Podcasts about Barna

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

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 !

Utdrag 3 - Barna i fabrikkbyen by Lydbøker i aksjoner

Þriðjudagur 5. ágúst Utanríkismál, leyniþjónusta, líðan barna, heimsmálin og rauði þráðurinn Stefán Pálsson sagnfræðingur og hernaðarandstæðingur og Pawel Bartoszek þingmaður Viðreisnar og formaður utanríkismálanefndar Alþingis, skiptast á skoðunum um utanríkismál og stöðu Íslands. Þeir ræða líka kjarnorkuvána sem virðist nær okkur en um áratuga skeið. Björn Þorláks stjórnar umræðunni. Helen Ólafsdóttir öryggis- og þróunarsérfræðingur ræðir hugmyndir um leyniþjónustu Íslands og hverjar eru helstar öryggisógnir í íslensku samfélagi. Björn Hjálmarsson barnageðlæknir ræðir um líðan barna í samtímanum og hvað má gera til að auka öryggi þeirra og sjálfsmynd. Hilmar Þór Hilmarsson prófessor ræðir um breytta heimsmynd út frá sjónarhóli lítilla ríkja á tímum fjölpóla heims. Guðmundur Auðunsson hagfræðingur ræðir um vinstrið í okkar heimshluta og nýja vinstri flokkinn í Bretlandi.

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.

Þórarinn ræðir við Jón Pétur Zimsen, skólamann og þingmann Sjálfstæðisflokksins. Rætt er um veiðigjöldin, umræðuna í kringum þau á Alþingi Íslendinga og áhrif þess á stjórnmál framtíðarinnar. Að því loknu er vikið að bágri stöðu skólakerfisins og afhverju foreldrum er haldið í myrkrinu hvað varðar árangri barnanna.Fjallað er sérstaklega um áhrif skjánotkunar og afhverju erfitt virðist vera að útiloka slík tæki í skólunum. Jón Pétur telur hagsmunaöfl hafa hagsmuni af því að skjánotkun barna minnki ekki. Þetta segir hann vera gríðarlega slæmt vegna þess að framtíð barnanna og velferð þeirra til framtíðar verður verri ef ekki er gripið í taumana strax. Hann vísar máli sínu til stuðnings til rannsókna eins og PISA þar sem niðurstöður íslenskra barna verður verri og verri.- Hvernig verða börn heimskari vegna skjánotkunar?- Hvaða öfl halda skólakerfinuí gíslingu?- Gerði Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn sér óleik í veiðigjaldamálinu?Þessum spurningum er svarað hér.Til að fá þessa þætti án auglýsinga og undan öðrum má fara inn á:www.pardus.is/einpaeling eða Leggja málstaðnum lið með því að greiða inn á: Rkn. 0370-26-440408 Kt. 4404230270 Samstarfsaðilar: Poulsen Happy Hydrate Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur Alvörubón Fiskhúsið

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.

Dr. Svala Ísfeld Ólafsdóttir dósent, við lagadeild Háskólans í Reykjavík, kom í þáttinn í dag og sagði frá Ráðstefnu um vernd barna gegn ofbeldi á heimilinu sem hún stóð að í HR í byrjun júní. Ein af frumskyldum hvers samfélags er að vernda yngstu þegnana og þessi ráðstefna var liður í því, enda eru afleiðingar ofbeldis gegn börnum margþættar og alvarlegar. Svala sagði frá því sem á ráðstefnunni kom fram og frá hennar erindi um rannsókn hennar um kynferðisbrot gegn börnum framin innan skjólveggja heimilisins. Kristinn Guðmundsson sér um matreiðsluþættina Soð sem sýndir eru í sjónvarpinu hér á RÚV, hann sagði okkur í dag frá viðburðum sem hann stendur fyrir og kallar Matarsaga Reykjaness í fimm réttum. Einar Sveinbjörnsson kom svo í veðurspjallið á Jónsmessu sem er í dag. Nýtt tungl kviknar á morgun í suðaustri og stórstreymt verður á fimmtudag og Einar sagði okkur meðal annars frá æðarvarpi og góðri dúntekju, hann sagði frá júní sem verið hefur kaldari en maí hingað til. Svo talaði hann um horfurnar framundan hér á landi og mikla hita víða um heim og spár um framhald þeirra. Tónlist í þættinum í dag: Kóngur einn dag / KK og Magnús Eiríksson (Magnús Eiríksson) Barn / Ragnar Bjarnason (Ragnar Bjarnason, texti Steinn Steinarr) Við saman / Hljómar (Gunnar Þórðarson, texti Þorsteinn Eggertsson og Gunnar Þórðarson) Sólskinsdagur / B.G. og Ingibjörg (lagahöfundur ókunnur, texti Jónas Friðrik Guðnason) UMSJÓN GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

