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Oct 8, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Andy Bannister
Don’t let fear hold you back from sharing your faith, says Andy Bannister. God is at work in the world today, and he wants to involve you in his mission
A recent poll caused much excitement when it revealed that Christians are less confident in talking about their faith than Muslims. The survey for the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life reported that 38 per cent of Christians prefer not to share their faith versus just 29 per cent of Muslims.
The results didn’t entirely surprise me.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
waterstones.com | Andy Bannister
Tuesday 1st October 2024 18:30 at Waterstones, Canterbury - Rose Lane Why are people talking about God again? Has Richard Dawkins had his day? Why do millions label themselves “spiritual”? An hour’s conversation about God, spirituality, faith, and life’s big questions. , + book signing. Andy is the author of Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Andy Bannister |Brett McCracken |Joe Carter |Caleb Batchelor
A growing number of public intellectuals have recently taken to making statements to the effect that Christianity, although in their mind untrue, is nevertheless good for society. Perhaps the most startling was world-famous atheist and one of the so-called Four Horsemen of the New Atheism, Richard Dawkins.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
evangelicalfocus.com | Andy Bannister
In recent weeks, a growing number of public intellectuals have sparked a fascinating debate: is Christianity beneficial for society even if it's not true?
This thought-provoking question has been highlighted by several high-profile figures including recognised ‘horseman of new atheism’ Richard Dawkins, who in a recent interview stated the importance of Christianity's foundational role in promoting human rights, dignity, and free speech, despite remaining skeptical about its truth claims.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
ca.10ofthose.com | Andy Bannister |Gavin Matthews
Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose & Spirituality Andy Bannister and Gavin Matthews Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose & Spirituality Andy Bannister and Gavin Matthews A gently reflective and creative book that lays the foundation for gospel hopeBeauty. Justice. Identity. Love. Stories. Nature. Hope. These things intrigue us, move us and prompt us to ask big questions.
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May 15, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Andy Bannister
The CofE hierarchy care too much about what plays well in the liberal media - and its damaging our gospel witness, says Andy Bannister
My family and I are denominational gypsies; every time we move house, we end up attending a different type of church. After our last relocation, we landed in the Church of England.
I am now a Reluctant Anglican. There are great things happening in some Church of England congregations.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Andy Bannister
Many of our evangelistic approaches assume that people have questions about the Christian faith. But how do we engage people who appear not to be in the least bit bothered? Andy Bannister shares one idea
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“I don’t really care about God”.
One of my oldest friends, John, was one of the toughest people to start conversations with about Jesus. John wasn’t anti, nor hostile, he just was utterly disinterested in faith.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
uk.10ofthose.com | Andy Bannister |Gavin Matthews
Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose & Spirituality Andy Bannister and Gavin Matthews Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose & Spirituality Andy Bannister and Gavin Matthews BUY ONE GET ONE FREE: a great book to read yourself and give to a friend to prompt deeper thought about the meaning of life. A reflective and creative book that lays the foundation for gospel hopeBeauty. Justice. Identity. Love. Stories. Nature. Hope.
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Jan 18, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Andy Bannister
The most famous atheist in the world has stated "there are no good arguments" for God’s existence, yet continues to run away from debating a philosopher who appears to have plenty, says Andy Bannister
The New Atheism, the insanely popular movement that in the 2000s made celebrities of many atheists, has all but collapsed.
Christopher Hitchens is dead. Sam Harris has become a figure of fun. Daniel Dennett has retreated behind his beard and his study door.
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Jan 4, 2024 | 
uk.10ofthose.com | Andy Bannister
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