Why I'm Still a Christian: After Two Decades of Conversations with Sceptics and Atheists - The Reason I Believe

by Justin Brierley

Publisher:

SPCK Publishing

, 2025

Overview

This book is a revised and updated edition of the Unbelievable book published in 2017, with a new chapter on deconstruction.

"Highly readable survey of the reasons for Christian faith." - Timothy Keller

Popular radio host and podcaster, Justin Brierley, has been creating and facilitating constructive conversations about faith for more than two decades. He is an expert in Christian apologetics and has had a ringside seat as believers and nonbelievers alike have debated Christianity. Surprisingly, Justin has come out on the other side of these debates more convinced than ever of the truth of Jesus’ claims - and the power of good conversations.

In Why I’m Still a Christian, you get to watch Justin as he engages with the most unlikely of conversation partners - from Richard Dawkins to Philip Pullman - on the subject of faith. You’ll understand why Justin, after hearing the strongest objections to the Christian faith and religion, is still a Christian. For him, God makes sense of human existence, the inherent value of human life, and our ultimate purpose on earth.

With this book, you’ll explore tough questions, with Justin Brierley as your guide:

- Why would God allow suffering?
- Are Christianity and the existence of God compatible with science?
- Is there any evidence for the resurrection?
- And much more.

Discover the reasons to believe.

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Contents

Foreword by Alister McGrath
CHAPTER 1 Creating Better Conversations
CHAPTER 2 God Makes Sense of Human Existence
CHAPTER 3 God Makes Sense of Human Value
CHAPTER 4 God Makes Sense of Human Purpose
CHAPTER 5 The Evidence for Jesus
CHAPTER 6 Facts That Only Fit the Resurrection
CHAPTER 7 The Atheist’s Greatest Objection: Suffering
CHAPTER 8 Atheism 2.0
CHAPTER 9 Deconstruction and Building a Durable Faith
CHAPTER 10 Choosing to Live in the Christian Story
Acknowledgments
Notes
About the Author

Praise for Why I'm Still a Christian

”Justin Brierley stands at the top of those who host high-quality podcasts on religious matters. His years of experience dialoguing with believers and nonbelievers alike on countless topics, and doing so intelligently and with congeniality, makes him the perfect person to write this book. This book is a great read, engaging as well as educational, and will encourage one to think deeply about the issues covered. Moreover, by the time readers reach the end of the book, they will feel as though they have become friends with its author. Highly recommended!"

"This is a highly readable survey of the reasons for Christian faith, often called “apologetics." But it is not just an academic exercise. Justin has respectfully engaged many thoughtful atheists and skeptics over the years, which is always a test for a believer. The book is therefore very personal - it explains how his own faith has emerged while working through the challenges he has received. Believers and nonbelievers (and the many in between) will all be helped by this volume."

"A wonderfully clear, winsome, and accessible case for Christianity from a man who has hosted many of the world’s most prominent skeptics and atheists. The mixture of storytelling and argument is engaging, and the result is compelling."

"Atheists tell us that they are champions of reason. If so, how does a man who has heard all the arguments of the world’s most articulate atheists remain a committed Christian? Unbelievable? No, Justin Brierley is just marvelously well informed (and well mannered). Here he takes us behind the scenes of his popular radio debates between atheists and Christians to show us why his Christian beliefs are stronger than ever. A beautifully written cure for doubts and a spirited defense of Christianity."

"Whether you are a believer or a seeker, this book is a must- read. Through the lens of the conversations he has hosted over many years, Brierley invites readers to consider the evidence for the Christian faith. He not only lays out a powerful case for Christianity but does so in an interesting, judicious, and entertaining fashion. Here’s my suggestion: get a copy, read it, and then discuss it with a friend."

"Gracious, thoughtful conversations about matters of belief and unbelief are very valuable, but, sadly, all too rare in today’s culture of memes, sarcasm, and hostile attack and counterattack. Can we do better? Justin Brierley says yes, and has many years of fruitful conversations to prove it. Here, he offers a twofold apologetic: first, he gives reasons why he is indeed still a Christian after all those conversations with atheists; second, he demonstrates that genuine dialogue is both possible and fruitful. Written in an engaging, relaxed style, his book will be useful and encouraging for Christians who are trying to find ways to talk about their faith with skeptical friends and family, and it will be an interesting and thought-provoking read for skeptics as well."

"This provocative title draws the reader into Justin Brierley’s story. By describing debates and dialogues between well-known critics - such as Richard Dawkins, Bart Ehrman, and Richard Carrier - and well-known Christian apologists, Brierley reflects on accounts from perhaps the best-known religious dialogue program today. Hundreds of archives retell these major skirmishes. As one of his guests and the subject of a chapter in this volume, I can attest firsthand to Justin’s well-placed questions, engaging follow-up, and even-handed treatment. So why is Justin still a Christian? Join this highly recommended conversation and enjoy the answers that he provides!"

"Twenty years of dialoguing with skeptics has given Justin Brierley a unique insight into the questions and issues that divide atheists and Christians. In Why I’m Still a Christian, Justin helps Christians to understand their atheist friends, treat their questions seriously, and comprehend how to give answers with depth, clarity, and compassion. A deeply thoughtful, incredibly generous book that encourages Christians to take seriously the task of not only answering our skeptical friends but also of truly listening to them."

Product Details

• Title: Why I'm Still a Christian: After Two Decades of Conversations with Sceptics and Atheists - The Reason I Believe
• Author: Justin Brierley
• Publisher: SPCK Publishing
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Pages: 320
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9780281090686, 9780281090679, 028109067X, 0281090688
• Resource ID: LLS:9780281090686
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-15T01:00:24Z