In a culture marked by anxiety, uncertainty and endless searching, Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett recently pointed to something unexpected as one of the strongest arguments for Christianity—not a theological debate, a scientific proof or a bestselling book, but the visible peace of a believer.
During a recent episode of Diary of a CEO, Bartlett sat down with Christian apologist John Lennox to discuss faith, purpose and the search for meaning. Yet by the end of the conversation, it wasn’t one of Lennox’s intellectual arguments that seemed to leave the greatest impression on the popular podcaster.
“One of the most compelling arguments for God that you’ve presented and your way of seeing the world and being is not actually necessarily anything you’ve written in your books,” Bartlett told Lennox. “It is actually you.”
Bartlett went on to describe something he has noticed repeatedly among committed Christians.
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“You have a certain peace and contentment that I rarely see in people that I interview, but I often see—and I’ve almost always seen—in the Christians that I’ve interviewed,” he said.
In a world desperate for answers, that observation carries significant weight. While many people search for meaning through success, achievement, technology or self-improvement, the peace displayed by mature believers often points to a source beyond themselves.
Bartlett noted that he recently experienced the same phenomenon while interviewing Christian apologist Wesley Huff.
“He gave me the same feeling as you—just like feels like a really happy person, very sort of content, rounded, well,” Bartlett said. “It seems to be a trend that a lot of the Christian apologists that I’ve interviewed have that anchoring that so many of us are looking for.”
Lennox agreed.
“There’s a real sense of that,” he replied.
Man, this is beautiful. A life adorning the gospel.
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But Lennox’s explanation for that peace wasn’t rooted in personality, temperament or life experience. Instead, he pointed directly to the Christian understanding of human value.
“What we started with—when I look at you, I see someone who’s of infinite value made in the image of God,” Lennox said.
That statement strikes at the heart of the biblical worldview. Scripture teaches that every human being bears the image of God, giving each person inherent dignity, purpose and worth.
Lennox explained that this conviction shapes the way he interacts with others.
“What I say to you or think about you is hugely important to me,” he said. “And I wish you well.”
Those words may seem simple, but they reveal a profound truth. When people are viewed as image-bearers of God rather than obstacles, competitors or political opponents, relationships change. Conversations change. Hearts change.
In an age obsessed with arguments, perhaps the most powerful evidence for the gospel is still a transformed life. The peace that comes from knowing Christ cannot be manufactured, purchased or faked. It is the fruit of a heart anchored in eternal truth.
And for many watching John Lennox, that peace may be speaking louder than words ever could.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the newly released book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
