Sin, Sex, and Salvation? NT Wright on Contraception, the Cross, and the Church

Is contraception a theological issue? Can we trust the Gospels as historical documents? How should the church respond to political idolatry? And what really happened on the cross? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle pressing questions about modern faith and ancient texts. They explore the evolving Christian views on contraception, the historical reliability of the Gospels, and the dangers of confusing politics with discipleship. 00:43:01 Is Contraception a sin? 10:59:00 Are the Gospels reliable? Or is there Fiction mixed into the scriptures? 23:50:10 Is MAGA-ism a form of Idolatry? 32:04:19 Is the Cross beautiful or barbaric? 🎧 Whether you're wrestling with contemporary ethical questions or seeking deeper theological insight, this episode invites thoughtful engagement with scripture, culture, and faith. Got a question for Tom? Ask here: askntwright.com   Ask NT Wright Anything is sponsored by Logos  – start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at logos.com/NT #askntwrightanything #christianapologetics #theology #tomwright #ntwright #maga #contraception #thecrossofchrist 👉 Stay Connected & Get More: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierunbelievable - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@premierunbelievable - X (Twitter) https://x.com/unbelievablefe - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/unbelievablefe.bsky.social • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate