Does Christianity need to recover its confidence?
January 10, 2025
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as posted by the channelwith Rupert Shortt and Nick Spencer.
Towards the end of this discussion, Roger Bolton's guests acknowledge a profound hunger for Christianity. So, how did we get here? How can Christianity recover its confidence? Have Christian leaders, in their pursuit of relevance, lost sight of the true distinctiveness of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ?
This episode of the Unbelievable? podcast delves into the evolving role of Christianity with distinguished guests Nick Spencer, Senior Fellow at the Theos think tank, and Rupert Shortt, acclaimed author and journalist. Together, they explore some of the most pressing questions about faith in the modern age:
How has Christianity shaped Western values like morality, equality, and human rights?
What is the faith's relationship with science and secularism?
Can Christianity remain relevant in an increasingly multicultural and secular world?
The discussion unpacks themes of cultural amnesia, media misrepresentation, and the rising spiritual hunger among younger generations. Is Christianity truly in decline, or is there a path to renewal?
For today's guests:
📖 Rupert Shortt
Get your copy ofThe Eclipse of Christianity and ChristianophobiaA Faith Under Attack You can read more of his work hereRupert Shortt on TLS
📖 Nick Spencer
Get your copy ofThe Evolution of the WestHow Christianity Shaped Our Values and MagisteriaThe Entangled Histories of Science and Religion Reading Our Times podcast him on Twitter@theosnickDiscover more about Theos@theosthinktank
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