Podcast Episodes

S2 E24. The Charlie Kirk Moment - Nijay Gupta & Bethel McGrew

Season 2 Episode 24

Hundreds of thousands attended Charlie Kirk's memorial service. Are we seeing a Kirk-inspired Christian revival or a rallying cry for Christian nationalism?
Theologian Nijay Gupta and Christian write…

Published on 10 hours ago

S2 E23. Iran's Christian Revolution: David Yeghnazar & guests

Season 2 Episode 23

In 1979 there were around 500 Christian converts in Iran. Today they number over 1 million. Despite intense persecution, Iran has the fastest growing church in the world. So why is Iran experiencing …

Published on 2 weeks ago

S2 E22. Engaging Islam: Controversy, Confrontation & Conversion

Season 2 Episode 22

When Hatun Tash, a Christian evangelist to Muslims, was stabbed at Speakers Corner in London, it was a public reminder of the tensions that have arisen with the growth of Islam in the West.
Justin Br…

Published on 3 weeks ago

S2 E21. The New Evangelists: Jon McCray, Ruslan KD & Street Hymns

Season 2 Episode 21

Gen Z are increasingly open to faith, and a new breed of evangelist is reaching them. Justin speaks to 3 content creators reaching young people through social media, YouTube and hip-hop music. 
Jon Mc…

Published on 4 weeks ago

S2 E20. Are Gen Z Women Ready to Believe? Freya India, Lamorna Ash & Anna Morgan

Season 2 Episode 20

Are young women being left behind in the 'Surprising Rebirth'? Justin speaks to two Gen Z women who are embracing Christian faith from different ends of the political spectrum.
Freya India, author of…

Published on 1 month ago

S2 E19. The Rise Of The Lapsed Atheists

Season 2 Episode 19

When high-profile food critic and journalist Giles Coren revealed he had begun attending church as a 'lapsed atheist' he joined an increasing number of people now using that label to describe themsel…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

S2 E18. Bishop Barron & NT Wright In Conversation: The Bible, Ordo Amoris & sharing Communion

Season 2 Episode 18

Two of the most influential bishops from the Anglican and Catholic church - NT Wright and Robert Barron - met for the first time in a live conversation chaired by Justin Brierley.

Among many topics …

Published on 2 months ago

S2 E17. NT Wright: Acts, miracles and the rebirth of today’s church

Season 2 Episode 17

NT Wright is Senior Research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University, the former Bishop of Durham and a prolific author.

Justin talks to Tom about his most recent book 'The Challenge of Acts'.

Ho…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

S2 E16. The Rebirth In Music: Why God is back in the charts

Season 2 Episode 16

Chart-topping bands, musicians and rappers are increasingly singing about God. Why?

In this documentary episode Justin Brierley revisits the religious awakening of music stars such as Bob Dylan, Alic…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

S2 E15. Does the future have a church? Theos panel live in London

Season 2 Episode 15

In a secular age, many have predicted the death of the church in the West. But with evidence of a 'Quiet Revival' in the UK, where are the new signs of life in the church?

Justin Brierley recently jo…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago