Best Richard O Connor Podcasts (2025)

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Richard Dawkins DESTROYS Creationist Arguments 20:07

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In this episode, Richard Dawkins reacts to a compilation of videos featuring arguments about religion, evolution, and science.This is the first video in the new series, Richard Dawkins Reacts, where Richard Dawkins watches clips from the internet ranging from creationist claims to debates on science and faith—and shares his unfiltered thoughts and …

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S2 E14. Rod Dreher: Miracles, angels and demons - why the supernatural is back 1:21:13

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Despite our secular age, interest in the supernatural is rising fast. Justin Brierley speaks to Rod Dreher about the re-enchanting of culture in his new book 'Living In Wonder' and his own journey of encountering miracles, mystery... and even the demonic. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreo…

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Richard Dawkins DESTROYS Creationist Arguments 19:57

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Why The Selfish Gene Haunts Some Readers | A Conversation with John McWhorter 1:20:31

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins John McWhorter for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth.John McWhorter is a linguist, author, a…

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Why The Selfish Gene Haunts Some Readers | A Conversation with John McWhorter 1:20:25

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins John McWhorter for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth.John McWhorter is a linguist, author, a…

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S2 E13. The Orthodox Boom: New converts to an ancient faith 1:37:14

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Eastern Orthodox parishes in the USA have been seeing a remarkable increase in numbers, especially among young men. Justin speaks to converts, priests and journalists about why this ancient church stream is encountering a fresh wave of seekers. Fr Andrew Stephen Damick, John Mark Reynolds, Jonathan Pageau and Rod Dreher explain the attraction of Or…

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Some 'Intellectuals' Make It Sound Deep | A Conversation with Peter Boghossian 1:29:11

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Peter Boghossian for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth.This episode was filmed as part of Ri…

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S2 E12. The Catholic Revival: A church reborn from the ashes 1:38:34

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The fire of Notre Dame in Paris seemed to embody the decline of Catholicism in France. However, just as the cathedral has risen from the ashes, so too has the Catholic church with record numbers of adults baptised in the past 2 years. As Pope Leo XIV heralds a new era for Catholicism, Justin speaks to converts, evangelists and clergy about a surpri…

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Some 'Intellectuals' Make It Sound Deep | A Conversation with Peter Boghossian 1:29:05

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Peter Boghossian for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth.This episode was filmed as part of Ri…

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Why i Care About the Existence of God | A Conversation with Michael Shermer 1:34:12

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Michael Shermer for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth.This episode was filmed at as part of …

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S2 E11. The Future of AI: Live In London With John Wyatt 1:44:21

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Is Artificial Intelligence overtaking our culture? Is an AI girlfriend a legitimate relationship? How should Christians respond to the promise and perils of new technology? And what will the dehumanising of society mean for The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God? In this London event Justin Brierley sat down with bio-ethics expert Prof John Wyatt,…

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Is New Atheism Losing? | A Conversation with Matt Ridley 1:30:30

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Matt Ridley for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. Matt Ridley is a science writer and journalist whose work spans evolutionary biology, economics, and the role of innovation in human progress.Join Substack:https://richarddawkins.substack.…

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ChatGPT Passed the Turing test, but… | A Conversation with Brian Keating 1:32:13

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Brian Keating for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including AI, the extended phenotype, evolution, the possibility of alien life followed…

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S2 E10. Larry Sanger: The rebirth of Wikipedia's co-founder 1:17:55

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When the co-founder of Wikipedia announced his Christian conversion in an online essay, it lit up the internet. Larry Sanger tells Justin Brierley the surprising story of his journey from skeptical philosopher to Christian faith. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new …

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Will the Supreme Court Gender Case Victors Get The Apologies They Deserve? 6:23

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This article was published by the Spectator on the 17th of April 2025, with the title “Will the Supreme Court gender case victors get the apologies they deserve?By Richard Dawkins

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ChatGPT Passed the Turing test, but… | A Conversation with Brian Keating 1:32:03

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Brian Keating for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including AI, the extended phenotype, evolution, the possibility of alien life followed…

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S2 E09. Surprising Conversations: Jonathan Pageau 1:13:24

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Orthodox thinker and icon carver Jonathan Pageau joins Justin to talk about why the God conversation has been intensifying in recent years. Along with Belle Tindall, they also cover atheism, the resurrection, the Bible and why symbolic patterns underlie our experience of the world. Pageau also gives the backstory to his friendship with Jordan Peter…

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I Sympathize with Trans People, but... | Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Colin Wright 1:33:30

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Colin Wright for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, gender, science, and culture - They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including the nature of truth, the reliability of science, evolution, and the controversi…

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A Conversation with Nick Gillespie in Milwaukee | Richard Dawkins' Final Tour 1:33:00

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nick Gillespie, for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead, along with his previous works such as The Selfish Gene. The discussion expands into science’s ongoing tensions with id…

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S2 E08. Why Men Are Returning To Church: The surprising rebirth of the manosphere 1:43:19

