The Quiet Revival Podcast: what's the story?

Have you heard about a quiet revival happening right here in England and Wales? Church attendance has risen by 50 per cent since 2018, Bible sales have sky-rocketed and young people are returning to church. Maybe you’ve seen the signs for yourself.  

Over the last few months, The Quiet Revival report has resonated with many of you, but this is just the beginning. There’s still so much data left for us to unpack – and insights for us to share. So, now’s the time for you to discover your place in The Quiet Revival

This autumn, join Dr Andrew Ollerton, author of The Bible Course New Edition, and Dr Rhiannon McAleer, co-author of The Quiet Revival, for The Quiet Revival Podcast. 

Here, you’ll learn what the quiet revival means for you and your church – and how you can respond to the strange and exciting moment we find ourselves in. We’ll examine key findings from our report, hear from those witnessing the revival on the ground, and equip you to welcome this new generation of people exploring the Bible and finding faith for themselves. 

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Creators and Guests

Host
Dr Andrew Ollerton
Bible Engagement Lead at Bible Society, theologian, author of The Bible Course and multiple books.
Host
Dr Rhiannon McAleer
Co-author of The Quiet Revival and Director of Research and Impact at Bible Society

What is The Quiet Revival Podcast: what's the story??

We discuss how churches are strengthening discipleship and helping people grow in confidence in the Bible in a changing culture.
The Quiet Revival Podcast: what's the story? explores the stories behind a renewed interest in Christianity in England and Wales.

Whether you’re a church leader, small group leader, Bible communicator or simply curious about the Church in the UK, this podcast will inform, encourage, and equip you to discover your place in this unfolding movement.

The Quiet Revival sparked a national conversation about faith, church and what God might be doing in England and Wales today. Since its publication and the recording of these podcast episodes, we've had to retract the report after the underlying data was found to be flawed – but the conversation it started hasn't ended.

The Quiet Revival was always more than a single survey. Across England and Wales we're seeing signs of renewed interest in Christianity, especially among younger people: rising Bible sales, more conversions and adult baptisms, growing attendance at evangelism courses. Many of you have shared stories that point to a changing spiritual landscape. The questions this moment raises are more important than ever.

How is your church responding to this missional moment? And how can you invite today’s spiritually open Gen Z to experience Scripture?

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The Quiet Revival report has resonated with so many people over the last few months, but we know there's so much more to unpack.

Join me, Andrew Ollerton. And me, Rhiannon McAleer, co-author of The Quiet Revival. We want to help you and your church to discover what this Quiet Revival means and how you can best respond to the strange and exciting times we find ourselves in. We'll look at the key findings from the report and also speak to people who are seeing this revival on the ground.

We want you to feel ready to welcome and serve this new generation who are discovering the Bible and finding faith. So join us on The Quiet Revival Podcast this autumn as we aim to equip you for The Quiet Revival. Subscribe now and you won't miss a single episode.