Why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again.
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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 such as Jordan Peterson, Richard Dawkins, Alex O Connor, Louise Perry, Tom Holland, Dave Rubin, NT Wright, Alister Mcgrath, Douglas Murray, Bethel Mcgrew, William Lane Craig, Jana Harmon, Bishop Robert Barron, Jonathan Pageau, Ayaan Hirsi-Ali, Stephen Woodford, Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, Adam Coleman, Lisa Fields, Jon Mccray, Paul Kingsnorth and Francis Spufford, this series accompanies the book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God'.
Could the tide of faith be ready to come in again in our generation?
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S3 E04. Live in London: Joe Folley, Paul Vander Klay & Nathan Jacobs debate theology at the Breakwater Festival
Season 3 · Episode 4
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • Duration 01:42:17
Is theology the Queen Mother of the sciences?Justin Brierley hosts a panel discussion with audience Q&A on the opening night of the Breakwater Festival in London. Featuring: Unsolicited Advice host Joe Folley, film maker and philosopher Nathan Jacobs, and Estuary founder Paul Vander Klay.For the Breakwater Festival: https://www.thebreakwaternetwork.com/For Paul VanderKlay: https://www.youtube.com/@PaulVanderKlay For Joe Folley: https://www.youtube.com/@unsolicitedadvice9198For Nathan Jacobs: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNathanJacobsPodcast
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S3 E03. Wes Huff: Talking Jesus with Joe Rogan, Diary of a CEO… and responding to Tom Holland.
Season 3 · Episode 3
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • Duration 01:23:19
Why is the case for Christ being profiled on major secular podcasts? Bible scholar Wes Huff joins Justin Brierley to talk about sharing the evidence for Jesus on major platforms such as Joe Rogan, Flagrant and Diary of a CEO. Wes also responds to the public conversation between Tom Holland and Peter J Williams on the Gospel birth narratives and evidence for the resurrection. Wes Huff: https://www.wesleyhuff.com/For Tom Holland, NT Wright & Molly Worthen event in Oxford: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=15YWsHbrvUWdPIhrLR4zsGz_p9kymjxJvCMezxZHqb5UM1lST1dTRUNTRTc4QVBVODhCOEFMTVYxUi4u
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S3 E02. Tom Holland & Peter J Williams: The Jesus Debate
Season 3 · Episode 2
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 01:32:29
Historian Tom Holland and Cambridge Bible scholar Dr Peter J Williams join Justin Brierley for a live audience conversation on the historical and miraculous claims about Jesus Christ. Recorded for Pillar and Step at All Souls Church LondonFor Tom Holland: https://www.tom-holland.org/For Peter J Williams: https://tyndalehouse.com/faces/williams-peter-j/For Pillar and Step: https://pillarandstep.com/For Tom Holland, NT Wright & Molly Worthen event in Oxford: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=15YWsHbrvUWdPIhrLR4zsGz_p9kymjxJvCMezxZHqb5UM1lST1dTRUNTRTc4QVBVODhCOEFMTVYxUi4u
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S3 E01. Not Dead Yet: 10 reasons the rebirth is alive and well
Season 3 · Episode 1
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 01:36:51
Does the withdrawal of the Quiet Revival report mean the rebirth is dead?In this opening episode of Season 3 of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief In God, Justin Brierley outlines 10 signs - including church growth in Europe, Bible sales, and faith in football - that show the rebirth is alive and well.Australia Ninja Warrior champion Ben Polson also shares his story of finding faith.
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Bonus Ep: The 'Quiet Revival' has been withdrawn... but the Rebirth isn't dead!
Season 2 · Episode 31
Thursday, April 2, 2026 • Duration 12:03
The UK Bible Society have withdrawn their widely-publicised 'Quiet Revival' report after it emerged that the survey, conducted by YouGov, was contaminated by bogus respondents.
In this bonus episode Justin responds to the news, asks what lessons can be learned, and looks at a variety of other data that still point to the fact a 'rebirth' is underway.
Look out for a deep dive on this story in Season 3 of The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief in God podcast, coming later in the year.