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From podcast giants like Joe Rogan to Gen-Z YouTubers like Ryan Trahan, many male influencers are talking about faith in public. Multiple polls are also showing a notable increase in churchgoing among young men in the UK, Europe and the USA. A surprising rebirth in the 'manosphere' seems to be underway. Justin speaks with Anthony Bradley, Glen Scri…

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I Sympathize with Trans People, but... | Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Colin Wright 1:33:20

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Colin Wright for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, gender, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including the nature of truth, the reliability of science, evolution, and the controversie…

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S2 E07. The Male Identity Crisis: Why young men are searching for meaning again 1:29:10

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In a world where masculinity is often branded 'toxic' and traditional gender roles are in flux, many young men are searching for identity. Some are looking to manosphere influencers like Andrew Tate. Others have been drawn to Jordan Peterson. But an increasing number are trying out church. in the first of 2 documentary episodes, Justin Brierley tra…

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Am I responsible for WOKE Nonsense? | A Conversation with Alex O'' Connor in Oxford 1:22:45

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Alex O’Connor for a breakdown of his latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead. They also reflect on new atheism and the meaning vacuum, Richard’s debate with Jordan Peterson, and the concept of God followed by audience questions.This episode was filmed at New Theatre, Oxford, on the 2…

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A Conversation with Nick Gillespie in Milwaukee | Richard Dawkins' Final Tour 1:32:55

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nick Gillespie, editor-at-large at Reason magazine, for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead, along with his previous works such as The Selfish Gene. The discussion expands int…

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S2 E06. All Aboard The ARC? Why conservatives want to save Christendom 1:45:21

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Justin Brierley reports from the ARC conference in London where over 4,000 secular and religious attendees met to hear about the renewal of civilisation from speakers such as Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray, Jonathan Pageau and Ayaan Hirsi Ali. But in the era of Trump 2.0, is the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship co-opting Christianity for conse…

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The Most Misunderstood Thing about Dawkins | A Conversation with Alex O Connor 1:22:40

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Why Darwin Stopped Believing in GOD | Richard Dawkins with Patrick House 1:24:27

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S2 E05. William Lane Craig vs Philip Goff: A philosopher's 'slightly heretical' Christian conversion? 2:02:16

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Agnostic philosopher Philip Goff has been on a 'surprising rebirth' journey recently. After announcing his embrace of a 'slightly heretical' form of Christianity, he says he has come to believe in a God of limited power. Renowned Christian philosopher William Lane Craig engages Goff in a conversation on the universe, suffering and Christian faith, …

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Space meets Earth, Porco and Dawkins in Glasgow 1:22:15

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Carolyn Porco about gene immortality, ancestral traits, the extended phenotype, extraterrestrial life, criticisms of religion and atheism, followed by audience questions.This episode was filmed at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the Oct 31st 2024,…

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Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Patrick House | Richard Dawkins’ Final Tour in Warwick 1:24:20

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages with neuroscientist and author Patrick House in a wide-ranging conversation covering the differences between physics and biology, the role of elegance in science, and surprising insights into camouflage, animal behavior, and artificial selection. They also explore topics like the ext…

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S2 E04. Live in Dallas: Why Belief In God Is Back 1:31:39

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Is the tide of faith coming back in on our post-Christian culture? Justin Brierley speaks on why the search to make sense of human existence, human value and human purpose are pointing many people back towards God. This talk recaps Justin's 'Surprising Rebirth' thesis. Recorded at First Baptist Church Garland, Dallas in 2024, along with Q&A from th…

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Space meets Earth, Porco and Dawkins in Glasgow 1:22:05

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In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins engages in an insightful conversation with Carolyn Porco about gene immortality, ancestral traits, the extended phenotype, extraterrestrial life, criticisms of religion and atheism, followed by audience questions.This episode was filmed at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the Oct 31st 2024,…

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S2 E03. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Cambridge Q&A on conversion, Christianity and politics 2:00:18

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Former 'new atheist' Ayaan Hirsi Ali shocked the world when she announced her conversion to Christianity in 2023. Hirsi Ali recently spoke with Dr James Orr for a Trinity Forum Cambridge event about her new faith, her concerns about radicalisation at top Universities, and the need to educate young people about Christianity. Hirsi Ali's story has be…

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Sonnets by ChatGPT 5:52

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Following my dialogue with ChatGPT on whether it is conscious, I thought it would be interesting to look at its poetic creativity. I decided to give it a subject dear to my heart. Link to my Substack - https://richarddawkins.substack.com/By Richard Dawkins

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Exploring AI, Evolution & the Universe ft. Taryn Southern 32:20

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Richard Dawkins and Taryn Southern are back for another thought-provoking Q&A session, tackling a wide range of fascinating topics.From Richard’s personal epiphany moments to his thoughts on AI, alien life, and the origins of the universe, this episode delves deep into the mysteries of evolution, intelligence, and existence.Other audience questions…