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Elizabeth Oldfield and James Marriott join Justin Brierley to explore the search for meaning in life and the resurgence of interest in faith among young people.

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Since this show was recorded the 'Quiet Revival' report has been withdrawn. You can read Justin's response article here: https://justinbrierley.beehiiv.com/p/the-quiet-revival-has-been-withdrawn-but-the-rebirth-isn-t-dead Find out more: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ Get early access and more when you become a supporter: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…

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Host: Justin Brierley

Guests: Elizabeth Oldfield, James Marriott

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Organizations: Sacred Podcast, The Times, Think Faith

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