Episodi

  • S3 E04. Live in London: Joe Folley, Paul Vander Klay & Nathan Jacobs debate theology at the Breakwater Festival

    S3 E04. Live in London: Joe Folley, Paul Vander Klay & Nathan Jacobs debate theology at the Breakwater Festival
    Oct 27 2026
    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 More info: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Sign up to my newsletter for free chapters: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Got feedback? Share it with us by emailing: feedback@think.faith Ep 4 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-3-episode-4-live-in-london-joe-folley-paul-vander-klay-nathan-jacobs-debate-theology-at-the-breakwater-festival/ Check out my other show, Uncommon Ground: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 42 min
  • S3 E03. Wes Huff: Talking Jesus with Joe Rogan, Diary of a CEO… and responding to Tom Holland.

    S3 E03. Wes Huff: Talking Jesus with Joe Rogan, Diary of a CEO… and responding to Tom Holland.
    Oct 13 2026
    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 More info: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Sign up to my newsletter for free chapters: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Got feedback? Share it with us by emailing: feedback@think.faith Check out my other show, Uncommon Ground: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 23 min
  • S3 E02. Tom Holland & Peter J Williams: The Jesus Debate

    S3 E02. Tom Holland & Peter J Williams: The Jesus Debate
    Sep 29 2026
    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 More info: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Sign up to my newsletter for free chapters: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Got feedback? Share it with us by emailing: feedback@think.faith Watch the video of this event on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bai9Wzb9lNI Check out my other show, Uncommon Ground: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 32 min
  • S3 E01. Not Dead Yet: 10 reasons the rebirth is alive and well

    S3 E01. Not Dead Yet: 10 reasons the rebirth is alive and well
    Sep 15 2026
    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. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Got feedback? Share it with us by emailing: feedback@think.faith Ep 30 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-30-is-the-rebirth-real Check out my other show, Uncommon Ground: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 37 min
  • Bonus Ep: The 'Quiet Revival' has been withdrawn... but the Rebirth isn't dead!

    Bonus Ep: The 'Quiet Revival' has been withdrawn... but the Rebirth isn't dead!
    Apr 2 2026
    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 More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Got feedback? Share it with us by emailing: feedback@think.faith 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 min
  • 'Uncommon Ground' - Richard Dawkins, Rowan Williams, Alex O Connor & more. A sneak peek of our brand new show

    'Uncommon Ground' - Richard Dawkins, Rowan Williams, Alex O Connor & more. A sneak peek of our brand new show
    Jan 27 2026
    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. Subscribe here: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ Get access to every episode TWO WEEKS early when you support: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ Stay up to date - and get free chapters from both my books - by subscribing to my newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 min
  • S2 E30. Is The Rebirth Real? Debating the Data, Probing the Politics

    S2 E30. Is The Rebirth Real? Debating the Data, Probing the Politics
    Dec 30 2025
    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. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Got feedback? Share it with us by emailing: feedback@think.faith 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/ The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 ore e 21 min
  • S2 E29. Responding To The Rebirth: Highlights from the London Conference

    S2 E29. Responding To The Rebirth: Highlights from the London Conference
    Dec 16 2025
    '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/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Got feedback? Share it with us by emailing: feedback@think.faith Ep 29 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-29-rebirth-conference Also, check out our show ‘Uncommon Ground’ for discussion and debates: ⁠https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/⁠ The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 ora e 19 min