Jesus rising from the dead is at the heart of the Christian faith and the Christian celebration of Easter. But is it really that important to believe that someone died and came back to life? Anyway, didn't the people who claimed to have witnessed it believe anything back in those days?

What's your ambition or goal in life? As we approach the end of Paul's letter to the 1st century Christians in Rome, we hear what drives him on in life. It turns out to be something which should drive us too.

How can you know that God is real today? A powerful piece of the evidence should be seen when you look at a local church. There's an amazing miracle going on there, as God unites people who are naturally incompatible. It can be hard work to stay united. Why is it worth it and how does God help us?

What happens when Christians have different opinions? When they can't agree with each other - either in the same church or across different denominations and networks? Is it inevitable we fall out with each other or is there a way of living with our differences?

We look at two widely-neglected aspects of the Christian faith. An honest reading of the Bible would put them as key components of healthy Christianity, as did previous generations of believers. But today they have virtually disappeared from most believers' world views.

What was it like to be the mother and human father of Jesus? What was he like as a child? This rare insight into Jesus' childhood might surprise you, as well as challenge and encourage you, whether you are a parent or not.

Two subjects to avoid at polite dinner parties. Each guaranteed to stir up strong emotions and cause heated arguments. Best avoided wherever possible? Or so important we can't afford to ignore them? We tackle them both together as our response to one will radically alter our view of the other.

How can you have a genuine love for someone who has wronged you? The instructions for living as a Christian seem to get ridiculously difficult as we're told to love our enemies. How does this work practically and where can we find the power to love in this radical way?