Best Jana Francis Podcasts (2024)

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21. Tammy Peterson: Miracles, conversion and being married to Jordan 1:23:18

22m ago1:23:18

1:23:18

The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of fame, controversy, serious illness and surprising faith for Tammy and Jordan Peterson. In this extended interview Tammy talks to Justin Brierley about her miraculous recovery from terminal cancer, her recent conversion to Catholicism and the growing interest in faith she is witnessing though the …

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20. The Logos Behind Life: The dissident scientists discovering a mind beyond matter 1:46:11

2h ago1:46:11

1:46:11

Why did Antony Flew, one of the world's leading atheists, announce in 2004 that he believes in God? Why did atheist philosopher Thomas Nagel's 2012 book 'Mind And Cosmos' get him labelled as a heretic by his peers? Justin Brierley explores why the discovery of the DNA code, the search for the origin of life, the complexity of the cell, and the math…

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19. A Goldilocks Universe - The surprising science pointing to God 1:37:17

16d ago1:37:17

1:37:17

New Atheism proclaimed that science had buried God. However, as new evidence about the surprising origins of the universe and its fine-tuning for life has emerged, perhaps God was waiting for us all along. Justin speaks to scientists and thinkers including Jennifer Wiseman, John Lennox and Stephen Meyer. Peter Byrom also examines whether Richard Da…

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18. The Alternative Story Of Science 1:42:22

6d ago1:42:22

1:42:22

The New Atheists used science as their trump card against religion. But what if we've been sold a false story about 'science vs faith'? Justin speaks to scientists, historians and thinkers about modern myths, the conflict thesis and the Christians who launched the scientific revolution. Along the way we hear from Peter Atkins, David Hutchings, John…

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17. Live In London: Tom Holland & Justin Brierley in conversation 1:53:15

25d ago1:53:15

1:53:15

Historian Tom Holland, author of 'Dominion', joins Justin Brierley for a public conversation on The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God. They discuss Holland's own intellectual and spiritual journey, including an answered prayer to a health crisis. But is the renewed interest in the value of faith among secular intellectuals evidence of a turning o…

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16. Did The Resurrection Really Happen? A classicist discovers the living Christ 1:44:41

1M ago1:44:41

1:44:41

The Christian faith began with the strange claim of a crucified and resurrected Messiah. But can 21st Century people believe in such a miracle at 2,000 years distance? Justin speaks with scholars who are part of a surprising rebirth of the historical evidence for the resurrection. Alongside thinkers such as Jonathan Pageau, Lydia and Tim McGrew, Jo…

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15. More Than Mythology: Why Molly Worthen changed her mind 1:40:01

2M ago1:40:01

1:40:01

New Atheism popularised 'Jesus Mythicism' - an online movement denying the existence of Jesus. But in recent years the trend in academia has gone in the opposite direction as research sheds new light on the reliability of the story of Jesus in the Gospels. Justin speaks to thinkers such as John Dickson, NT Wright, Lydia Mcgrew and Peter J Williams …

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14. Why Does The Bible Refuse To Die? 1:54:55

2M ago1:54:55

1:54:55

The death of the Bible has been predicted many times, yet today it remains the bestselling book in the world as a new generation of meaning seekers turn back towards its ancient wisdom. Justin examines how thinkers such as Jordan Peterson, Marilynne Robinson and Jonathan Haidt have been rehabilitating the Bible and hears from scholars such as Tim M…

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13. Francis Spufford & Andrew Klavan: A celebrated author and Hollywood screenwriter come to faith 1:36:04

3M ago1:36:04

1:36:04

Prize-winning author Francis Spufford was an atheist for over 20 years before finding his way back to faith. His book 'Unapologetic: Why, despite everything, Christianity can still make surprising emotional sense' was an unconventional response to New Atheism. Hollywood screenwriter and bestselling novelist Andrew Klavan, also came to Christian fai…

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12. The Christian Revolution: Why the cross changed the world 1:40:16

4M ago1:40:16

1:40:16

The early Christian claim that the God-man Jesus had been crucified for the sake of the world was 'foolishness' to the Greco-Roman world. Yet this countercultural belief in a God of sacrificial love ended up reshaping our instincts about human value, equality and compassion. Justin resumes his conversation with Tom Holland alongside other historian…

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11. The Sexual Revolution: Why Louise Perry changed her mind 1:36:49

3M ago1:36:49

1:36:49

The 20th Century's sexual revolution led to free love and the modern hookup culture. But some secular intellectuals are now saying we need to return to the values of the 1st Century sexual revolution. Justin hears from historians and thinkers who identify Christianity as the source of secular human rights, and why feminists such as Louise Perry are…

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10. History Maker: Why Tom Holland changed his mind about Christ 1:32:38

4M ago1:32:38

1:32:38

Whether modern westerners realise it or not, their world has been shaped by the Jesus revolution of 2,000 years ago. Popular historian Tom Holland is a notable voice who has been reminding his secular peers of the Christian waters they swim in and why it matters. In this 'third act' of the documentary series Justin charts how the Christian story sh…

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Surprising Rebirth in 2024 - Special Announcement 5:29

5M ago5:29

5:29

Justin has a special announcement on the impact the show has been making and about a new release schedule for The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God in 2024. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via…

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9. Paul Kingsnorth & Martin Shaw: A poet and mythologist convert 1:30:57

5M ago1:30:57

1:30:57

Why are poets and storytellers being drawn towards Christ? In this bonus episode Justin speaks to two adult converts to Christianity whose stories overlap in remarkable ways. Celebrated poet and author Paul Kingsnorth, and mythologist and storyteller Martin Shaw, both had unexpected conversions that have led them into the Orthodox church. More info…