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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. 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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

2025-06-10 I Inquiry I Suzuki Roshi's “Swinging Door” I Joel Barna by Appamada

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.

2025-06-03 I Inquiry I Why Practice? I Joel Barna by Appamada

In this episode we cover:The true cost of buying Grand Prix horse Julia shares all the details from a $10M+ barn party in San DiegoLaura reveals her must-haves if she ever owned a barnA new rule on wearing headphones while riding sparks debateComparing the cost of showing in Europe vs. the U.S.

Miért gyerekek mondják be a megállók neveit a BKV-n, miért nem áradozik az orvos a testünkről és mikor derül ki, hogy mi vagyunk-e az Antikrisztus? Ezekről volt szó a Márkó és Barna Síkideg tizedik évadának záró epizódjában, amit élő közönség előtt vettek fel.

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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.

2025-05-25 | Dharma Talk | Maylie Scott Meets Loneliness | Joel Barna by Appamada

Miért nem érti a Fidesz az egyszerű gépek működését, ki énekli jobban a himnuszt és jó harcos-e Márkó és Barna? Ezekről volt szó a Márkó és Barna Síkideg eheti adásában.

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. According to Barna research, only 19% of Christian teens say they've personally been discipled in how to share their faith. That's right...less than one in five. And meanwhile, teens are navigating complex cultural conversations every day — conversations about identity, justice, truth — without knowing how to bring Jesus into them. And if we don't disciple them, the world will and already is. Discipling teens to share their faith isn't just a “nice-to-have.” It's essential. And they can absolutely be incredible witnesses for the Kingdom of God. 1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Don't let anyone look down on you because of your youth...” Let's equip the young people of our church, walk with them, answer their questions, and show them how to talk about their faith confidently. If you'd like more information on how to disciple a teenager in evangelism, visit our website at sharelife.today. That's sharelife.today.

2025-05-13 I Inquiry I Reflections on Cause and Effect Part 2 I Joel Barna by Appamada

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

Karl Vaters interviews Brad Hill about some of the latest findings concerning the church and technology.Brad is the Chief Solutions Officer at Gloo, an organization that came out of nowhere a few years ago, and now seems to be everywhere.After clarifying Karl's curiosity about who/what Gloo actually is, they talk about some of the important findings from a recent study Gloo conducted with Barna.If you're not an early adopter of technology, this can help you navigate the fast-changing landscape without getting bogged down in details.The five findings Karl and Brad discuss are:Christians see huge potential for churches to use digital tools effectively.Churchgoers want pastors to address AI use thoughtfully and wisely.Gen Z may live online, but they still crave in-person relationships over digital connections.Practicing Gen Z Christians feel uncertain about whether AI is a faithful tool.Pastors are intentional about using tech but still prioritize relationships and collaboration as the foundation of ministry. Links:GlooState of the Church researchDigital Tools articleBarnaTo get Bonus Content every week, click here to become a Financial Partner, or here to subscribe to the Free Weekly Newsletter.

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.

