Podcasts about Barna

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Mark Matlock, the Executive Director of the Urbana Student Missions Conference, the founder of WisdomWorks Ministries, Senior Fellow at Barna, and author of over 20 books.Mark shares about the significance of the Urbana conference, insights on church trends, and the need for spiritual formation and resilience in discipleship.

Alle barn vil oppleve terging og sleivete kommentarer fra andre gjennom oppveksten. Når skal egentlig vi foreldre gripe inn? Noen av kommentarene barn føler seg krenket av, kan føles veldig små for oss voksne. Skal vi likevel trøste, eller bør vi heller lære dem at “sånn er livet”? Og ikke minst: Når bikker erting over i mobbing?

This week on Pod Have Mercy, we dive into some fascinating cultural and spiritual trends shaping younger generations. From the viral “Jesus Glow Up” trend on TikTok to new research from Barna showing Gen Z as the most churchgoing generation today, the conversation explores how faith, community, and authenticity intersect in a digital world.We reflect on how social media often distorts genuine expressions of faith, the challenges of living in a “post-truth” era, and why younger generations are seeking deeper connection, transcendence, and real community beyond screens. Along the way, they share generational perspectives from Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z on church, culture, and the future of spiritual life.If you have ever wondered where the next generation is finding faith or how the church can respond with authenticity and hope, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

This is a hard talk, but we're done tiptoeing. Porn isn't “harmless” or “normal.” It's a celebrated sin that is crushing confidence, destroying intimacy, tearing apart marriages and families, and infiltrating the church. In this episode, I lay out the truth—what Scripture says about lust and adultery, why masturbation is not “self-care,” how OnlyFans disguises exploitation as empowerment, and how porn addiction rewires the brain, fuels infidelity, and opens the door to spiritual bondage. This is more than a habit problem. It's spiritual warfare—and Jesus sets captives free. We'll look at current data (Barna, OnlyFans), expose the six cultural lies about porn, and talk plainly about deliverance, real repentance, and how to close demonic doors and reclaim your mind, marriage, and calling. No shame—just conviction, truth, and the hope of the Gospel.      

Hva skjer når barna flytter ut? Kan man i det hele tatt forberede seg på en slik overgang? Hedvig gir råd til deg som er aleneforelder, deg som plutselig får mye tid til partner – og til alle som må finne seg selv litt på nytt.

Satufékező emberek a bobpályán, modorosan tüsszentők és túl rövid fogpiszkálók. Ezekről is szó volt a Márkó és Barna Síkideg eheti adásában.

For as long as it's been measured, women have been more religious than men. But an alarming shift is happening in American religion: For the first time, young women are now less religious than men. A new Barna Group study shows that Gen Z women ages 18–24 are less likely than young men of the same age to identify with a faith or be very active in church. Yet, even as church attendance and religious affiliation decline, spiritual openness among Gen Z men and women remains high — 73% of Gen Z believe in God or a higher power, and 60% say they're more open to God today than before the pandemic. Cicely Corry is Editorial Director at Barna Group, where she leads online content strategy to help Christian leaders understand key trends affecting the Church. With over 10 years serving in student ministry, she can share how Gen Z's “spiritual but not religious” outlook presents a challenge and opportunity for the Church. Connect with Cicely and her work: Instagram and her own podcast, Life with the Corrys. •        Gen Z Vol. 3 Report and  Gen Z Barna article •        Open Generation Report and Open Generation Barna article  •        Aging Well Report and Aging Well Barna article    Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Az előfizetők (de csak a Belső kör és Közösség csomagok tulajdonosai!) már szombat hajnalban hozzájutnak legfrissebb epizódunk teljes verziójához. A hétfőn publikált, ingyen meghallgatható verzió tíz perccel rövidebb. Itt írtunk arról, hogy tudod meghallgatni a teljes adást. Barna bőrű visszatérés a kempingből, ökörchuletón, finn marha a tányéron, fejlődő horvát rizottók. Sulyok Tamás, Orbán Rózsaszín Párducként tönkretesz mindent, de a végén győz. Le a fizetős benzinkúti vécékkel! Szabad szarást! 00:36 De szépen lesültünk! Indul a szezon. A dobozban maradt műsor. Jővő nyáron majd beül az AI. 05:02 A Qubit podcastja az AI-val. Friderikusz podcastja az AI-val. Uj Péter slam poetry-estje. Dubköltészet Linton Kwesi Johnsontól. A Wu Tang Clan egyetlen példányos lemeze. Lesz élő, de nem olyan nagy szám. 11:03 Legkedvesebb nyári kempingélményeink. Természetjárók enciklopédáiája. Kelet-európai vakációzók Horvátországban. Új járművek új kempingkultúrája. 17:20 Mi értelme a jetskinek? Fegyelem és nyugalom egy balkáni kempingben. A horvát mángoldmánia. 23:12 Kemping a Cíes-szigeteken. A galíciai erdőtüzek. A spanyol chiringuitokultúra. Kagylós batyu és piaci polip. 28:30 A galíciai szőke. Ökörchuletón. A finn ayrshire marha. 32:04 A horvát gasztronómia lassú fejlődése. A világ legrosszabb rizottója. Janus-arcú Crna Gora. Playa de Borizu. 36:22 Borsodi Mekikörkép. 40:46 Lidl-papucs és kutyakozmetika. 43:02 Sulyok Tamás-megfejtés. Sulyok és a fiatalok. Urfi Péter cikke a himnuszgyalázókról és ajsa luna. 47:30 Egressy Béni és a sludge metal. Az ember aki ott se volt. Sulyok Tamás, mint Clouseau felügyelő. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fiúkkal legközelebb élőben a Mad Garden Budán lehet találkozni. Jegyek: https://www.tixa.hu/marko-es-barna-sikideg-eloben-horvath-oszkarral-20250912

