In a secular age, many have predicted the death of the church in the West. But with evidence of a 'Quiet Revival' in the UK, where are the new signs of life in the church?

Justin Brierley recently joined a panel of journalists and church leaders to discuss the future of the church, with Nick Spencer of Theos chairing the conversation.

Panellists:

Daisy Scalchi, Head of Religion and Ethics, BBC Television
Madeleine Davies, senior writer for the Church Times
Mary Harrington, writer and author of Feminism Against Progress
Bishop Mike Royal, General Secretary of Churches Together in England

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Ep 15 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-15-does-the-future-have-a-church-theos-panel-live-in-london

The conversation and audience Q&A was recorded live in London for the Theos Annual Lecture.

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