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The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God | with Justin Brierley - Part 1

Mar 1, 2024

Explore the surprising resurgence of belief in God among intellectual atheists, with insights on the shift from secularism to Christianity. Delve into the collapse of the new atheist movement, Christian influence on Western values, and the compatibility of Christianity with science. Discover the transition from atheism to Christianity among secular intellectuals and the debate on atheism vs. theism.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Resurgence of Belief in God

03:24 • 4min

The Collapse of a Dogmatic Movement and Internal Strife

07:45 • 4min

Discovering Christian Influence on Western Values

12:07 • 7min

The Rebirth of Belief in God

19:21 • 8min

Exploring the Connection Between Science and Religion

27:09 • 9min

The Shift from Atheism to Christianity Among Secular Intellectuals

35:46 • 6min

Intellectuals' Influence on Cultural Shifts and the Debate on Atheism vs. Theism

41:29 • 3min

Exploring the Shift from Belief in God to Ideological Worship

43:59 • 4min

Could we be witnessing a return of belief in God during our generation? It seems that the Christian narrative that shaped the West has been replaced by sweeping secularism. But is that the end of the story?

In recent years, a number of highly intellectual atheists have abandoned their secularism and found themselves surprised by the continuing resonance and relevance of Christianity in today’s modern world. Is it possible that the new atheist movement is now dealing with a massive downward spiral of its own? And what’s pushing this new generation of secular thinkers to reconsider the Christian worldview in a positive light?

This week, Frank speaks with the one and only Justin Brierley, former host of the popular show ‘Unbelievable’ and author of the new book, ‘The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again.’ In conjunction with the release of the book, Justin is here to share the details on his new documentary podcast of the same title, and how this project has reignited his hope for the survival of the Christian faith in secular society. During the episode, Frank and Justin will answer questions like:

Why did Justin end his time on ‘Unbelievable’?
What is the focus of Justin’s new podcast?
What contributed to the rise of New Atheism after 9/11?
Is Richard Dawkins a “Christian Atheist?”
Why did Christianity fuel the modern scientific revolution?
Who are the prominent voices leading the exodus of new atheism?

Justin and Frank will also touch on some of the splits within the new atheist movement and highlight the ways in which atheism maintains its own version of dogmatism and religiosity. Want to dive deeper into the unfolding story of ‘The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God’? Be sure to check out Justin’s new book and podcast!

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Justin’s book: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/

The Surprising Rebirth podcast: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/