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The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Season One

with Justin Brierley

Could the tide of faith be coming in in our generation? Dive into a robust exploration of a potential spiritual awakening.

This long-form documentary podcast, presented by Justin Brierley, tells the story of why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again.

Featuring interviews with secular and Christian thinkers this series accompanies the book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God'. Interested in the book? Click here.

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Episode 13: Francis Spufford & Andrew Klavan - A celebrated author and Hollywood screenwriter come to faith
Prize-winning author Francis Spufford and Hollywood screenwriter and bestselling novelist Andrew Klavan both came to Christian faith as adults.
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Episode 14: Why does the Bible refuse to die?
The death of the Bible has been predicted many times, yet today it remains the bestselling book in the world as a new generation of meaning seekers turn back towards its ancient wisdom.
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Episode 15: More Than Mythology - Why Molly Worthen changed her mind
New Atheism popularised 'Jesus Mythicism' - an online movement denying the existence of Jesus. But in recent years the trend in academia has gone in the opposite direction as research sheds new light on the reliability of the story of Jesus in the Gospels.
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Episode 16: Did the resurrection really happen? A classicist discovers the living Christ
The Christian faith began with the strange claim of a crucified and resurrected Messiah. But can 21st Century people believe in such a miracle at 2,000 years distance?
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Episode 17: LIVE In London - Tom Holland & Justin Brierley in conversation
Historian Tom Holland, author of 'Dominion', joins Justin Brierley for a public conversation on The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God. They discuss Holland's own intellectual and spiritual journey, including an answered prayer to a health crisis.
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Episode 18: The Alternative Story of Science
The New Atheists used science as their trump card against religion. But what if we've been sold a false story about 'science vs faith'? Justin speaks to scientists, historians and thinkers about modern myths, the conflict thesis and the Christians who launched the scientific revolution.
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Episode 19: A Goldilocks Universe - the surprising science pointing to god
New evidence about the surprising origins of the universe and its fine-tuning for life has emerged, perhaps God was waiting for us all along.
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Episode 20: The Logos Behind Life - The dissident scientists discovering a mind beyond matter
Why has the discovery of the DNA code, the search for the origin of life, the complexity of the cell, and the mathematical order of the universe led many scientists to speak of agency, purpose, and a 'Logos' behind life?
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Episode 21: Tammy Peterson - Miracles, conversion and being married to Jordan
The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of fame, controversy, serious illness and surprising faith for Tammy and Jordan Peterson.
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Episode 22: Are We Seeing A Christian Revival? LIVE from the UnHerd Club - Justin Brierley, Alex O'Connor, Elizabeth Oldfield & Freddie Sayers
Justin was recently invited to the UnHerd Club in London to defend the thesis of The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God.
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Episode 23: Emerging from the Meaning Crisis - The death of Daniel Dennett and rebirth of Jordan Hall
Do we have free will? Determinism has become a popular philosophy, but has also contributed to a meta-crisis and a mental health crisis.
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Episode 24: Alex O’Connor & Justin Brierley - Is The Rebirth Real? Edinburgh Debate
Justin engages with atheist youtuber Alex O'Connor in a live audience conversation in Edinburgh, hosted by Patrick Brown of Trinity Forum Europe.
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