S2 E07. The Male Identity Crisis: Why young men are searching for meaning again

S2 E07. The Male Identity Crisis: Why young men are searching for meaning again

The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God · 2025-04-22

In a world where masculinity is often branded 'toxic' and traditional gender roles are in flux, many young men are searching for identity. Some are looking to manosphere influencers like Andrew Tate. Others have been drawn to Jordan Peterson. But an increasing number are trying out church.

in the first of 2 documentary episodes, Justin Brierley traces the roots of the modern male identity crisis and the voices competing for their attention online. New York pastor Jon Tyson, Dr Anthony Bradley and evangelist Glen Scrivener outline the opportunity for Christian mentors to model examples of true masculinity to young men.

Justin also hears the surprising rebirth story of Anglican ordinand Oliver Murray.


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Ep 7 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-7-the-male-identity-crisis-why-young-men-are-searching-for-meaning-again



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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

Why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again.
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More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/


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This long-form documentary podcast presented by Justin Brierley, tells the story of why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again.
Featuring interviews with secular and Christian thinkers such as Jordan Peterson, Richard Dawkins, Alex O Connor, Louise Perry, Tom Holland, Dave Rubin, NT Wright, Alister Mcgrath, Douglas Murray, Bethel Mcgrew, William Lane Craig, Jana Harmon, Bishop Robert Barron, Jonathan Pageau, Ayaan Hirsi-Ali, Stephen Woodford, Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, Adam Coleman, Lisa Fields, Jon Mccray, Paul Kingsnorth and Francis Spufford, this series accompanies the book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God'.
Could the tide of faith be ready to come in again in our generation?

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