From AI and climate change to Christian nationalism, immigration and spiritual curiosity, the Being Human podcast tackles the big issues shaping life today – all through a Biblical lens.
Join Peter Lynas and Katherine Brown as they wrestle with the questions everyone’s asking and point us toward the hope we ultimately find in Jesus.
The Discipleship Deficit: Who's guiding the spiritually curious?
In the final episode of this season, Peter and Katherine ask whether today’s surge in spiritual curiosity is hiding a discipleship deficit: many people are encountering Jesus through online content without anyone guiding them into ongoing faith.
They share personal discipleship stories and highlight the vital role relationships has to play in the discipleship journey. They discuss the rise of online “baby Christians,” including a former tarot reader who publicly converted to Christianity, and note survey findings that 40% of people come to Jesus without someone present at the moment of faith.
The conversation explores why local church community matters, how the online world can be a great tool for evangelism and practical ways churches can respond by offering community, intergenerational relationships, clear signposting, and helping new believers connect to a local church.
00:00 Intro
00:59 Discipleship deficit
01:52 Discipleship stories
03:50 What is discipleship?
04:52 Online conversions
08:23 From screen to church
12:00 Why church matters
14:40 Social media formation
15:31 Healthy online boundaries
23:15 Churches in the digital age
30:20 Intergenerational relationships
32:33 Final takeaways
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15 Jul 2026
AI Therapists, Trad Wives, and the Pope: our rapidly changing world
In this episode of Being Human, Katherine and Peter explore two big cultural trends happening at the same time: rapid AI acceleration and a growing desire to “go analogue.”
They talk about how AI is already improving everyday tasks but how it is beginning to replace entry-level work like junior lawyers, leaving younger people unsure how to start careers. They discuss the rise of AI therapy and companionship highlighting that AI can mimic language but not real relationship.
As a response, they unpack trends like digital detoxing, “friction-maxxing,” trad wives, and renewed interest in ancient, rooted forms of spirituality. They look at how Christians can engage wisely and point people towards Jesus.
8 Jul 2026
The boys are back in town; a return of men to the church
After many years of decline, male church attendance appears to be on the up. It's official – the boys are back!
In this episode, Katherine and Peter look at some of the high-profile men exploring Christianity and what is causing this trend as Christian footballers are casting their crowns, praying and worshipping before and after matches and celebrity converts are encouraging others to explore Christianity.
Delving deeper into the cultural stories, they uncover the consumerist mindset around 'bolt-on' spirituality where the wellness world uses prayer alongside supplements and routines as a way to self-optimise.
The conversation then shifts to political trends which sparks discussions about Christian nationalism and the rallies associated with Tommy Robinson.
Show notes:
00:00 Expressions of faith in pop culture
00:55 Men Returning to Church
01:26 Supplements and tracking your existence
02:54 Footballers sharing faith
07:46 Wellness and self-optimisation
11:30 Self-help, discipline and Jordan Peterson's rules
14:04 Prayer as a life hack
15:23 Consumer church mindset
15:40 Young men and right-leaning politics
17:18 Defining Christian nationalism
18:31 Algorithmic influence
19:35 Tommy Robinson rallies
22:06 Charlie Kirk funeral fallout
23:12 Discipling brave and bold believers
23:53 Where do we find our identity?
24:57 Discipling young men in your church
27:34 Our resources and the next episode
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