With so many in Gen Z now choosing church, I question Justin Brierley on why this is happening, what Christianity offers, and (most importantly) whether it’s true.For decades, Justin Brierley has been hosting dialogues between the world’s most famous atheists and Christians. His new book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God' examines the phenomenon of the current shift back towards Christianity. It can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1496466772/The book has also been launched as a podcast. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lovL2tXCyAGkbWZM9F9hg?si=b3d9f62d86f742f0Find more from Justin here: https://justinbrierley.com/ CHAPTERS00:00 Young people are becoming Christians04:28 Why is this happening now?10:18 Why Christianity and not some other faith?12:47 Are people converting for political reasons?18:50 Is Christianity true or just a useful fiction?29:17 Do ‘non-resistant non-believers’ really exist?38:13 Can we give up being God in our own lives?47:42 How can Christianity help young men who are struggling?58:50 Our overly left-brained culture is pushing out God1:11:23 Elliot’s personal grapplings with Christianity1:15:16 Pascal’s Wager1:20:08 The fear of being absorbed into a delusion1:32:13 Compelling arguments for God1:37:31 How Determinism undermines itself1:46:41 Justin’s advice for Gen Z1:48:06 Final wordsMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

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