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'Uncommon Ground' - Richard Dawkins, Rowan Williams, Alex O Connor & more. A sneak peek of our brand new show
Season 2 · Episode 31
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • Duration 05:50
While you're waiting for Season 3 of Surprising Rebirth to drop... how about listening to Justin's brand new show? He's back in the moderator's chair hosting conversations between Christians, atheists, skeptics and seekers in this new podcast and video show.'Uncommon Ground' features leading figures from the world of atheism, psychology, science, culture, literature and theology. Recorded in the beautiful setting of Yarnton Manor, Oxford, they’ll be debating purpose in the universe, meaning in life, faith, atheism and the deepest questions of existence. But this isn't just another debate-fest. 'Uncommon Ground' asks each guest to spell out the other's position. Connecting before correcting. Disagreeing well by understanding each other better. Season 1 will feature:Richard, Dawkins & Rowan Williams - on God & science.Alex O Connor & Glen Scrivener - on whether Christianity gave us our morality.Jonathan Pageau & Joe Folley - on whether art and beauty points to God. Anil Seth & Iain McGilchrist - on consciousness and the brain.Paul Davies & Emily Qureshi-Hurst - on whether the universe has a purpose. Elizabeth Oldfield & James Marriott - on whether there’s purpose in life.Stephen Meyer & Phil Halper - big bang cosmology and the fine tuning of the universe. Philip Pullman and Francis Spufford - on literature, meaning, imagination and religion. ...and more to be announced.
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S2 E30. Is The Rebirth Real? Debating the Data, Probing the Politics
Season 2 · Episode 30
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 • Duration 02:21:16
In this Season 2 finale, Justin asks: 'What's next for the Surprising Rebirth?'When the podcast series launched in 2023, many were skeptical of a 'Surprising Rebirth'. However, two years later, some say statistical evidence is pointing towards a 'Quiet Revival'. But there has been pushback too... Justin interrogates the data, hearing objections and responses from sociologist David Voas and Bible Society researcher Rhiannon McAleer.Peter Dray of IFES charts Gen Z spirituality, while podcaster Elizabeth Oldfield and journalist James Marriott discuss the rise of 'Full Fat Faith' converts. Australian church leader Mark Sayers and British MP Danny Kruger also tackle the vexed question of whether far right politics is co-opting Christianity as the search for a better story continues.
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S2 E29. Responding To The Rebirth: Highlights from the London Conference
Season 2 · Episode 29
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • Duration 01:19:24
'Responding To The Rebirth' - Justin Brierley and Glen Scrivener were joined by speakers Elizabeth Oldfield, Bishop Mike Royal, Prof John Lennox, Dai Woolridge, Rhiannon McAleer, Al Gordon, Rev Daniel French and Sarah Yardley.Justin present highlights from the London conference, including, talks, videos, panel conversations and audience Q&A. Access the conference videos in full: https://www.rebirthconference.net
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S2 E28. Keep Christianity Weird: Why the supernatural is back in church
Season 2 · Episode 31
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • Duration 01:48:11
Online trends such as 'WitchTok', the psychedelic boom and interest in the occult, are evidence of our continuing fascination with the supernatural. However, encounters with these 'dark enchantments' are also turning many towards a Christian faith that is open to the 'weird'.In this documentary episode Justin Brierley speaks to Malcolm Duncan, Anna Morgan and Andy Crook about the growth of pentecostal and charismatic churches that practise prophecy, deliverance and healing. Tom Holland and James Drain also recount their unexpected miracle stories. But not all miracles look the same. Following the devastating loss of his daughter Natasha, Nadim Ednan-Laperouse tells the story of the supernatural encounters that led him to faith in Christ.
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S2 E27. John Lennox: Engaging atheism & following Christ
Season 2 · Episode 27
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 01:22:18
Prof John Lennox joins Justin to talk about his life and legacy - finding faith during 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, his academic life at Cambridge and Oxford University, speaking in the USSR and debating the 'new atheists' such as Richard Dawkins & Christopher Hitchens. John also shares candidly about being sustained by his faith in the midst of health challenges for his wife Sally.
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