Alex O’Connor vs William Lane Craig: Does God Exist? The Ultimate God Debate

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🗓️ 15 May 2026

⏱️ 108 minutes

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Filmed before a packed live audience at London’s Royal Institution in May 2026, this Unbelievable? x Panpsycast x Theora co-production brings William Lane Craig face-to-face with Unbelievable? regular Alex O’Connor for a gripping conversation on God, cosmology and suffering. Craig makes the case for Christian theism, drawing on the Kalam cosmological argument, fine-tuning, moral values and the resurrection of Jesus. O’Connor pushes back on whether the universe really had a beginning, pressing Craig on infinity, time, causation and the Big Bang. The discussion then turns to one of atheism’s most powerful objections: animal suffering. Could a loving God allow millions of years of predation, pain and death? Hosted by Jack Symes, stepping in for Jonny Thomson after illness. For more of William Lane Craig. https://www.reasonablefaith.org/ For more of Alex O'Connor https://www.alexoconnor.com/ Subscribe & Support 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 🎧 Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast a www.premier.plus/unbelievable 🎙️ 🔗 Get bonus content, updates, fascinating articles, and early access to new episodes - absolutely free! Join now at www.premierunbelievable.com 📢 Follow usInstagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable X: https://x.com/UnbelievableFE

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0:00.0	If you follow Jesus, you're already doing God's work, not just on Sundays or in church,
0:06.2	but in those emails and financial reports.
0:08.9	Kitchen tables are on the school run.
0:11.5	I'm pastor and author Tom Nelson, and in my new podcast, God's Work,
0:15.4	we're going to completely change how you think about your job.
0:18.1	So step into my office for some weekly workplace wisdom.
0:21.9	Search God's work with Tom Nelson on Premiere Plus,
0:25.2	or wherever you get your podcast.
0:30.8	William Lane Craig and Alex O'Connor are household names in the God debate.
0:35.6	Alex has hosted Craig before on his podcast within reason,
0:38.9	but in this episode they go head to head at London's Royal Institution. A lot of the discussion
0:44.4	focused on Craig's famous Calam cosmological argument, does the universe need a cause,
0:49.7	but they also discuss animal suffering and take audience questions. Hosted by Jack Symes after Johnny Thompson
0:55.8	was unwell and in partnership with Premier Unbelievable, I hope you enjoy their discussion.
1:03.5	Welcome here to the beautiful Royal Institution Theatre for the Question of God. I had the absolute
1:09.7	pleasure of co-producing this evening for the first time.
1:13.3	And in my place, my very good friend and a wonderful Johnny Thompson will be hosting
1:18.1	tonight's panel.
1:20.6	We have two fan favorites returning guests here at the theatre.
1:26.1	We know you're big fans of them as well, hence why the theatre is absolutely packed this evening.
1:30.8	Dr. Craig and Alex O'Connor joining us again.
1:33.3	When they come on stage, please give them a massive round of applause,
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