Re-Enchanting

There’s more to life than the world we can see. Stories, guests and interviews that can re-enchant our vision of culture, science, politics and art.


Hosted by Belle Tindall and Justin Brierley. Recorded for Seen & Unseen at Lambeth Palace.


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Recent Episodes
  • Re-enchanting... God & suffering - Esther Maria Magnis
    Apr 2, 2025 – 1:05:55
  • Re-Enchanting... Experiential Spirituality
    Mar 26, 2025 – 58:00
  • Re-enchanting... The Eastern Orthodox Revival
    Mar 19, 2025 – 1:02:29
  • Re-Enchanting... Shakespeare - Dr Kate Flaherty
    Mar 12, 2025 – 1:06:37
  • Re-enchanting... Reality - Andrew Davison
    Mar 5, 2025 – 1:14:32
  • Re-enchanting... Hospitality - Jo Swinney
    Feb 26, 2025 – 1:00:05
  • Re-Enchanting... the natural world - Rabbi Johnathan Wittenberg
    Feb 19, 2025 – 1:00:01
  • Re-Enchanting... Death - Dame Sue Black
    Feb 12, 2025 – 1:01:20
  • Re-enchanting... The death of Christianity - Rupert Shortt
    Feb 5, 2025 – 58:10
  • Re-enchanting... The streets - Les Isaac
    Jan 29, 2025 – 1:02:33
  • Re-enchanting... Wisdom - Francis Collins
    Dec 4, 2024 – 1:07:44
  • Re-Enchanting... Julian of Norwich - Claire Gilbert
    Nov 27, 2024 – 1:02:40
  • Re-Enchanting... An ahistorical age - Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
    Nov 20, 2024 – 59:14
  • Re-Enchanting... Comic books - Siku
    Nov 13, 2024 – 1:03:39
  • Re-Enchanting... Life and loss - Zoe Clark-Coates
    Nov 6, 2024 – 52:49
  • Re-Enchanting... Politics and the local church - Jack Palmer-White
    Oct 30, 2024 – 1:05:55
  • Re-Enchanting… X Factor idolatry - Talia Dean
    Oct 23, 2024 – 1:00:16
  • Re-enchanting... Riots, refugees & Right vs Left - Krish Kandiah
    Oct 16, 2024 – 1:06:01
  • Re-Enchanting... The politics of Jesus - NT Wright
    Oct 9, 2024 – 58:32
  • Re-Enchanting... Atheism - Alex O'Connor
    Oct 2, 2024 – 1:10:13
  • Re-Enchanting... Aliens, animals and AI - Nick Spencer
    Jul 17, 2024 – 1:08:36
  • Re-Enchanting... The Brain - Iain McGilchrist
    Jul 10, 2024 – 1:06:47
  • Re-Enchanting... Evangelicalism - Karen Swallow Prior
    Jul 3, 2024 – 1:06:55
  • Re-Enchanting… Agnosticism - Ben Sixsmith
    Jun 26, 2024 – 1:01:58
  • Re-Enchanting... The election(s) - Luke Bretherton
    Jun 19, 2024 – 1:12:49
  • Re-Enchanting... New York City - Rasool Berry
    Jun 12, 2024 – 1:15:39
  • Re-Enchanting... Planet Narnia - Michael Ward
    Jun 5, 2024 – 1:04:36
  • Re-Enchanting… Middle earth - Holly Ordway
    May 29, 2024 – 1:03:45
  • Re-Enchanting... The 7 deadly sins - Elizabeth Oldfield
    May 22, 2024 – 59:13
  • Re-Enchanting... The life we have - Joshua Luke Smith
    May 15, 2024 – 1:00:28
  • Coming Soon: Re-Enchanting Season Four
    May 14, 2024 – 2:09
  • Re-enchanting... Black Christian voices - Lisa Fields
    Mar 20, 2024 – 58:09
  • Re-enchanting... just about everything - Jonathan Pageau
    Mar 13, 2024 – 59:55
  • Re-enchanting... Hollywood & motherhood - Jessica Oyelowo
    Mar 6, 2024 – 1:03:50
  • Re-enchanting... laughter - Milton Jones
    Feb 28, 2024 – 54:20
  • Re-enchanting... Recovery from addiction - Lauren Windle
    Feb 21, 2024 – 1:02:23
  • Re-enchanting... singleness & sexuality - David Bennett
    Feb 14, 2024 – 50:28
  • Re-enchanting... the human faces behind poverty - Sabina Alkire
    Feb 7, 2024 – 1:01:30
  • Re-enchanting... Visions, dreams & storytelling - Martin Shaw
    Jan 31, 2024 – 1:01:04
  • Re-enchanting... feminism & the culture wars - Helen Lewis
    Jan 24, 2024 – 56:34
  • Re-enchanting... Politics - Rory Stewart
    Jan 17, 2024 – 57:11
  • Re-Enchanting Season Three Coming Soon
    Jan 15, 2024 – 1:10
  • Re-enchanting... Race, grace and being black in America - Esau McCaulley
    Dec 7, 2023 – 1:11:46
  • Re-enchanting... Cancer - Kate Bowler
    Nov 29, 2023 – 1:00:49
  • Re-enchanting... Artificial Intelligence - Ros Picard
    Nov 22, 2023 – 1:01:58
  • Re-enchanting... Kings, Queens & The Church - Suzannah Lipscomb
    Nov 15, 2023 – 1:15:10
  • Re-enchanting... Kindness, Equality & Progress - Glen Scrivener
    Nov 8, 2023 – 1:04:41
  • Re-enchanting... Racial Justice - Chine McDonald
    Nov 1, 2023 – 1:03:16
  • Re-enchanting... New Atheism - Justin Brierley
    Oct 25, 2023 – 52:54
  • Re-enchanting... Disney - Esmé Partridge & Yaroslav Sky-Walker
    Oct 18, 2023 – 56:06
Recent Reviews
  • Noah Guthrie
    Encouraging and Thought-Provoking
