Breakpoint BONUS: Quiet Revival with Justin Brierley
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Sep 3, 2025 Justin Brierley, a British podcast host and author, dives into the phenomenon of a 'quiet revival' among young people rediscovering Christianity. He discusses how post-COVID spiritual engagement is rising, especially among the 18 to 24 age group, contrasting their search for meaning with secular challenges. Brierley also explores the changing dynamics of faith, particularly among young men navigating modern masculinity, and highlights a hopeful resurgence of belief in God, reflecting a broader cultural shift towards spiritual inquiry and connection.
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Spotting The Shift Early
- Brierley recounts noticing an intellectual shift two years earlier while writing his book.
- Hosting debates for decades let him spot early changes among secular intellectuals open to faith.
Gen Z's Renewed Spiritual Thirst
- Justin Brierley observes a resurging spiritual hunger among Gen Z, especially young men, after COVID and cultural disillusionment.
- The Bible Society survey shows regular church attendance among 18–24 year-olds rose from ~4% in 2018 to 16% in 2024, and to 21% for young men.
Cultural Christianity Can Lead To Conversion
- Brierley maps a spectrum from cultural Christianity to genuine conversions among public intellectuals.
- Some figures start with cultural appreciation and move toward personal faith, while others only endorse Christianity as a civilizational resource.