TÉVHITEK, FÉL INFORMÁCIÓK ÉS VALÓTLANSÁGOK A VILLANYAUTÓZÁSRÓL ÉS ANNAK JÖVŐJÉRŐL – 2. rész Kanada, Alberta, Calgary: villanyautó megvásárlása 600 CAD-ért / villanyautó nem megvásárlása 34.000 CAD-ért?! Mitsubishi RVR / ASX / Outlander Sport: melyik, hol, mi? Fuel Economy – ez az a link, ahol az általunk elmondott adatokat megtalálhatod. Miért fontos a villanyautózás??? Kibocsátás-mentesen, vagy minimális kibocsátással közlekedni a városokban. Ne ott pöfögje ki a CO2-t, NOX-t, kormot a jármű, ahol élünk! Zajszennyezés: “abból tudjuk, hogy csend van, hogy olyan hangokat hallunk, amiket nem szoktunk” Számunkra ezért is érthetetlen a tradícionális autógyártók, politikusok ellenállása!  TELEX & Barna bácsi: “Az e-üzemanyag lehet a benzines és dízel-autók utolsó esélye“ - Lator & Lázadó: Nem, még véletlenül sem!  Toyota RAV4 EV, Sony Walkman 2023 – WTF?, Tesla's Revenue 2008-2022. Shownotes: EMOB011 – The Future Is Electric #2   Elérhetőségeink: W: https://Elektromobilitas.info YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ElektromobilitasPodcast/ @: ev@kanadabanda.com P: https://www.patreon.com/KanadaBanda  

What if God's will for your life could be summed up in one word? In 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Paul spells it out succinctly: “It is God's will that you should be sanctified ….” But what does it actually mean to be “sanctified”? In our “Lost in Translation” series, we're dealing with big biblical words that many of us struggle to understand and apply. Sanctification is one of the most important words in the Bible, yet we don't hear much about it anymore. Sanctification literally means “to be set apart,” but the problem is, most Christians today aren't set apart at all. Like the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin that looked so much like a quarter, it confused everyone and had to be removed from circulation, Christians today often look so much like non-believers that no one can tell the difference. A recent Barna survey showed that born-again believers were just as likely as unbelievers to gamble, gossip, lie, steal, visit pornographic websites, drink excessively, and use illegal substances. But God calls His children to be holy, to look like Him through His transforming work of sanctification.

Some readings referenced in this talk can be found in the Appamada chant book: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c03ced75ffd204418037b7a/t/5c523209898583e0ceeb37bd/1548890634577/Appamada+Chant+Book.pdf

30 million young adults have made a greater commitment to Jesus Christ in the past four years, according to a recent Barna study. Pastor Stephen Cutchins shares how you can pray for and disciple Millennial and Gen Z Jesus followers in America.

Research from Barna reveals the top two reasons pastors consider quitting are stress and loneliness. This same study demonstrated an increase in pastoral loneliness—from 42% of pastors saying they felt frequently or sometimes lonely in 2015 to 65% of pastors in 2023. The church is supposed to be a place of belonging and hope, but many church leaders experience the opposite—isolation and discouragement. Josh and Sam examine this problem and offer their solutions. The post The Loneliness Epidemic Among Pastors appeared first on Church Answers.

LifeGroups—also known as small groups—are one of the most powerful ways to foster genuine community and fuel spiritual growth in the church. But what makes them work so well? And why do some churches see incredible results while others struggle to make them stick?In episode 110 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim dive deep into the role LifeGroups play in building healthy, growing churches. They unpack real-world examples, share insights from Barna, Gallup, and Lifeway research, and explore the keys to successful implementation. From leadership development to overcoming barriers, you'll hear practical strategies and biblical principles that can transform how your church approaches small group ministry.Whether you're a pastor, LifeGroup leader, or simply curious about how deeper relationships can ignite faith, this conversation will equip you to take your next step.

