Explaining The Quiet Revival: A shift in the spiritual landscape
The Quiet Revival Podcast: what's the story?Show Notes
Is a quiet revival really taking place in England and Wales? And if so, what does this mean for the Church today?
In the first episode of The Quiet Revival Podcast, Dr Andrew Ollerton and Dr Rhiannon McAleer unpack the key findings from The Quiet Revival report, which shows church attendance and spiritual openness are on the up – particularly among young adults. In this episode, we explain our methodology, share significant data from the report, and respond to frequently asked questions about the study. So, if you want to find out why the Bible is trending, get inspired by the stories behind the stats, and discover the role of your church in this key missional moment, hit play today. Timestamps
(00:00) - Intro
(01:25) - Welcome to The Quiet Revival Podcast
(03:28) - The Quiet Revival research and methodology
(05:25) - A shift in spiritual attitudes in England and Wales
(07:36) - The Church is growing: here’s the evidence
(08:50) - A fresh openness to spirituality
(09:28) - Should we call this ‘a quiet revival’?
(11:02) - What does The Quiet Revival look like for the Church?
(13:14) - Is The Quiet Revival just a result of immigration?
(14:25) - Are young people serious about faith?
(16:09) - The stories behind The Quiet Revival
(19:45) - Christianity and discipleship in the digital age
(23:43) - Is the Bible trending?
(30:30) - What’s the role of the Church?
(36:34) - What’s next on The Quiet Revival Podcast
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