Episode 3 - Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Cambridge Q&A on conversion, Christianity and politics

Former 'new atheist' Ayaan Hirsi Ali shocked the world when she announced her conversion to Christianity in 2023.

Hirsi Ali recently spoke with Dr James Orr for a Trinity Forum Cambridge event about her new faith, her concerns about radicalisation at top Universities, and the need to educate young people about Christianity.

Hirsi Ali's story has become a significant milestone in the 'Surprising Rebirth' phenomenon. But does Ayaan see a similar rebirth among her peers? And how does she respond to criticism of her own conversion being 'political'?

I was present to ask such questions of Ayaan during the Q&A, and also spoke to some young converts among the audience about their reflections on the rebirth of interest in Christianity.

Watch the event on the YouTube link above, or the full podcast episode through your favourite podcast provider!

Episode 4 - Live in Dallas: Why Belief in God is Back

Is the tide of faith coming back in on our post-Christian culture?

I speak on why the search to make sense of human existence, human value and human purpose are pointing many people back towards God.

This talk recaps my 'Surprising Rebirth' thesis. Recorded at First Baptist Church Garland, Dallas in 2024, along with Q&A from the audience.

Watch on the YouTube link above, or listen through your favourite podcast provider!

WATCH & LISTEN EARLY! Episode 5: William Lane Craig vs Philip Goff: a philosopher’s “slightly heretical” Christian conversion

Agnostic philosopher Philip Goff has been on a 'surprising rebirth' journey recently. After announcing his embrace of a 'slightly heretical' form of Christianity, he says he has come to believe in a God of limited power.

Renowned Christian philosopher William Lane Craig engages Goff in a conversation on the universe, suffering and Christian faith, as they debate whether a 'limited' God makes sense of science, philosophy and the resurrection.

After hosting the conversation, I was joined by Peter Byrom for post-debate reflections on what happened during the spirited dialogue between the two philosophers.

This episode will be released next week, but you can watch and listen right now, by becoming a silver or gold level supporter!

Join Me Online Tonight: Christian Writers in Secular Spaces

The role of the Christian writer has changed dramatically over the past 100 years and I believe we are once again in a season of transition. If I am right, what might that mean for Christians who want to write more widely than exclusively for the Christian market?

This evening will consist of an interview between the Association of Christian Writers and myself, and additional questions are strongly encouraged from all present (moderated via the chat, in order to protect privacy as this event will be recorded). So come prepared!

This event, tonight (1 April) at 7:30pm UK time, is open to anyone, with a 50% discount for members of ACW. Book here!

“Amazing Academics” Interview!

I had a great interview on the Amazing Academics YouTube channel recently! Sharing why I am still a Christian even after 20 years of talking to atheists (including Richard Dawkins!) and getting grilled on a huge range of questions and topics, including morality, suffering, and the meaning of life!

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Justin Brierley.