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Uncommon Ground with Justin Brierley

Uncommon Ground with Justin Brierley

By: Justin Brierley
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 Uncommon Ground is the show where conversations really matter. Hosted by Justin Brierley, a veteran of debate and discussion moderation with 20 years experience, each episode brings together two big thinkers with profoundly different views on science, faith, atheism, philosophy, Christianity, culture, and God. All in the beautiful setting of historic Yarnton Manor, Oxford. Instead of adding to the noise of the culture wars, Uncommon Ground creates space to disagree well—aiming to establish curiosity, clarity, and genuine understanding across the polarities that can divide us. Featuring leading voices from atheism, psychology, science, literature, theology, and more, the show dives into life’s biggest questions. Subscribe now to hear conversations that move beyond the echo chambers and into the deeper questions we all share—Uncommon Ground: conversations that matter. 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 Justin's books, by subscribing to the newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ A production of Think Faith. Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • #4. Iain McGilchrist & Anil Seth: Minds, brains, consciousness and the God question.

    #4. Iain McGilchrist & Anil Seth: Minds, brains, consciousness and the God question.
    Mar 24 2026
    Renowned philosopher Iain McGilchrist and eminent neuroscientist Anil Seth sit down with Justin Brierley to discuss whether consciousness is a product of brain chemistry or points to God. They discuss left and right brain hemispheres, panpsychism, theories of consciousness and how meditation and prayer affect our psychology. Seth also describes his atheist-agnostic worldview, and McGilchrist explains his recent embrace of Christian faith.Subscribe now to hear conversations that move beyond the echo chambers and into the deeper questions we all share—Uncommon Ground: conversations that matter. 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 me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ For Iain McGilchrist: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/home/For Anil Seth: https://www.anilseth.com/A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • #3. Jonathan Pageau & Joe Folley: Does art, culture and human experience point to God?

    #3. Jonathan Pageau & Joe Folley: Does art, culture and human experience point to God?
    Mar 10 2026
    Orthodox thinker Jonathan Pageau and atheist philosopher Joe Folley sit down with Justin Brierley to discuss whether art, culture and human experience point to God. In a deep and rich conversation ranging across consciousness, science, religion, the incarnation and the resurrection they debate whether a Divine Logos or natural forces explain the reality we all encounter. Subscribe now to hear conversations that move beyond the echo chambers and into the deeper questions we all share—Uncommon Ground: conversations that matter. 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 me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ For Jonathan Pageau: https://www.youtube.com/c/jonathanpageauFor Joe Folley: https://www.youtube.com/@unsolicitedadvice9198 A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • #2. Alex O'Connor & Glen Scrivener: Did Christianity give us our morality? Debating freedom, slavery, equality and the Bible.

    #2. Alex O'Connor & Glen Scrivener: Did Christianity give us our morality? Debating freedom, slavery, equality and the Bible.
    Feb 24 2026
    Atheist thinker Alex O'Connor goes toe-to-toe with Christian thinker Glen Scrivener on whether Christianity gave us our belief in kindness, equality, freedom and consent. Across 2.5 hours of intense conversation moderated by Justin Brierley, they debate whether or not hospitals, welfare, charity, emancipation, gender equality, human rights and consent hinge on Christian influence. Subscribe now to hear conversations that move beyond the echo chambers and into the deeper questions we all share—Uncommon Ground: conversations that matter. 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/ Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ What did you think? Let me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith For Alex O'Connor: https://www.alexoconnor.com/For Glen Scrivener: https://speaklife.org.uk/ A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 41 mins
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