“How much have your religious views influenced your decision?”: religion and the assisted dying debate
In this essay, Nick Spencer unpacks the role of religion in public debate. 12/06/2024
Articles
What is the future for democracy? In conversation with Jonathan Sumption
Nick Spencer speaks with former senior judge Lord Jonathan Sumption. 10/06/2025
PodcastWhat has religion to do with sex? In conversation with Diarmaid MacCulloch
Nick Spencer speaks with Professor Sir Diarmaid MacCulloch. 03/06/2025
PodcastIs it all over for the West? In conversation with Samir Puri
Nick Spencer speaks with Samir Puri, Director of the Centre for Global Governance and Security at Chatham House. 27/05/2025
Articles
(Why) are young people flocking to religion?
Is there really a resurgence in Christianity? Nick Spencer interrogates recent claims before asking why young people are seeking religion. 13/05/2025
In Depth
Pope Leo XIV: what’s in a name?
The new Pope, Robert Prevost, will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Is it too early to know the significance of this name? 09/05/2025
In Brief
The story of Noah’s flood will never go out of fashion
Nick Spencer reflects on the cultural history of Noah’s flood for The Spectator. 03/04/2025
In Brief
Jonathan Sumption: why voters have lost faith in democracy
Why have voters lost faith in democracy? Nick Spencer interviews Jonathan Sumption for The Tablet to get to the root of the issue. 03/04/2025
Articles
The Great Overcorrection
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction – but how often do we choose to overreact? Nick Spencer writes for Comment. 27/03/2025
Magazines
Re–enchantment in a modern world
Nick Spencer writes for the Church Times on why an unstable world opens the door for re–enchantment. 21/03/2025
ArticlesWhat does ‘Judaeo–Christian’ mean?
Nick Spencer unpacks the term ‘Judaeo–Christian’ for the Church Times. 14/03/2025
ArticlesAre Trump supporters feeling buyer’s remorse?
Nick Spencer comments on the West’s ‘course overcorrection’ for the Tablet. 13/03/2025
Articles