In this episode of The Mission Matters podcast, Ted Esler welcomes guests Matthew Ellison and Denny Spitters from Sixteen:Fifteen to discuss their new book, The Sending Shepherd: Leading Churches to Disciple All Nations. The book emerges from a Barna study commissioned in partnership with Pioneers, which surveyed over 400 U.S. Protestant pastors about their understanding of missions. The results reveal concerning trends: missions is rarely taught or preached, the definition of missions is widely diluted, and there's a significant disconnect between pastoral passion for the Great Commission and actual church engagement in global missions. The authors argue that pastoral leadership is critical to reversing this decline and sparking a new missions mobilization movement in the American Church.Despite the challenges, the research also points to encouraging opportunities. While only 27% of pastors report strong passion for global missions, 74% affirm the importance of the Great Commission, and 98% see missions as a biblical mandate. Matthew and Denny emphasize that this gap is a strategic opportunity. We can start to address it with clear definitions, scriptural teaching, and equipping pastors to become "sending shepherds." They encourage church leaders to connect local outreach passions with global needs and to shift from consumer-driven topical teaching to narrative-rich biblical exposition. The book offers a compelling, data-driven call to action for pastors, missions leaders, and mobilizers alike.The Mission Matters Podcast is a place to talk about the importance of our Mission as Christians. The Mission Matters is a partnership of Missio Nexus and Sixteen:Fifteen, who have a shared passion to mobilize God's people to be a part of His mission.thesendingshepherd.com1615.org/sendingshepherd

Alanis Morissette, Estopa, Depeche Mode, David Bisbal, Lola Indigo, Blanca la Almendrita, Bad Gyal y muchos más en GNG ... Disfruta cada día con Estación GNG. Un viaje musical diario loco loco donde vais a gozar con un montón de locos apasionados por la música. Esperamos y confiamos que os gustará el programa de hoy donde contamos con la colaboración ineludible de Fran Segura que vino a visitarnos en sus vacaciones y ojooooooooooooo, porque hoy nos visitaron Rosa y Rafa de Barna... que más le podemos pedir al dia ??? Hablamos de una visita más que especial, probablemente una de las oyentes más fieles de nuestro podcast musical, nuestra amiga Rosa.... Es increible que en vuestros viajes de vacaciones, gireis un poquito vuestro trayecto para venir a vernos... Sin palabras. Gracias de corazón. Paz y música.

In this broadcast, Mike and Rebekah look at a long list of porn and sex-related statistics in the church, and provide ideas on what you can do to make a difference. The following showing the beginning of the survey results they discussed: * 75% percent of Christian men and 40% of Christian women are viewing pornography. From a Barna 2024 survey; Porn Use Among Christians Reaches All Time High * 2022: A pastor of a church of 1,000 in Arizona reported that 80% of the men who attended their men's retreat confessed to a current struggle with pornography. * 2023: When a youth group of teenage girls were asked to raise their hands if they struggled with porn, every hand went up. * After the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, Pornhub, the largest porn site in the world, reported that their worldwide traffic increased by 25%. * A counseling pastor of a Colorado church of 5,000 reported that every marriage that came to him for help had pornography involved.

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Bár az előjelek katasztrofálisak voltak, már kijelenthető, hogy nem ismétlődik meg a 2022-es aszály, de a kukoricatermelés így is ellehetetlenült az ország bizonyos részein – derül ki klímaügyi podcastunkból. Dedák Dalma környezetpolitikai szakértő és Goda Zoltán környezetmérnök azt is elmondja, hogyan kellene jól védekezni a kiszáradás ellen. Elsőként például a felszín alatti vizek visszapótlásával, melyből ijesztően sok tűnt el az elmúlt másfél évitzedben. Bónusz: az adás végén klímaváltozásos összeesküvés-elméleteket elemzünk. Műsorvezető Borbás Barna. A témáról szóló Válasz Offline kiadványunk !

Christian researcher George Barna released a report earlier this year revealing that only 16 percent of self-proclaimed Christians in the United States believe in the Trinity. Dr. David K. Bernard explores what this means for Oneness Pentecostals and their relationship with the broader Christian culture.You can read Barna's summation of this report at GeorgeBarna.com.Visit PentecostalPublishing.com to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

Here is the poem by Hilda Raz, reflecting on a time when she was the poet laureate of Nebraska and did some teaching about poetry in public schools. I hope you will search out her book "Letter from a Place I Have Never Been." Diction ~ Hilda Raz "God is in the details," I tell the kids in the public school at Milligan, Nebraska. They wonder what I mean. I tell them to look out the window at the spring fields the mud coming up just to the knee of the small pig in the far pasture. They tell me it's not a knee but a hock and I hadn't ought to say things I know nothing about. I say the light on the mud is pure chalcedony. They say the mud killed two cows over the weekend. I tell them the pig is alive and the spring trees are standing in a green haze. The tell me school is out in a week and they have to plant. The grain elevator at the end of Main Street stretches out her blue arms. The kids say chutes.

