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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

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?

Latest Episodes:

S3 E03. Wes Huff: Talking Jesus with Joe Rogan, Diary of a CEO… and responding to Tom Holland. Oct 13, 2026

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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/
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S3 E02. Tom Holland & Peter J Williams: The Jesus Debate Sep 29, 2026

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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 London
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S3 E01. Not Dead Yet: 10 reasons the rebirth is alive and well Sep 15, 2026

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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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Ep 30 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-30-is-the-rebirth-real
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Bonus Ep: The 'Quiet Revival' has been withdrawn... but the Rebirth isn't dead! Apr 02, 2026

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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.

Watch this episode on video: https://youtu.be/LkOZ3u_URJ4

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Ep 30 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-30-is-the-rebirth-real
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'Uncommon Ground' - Richard Dawkins, Rowan Williams, Alex O Connor & more. A sneak peek of our brand new show Jan 27, 2026

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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 Dec 30, 2025

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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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Ep 30 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-30-is-the-rebirth-real
Also, check out our show ‘Uncommon Ground’ for discussion and debates: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/

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S2 E29. Responding To The Rebirth: Highlights from the London Conference Dec 16, 2025

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'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

More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/
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Ep 29 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-29-rebirth-conference
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S2 E28. Keep Christianity Weird: Why the supernatural is back in church Dec 02, 2025

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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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Ep 28 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-28-keep-christianity-weird
Also, check out our show ‘Uncommon Ground’ for discussion and debates: ⁠https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/⁠

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S2 E27. John Lennox: Engaging atheism & following Christ Nov 18, 2025

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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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Ep 27 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-27-lennox
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The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust.

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S2 E26. Grief, Hope... and Teddy Bears: Simon Thomas, Julie Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch. Big Church Festival Pt 2 Nov 04, 2025

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TV sports presenter Simon Thomas joins Justin on The Big Church Festival podcast stage to share his love of football and faith. He also talks about the death of his wife Gemma and how faith in Christ helped him put the pieces of his life back together.

In part 2 Justin is joined by the 'Teddy Bear Ladies' - Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch - stars of the BBC 'Repair Shop' show. They share their love of crafting and how mending treasured toys reflects their own adult journeys to Christian faith.

'Responding To The Rebirth' Conference: http://rebirthconference.net/
More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/
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Ep 26 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-26-big-church-2
Also, check out our show ‘Uncommon Ground’ for discussion and debates: ⁠https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/⁠

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