Christianity is RETURNING? Tom Holland & Justin Brierley in conversation

Historian Tom Holland, author of 'Dominion', joins Justin Brierley for a public conversation on The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God. They discuss Holland's own intellectual and spiritual journey, including an answered prayer to a health crisis. But is the renewed interest in the value of faith among secular intellectuals evidence of a turning of the tide of faith? Justin Brierley is optimistic, Holland takes a more sanguine view. The event was hosted by LICC's Paul Woolley and Grace Fielding at Westminster Chapel, London with Q&A from a 600-strong audience. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ This episode's show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/episode-17-live-in-london-tom-holland-justin-brierley-in-conversation Watch our conversation about the surprising conversion of New Atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali: https://youtu.be/eIOFqg5yv2U?si=dlraW_JwhpF5M2HO 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:11 Is there a rebirth of belief? 00:26:52 Tom Holland on God & spiritual encounters 00:44:12 Faith and doubt in today’s culture 00:52:05 What does the future hold? 01:02:16 About Justin’s podcast documentary 01:04:02 Which public figure has done most for rebirth? 01:06:27 How much is this rebirth middle class? 01:10:36 Marginalised men & reasons for / against God? 01:19:16 What can churches do for outreach? 01:21:54 Impact of social media? 01:26:33 More public figures contributing to rebirth 01:35:08 What do we do next? 01:38:32 Want more? The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust & the Christian Evidence Society.