Uncommon Ground with Justin Brierley

2 episodes

#1. Richard Dawkins & Rowan Williams: God vs Science. What is behind the poetry of reality?
2026/2/10 | 1h 48 mins.
The world's most famous atheist, Richard Dawkins, sits down to talk with the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, in the very first episode of Uncommon Ground, hosted by Justin Brierley.

In a wide-ranging conversation on atheism, faith, poetry, music, meaning, love, complexity, suffering, evolution and survival, they discuss whether God or science makes best sense of 'the poetry of reality'. 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/

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Richard Dawkins' 'The God Delusion': https://amzn.eu/d/0je7xxeBRowan Williams' 'Discovering Christianity': https://amzn.eu/d/0dwMwQq1

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Introducing 'Uncommon Ground'
2026/1/19 | 5 mins.
Justin Brierley is back in the moderator's chair hosting conversations between Christians, atheists, skeptics and seekers in this new podcast and video show.

'Uncommon Ground' features leading figures from the world of atheism, psychology, science, culture, literature and theology. Recorded in the beautiful setting of Yarnton Manor, Oxford, they’ll be debating purpose in the universe, meaning in life, faith, atheism and the deepest questions of existence.

But this isn't just another debate-fest. 'Uncommon Ground' asks each guest to spell out the other's position. Connecting before correcting. Disagreeing well by understanding each other better.

Season 1 will feature:- Richard, Dawkins & Rowan Williams - on God & science.- Alex O Connor & Glen Scrivener - on whether Christianity gave us our morality.- Anil Seth & Iain McGilchrist - on consciousness and the brain.- Jonathan Pageau & Joe Folley - on whether art and beauty points to God. - Paul Davies & Emily Qureshi-Hurst - on whether the universe has a purpose. - Elizabeth Oldfield & James Marriott - on whether there’s purpose in life.- Stephen Meyer & Phil Halper - big bang cosmology and the fine tuning of the universe. - Philip Pullman and Francis Spufford - on literature, meaning, imagination and religion. ...and more to be announced.

Get access to every episode TWO WEEKS early when you support: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/

Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ

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About Uncommon Ground with Justin Brierley

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.

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