Re-Enchanting

Richard Dawkins and the new atheists began a popular anti-God movement in the mid 2000s. But why did the movement sputter out? And could we be seeing the start of a new conversation on God?Re-Enchanting co-host Justin Brierley becomes the guest in this edition of the show as Belle Tindall and Graham Tomlin interview him about his new book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again.'For the book: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This October marks Disney’s 100th birthday. Since Disney are in the ‘enchantment’ business, we're dedicating a special episode to discussing its cultural impact. Two guests join Belle and Justin.Yaroslav Sky-Walker is the assistant Priest of Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square In his spare time, Yaroslav reads theology and writes slightly histrionic film reviews… many of which you can find on Seen and Unseen. Esmé Partridge is a writer and MPhil candidate in the Philosophy of Religion at the University of Cambridge. She also works at the intersection of religion and politics, focusing on religious freedom and interfaith relations. For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molly Worthen is a journalist and associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For the past decade she has pursued a career researching the religious and intellectual history of North America. As well as writing books such as 'Apostles of Reason: The Crisis of Authority in American Evangelicalism', she is regular contributor to publications such as the New York Times, The Atlantic and The New Yorker.But Molly’s story took an interesting turn recently. Having been an agnostic most of her life, last year she converted to Christianity. Having researched the good, the bad and the ugly of Christian history we’ll be finding out what led her to embrace faith in the end. And with the continuing polarisation of politics and church culture among US evangelicals why on earth has Molly chosen to be an insider rather than an outsider in the US church?For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank Skinner is a comedian, broadcaster and author who has entertained millions through TV shows such as Fantasy Football League, The Frank Skinner Show, Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned and Room 101, as well as many sell-out stand-up comedy tours. Frank’s love of comedy is surpassed only by his love of football. He is a lifelong supporter of West Bromwich Albion and, with David Baddiel and the Lightning Seeds, penned ’Three Lions' the best known football anthem of modern times.But Frank’s other great love is his Catholic faith, something he reconnected with after initially trying to walk away from it in his early twenties. In 2021 he wrote A Comedian's Prayer Book which featured his thoughts on hell, judgement, atheism, money, faith and the X-Men among other things. But how does a comedian square edgy and sometimes crude standup routines with churchgoing and confession? Isn’t faith just very unfashionable in the comedy circuit? Or are comedians trying to fill a God-shaped hole along with everyone else?For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Brierley gives a preview of some of the guests joining him and Belle Tindall for Season 2 of Re-Enchanting throughout Oct, Nov and Dec 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"India's foremost Christian intellectual," Vishal Mangalwadi, discusses the influence of the Bible on language, education, healthcare, and democracy in India, as well as its impact on Western civilization. The podcast hosts reflect on memorable conversations from the first season, including discussions with Francis Spufford and Lord Michael Hastings. They also share their thoughts on previous episodes featuring Vishal Mangalwadi, Louise Perry, Tom Holland, and Lord Michael Hastings, highlighting the captivating ideas and personal insights shared.

Dubbed 'Britain's strictest headteacher', Katharine Birbalsingh's no-nonsense approach to education has won her both fans and critics. But the Michaela Community School she founded in inner city London has proven itself with outstanding results. Katharine talks to Justin and Belle about why, even though she does not profess faith herself, she sees the value of the Christian worldview in education.For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Kingsnorth, a celebrated author, poet, and environmentalist, shares his transformative journey of faith, transitioning from Buddhism and Wicca to Orthodox Christianity. He expresses deep concerns over the current state of the environmental movement, advocating for a more reverent connection to nature. Kingsnorth discusses the pitfalls of modern technology, particularly AI, questioning its impact on spirituality. He also celebrates 'wild saints,' emphasizing simplicity and deep spiritual practices in a world overwhelmed by digital culture.

What is the nature of a human soul? Marilynne Robinson has sought to re-enchant the divine mystery of everyday human life in her novels. Marilynne is a Pulitzer Prize winning author of bestselling works including 'Housekeeping', 'Gilead', 'Home' and 'Lila'. As a Christian she has a deep interest in the way theology and scripture speak to contemporary life. Belle and Justin chat to Marilynne about how her novels and essays have sought to re-enchant the human story.For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People have lost confidence in leaders and insititutions. Can politics and public life be re-enchanted? Lord Michael Hastings of Scarisbrick is an independent peer in the House of Lords who has worked in business, education and international development. He tells Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall about growing up in Jamaica and the UK, and how his faith has led him to 'bend the power of the prosperous to the potential of the poor'.For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcast There’s more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.