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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

S2 E02. Is the Rebirth Right Wing? - Part Two

The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

Justin Brierley

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8592 Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2025

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

The ARC conference in London saw thousands of conservative influencers and politicians networking with like-minded Christians. Is it further evidence that the 'surprising rebirth' is right wing? In part 2 of the show, Justin Brierley continues to explore the question of whether the new interest in Christianity is being co-opted for political purposes. Journalist Heather Tomlinson, writer Paul Kingsnorth and podcast host Elizabeth Oldfield all offer their perspective on whether the rebirth is right wing. Justin also profiles left-wing influencers embracing Christianity and hears from Rasool Berry, Krish Kandiah, Chris Watkin and NT Wright on how Christians should engage politics. Former far-right activist Theo Wilmot also shares his own story of 'Surprising Rebirth'. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Ep 2 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-2-is-the-rebirth-right-wing-part-two Also, check out our show ‘Uncommon Ground’ for discussion and debates: ⁠https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/⁠ The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Well, we were not prepared for this. The venue is full. However, the mission is bigger than the room. You can still join us. Due to the incredible uptake, our responding to the Rebirth Conference will now be live streamed. Book your online pass now at rebirthconference.net. You may not be in the room, but you can still be part of the

0:22.5

response from anywhere in the world on Saturday the 22nd of November. On the live stream,

0:28.5

you'll get full access to all keynote sessions, panels and interviews with guests, including

0:33.6

John Lennox, Paul Kingsnorth, Elizabeth Oldfield and Al Gordon.

0:39.3

You can take part in the Q&A.

0:42.1

You'll get to take home recordings of all of the sessions and get a front row seat to what God is doing.

0:45.7

A rebirth is happening.

0:47.6

Let's respond together wherever we are.

0:49.8

Book your live stream pass at rebirthconference.net.

1:01.1

We believe that foundations are worth rediscovering, the best of our cultural heritage,

1:10.2

foundations from our liberal democratic history

1:12.6

and foundations from our precious Judeo-Christian history,

1:17.6

and that it is time to remember who we are.

1:22.6

The eternal message that's at the foundation of Western civilization is that we are each a divine locus of value.

1:34.3

And that idea that there is something above us, a higher power, that is rooted in Christianity, it's rooted in the Judeo-Christian traditions.

1:45.0

It is superior to the nihilistic eneciotype, atheistic theology.

1:51.0

In late 2023, the Ark Conference in London gathered a wide range of conservative political thinkers and cultural influences all under one roof,

2:03.5

but with an interesting dynamic pinpointed by one of the speakers, Jonathan Pajot.

2:09.2

There's really an elephant in this room for the past few days.

2:13.6

I've kind of noticed it, and everyone is kind of tiptoeing around it and nobody is really addressing it.

2:20.3

And to be honest, it's a little enerving to me.

2:26.3

There are a lot of religious people in this room.

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