Genjokoan can be found on page 34 of the Appamada chant book here: https://appamada.org/s/Appamada-Chant-Book.pdf. Guided meditation adapted from Henry Shukman's book, "Original Love."

¡Hola, jugadores! ¡Volvemos con un programa muy distinto a lo habitual! Nuestros amigos de Devir nos han invitado a pasar un día con ellos en sus oficinas de Barcelona y hemos aprovechado para entrevistar a Dani García, uno de los autores más prolíficos y mejor considerados de la actualidad lúdica. También ha pasado por nuestros micrófonos Benja Amorín, que se estrena como autor de juegos de mesa con su 'Ace of Spades': - 00:06:10 - Campo de asteroides. Dani García (00:06:10) y Benja Amorín (01:00:00) charlan con nosotros sobre sus juegos. - 01:24:40 - Torre de Control. Hablamos de los juegos que hemos jugado ultimamente. 01:24:40 - Ace of Spades. 01:33:30 - Forest Gangs. 01:35:45 - A gest of Robin Hood. 01:49:35 - Bloodbourne. - 01:57:20 - Sala de comunicaciones. Con la resolución del concurso de "Campeones: Oliver y Benji. ¡Esperamos que os guste!

A Tisza Pártnak már most kiterjedtebb címlistája van, mint a '22-es ellenzéknek közvetlenül a választás előtt – mondja podcastunkban Bódi Mátyás geográfus. A Választási Földrajz elemzője szerint ugyanakkor a Fidesz csapdát állíthat Magyar Péternek egy Ukrajna EU-tagságáról szóló népszavazással, mely téma bizonyítottan megosztja az ellenzéki tábort is. Műsorvezetők: Ablonczy Bálint, Borbás Barna.

Is the Church growing or declining? Are younger generations walking away from faith or redefining it? In this eye-opening episode of Faith and Friction, we sit down with David Kinnaman, CEO of the Barna Group, to talk about the hard data shaping the future of Christianity in America.Together, we unpack:

Vicepremierul Tanczos Barna explică într-un interviu la RFI efectele măsurilor din primele două pachete fiscale, anunțate de Guvernul condus de Ilie Bolojan. El vorbește de asemenea despre reforma pensiilor speciale, protestele sindicale și funcționarea coaliției. Tanczos Barna, despre măsurile fiscale: ”Trebuie să înțeleagă și cei care organizează grevele că în momentul în care s-a ajuns la fundul sacului, trebuie să găsim soluții împreună, prin dialog, prin compromis”. Despre reforma pensiilor speciale: ”Va trebui să avem elemente care vizează privilegiile de pensionare, privilegiile de durată a activității pe timpul muncii, în mai multe domenii și în Justiție și în MAI, în Interne, Justiție, Jandarmerie, Armată, acolo unde serviciile suport, care pur și simplu fac același lucru ca într-o primărie, contabilitate, resurse umane, alte activități care nu sunt legate de intervenții ale echipelor de jandarmi, ale forțelor speciale, ale armatei, ale militarilor, trebuie să se apropie de condițiile de pensionare din celelalte domenii, pentru că altfel, vor fi considerate și sunt considerate privilegii”. Despre companiile de stat: ”Facem diferența între companii și companii. Avem companiile din domeniul transporturilor, care sunt companii ineficiente, pe pierdere, datornice la stat și unde se mai laudă și directorii că nu sunt săraci, că au 11.000 de euro salariu. Da, acea persoană trebuia dată afară imediat de Ministerul Transporturilor și acolo trebuie făcută o reformă serioasă, pentru că CFR-urile practic sunt companii care trăiesc din banul public și unde salariile din păcate au ajuns la un nivel obraznic, aș putea să spun nesimțite. Trebuie să aduc un contra-exemplu, Hidroelectrica, o companie listată la Bursă, o companie care crește an de an pe piața națională, o companie care are investiții de ordinul miliardelor de lei și o companie care anul acesta a virat la bugetul de stat peste trei miliarde de lei”.

Barna research articles mentioned: Why Young Women are Leaving The Church Yes Women are Leaving The Church But Not Deconstructing Faith Ezer 2025 // Minneapolis // Nov 13-15th, 2025 Register Now (EARLY BIRD ENDS JULY 31st) Revive 2026 // Ezer Retreat in Puerto Rico // January 6-10th OR January 12-16th, 2026 (FULL) Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph:  Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph

We spend more than one-third of our life at work. Yet sadly, Barna research shows nearly two-thirds of churched adults say it has been at least three years or more since they heard church teachings on work and career, and yet, the workplace is where most Americans spend the biggest share of their waking hours.  What can YOU do, to introduce your church to the importance of faith and work? Invite your pastor to your office and ask him or her to pray for your team, your clients and your year for maximum impact for the Kingdom.  What day this month will YOU invite YOUR pastor to work? For more recommended resources and ideas, go to our Resources page on iwork4him.com. 

