Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 833: Unexpected Christian Resurgence In Secular UK As Belief In God Triples Among Youth To Almost 50%
Aug 20, 2025
Jenny Holland, a substack writer with a unique perspective as an atheist who prays the rosary, and Frank Walker, founder of Canon 212 and a Catholic Church expert, delve into the surprising surge of belief in God among UK youth. They discuss factors driving this revival, from a backlash against modern culture to personal transformations at the end of life. The conversation also critiques contemporary church practices, the need for accountability among leaders, and the intriguing impact of societal challenges on faith.
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Youth Belief Surge In The UK
- YouGov shows UK belief in God among 18–24s jumped from 16% to 45% between 2021 and 2025.
- This rapid change suggests a major cultural shift among British youth toward religion.
Concrete Signs Of Religious Revival
- Church attendance and Bible sales are rising in England, with Church of England attendance up 56% and Bible sales doubled since 2019.
- The data hints at a practical revival, not just survey responses.
Revival Despite Institutional Liberalism
- The panel argues the youth revival is happening despite liberal church leadership and bureaucracies.
- That tension raises the risk that young converts may clash with existing church institutions.