    Thanks for hosting this podcast! The conversations are engaging, the guests are knowledgeable, and as a Christian who's struggled to believe in the truth of my worldview for most of my life, it's been encouraging for me to hear stories from people like David Bennett and Paul Kingsnorth, since they've gone through long seasons of spiritual wandering, too.
  • Storm Hill
    Yes, it is ‘Re-Enchanting’
    Thank you for thoughtful conversations that don’t avoid some of the more complex topics of our time. Your guests are extremely interesting, and it’s difficult not to binge listen! Your humility and respect of opinions that don’t hold to the Christian faith are a good reminder for all of us as we endeavor to love our neighbors. Robin M in Virginia
  • PJserna
    The podcast my soul has longed for
    As a deconstructed Christian who has held on to the power of Jesus ministry and the presence of God as transformative and life giving, it’s been hard to find voices that are so rooted in the transcendent and not approaching conversations of faith along dogmatic or political lines. Wonderfully open and gracious hosts, wonderful guests. It’s truly refreshing and re-enchanting me in my faith
  • Jacobbocajjacobbocaj
    Fine, not like Unbelievable
    Less political and theological conservatives represented here. Fascinating Helen Lewis episode of culture wars…seemed to only dog on the conservatives utilizing Christianity to shape their public imagination. This review is coming from someone FYI who isn’t conservative lol. Still sad a big majority of imago dei’s cannot secure the privilege of being on such podcasts.
  • Catsloveme2
    Helen Lewis - feedback
    Helen said on the podcast that she is an atheist and an agnostic. That does not stop her however, from explaining to Christians how to interpret the teachings of Christ. Wow!
  • Crippledbyfence
    Great
    Thoughtful podcast
  • Pedrosaxo
    Thank you
    For tackling the big questions in life with hope and positivity in Christ!
  • Zinniapower
    Magically delicious in a deeply Christian way
    This podcast has been my luckiest find in quite some time. I love how Justin and Belle ask deep, well thought questions that make excellent connections to faith. There is a longing in me for a more enchanted faith… it’s a word that keeps coming up and these conversations point me to hope which is a looking backwards in order to look forward and to love which is a basking in this present moment in the presence of a good and beautiful God. I look forward to next season
  • Ohtarheel69
    Curiosity at its best
    I first listened to Justin on the “Ask N.T. Wright Anything” podcast, which I loved. I have learned so much from Re-Enchanting and I appreciate the approach Justin and Belle take with each guest. Whether Christian or not, each interview is conducted with dignity, careful listening, and a delightful curiosity. What a beautiful example of dialogue. I am eager for season 2!
  • thedeshi96
    A Thoughtful Show For The Modern Context
    We live in a disenchanted world. Materialism / naturalism is the ruling presupposition in most modern societies. There have been quite a few shows that have challenged the secularist worldview, but I think precious few that are attempting to reestablish a transcendent, enchanted worldview. The latter is what Re-enchanted is all about. It’s not a defense, nor an attack. The show is more of an invitation to see the world through a new pair of lenses (even if they are set within old frames). I find this show incredibly refreshing. I look forward to seeing how it develops as a valuable voice in modern discussions about worldviews, human flourishing, and the future.
  • God’s peculiar light
    Thank you
    Bless you all who make this podcast. Re-enchant the world. Make the naked shingles of the world shine in God’s light. The kingdom is built, insofar as we are hands and feet it is made. Your title touches the deep foundations into the bedrock of the modern on which we can restart again. Built it. I already see you doing so. Thank you.
  • DMLaRock
    Yep!
    4 episodes into this new podcast, and I’m ready for 4 more. Re-Enchanting is a very appropriate title and the hosts are both credible and talented. It’s now in my “favorites”!
  • Jethroblank
    Great Premise
    Having benefitted from Justin’s other work, I was curious about the new program. The idea that the world needs to be re-enchanted with the Gospel Message caught my attention, and the opening episode laid it out very well. I look forward to the wide scope of guests they have planned and the perspectives they will bring to this discussion.
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