In a recent Barna study, a mere one fifth of self-identified Christians believe that Satan is living and impactful. However, the Bible is clear that Satan is not only a real, living being, but he is also hard at work in our world seeking to wreak havoc and oppose God and those who follow God. In today's message, Pastor Austin unpacks the “ministry” of Satan so that we don't fall prey to the strategies of the Enemy.

Nyolcvan éve, 1945. július 16-én 5 óra 29 perckor az első kísérleti atombomba felrobbantásával végérvényesen megváltozott a világ. Az az erő, ami ott elszabadult, máig szinte közvetlenül hat a hétköznapjainkra, biztonságról alkotott elképzeléseinkre, félelmeinkre. Gondoljunk csak az iráni helyzetre vagy a már menetrend szerint érkező orosz fenyegetésekre. Szerdai évfordulós után a HetiVálasz is atomkérdésekről szól. Mit tanult a világ a hidegháborúból? Hogyan működik az atomkorszak világrendje? Biztos, hogy mindig blöfföl Moszkva, amikor atomcsapással fenyeget? Miért aggasztó, ami Iránban történt? Vendégünk Aszódi Attila atomenergetikai és Kaiser Ferenc biztonság- és védelempolitikai szakértő. Műsorvezető: Borbás Barna.

Barna research has found that over 70% of people would say they are spiritual. So, how do we grow our spirituality? Have you found there are days, there are times where you feel close with the Creator and times you feel so lost? Have you established any habits or routine that keeps you 'in check'? I will continue using the book Domestic Monastery as I dive into ritual and spirituality. You can find out more about Jamelle at www.jamellegodlewski.comInstagram - Jamelle GodlewskiFacebook - Jamelle Godlewski - Leader and Kingdom InfluencerYouTube - Jamelle Godlewski

Dagný Brynjarsdóttir er ein besta fótboltakona sem Ísland hefur átt. Á því liggur enginn vafi. Hún er núna á leiðinni á sitt fjórða stórmót eftir að hafa eignast sitt annað barn. Dagný er elsti leikmaður íslenska liðsins og mesti reynsluboltinn en hún hefur spilað 118 landsleiki fyrir Íslands hönd og skorað í þeim 38 mörk. Dagný settist niður með fréttamanni Fótbolta.net í Serbíu og ræddi um ferilinn, móðurhlutverkið, Evrópumótið sem er framundan og sitthvað fleira.

Facilitator Curator Beth Daniel continues her conversation with colleagues Amy Valdez Barker and Adam Mixon, along with their high school seniors Tre and Ariel, about the latest Barna study on faith among younger adults, the importance of mental health, and whether young people are looking for church or Jesus or both.

