Uncommon Ground with Justin Brierley
Justin BrierleyUncommon 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... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||
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Justin is joined by Christian philosopher William Lane Craig and atheist theologian Emily Qureshi-Hurst to discuss the question: 'Is Christian theism compatible with our best understanding of the nature of time?'
Craig defends the 'A-Theory' - that t... more
Over 250,000 pregnancies are terminated in the UK every year. Is access to abortion a woman's right or the taking of an innocent life?
Pro-life campaigner Lois McLatchie Miller engages Ann Furedi, the former head of BPAS - the UK’s leading abortion... more
Did the Universe have a 'beginning'? Is the Cosmos 'finely-tuned' for life? And do these phenomena point to God?
Stephen C Meyer, author of 'Return of the God Hypothesis' debates Phil Halper, co-author of 'Battle of the Big Bang' in a lively 3 hour c... more
Elizabeth Oldfield, host of the Sacred Podcast, and James Marriott, literary critic and Times columnist, join Justin on Uncommon Ground to discuss whether we can find meaning in life without God.
Elizabeth tells of her own search for meaning in Chri... more
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Deep, wide ranging conversation without confrontation or conflict. Like Elizabeth Oldfield's 'The Sacred' but with two guests.
Podcast Addict5a month agoNeil Robbie- Much needed conversations!
Awesome guests, great format, much needed conversations, with one of the best moderators around for this type of discussion.
Apple Podcasts5Zjorgy
United States2 months ago - Disappointed
While the conversations are moderately interesting, Justin seems to now have guests discussing the principles of Christianity vs other views without actually having Christians participating. I’ve noticed this in several episodes, so if they’re not going to meaningfully try to get to the point, I’m going to move on to someone that does.
Apple Podcasts2CWT2026
Canada2 months ago - Very Satisfying
This is an incredibly well produced show! Well done team, I am loving each moment.
There are three big standouts to me.
- The content matter is made incredibly accessible. It is a great entry point into these huge topics and deep conversation points, and Justin does a great job at grounding or asking for explanation to big ideas, pulling us up to speed with all the necessary jargon.
- The matchups are expertly selected. The shared knowledge each pair have is a must, but the way the guests ... more
Apple Podcasts5Joshmacnz
New Zealand3 months ago - Do what he does best
After he left the Unbelievable Show, the show was never quite the same. In Uncommon Ground, Justin does what he does best; being the fair and balanced moderator between two opposing viewpoints. No matter which side you are on or if just want to understand an issue, you owe it to yourself to listen to Uncommon Ground.
Apple Podcasts5Best Hits it's MusicUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #62 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #116 | United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #165 | Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
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What is Uncommon Ground about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Uncommon Ground features rigorous, respectful dialogues between prominent thinkers with deeply divergent viewpoints on faith, science, philosophy, and culture. Episodes pair a Christian, atheist, or agnostic figure with a contrasting mind to explore questions about God, morality, consciousness, and meaning, all moderated by a seasoned host. The conversations emphasize clear thinking, avoiding straw men, and finding common ground, often in a historic setting, which adds a thoughtful, human touch to heavyweight topics. Notable is the show's commitment to civil discourse and to surface big questions through pattern recognition, narrative, and careful questioning, making it appealing to listeners who want intellectual depth without inflammatory... more
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Recent guests on Uncommon Ground include:
1. William Lane Craig
2. Lois McLatchie Miller
3. Ann Furedi
4. Stephen Meyer
5. Philip Halper
6. Elizabeth Oldfield
7. James Marriott
8. Paul Davies
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