fame for Christian Fiction. His latest release is The Forge, a novelization of the Kendrick Brothers' film. Fabry and his wife live near Tucson, Arizona. The program airs weekdays from 2 to 3 PM Central Time.

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