Episode 14 - Rod Dreher: Miracles, angels and demons - why the supernatural is back

Despite our secular age, interest in the supernatural is rising fast. I speak to Rod Dreher about the re-enchanting of culture in his new book 'Living In Wonder' and his own journey of encountering miracles, mystery... and even the demonic.

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WATCH EARLY! Episode 15 - Does the future have a church? Theos panel live in London

In a secular age, many have predicted the death of the church in the West. But with evidence of a 'Quiet Revival' in the UK, where are the new signs of life in the church?

I recently joined a panel of journalists and church leaders to discuss the future of the church, with Nick Spencer of Theos chairing the conversation.

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Alex Evans: Surviving and thriving in apocalyptic times

Alex Evans is the founder and Executive Director of Larger Us - a community of change-makers seeking to bridge divides and bring people together. Alex has previously worked as a think tank researcher, as a special adviser to two cabinet ministers, in the UN Secretary-General’s office and as a consultant for organisations from Oxfam to the US National Intelligence Council.

It’s given Alex a perspective on just how bad things can be in the world. Many have described our era as a ‘polycrisis’ or ‘permacrisis', as climate change, war, technology, immigration and the rise of extremism threaten to destabilise the world.

So how do we deal with 24 hour doom-scrolling? And how can Christian faith speak to a world where everything seems to be falling apart?

Last year Alex began a Substack titled ’The Good Apocalypse Guide’ about how we can survive and thrive to unlock a 'breakthrough' rather than 'breakdown' future.

Alex joins Belle and me as we attempt to re-enchant… the end of the world. Watch or listen on your favourite podcast platform!

Lamorna Ash: Gen Z converting to christianity

Lamorna Ash is an award-winning writer and journalist, she’s the author of Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fishing Town and the brand new Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever: A New Generation’s Search for Religion, both of which have caught a huge amount of attention.

Lamorna tells Belle and me about her tour of the UK - why her curiosity caused her to drive the length and breadth of the country, seeking out young adults who have converted to Christianity - and whether, by the end of it, she could count herself as one of them. Watch or listen on your favourite podcast platform!

Carl Benjamin: Why I changed my mind about Christianity

Influential YouTuber Carl Benjamin (aka Sargon of Akkad) used to be a die-hard 'New Atheist' but distanced himself from the movement as ideological rifts began to tear through it. Today he finds himself intrigued by and even somewhat attracted to Christianity. He discusses this journey with me and Christian thinker Bethel McGrew.

Book your place at the ‘Responding to the Rebirth Conference’! 22 Nov 2025, London

Presented by Speak Life and Think Faith, ‘Responding to the Rebirth’ is a one-day conference where I’ll be joined by leading Christian thinkers including the wonderful John Lennox, Mike Royal, Elizabeth Oldfield, Paul Kingsnorth, and Glen Scrivener.

We’ll be gathering with others from across the country to celebrate what God is doing in this moment of surprising rebirth. Come and be inspired to meet this quiet revival with Spirit-filled clarity and hope: Saturday 22 November 2025 at All Souls Langham Place, London.

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My new book reviewed by The Gospel Coalition: “Apologetics Doesn’t Have to Be Argumentative“

“There’s much to commend in Brierley’s coherent arguments, but it’s more significant that the book beautifully complements his charitable and honest dialogue over the years of apologetics ministry… Pastors, church leaders, and anyone serious about evangelism will benefit from the content and approach demonstrated in Why I’m Still a Christian.” A generous review from The Gospel Coalition!

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