I ukas #pengepodden snakker Else Sundfør og Derya Incedursun fra Nordea om sparing til barna. De tar for seg om sparing bør skje i barnets navn eller ditt eget, hvilke spareformer og kontoer som passer best, og hvordan du kommer i gang uten stress. Perfekt for deg som vil sikre en god start for barna økonomisk.Agenda:(04:34) - Hvilket navn å spare i?(12:42) - Sparekonto eller fond?(34:29) - Hvilke aksjefond?(41:32) - Når og hvor mye bør man spare?Denne podcasten skal anses som markedsføringsmateriell, og innholdet må ikke oppfattes som en investeringsanbefaling. Podcasten er kun ment til informasjonsformål og generell spareveiledning. Nordnet tar ikke ansvar for eventuelle tap som måtte oppstå ved bruk av informasjonen i denne podcasten. Les mer på Nordnet.no Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Wednesday, June 18th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Pakistani Muslims level false accusations against Christians Muslims in Pakistan are using the country's blasphemy laws to target religious minorities. Human Rights Watch released a report on the issue, entitled, “A Conspiracy to Grab the Land: Exploiting Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws for Blackmail and Profit.” For example, Christians experience false accusations of blasphemy against Islam. Locals then weaponize the accusations by inciting mob violence against Christians and seizing their property.  Sadly, the government does little to nothing about such attacks. Pakistan is ranked eighth on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult places to be a Christian.  Psalm 14:4 asks, “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up My people as they eat bread, and do not call on the LORD?” Trump warns Iranian civilians to evacuate Tehran U.S. President Donald Trump called for Iranian civilians to evacuate their capital city of Tehran this week as fighting between Israel and Iran escalates.  And yesterday, he wrote on Truth Social, “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader' is hiding.  ... We are not going to take him out. ... at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin.” A senior White House official told Fox News that U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities are on the table.  Supreme Court: Religious groups cannot be compelled to fund abortion On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that had previously forced religious groups to fund abortions. The state of New York required groups, including churches, to cover abortions in their health insurance plans for employees. Religious groups have been challenging the policy for years. Attorney Noel Francisco commented on the case. He said, “Religious groups in the Empire State should not be forced to provide insurance coverage that violates their deeply held religious beliefs. We are confident that New York will finally get the message and stop discriminating against religious objectors.” House voted to cut $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting The U.S. House of representatives narrowly passed a measure to cut $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting.  The House approved the legislation by a vote of 214-212 last Thursday.  House Speaker Mike Johnson commented, “It is just one of the ways Republicans are codifying DOGE's findings and putting taxpayer dollars to better use.” The bill faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate. Children's Hospital in Los Angeles closes its transgender center The Children's Hospital in Los Angeles recently announced it will close its so-called “Center for Transyouth Health and Development” next month.  The center performed sex mutilating surgeries and offered puberty-blocking drugs to children.  The announcement follows an executive order from President Trump that bans federal funding for transgender operations for minors. Alabama has most people with Biblical worldview; Rhode Island the least Dr. George Barna released a new report on the worldview of Americans ranked by state. The report notes that only 4% of U.S. adults hold to a Biblical worldview. However, that number varies by state. The states with the highest proportion of adults with a Biblical worldview are Alabama at 12.6%, Mississippi at 12.5%, South Carolina at 9.8%, and Arkansas at 9%. States with the least proportion of adults with a Biblical worldview are Rhode Island at 0.25%, Maine at 1.1%, Nebraska at 1.5% and Massachusetts at 1.8%.  Even though states like Alabama and Mississippi have a higher incidence of adults with a Biblical worldview, Dr. Barna noted, “In absolute terms, every state in the union is failing miserably at developing the biblical worldview among its residents.” Isaiah 55:7 says, “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” Worldview listeners in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Kentucky share their hearts I invited Worldview listeners to share what they enjoy about the newscast in 2-6 sentences by email.  You can share your thoughts — along with your full name, city and state — and send it to adam@TheWorldview.com Barabara Resheske in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin wrote, “I read every word of The Worldview transcript because it confirms my belief that the world is in turmoil, but Christ is in control. I pray when you request prayers for the persecuted. I thank you for telling us what the mass media doesn't.  Indeed, I thank you for truth, honesty, and transparency.” Ruth Stapp in Edmond, Oklahoma wrote, “I love The Worldview and look forward to seeing it every day. Your information is exactly what I need. I do not enjoy watching the news on TV because of the bias and lies. Plus, your newscast gives me an opportunity to delve further into any of the stories that spark my interest through the links you provide.”  And Daniel Wojnicki in Louisville, Kentucky. wrote,  “I enjoy that The Worldview gives facts and news insights all in one short newscast. Because it's a Christian news source, there is no distortion of the truth.  Being informed about the truth is very rare these days, especially in an age ruled by corrupted news anchors.” 8 Worldview listeners gave $3,022 to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our $92,625 goal by this Friday, June 20th  to fund three-quarters of The Worldview newscast's annual budget for our 6-member team, 8  listeners stepped up to the plate as of 4:00pm Central yesterday afternoon. Our thanks to Margaret in Raleigh, North Carolina who gave $25 and Jessica in Delmar, Maryland who gave $50. We're grateful to God for Mandy in Walpole, New Hampshire and Max in Macon, Georgia – both of whom gave $200 as well as Rose in Everson, Washington who gave $247. And we were touched by the generosity of Carlee in Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, Susan in San Antonio, Texas who gave $1,000, and Scooter in Naples, Florida who gave $1,000 to match Susan's gift. Those 8 Worldview listeners gave a total of $3,022. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $46,896.70 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   Toward this Friday, June 20th's goal of $92,625, we need to raise $45,728.30. Remember, if you are one of the final 2 people who will give a one-time gift of $1,000, Scooter in Naples, Florida will match you with a corresponding $1,000 gift of his own.  I am wondering if there are two businesspeople in our listening audience  – two -- who would consider a generous $10,000 matching gift if 5 other listeners gave a one-time gift of $2,000. If you are one of those 2 businesspeople, please email me at adam@TheWorldview.com and include your phone number so we can chat. I need to find 20 Worldview listeners who will pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. And another 40 listeners to pledge $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300. Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right. Your gift will help us fund the 6-member Worldview newscast team for another fiscal year. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, June 18th, in the year of our Lord 2025.  Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Í hlaðvarpi vikunnar spjallar Sigrún við Evu Dögg Sigurðardóttur en hún tók nýlega við stöðu lektors í félagsráðgjöf við Háskóla Íslands. Eva lauk doktorsnámi í félagsfræði frá Kent háskólanum í Bretlandi árið 2021. Í doktorsritgerð sinni einbeitti hún sér að væntingum erlendra nemenda á Íslandi til framtíðarinnar. Þær Sigrún ræða um doktorsnámið hennar, helstu niðurstöðurnar úr ritgerðinni með áherslu á stöðu erlendra nemenda í íslenska menntakerfinu.

