In this episode, John sits down with Justin Brierley, an English academic, writer, podcaster, and Christian apologist. They explore cultural shifts in the West, particularly the rise and decline of New Atheism, and how recent years have seen a surprising resurgence of interest in Christianity, even among secular intellectuals.
Brierley discusses his experiences hosting debates between Christians and atheists during the peak of New Atheism, noting how the movement eventually splintered and lost momentum as it became increasingly dogmatic. He highlights the rise of figures like Jordan Peterson and Tom Holland, who have challenged secular narratives and reintroduced Christian ideas into mainstream discourse. The interview also touches on suffering, the resurrection of Jesus, and Christian sexual ethics.
Justin Brierley is a Christian apologist and discussion partner with those who don’t share the faith. In those capacities; he writes, speaks and podcasts. His latest book is The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God.
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00:00 Intro
01:18 Introduction of Justin Brierley
03:19 Rise and fall of New Atheism
07:07 Internal splits in Atheism
12:13 Christian story as a better story
18:02 Rebirth of belief in God
25:22 Cultural change and faith
31:00 Role of Christianity in the West
37:01 Ayaan Hirsi Ali's conversion
42:11 Impact of Christian sexual ethics
46:52 The problem of suffering
51:03 The resurrection of Jesus
56:33 Importance of community and church
01:01:30 Secularism vs. Christianity
01:15:19 How to start exploring faith
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