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, Justin Brierley is joined by Peter Byrom for post-debate reflections on what happened during the spirited dialogue between the two philosophers.

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Episode 6 - All Aboard The ARC? Why conservatives want to save Christendom

I report from the ARC conference in London where over 4,000 secular and religious attendees met to hear about the renewal of civilisation from speakers such as Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray, Jonathan Pageau and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

But in the era of Trump 2.0, is the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship co-opting Christianity for conservative political purposes?

I interview Christian speakers Bishop Robert Barron, Miriam Cates and Johannes Hartl on what ARC is. I also hear from influencers Ruslan KD, Whaddo You Meme and Biased Skeptic, plus delegates Peter Lynas, Jeff Fountain and Mikhael Laursen on the overlap of politics and faith. I also find out why New York Times columnist David Brooks created such a stir.

I also dialogue with secular meaning seekers and influencers, including Andrew Gold, James Lindsay and Carl Benjamin, who have abandoned New Atheism and discovered a new appreciation for the value of Christianity.

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WATCH EARLY! Full-length ARC interviews!

Conservative cultural critic James Lindsay tells me why he has abandoned 'new atheism' and now takes the Bible seriously. Can Christian thinker Bethel McGrew persuade him to go further and place his faith in Christ?

This conversation was recorded during ARC 2025. It will be publicly released on April 18th, but if you become a silver or gold-level supporter then you can watch it right now!

LISTEN EARLY! Episodes 7 & 8: The Male Identity Crisis & Why Men Are Returning To Church

In a world where masculinity is often branded 'toxic' and traditional gender roles are in flux, many young men are searching for identity. Some are looking to manosphere influencers like Andrew Tate. Others have been drawn to Jordan Peterson. But an increasing number are trying out church!

These two documentary episodes trace the root of the modern male identity crisis, and why there’s a notable increase in churchgoing among young men in the UK, Europe, and the USA.

You can listen to them both early right now by becoming a monthly silver or gold level supporter via Patreon or US Tax-Deductible Giving.

In case you missed it: HUGE increase in young men attending church!

I spoke to Rhiannon McAleer, the researcher behind Bible Society UK’s surprising new study showing an unprecedented rise in churchgoing and religious interest among young people, known as the “Quiet Revival”.

Glen Scrivener reacts to the “Quiet Revival” report by Bible Society!

Glen Scrivener of Speak Life gives his take on the “Quiet Revival” reported by the Bible Society: 10 huge shifts in Britain’s spiritual temperature!

Frank Turek “Cross Examined” Interview

How do you spend 20 years talking to some of the world’s most well-known atheists and still remain a committed Christian? Is it possible that belief in God actually makes sense?

I joined Frank Turek to discuss my upcoming book, 'Why I'm Still a Christian: After Two Decades of Conversations with Skeptics and Atheists–The Reason I Believe' and shared how I kept my faith intact while engaging with skeptics from around the world.

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“Young Heretics” Interview!

Are we on the brink of a revival? On The Young Heretics Podcast, we talked faith and politics in the U.S. and the U.K., how the church may have let men down, and where this is all going next.

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