Jesus's final command was the Great Commission, yet startling research reveals many in our churches don't know it. Are we truly making disciples, or is the American church facing a silent crisis? Bullet Points (Key Takeaways):The Great Commission Unawareness: A shocking 51% of US churchgoers have never heard the term "Great Commission," and only 17% fully understand its meaning (Barna).Generational Decline: Understanding of the Great Commission drops significantly with younger generations, posing a critical issue for the future of the church.Discipleship Disconnect: While 92% of churchgoers feel their church helps them grow, only 1% of pastors believe churches in general are doing "very well" at discipling new believers. Only 20% of Christian adults are involved in any formal discipleship.Evangelism Gap: 55% of regular churchgoers haven't shared how to become a Christian in the past 6 months, and over 50% of North American Christian leaders believe believers view the Great Commission as optional.Biblical Literacy Crisis: Many churchgoers lack basic biblical and doctrinal knowledge (e.g., 43% of evangelicals affirming Jesus was merely a great teacher, not God), hindering their ability to fulfill the Great Commission. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)Tithing vs. Mission: Awareness of tithing as a biblical command (77%) far surpasses understanding of the Great Commission (17%), suggesting a communication imbalance.Individual Responsibility: The episode emphasizes personal accountability for understanding the Great Commission, engaging in relational discipleship (2 Timothy 2:2), personal evangelism (1 Peter 3:15), and pursuing biblical literacy (2 Timothy 2:15).Actionable Steps: Seven crucial steps for every believer to address this crisis, from prioritizing personal understanding to bridging generational gaps.Hope and Urgency: Despite sobering statistics, the call is to awaken, repent, and refocus on the unchanging, urgent task of the Great Commission, for "the fields... are white already to harvest." (John 4:35)Related: https://www.conradrocks.net/2024/07/from-novice-to-master-cultivating-your.html Call to Action:Has this episode challenged or inspired you? Share it with others!What are your thoughts on the Great Commission crisis? Comment below!Subscribe to Coffee with Conrad for more deep dives into faith and scripture.Visit conradrocks.net for more resources.Connect With Me:Blog: conradrocks.netSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok https://www.facebook.com/conrad.carrikerhttps://www.instagram.com/conradcarrikerhttps://twitter.com/MostRadicalManhttps://www.tiktok.com/@supernaturalchristianityFree Resources:Try Audible Free Trial https://amzn.to/2MT9aQWGet Readwise Free Trial https://readwise.io/i/conrad8Start Amazon Prime Free Trial https://amzn.to/2JtymteMy Work:Books: Open Your Eyes | Night Terror https://amzn.to/3RJx7byhttps://amzn.to/3XRFohlShop: Team Jesus T-Shirts https://teespring.com/stores/team-jesus-4Support: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ConradRocksFor Creators: Get $10 off StreamYard https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5663052624035840Hashtags: #GreatCommission #Discipleship #Evangelism #BiblicalLiteracy #AmericanChurch #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #Jesus #BibleStudy #CoffeeWithConrad #ChristianPodcast #ChurchCrisis #FaithInAction

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second part of Basic Faith Life. We look at a study from Barna research dealing with biblical worldview. What is our foundation of belief, it matters.

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More than 60% of children who grow up in church will walk away from it in their young adult years, according to Barna. Why is this happening—and what can be done to reverse the trend? Dr. Josh Mulvihill, Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at RenewaNation, joins us to unpack the root of the crisis: a breakdown in biblical discipleship. He shares a compelling vision for how families, churches, and schools can work together to raise children with resilient, gospel-centered worldviews—and why it starts with parents and grandparents reclaiming their God-given role's as the primary disciplers.Main Topics:The Discipleship Disconnect – Why many Christian parents now believe it's the church's job to disciple their kidsThe Three-Stranded Cord – How family, church, and education can align to build a strong biblical foundationThe Power of Grandparents – Why grandparents are overlooking their vital biblical role in passing down faith to future generationsRaising gospel-centered families isn't about perfection—it's about faithfulness, and the courage to make your home the frontlines of spiritual formation.Make a matching gift donation by June 10!View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice

According to Barna's research, Gen Z is turning the tide on church participation in America. Today we get the chance to talk with the co-hosts of the Broken Made Beautiful Podcast – Hailey Walden and Kat Villaluz, about life, faith, and how to help the next generation win.

