Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Providing Hope to a Doubting Culture
Jan 16, 2026
Justin Brierley delves into the rising openness to Christianity in today's culture, especially among young people. He emphasizes the importance of Christians understanding their faith to engage with skeptics effectively. Science and personal experiences shaped his belief in a Creator. Brierley highlights a notable conversion story and discusses how Christian narratives underpin Western morality. He advocates for gentleness and respect in apologetics, urging believers to embody their faith attractively amidst cultural challenges.
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Know Your Faith And The Culture
- Justin argues Christians must know what they believe and why to handle cultural questions effectively.
- He says abundant resources today remove excuses for being intellectually unprepared.
A Surprising Rebirth Of Belief
- Justin describes a surprising rebirth of belief among young people who find secular narratives unsatisfying.
- He links this shift to influencers and thinkers who make faith intelligible again.
A Scientist Father Who Saw Purpose
- Justin recounts conversations at home where his biochemist father saw coherence in biology pointing beyond undirected processes.
- His father concluded cellular complexity suggested a creative intelligence behind life.
