The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

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

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Jul 1, 2025
Nick Spencer, a Senior Fellow at Theos, leads an engaging panel featuring Mary Harrington, a writer known for her critique of modern feminism, Daisy Scalchi from BBC News, Bishop Mike Royal, and Madeleine Davies of the Church Times. They explore the 'Quiet Revival' of Christianity in the UK, discussing the rise of Orthodox and Pentecostal churches amidst societal changes. The conversation reveals insights into generational shifts in faith, the evolving role of women in the church, and the importance of community engagement as churches adapt to contemporary challenges.
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Signs of Quiet Revival

  • The future of the church in the UK shows signs of hopeful revival despite recent scandals.
  • New church growth is driven by Orthodox, Pentecostal, Charismatic, and migrant churches.
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Growth at Worship Extremes

  • Churches growing the most are either very high church or very low church.
  • These churches offer worship experiences that feel otherworldly and profoundly moving.
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Draw of Mysterious Worship

  • Recent Orthodox church growth occurs without fancy programs, just consistent traditional worship.
  • People are drawn to mysterious and otherworldly worship experiences in culture seeking meaning.
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