Being Human

It's our final episode of Being Human Season 7. Jo Frost, Peter Lynas and special guest Katherine Brown (Being Human’s engagement lead) complete the mini-series with some big announcements. 

We get to know Katherine as she makes her Being Human podcast debut by sharing her story of becoming a Christian at drama school and how she ended up at Being Human. Revisiting the Quiet Revival, the team probes further into some of the themes, trends and motivations for faith exploration. The team use the Being Human Lens to explore how spiritual practices are becoming a popular gateway to faith as things like sabbath, fasting and digital detoxes become commonplace in our culture.

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Show notes:
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
02:23 Get to know Katherine Brown
04:50 Continuing the conversation on the Quiet Revival
06:30 Faith exploration journeys
15:42 Is there a formula for discipleship?
16:51 Jo's next adventure at OCCA
20:07 Ethos explained
23:38 He tried fasting and found Jesus
28:18 Ethos teaser and sign up
29:42 The journey to faith through spiritual practices
31:36 Jo's final hurrah and plans for Season 8

In this episode, Jo Frost and Peter Lynas jump in to the Quiet Revival research. Unpacking the trends they are seeing emerge between men and women's approaches to faith. Men seem to take a "Jesus plus politics" approach whereas women are taking a "Jesus plus spirituality" approach. Sharing their observations from traveling and hearing stories, they chat about differences across nations and how the church can be equipped to navigate and disciple all of these newcomers.

Shownotes
00:00 Welcome to Being Human: what is the 'Quiet Revival'?

02:21 Bible Society & YouGov Stats: Why the numbers surprised everyone

03:30 Other research confirms the trend (Bibles, students, Belief in Britain)

05:32 Where it’s showing up: regions, church types, and size effects

07:23 Baptisms, attendance, and ‘It’s not my church’

09:41 Public male converts & the politics question: What’s driving it?

10:29 Fear narratives: ‘Where are the men?’ and the discipleship challenge

11:55 Men’s pathways: solo faith, podcasts, and right-leaning baggage

15:15 Women’s pathways & ‘Jesus+’: experiential spirituality vs logic

18:00 Why are women’s stories quieter? Influence, platforms, and blind spots

22:02 Discipling the newcomers: From ‘Third eye’ stories to core formation

24:34 Openness Is Rising, now the church must disciple well

25:30 Identity, community & nationalism: flipping the lens

25:55 How to respond: share your local church story

27:13 Digging deeper: why the ‘quiet revival’ is happening

28:14 Chaos, deconstruction & openness to the Christian story

29:23 From Tom Holland to Jordan Peterson: intellectual, community & spiritual pathways

30:16 Is fear driving faith? What our research found about anxiety & hope

33:28 Viral moments & messy catalysts: funerals, livestreams and unexpected seekers

35:01 Google as evangelist: why SEO, online clarity & welcome matter

36:11 So what do we do? Step into the missional moment

37:54 A real-life nudge: the devotion book that opened a Jesus conversation

39:54 Discipleship in real time: handling messy journeys and public voices

41:56 Final landing: be a non-anxious presence and nurture what the Spirit grows

In this episode of Being Human, Jo Frost and Peter Lynas take a deep dive into the controversial public figure Tommy Robinson, examining his conversion to Christianity and asking how it compares with the well-known faith journey of historian Tom Holland (Dominion).

The conversation explores the growing influence of Christian nationalism in the UK, Robinson’s cultural impact, and the wider debates shaping British society today, including Islam, immigration, national identity, and free speech.

Jo and Peter go on to ask some of the biggest questions facing the UK right now:

Can Britain still be called a Christian nation?

What cultural, political and spiritual forces are redefining that identity?

How should the church respond in an age of polarisation, especially when fear often shouts louder than hope?

00:00 Introduction and welcome

00:27 Exploring fear in relationships

01:36 The tale of the two Tommys

02:03 Tom Holland's journey to Christianity

07:42 Tommy Robinson's perspective

17:45 Fear and identity politics

20:39 Christian Nationalism: definitions and debates

23:52 Tommy's provocative questions

24:45 Christianity's influence on society

25:36 The role of Christianity in modern cities

26:35 Challenges and critiques of Christian values

29:15 Fear vs. hope in Christian response

29:54 Addressing violence and fear

31:14 Christian citizenship and identity

38:06 Navigating fear and relationships

42:51 Conclusion and call to action

Jo Frost and Peter Lynas are back with the seventh season of the Being Human podcast - Fear Makes The World Go Round - focusing on the chaos of the world today and its impact on our human story. They chat about how global instability, health anxieties, and geopolitical chaos are shaping our lifestyles and invoking fear responses. Delving deeper, they explore the rise of new leadership styles and the deconstruction of international norms. It's not all doom and gloom as they conclude with the story of Daniel as an example to living with a supernatural hope in the face of turbulent times. Jo also shares her upcoming departure to the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, marking this mini-series as her final contribution as a co-host.

00:00 Welcome to Season Seven
00:23 Introduction to the mini- series
02:18 Fear makes the world go round
04:26 Health and Wellness Trends
06:33 Geopolitical chaos
08:21 Raising families when the future seems bleak
11:11 The spheres of fear in our society
12:54 Hope in the midst of chaos
14:20 New leaders and deconstructed norms
20:23 A fear response
27:04 Fighting fear and finding hope
30:59 Living the countercultural Christian story
34:05 Conclusion

Join Jo Frost and Peter Lynas as they chat about all things sexuality and gender with Dr. Preston Sprinkle in the first-ever live recording of the Being Human podcast.  

Known for his work with the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, Preston shares his top tips and insights for navigating these conversations in Christian spaces.  

Highlights include the importance of speaking up, the experiences of LGBT people within the church and the differences in approach between US and UK law. Prepare to be welcomed and challenged compassionately. 

 

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Chapters 

00:00 Welcome and introduction 

00:44 First live recording experience 

01:28 Reflections on discussion 

05:00 Getting to know Preston Sprinkle 

06:36 Preston's academic and personal motivations 

08:02 Future of sexuality and gender conversations 

16:22 Understanding different perspectives 

21:02 LGBT stories in the church 

23:39 ‘Silence is not an option’ 

24:21 Navigating church conversations on sexuality and gender 

25:39 How to speak up as a church leader 

28:06 Gender conversation shifts in the UK and US 

34:51 Theological anthropology and transgenderism 

36:47 Balancing public engagement and pastoral care 

41:37 Final reflections and prayer requests