Are we experiencing a spiritual revival—or facing a full-blown discipleship crisis in the American church? In this powerful conversation, renowned researcher Dr. George Barna shares alarming new data and challenges us to rethink how we measure spiritual health and make disciples in a post-Christian culture.Main TopicsThe Decline of Belief in the God of the BibleThe fastest-growing spiritual segment in America is now the “don'ts”—those who don't know, don't believe, or don't care if God exists.Barna reveals a 30-year decline in belief in the God of the Bible.Why Discipleship Metrics Are FailingMost churches track attendance, programs, and budgets—but not spiritual transformation.Barna outlines six biblical criteria for true discipleship based on Jesus' teachings.Only 1 in 10 born-again Christians actively disciples others.The Crucial Role of Children's Ministry and Worldview FormationA child's worldview is largely formed by age 13, starting as early as 15–18 months.Only 12% of children's pastors have a biblical worldview themselves.Barna's "Seven Cornerstones" research shows that rejecting even one foundational belief drops the likelihood of a biblical worldview from 83% to just 2%.What if the greatest threat to the church today isn't cultural hostility—but our failure to make true disciples?View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!Learn More about the 2025 DNA Forum in Panama

A new Barna poll has been released showing that Christianity is in decline in America. However, there have been many other signs that it is increasing. Today we look at the data and discuss what it means to truly be a follower of Jesus. ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Buy John's new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com  Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff  Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify  CastBox: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffcast ► Connect with John L. Cooper on Social Media:  https://www.facebook.com/johnlcooperstuff https://www.instagram.com/johnlcooper  https://twitter.com/johnlcooper ► Cooper Stuff Merchandise:  www.johnlcooper.com/store

Summary: In this conversation, Michael Easley and Dr. Adam Rasmussen discuss the alarming findings of a recent Barna study on the understanding of the Trinity among Americans, particularly within the Christian community. They explore the implications of these findings, the importance of teaching the doctrine of the Trinity, and the cultural influences that shape contemporary beliefs. The discussion emphasizes the need for a return to biblical literacy and the transformative power of understanding the Trinity in the life of believers. Ultimately, they offer hope for the future by encouraging a deeper engagement with scripture and a commitment to living out biblical principles in everyday life. TAKEAWAYS Only 11% of adults in America believe in the Trinity. 16% of self-identified church-going Christians embrace the Trinity. There is a dearth of teaching on the Trinity in local churches. Cultural influences are shaping the spiritual views of Americans. Many Christians are turning to secular figures for theological guidance. God loves to change culture through the church. The answer to societal ills is a return to God. We must experience God's love to effectively share it with others. ABOUT DR. ADAM RASMUSSEN Dr. Adam Rasmussen is a Fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities at Arizona Christian University. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Northwestern College, where he earned a BA in history. He also holds an MA in Educational Ministries from Wheaton College, as well as a PhD in Educational Studies with a focus on leadership and administration from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. His research interests include biblical literacy, educational ministries, and Christian apologetics. LINKS MENTIONED The Cultural Research Center  The Cultural Research Center Email List CRC Findings on rejection of the Trinity Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

Your church has a biblical calling and responsibility to equip and strengthen families. Does your church have a family ministry action plan? In this special edition of Family Vision, Rob Rienow shares a powerful conversation from the D6 Podcast. Whether your church is just catching the vision for family discipleship or looking to go deeper, this episode will give you practical tools and theological clarity to build a family-equipping culture. Rob unpacks why family ministry is not just a parenting program—but a biblical call to equip every believer to live out their faith first in the home. You'll also learn how to start strong, how to avoid burnout, and how to make family discipleship more than just a trend. From pastors struggling with their own families to parents overwhelmed by family worship, this is an encouraging, hope-filled conversation you don't want to miss. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - How to build your church's theology of family ministry - Why family ministry is about more than parenting programs - Practical ways to equip parents, grandparents, singles, and empty nesters - Why repetition is key in equipping parents and church leaders - How to make family worship simple and effective—even if you're not a Bible expert - Encouragement for pastors and leaders who feel like they've “failed” at home Featured Resources: D6 Conference — Learn more about the leading family ministry conference: https://d6family.com Visionary Church Book — Cast vision and equip your team with Visionary Church: How Your Church Can Strengthen Families. Available at: https://visionaryfam.com/visionary-church/ or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1614841187  Family Worship Free Guide — Download our Genesis Family Worship Guide: https://visionaryfam.com/grace Join the Visionary Family Community Become a part of a growing, global movement of families committed to following Jesus and helping their children do the same. Learn more and join here: https://visionaryfam.com/community Need Prayer? We'd love to pray with you. Send your prayer needs to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Help Spread the Word Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, and share this episode with a pastor, church leader, or parent who needs this message.

What do you do when trust is shattered, but no one around you seems to take your pain seriously? In today's deeply honest and hope-filled episode, Leslie sits down with Nick Stumbo, former pastor and Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, who opens up about his personal battle with pornography—and the profound impact it had on his wife, his marriage, and his ministry. Nick's story isn't just one of addiction—it's about healing, honesty, and hope when everything seems lost. Together, Leslie and Nick dismantle toxic messaging that pressures wives to “just forgive” or “have more sex,” and instead offer a biblical and brain-based path toward real recovery—one that honors both the betrayed and the struggler. If you or someone you love is silently suffering in a marriage affected by pornography, this episode will remind you: You're not alone, and your healing matters.