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Unbelievable?

Nigel Biggar on Christianity, Politics, Free Speech & the Future of the West

Unbelievable?

Premier Unbelievable?

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.62.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2025

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

Lord Nigel Biggar joins Premier Unbelievable? – The Interview host Luke Martin for a wide-ranging conversation on Christianity, politics, and the moral foundations of Western society. A priest in the Church of England, Emeritus Regius Professor of Moral Theology at Oxford, and now a Conservative peer in the House of Lords, Biggar has become one of the UK’s most prominent public intellectuals. We discuss his controversial work on colonialism and reparations, the rise of cancel culture and threats to academic freedom, and why he believes free speech is essential to a humane civilisation. Biggar also reflects on assisted dying legislation, Christian engagement in politics, the culture wars, and whether the West is facing civilisational decline. An unflinching but unmissable interview with one of Britain’s leading ethicists on truth, courage, and public life. Key Books: Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning https://amzn.to/3MMdr7I Reparations Slavery and the Tyranny of Imaginary Guilt https://amzn.to/3L24SVW X: @NigelBiggar Substack:https://www.nigelbiggar.co.uk/ 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 🎧 Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcasts at www.premier.plus/unbelievable 🎙️ 🔗 Get bonus content, updates, fascinating articles, and early access to new episodes - absolutely free! Join now at www.premierunbelievable.com 📢   Social Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unbelievablefe Facebook: / https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Instagram: / https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: / https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable

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My dad died when I was nine years old and it broke something in me.

0:05.0

I spent lots of times homeless, causing even bigger rifts in the family.

0:10.0

I was out of control.

0:12.0

Green Pastures is a Christian charity providing homes and support for people facing homelessness across the UK.

0:20.0

As soon as I walked in that place,

0:21.6

I knew there was something different about it.

0:23.6

Through Green Pastures,

0:25.6

Andy found a home,

0:26.6

freedom from addiction,

0:28.6

and a new beginning in faith.

0:30.6

It's the best thing I've ever done.

0:31.6

It released me from that 23 years of addiction

0:35.6

and now I'm senior support worker here at Green Pastures Derby.

0:39.8

Find out more at greenpastures.com.uk.

0:46.2

Before the rush takes over, start your Christmas journey with Premier's Advent Moments' interactive calendar.

0:53.8

Open each door and step into the unfolding story of Jesus,

0:58.1

with daily challenges rooted in kindness and a verse that brings you closer to Bethlehem.

1:03.3

You'll also receive short emails of encouragement to help you stay centered through Advent.

1:08.8

Sign up at premier.org.uk slash advent

1:12.6

2025, brought to you by Sat 7 UK.

1:16.6

Hello and welcome to Premier Unbelievable the interview, the show where we go beyond the headlines and take a deep dive into the lives and ideas shaping our world today.

1:27.9

I'm Luke Martin and today I'm speaking with Nigel Biggar.

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