1 Corinthians 1:17-25NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER SLIDE***Corporate Cry: “God we need you to move in our midst to see people AWAKEN WITH HOPE, LIVE IN GRACE, and REST ON FAITH.”GOD DELUSION30 “‘No, father Abraham,' he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'”Luke 16:30-3116 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:1615 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…1 Peter 3:1522 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.1 Corinthians 1:17-2516 For I am not ashamed of the gospel…Romans 1:16“ISN'T RELIGION OUTDATED?”“Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I needn't argue about that; I'm right and will be proved right. We're [the Beatles] more popular than Jesus now—I don't know which will go first, rock and roll or Christianity.”John LennonPride goes before destruction,    and a haughty spirit before a fall.Proverbs 16:18For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.1 Timothy4:3-4THE “GOSPEL” OF TECHNOLOGYTHE “GOSPEL” OF SCIENCEOne day, students in one of Albert Einstein's classes were saying they had decided that there was no God. Einstein asked them, how much of all the knowledge in the world they had amongst themselves collectively, as a class. The students discussed it for a while and decided they had 5% of all human knowledge amongst themselves. Einstein thought that their estimate was a little generous, but he replied: “Is it possible that God exists in the 95% that you don't know?”THE “GOSPEL” OF PERSONAL FREEDOM21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.Romans 1:21-23THE TRUTH IS WE ARE NOT GETTING BETTER OVER TIMEThe record of personal achievements and spiritual milestones he attained while still in his childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood is int itself remarkable. He began devouring Puritan classics at the age of five or six years old. He was strikingly converted when he was only fifteen, began to preach regularly when he was sixteen, and took his first pastorate in a country village at just seventeen. He received a call to pastor perhaps the most prominent Baptist church in London when only nineteen years old, and by the time he reached the age of twenty, he had already preached over 600 sermons. The first biography of Suprgeon, written by an American, appeared when he was only twenty-one years old. By his mid twenties, he was pastoring the largeset church in the entire protestant world. Alex DiPrimaTHE TRUTH IS BELIEF IN GOD IS GROWING; NOT DECLININGBarna's latest study shows that 66% of U.S. adults now say they have made a personal commitment to Jesus that is still important in their life today. That marks a 12-point increase since 2021, when the number reached its lowest level in more than 30 years of Barna tracking.“Undeniably, there is renewed interest in Jesus,” said David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna. “This is the clearest trend we've seen in more than a decade pointing to spiritual renewal.”The growth has been especially concentrated among Gen Z and millennials. Gen Z men reported a 15-point increase in personal commitment to Jesus between 2019 and 2025. Millennial men reported a 19-point increase over the same period.Barna Research GroupWHY?THREE THINGS THAT WILL NEVER GO AWAY OVER TIME:JESUS' IMPACT ON THE EARTHOUR LONGING FOR MORE10 I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:10-11OUR NEED FOR A PERFECT SACRIFICE11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ[b] had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.Hebrews 10:11-14

Why would religion be necessary for a liberal democracy to function fully as intended? What benefits does Christianity provide to society in tandem with democracy that would collapse if either of those pillars failed? Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and also the author of several books and articles across various publications. His latest book is titled Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy.Greg and Jonathan discuss the declining influence of Christianity in America, the historical symbiosis between religion and liberal democracy, and how that relationship has shifted over time. They explore the rise of alternative spiritual movements and the consequences of shifting toward a more secular society. Jonathan explains his concepts of thin Christianity, sharp Christianity, and thick Christianity, and the benefits of thick Christianity as exemplified by the Latter Day Saints. They also examine the political polarization within Christianity and the effects it is having on the makeup of the church.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:The core message of Jonathan's book[15:10] You've probably seen this in academia. They look at religion as the sum total of sociology plus demography and political leanings. Those things matter, but theology matters more. The Bible matters, and that remains within Christianity, a fundamental groundwork that it's hard to shop your way out of. I mean, you can. Of course, there's some pretty wackadoodle Christianity out there, but most mainstream Christianity is rooted in certain teachings, and those do provide some important ethical principles. The core message of my book is that the three most important central principles to Christianity, according to Christians, are also three core principles of liberal democracy. And you don't have to believe in Jesus to see that they're true and to see that they're important.Is America ungovernable without Christianity?[04:47] Religion is fading as part of American life. And that's great because religion is divisive, and it's dogmatic, and we'll just all get along better without it. I have never been so wrong. It turns out the founders told us this, but I forgot it, that Christianity, religion generally, but in the US that means Christianity- that especially means white Christianity, is a load-bearing wall in our democracy. And America is becoming ungovernable in significant part because Christianity is failing.The crisis of authority[36:22] Barna, which is a Christian research group, did a big survey of pastors a couple years ago. They asked if pastors had seriously considered quitting in the last year. 42% said yes. And the number three reason after, I can't remember number one and two though, were obvious, like low pay and high stress.Number three was politics.Why Christianity and liberalism need to support each other.[39:29] Liberalism needs that sense of rootedness and groundedness, that attention to higher transcendent things and core values and scriptures that are 3000 years old or 2000 years old, depending. It needs those things precisely because it is always changing and always churning.Show Links:Recommended Resources:ChristianityFriedrich NietzscheStrange Rites: New Religions for a Godless WorldJohn Stuart MillAlexandre LefebvreImmanuel KantChristian NationalismAmerican Heretics: Religious Adversaries of Liberal OrderLouis P. SheldonFamily Research CouncilBarna GroupEvangelicalismDavid FrenchEquality UtahRussell D. MooreTim KellerGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at Brookings InstitutionJonathanRauch.comProfile on WikipediaLinkedIn ProfileSocial Profile on XHis Work:Amazon Author PageCross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with DemocracyThe Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of TruthThe Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free ThoughtDenial: My 25 Years Without a SoulGay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for AmericaThe Outnation: A Search for the Soul of JapanIndex of Articles

