The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God S2 E17. NT Wright: Acts, miracles and the rebirth of today’s church
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Jul 29, 2025 
NT Wright, a Senior Research Fellow at Oxford and former Bishop of Durham, shares insights from his recent book, 'The Challenge of Acts.' He discusses how the early church's miracles resonate with today's quest for meaning in a skeptical West. Their conversation dives into Paul's encounter in Athens, emphasizing the need for contemporary Christians to engage with modern cultural challenges. Wright also reflects on global manifestations of faith and the importance of acknowledging 'weirdness' in belief, inviting listeners to rethink spirituality in our post-Christian world.
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Personal Miracle Awakens Skepticism
- Neil Ferguson was deeply moved by witnessing his wife's miraculous recovery from critical illness.
- This experience led him to reconsider his previous skepticism about Christian miracles and faith.
Christianity as Enchanted Reality
- Christianity is rooted in the intersection of heaven and earth, making it inherently strange and sometimes unsettling.
- Re-enchantment means recognizing God's ongoing active presence rather than a distant interventionist deity.
Reframing 'Supernatural' in Christianity
- The term 'supernatural' misleads by implying a separate, higher world beyond the physical.
- Biblical Christianity calls for embracing God's active presence within our natural world, not an otherworldly escape.
