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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 55M

#6. Elizabeth Oldfield & James Marriott: Is there meaning to life? And is our secular culture rediscovering it?

from Uncommon Ground with Justin Brierley · host Justin Brierley

Elizabeth Oldfield, host of the Sacred Podcast, and James Marriott, literary critic and Times columnist, join Justin on Uncommon Ground to discuss whether we can find meaning in life without God. Elizabeth tells of her own search for meaning in Christian faith, while James explains why, as an atheist nihilist, he still loves art and literature. They discuss the search for purpose, and signs of a new interest in faith among young people. For Elizabeth Oldfield: https://www.elizabetholdfield.com/For James Marriott: https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/full-fat-faith-the-young-christian-converts-filling-our-churches-x69pd289k?PS Since this show was recorded the 'Quiet Revival' report has been withdrawn. You can read Justin's response article here: https://justinbrierley.beehiiv.com/p/the-quiet-revival-has-been-withdrawn-but-the-rebirth-isn-t-dead Find out more: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ Get early access and more when you become a supporter: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ Keep up to date, and receive free chapters from my books, by subscribing to the newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ What did you think? Let me know by emailing: [email protected] Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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