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8. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: A New Atheist embraces Christianity 1:13:59

5M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Ayaan Hirsi Ali recently announced her conversion to Christianity. The Somali-born ex-Muslim was one of the key voices of New Atheism in the mid 2000s but created a big stir when she published an article titled 'Why I am a now a Christian'. In this bonus episode Justin speaks to Elizabeth Oldfield and Glen Scrivener about Hirsi Ali's story, hearing…

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7. The New Thinkers: A new conversation on God 1:29:46

6M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

As New Atheists turned their attention to battling the quasi-religions of 'woke' ideology in academia and culture, so a new generation of secular thinkers have begun a new conversation on God. Justin Brierley charts the changes wrought by the culture wars and introduces some key thinkers who are asking whether we can live without the Christian stor…

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6. The Meaning Crisis: Why we're all religious deep down 1:23:12

5M ago1:23:12

1:23:12

Why is a mental health crisis sweeping the West? In a world where we can choose to be whatever we want to be, is this also an identity crisis? Justin hears from thinkers, psychologists and converts on The Meaning Crisis engulfing our culture and whether the Christian story could be poised to answer it. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbr…

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5. The Jordan Peterson Phenomenon 1:11:39

6M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Jordan Peterson rose to fame in 2018 as a secular psychologist pointing his large audience back to the Bible. Is he a 'gateway drug' for Christianity? And what does he actually believe about God? Justin hears from thinkers, converts and the man himself about why so many have flocked to his message. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierl…

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4. Alex O'Connor: Losing faith in New Atheism 46:22

7M ago46:22

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A bonus episode of full conversation with popular atheist YouTuber Alex O Connor (aka Cosmic Skeptic). He talks to Justin about his own changing relationship with new atheism, and why he is rethinking some of his early takes on Christianity. The documentary format resumes next week. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisin…

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3. Thank God for Richard Dawkins 1:18:35

7M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

New Atheism sought to demolish belief in God. Ironically, it led to a revival in Christian apologetics and even the conversion of a number of atheists. Justin Brierley speaks to thinkers, skeptics and converts who have reconsidered their approach to faith and are grateful that Richard Dawkins opened up the God question for them. More info, book & n…

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2. Elevatorgate: How the culture wars killed New Atheism 1:06:17

7M ago1:06:17

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How did an incident in an elevator spark the downfall of New Atheism? Justin Brierley hears from those inside and outside the movement on the sexual scandals and controversies that led to feminists, LGBT and trans activists clashing with New Atheist leaders and advocating instead for 'Atheism +'. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley…

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1. The Rise and Fall of New Atheism 1:08:18

7M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

New Atheism was an aggressive and very popular form of atheism that emerged in the mid-2000s led by the '4 horsemen' - Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens and Daniel Dennett. Speaking to a range of experts and commentators Justin Brierley charts the rise of New Atheism and hears from those who began to question the direction of the mo…

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Introducing 'The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God' documentary series 11:57

7M ago11:57

11:57

In this introductory trailer, Justin Brierley introduces a new long-form documentary podcast 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God', telling 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 Conno…

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Manage Your Emotions: Launch Episode 11:11

2+ y ago11:11

11:11

Manage your emotions before they manage you! In this Don't Kick the Cat episode, I discuss ways reduce harmful emotions so you won't take them out on others. I talk about something as simple as jumping being able to help you to move the energy inside you from your emotions. I also discuss using positive language.…

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Don't Kick the Cat - Trailer 0:40

2+ y ago0:40

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Don't Kick the Cat podcast teaches ways to avoid lashing out! Help yourself avoid painful emotional reactions! Resolve trauma from the past, which shows up as triggers in the present. Learn how you and your cat -- and other innocent bystanders like your spouse and your kids -- can live "kick free" emotionally healthy and peaceful lives. My name is …

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Jana Francis Podcasts

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Don't Kick The Cat

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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

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21. Tammy Peterson: Miracles, conversion and being married to Jordan 1:23:18

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20. The Logos Behind Life: The dissident scientists discovering a mind beyond matter 1:46:11

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19. A Goldilocks Universe - The surprising science pointing to God 1:37:17

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18. The Alternative Story Of Science 1:42:22

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17. Live In London: Tom Holland & Justin Brierley in conversation 1:53:15

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16. Did The Resurrection Really Happen? A classicist discovers the living Christ 1:44:41

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15. More Than Mythology: Why Molly Worthen changed her mind 1:40:01

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14. Why Does The Bible Refuse To Die? 1:54:55

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13. Francis Spufford & Andrew Klavan: A celebrated author and Hollywood screenwriter come to faith 1:36:04

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12. The Christian Revolution: Why the cross changed the world 1:40:16

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11. The Sexual Revolution: Why Louise Perry changed her mind 1:36:49

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10. History Maker: Why Tom Holland changed his mind about Christ 1:32:38

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Surprising Rebirth in 2024 - Special Announcement 5:29

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9. Paul Kingsnorth & Martin Shaw: A poet and mythologist convert 1:30:57

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8. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: A New Atheist embraces Christianity 1:13:59

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7. The New Thinkers: A new conversation on God 1:29:46

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6. The Meaning Crisis: Why we're all religious deep down 1:23:12

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5. The Jordan Peterson Phenomenon 1:11:39

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4. Alex O'Connor: Losing faith in New Atheism 46:22

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3. Thank God for Richard Dawkins 1:18:35

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2. Elevatorgate: How the culture wars killed New Atheism 1:06:17

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1. The Rise and Fall of New Atheism 1:08:18

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Introducing 'The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God' documentary series 11:57

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Manage Your Emotions: Launch Episode 11:11

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Don't Kick the Cat - Trailer 0:40

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