Is the West Headed for a CHRISTIAN REVIVAL? | Guest Justin Brierley

Jonathon has a conversation with Justin Brierley, a UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker, about his book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God.’ Brierley shares his insights on the intellectual and cultural shifts he observes, including a growing interest in Christianity among secular intellectuals disillusioned by atheism.

He explores themes such as the collapse of New Atheism, the potential for a Christian revival, and how the digital age, the sexual revolution, and the resulting meaning crisis affect this transformation in both intellectuals and Gen Z.

You can find Justin Brierley’s book, and other work, including his podcasts and videos, at https://justinbrierley.com/

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The Inevitable Search for Meaning
00:30 Introducing Justin Brierley and His Book
01:34 The Thesis: A Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God
04:26 New Atheism’s Collapse - Elevatorgate & Sexism
08:56 Intellectuals Reconsidering Christianity
16:17 The Influence of Modern Thinkers
23:13 The Future of Faith and Secularism
28:58 The Sexual Revolution's Impact on Faith
38:47 The Digital Age and the Meaning Crisis
43:57 Gen Z's Openness to Faith
49:10 The Elites: We need Christ vs I need Christ
52:44 The Influence of Public Figures on Openness to Faith
54:05 Concluding Thoughts and the Future of Faith