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.

It's Thursday, April 17th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark South African police rescue kidnapped missionary Praise God! Police in South Africa rescued a U.S. missionary from his kidnappers on Monday. Pastor Josh Sullivan, age 34, was preaching at Fellowship Baptist Church in South Africa's Eastern Cape province last Thursday. That's when four masked gunmen broke into the church, dragged him out of the pulpit, and took him hostage in front of his wife and children. They demanded a ransom. Providentially, police were able to locate him and engaged in a shootout with the kidnappers, killing three of them. Sullivan was found inside the same car that the kidnappers were in, but he was "miraculously unharmed.” Before Sullivan had been rescued WBIR, Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee interviewed Sullivan's father-in-law, David Witt. He knew that Sullivan would rely on Christ in the midst of his captivity. WITT: “There's no way I can imagine going through this without Jesus, Christ.” Remarkably, he was convinced that his son-in-law would share the Good News with his kidnappers. WITT: “Giving them the Gospel. The greatest thing that could ever happen is for one of those kidnappers to get saved.” The missionary's father-in-law explained that all Christians should emulate the heart of Christ on the cross. WITT: “He said, ‘Forgive them, for they know not what they do.' And we have to forgive the people that kidnapped our son-in-law because they don't know either.” Please keep Pastor Josh Sullivan, his family, and church in your prayers. Psalm 146:7 says it is God “who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free.” U.K. Supreme Court affirms two biological sexes Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled that a person's sex is based on biology.  The case began in 2018 when the Scottish government allowed the definition of “woman” to include men pretending to be women. Women's rights groups challenged the decision, going all the way to the U.K. Supreme Court. The high court's ruling keeps men, pretending to be women, out of spaces intended for women. This includes women-only changing rooms, homeless shelters, swimming areas, and medical or counseling services.   Australian judge protects boy from being “transitioned” In Australia, a family court judge has ruled to protect a child from transgender drugs. Judge Andrew Strum recently awarded custody of a 12-year-old boy to his father. The father opposed attempts by the mother to put the boy on puberty blockers. She had been grooming him to pretend to be a girl since age 6. The judge noted, “I do not accept that the child, at this age . . . can properly understand the implications and potential risks of puberty blockers.” The ruling is the first of its kind against transgenderism in the country.  Appearing on Sky News, Chris Merritt, the Legal Affairs Contributor for The Australian, was grateful that the judge protected this 12-year-old boy from puberty blockers. MERRITT: “Had the father believed the misdiagnosis his former wife had received that their son had suffered from gender dysphoria, there would be no role for the federal circuit and Family Court. There's a precedent that makes it clear that if both parents agree about a course of gender blocking treatment, it will go ahead without any further involvement of the court. But in this particular case, because the father objected, it found its way into court.” The legal analyst was especially appalled by the dramatic lack of evidence presented by the medical experts which would warrant attempting to feminize this boy through puberty blockers and estrogen supplements. MERRITT: “When the medical experts were subjected to a bit of cross examination and their evidence was tested quite rigorously, over a long period, huge flaws emerged. Some obvious causes of the boy's gender confusion were not pursued. If we've got a misdiagnosis in this case, based on what the judge said was evidence infected with ideology rather than facts, there could be other cases like this.” Arkansas protects kids from being placed with homosexual couples Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the Keep Kids First Act into law last Thursday. The law protects Christian adoption agencies from having to place children in homes that go against their religious beliefs. In essence, they can bypass homes featuring homosexual couples. The measures also protect such agencies from being targeted by the government for their beliefs.  Greg Chafuen with Alliance Defending Freedom celebrated the new law. He said, “Arkansas has taken the critical step to pass . . . the Keep Kids First Act, which prioritizes the well-being of kids by prohibiting state and local government officials from discriminating against adoption and foster care providers and parents simply because of their religious beliefs and moral convictions.” 71st Sanctuary City for the Unborn Last Tuesday, Mullin, Texas became the 71st city in the nation to declare itself a Sanctuary City for the Unborn. The Mullin City Council passed the ordinance unanimously. The measure prohibits elective abortions in the city limits as well as mailing abortion drugs into the city.  Pastor Randy Bradley of Mullin First Baptist Church commented, “I was moved by the willingness of our city council to take such a bold stand for the lives of the unborn. I am overjoyed at being part of a community which passed this ordinance unanimously.” 27% of American adults say God does not exist And finally, Dr. George Barna released his latest study on the worldview of Americans. The study found that 27 percent of U.S. adults claim the God of the Bible does not exist. However, over a third of those who dismiss God's existence said they would be completely open to being persuaded otherwise by someone they know and trust. Dr. Barna noted, “Having an established relationship in place with people facing a crisis goes a long way toward helping them to know God and place their trust in Him.” 1 Peter 3:15 says, “In your hearts, honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, April 17th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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.  

