Why are more men going to Church? Justin Brierley on the Christian revival

Freddy Gray speaks with broadcaster and author Justin Brierley about signs of a Christian revival in the UK, particularly among young men. They discuss cultural and social shifts contributing to renewed interest in Christianity, including influences like Jordan Peterson, the crisis of male identity, and dissatisfaction with secularism. The conversation touches on growing church attendance, especially in Catholic and Pentecostal settings, and considers whether this revival could help sustain church institutions.#christianity #christianrevival #jordanpeterson #masculinity

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00:00 – Introduction
00:56 – Christian Revival numbers
02:26 – Young men & identity
05:19 – Islam in Britain
06:07 – Cultural Christianity
07:07 – Jordan Peterson
09:31 – Keep Christianity weird
11:05 – Tradition vs. trendiness
14:44 – Hope for rural churches

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