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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2025 · 1H 7M

Does Christianity need to recover its confidence? with Rupert Shortt and Nick Spencer

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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? Host Roger Bolton dives deep 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 tackle 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 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 of: The Eclipse of Christianity https://amzn.to/3WhhI51 and Christianophobia: A Faith Under Attack https://amzn.to/3DZdzMIYou can read more of his work here: Rupert Shortt on TLS 📖 Nick Spencer Get your copy of: The Evolution of the West: How Christianity Shaped Our Values https://amzn.to/3OoJqbQ and Magisteria: The Entangled Histories of Science and Religion https://amzn.to/41FQLePReading Our Times podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/reading-our-times/id1530952185Follow him on Twitter: @theosnickDiscover more about Theos: @theosthinktank • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

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