Porn is doing real damage to too many Christians today. This issue is affecting a huge percentage of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and the shame that often prevents us from talking about it leads to secrecy and hinders healing.  We're thankful that Nick Stumbo is on the podcast today. Nick is a pastor and the director of Pure Desire Ministries. Along with Barna, Pure Desire recently conducted a study on the impact porn is currently having on the Church in America. Their findings demonstrate how crucial it is to open the conversation about porn among Christians to help them find healing from its destructive impact.     We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:  What the stats tell us about how many Christians are viewing porn regularly Why talking openly is ESSENTIAL for healing  Exposing the progressive nature of porn addiction  How to make church a place where openness is possible  What to do if your church is not a safe place to confess  How to prepare your kids to handle porn exposure safely  *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    Couples Conversation Guide:  Main takeaway: The enemy would love for you to stay stuck in secrecy and shame. Jesus wants to bring freedom and healing. Take a step toward freedom today.  Questions to Discuss:  Do you have a safe friend you can be honest with? Are you practicing confession and accountability in your life? What can you do to help cultivate an honest, godly friendship today?  What is God prompting you need to take responsibility for so that you can grow closer to Him and your spouse today?    QUOTES  “Most people won't be surprised to know that the numbers are continuing to grow.” - Nick Stumbo  “To my knowledge, it's the first time in history that the majority of practicing Christians say they are doing pornography.” - Nick Stumbo  “84% of people said there is NO ONE helping them avoid pornography.” - Nick Stumbo  “If shame and secrecy are the sickness, then openness, community and love are what healing is all about.” - Nick Stumbo  “By the time it blows up a marriage, the help was needed 5-10 years ago.” - Nick Stumbo “You're not alone. There is help and hope for you. - Dr. Kim Kimberling  “True accountability is about me learning to be responsible for my own actions and behaviors.” - Nick Stumbo  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Pure Desire offers healing groups and great resources to help you find freedom from porn. Check them out here.  Get the stats: Read the research by Barna and Pure Desire HERE  If porn has impacted your marriage, take Dr. Kim's 5 Steps to Healing After Porn Betrayal webinar to kickstart your marriage healing. We recommend the book Good Pictures / Bad Pictures to help equip your kids against porn exposure.