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Where do we find absolute truth? We find truth in the Bible.  What God says is true, and it is true absolutely.  There is no wavering in God's truth.  Truth does not change according to polling data or by decisions handed down by Congress or the Supreme Court.  Why?  It is God's truth.  Truth is what God says.Main Points:1. We don't usually think of a belt as a piece of armor, but the belt was important because the breastplate was tied into it.  The belt even held the sword and the helmet when they were not in use.  It was the first piece of armor that was installed.2. The Apostle Paul gives us this image:  we should tie up all the loose things in our lives with the belt of God's truth.  If we are going to stand when attacked, we must have a firm grip on spiritual truth.3. Studies conducted by the Barna organization showed that only 22% of Americans believe in absolute truth.  It is no wonder so many people lose more spiritual battles than they win.  It's no wonder they get tripped up in Satan's schemes.Today's Scripture Verses:Ephesians 6:14 - “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.”John 18:37b-38 - "Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”  “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. John 8:32 - “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

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In this episode, host Andrea Talabér (CEU Press) sat down with Emília Barna to discuss her new book, Working in Music on the Semiperiphery: Local Cultural Production and Global Capitalism (CEU Press, 2025). We talked about the changes and continuities that the Hungarian music industry underwent from the communist to the post-communist era, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Barna's research, and the gendered aspects of the music industry. Working in Music on the Semiperiphery is available in Open Access, through CEU Press' Opening the Future initiative. You can download the book free here. You can find out more about Opening the Future here. You can purchase a physical copy here. The CEU Press Podcast delves into various aspects of the publishing process: from crafting a book proposal, finding a publisher, responding to peer review feedback on the manuscript, to the subsequent distribution, promotion and marketing of academic books. We also talk to series editors and authors, who will share their experiences of getting published and discuss their series or books. Stay tuned for future episodes and subscribe to our podcast to be the first to be notified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How can you help make sure your kids keep their faith in God?The following statistics are eye-opening and sobering.According to Barna, nearly 59 percent of youth leave the church after they graduate high school, and only 17 percent maintain a biblical worldview.Common reasons for leaving the church include moving to college, judgmental and/or hypocritical church members, and no longer feeling connected to the people in their church.It's crucial to equip your children to defend their faith. The “why” is just as important as the “what.” They need to know why they believe what they believe.Be faithful to “train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

In this episode, host Andrea Talabér (CEU Press) sat down with Emília Barna to discuss her new book, Working in Music on the Semiperiphery: Local Cultural Production and Global Capitalism (CEU Press, 2025). We talked about the changes and continuities that the Hungarian music industry underwent from the communist to the post-communist era, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Barna's research, and the gendered aspects of the music industry. Working in Music on the Semiperiphery is available in Open Access, through CEU Press' Opening the Future initiative. You can download the book free here. You can find out more about Opening the Future here. You can purchase a physical copy here. The CEU Press Podcast delves into various aspects of the publishing process: from crafting a book proposal, finding a publisher, responding to peer review feedback on the manuscript, to the subsequent distribution, promotion and marketing of academic books. We also talk to series editors and authors, who will share their experiences of getting published and discuss their series or books. Stay tuned for future episodes and subscribe to our podcast to be the first to be notified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Gen Z is now attending church more than any other age group — what Barna calls “a historic and generational reversal.” In this video, we'll explore why it's happening and what it means for your church moving forward.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Thoughts on Gen Z being on the top of church attendance? 9:58 - Biggest social media differences between Gen Z and Gen Alpha? 15:40 - The people want to know what your Fall Fragrance is this year! 21:02 - What do you think of churches sending greetings/thank yous to new followers on Instagram? 24:00 - What would be the Facebook equivalent of carousels? 25:22 - What's your favorite thing about F1 after over half a season of watching? 33:28 - How to finish more work in less time?   IMPORTANT LINKS - Gen Z Now Leads In Church Attendance | Christianity Today: https://bit.ly/420QYZy   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

2025-09-28 | Dharma Talk | Bodhisattva Check-In | Joel Barna by Appamada

Cengiz Al - skuespiller, danser og tobarnsfar er på besøk! Han deler reisen fra fotballbanen til dansegulvet, hvordan han fant motet til å gå egne veier og hva som skjedde da livet plutselig ble snudd på hodet med SKAM-suksessen. Hvordan var det å bli rikskjendis over natta? Det blir også prat om tro, identitet og farsrollen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hva er egentlig foreldres rolle når det kommer til lekser? Hvordan unngå dårlig stemning? Og hva gjør du når barnet går helt i lås? Denne uken har vi også besøk av lærer Håvard Tjora, og han kommer med sine beste råd.

Mánudags Brennsla! Barna veisla hjá Brennslu brósum. Brjótandi tíðindi í beinni. Dávur í Dölum mætir í spjall um sýningu í Tjarnarbíói. Er unga fólkið ekki tilbúið í vinnumarkaðinn? Heilabrotið á sínum stað og meira til.

Summary Exclusive sneak peak into our Women, Work, & Calling 2025 keynote speaker's talk: Reverend Dr. Nicole Massey-Martin COO at Christianity Today. Dr. Martin joins us today to discuss her journey as a leader, and calls us to to crucify our ministry idols and nail our outdated leadership practices to the cross. As she shares the inspiration for her new book, Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender, Dr. Martin emphasizes the need for cruciform leadership, which and highlights the vital role women play in leadership and the workplace. Nicole shares insights on overcoming barriers, the significance of relationships in leadership, and the necessity of empowering women to lead effectively.    Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us.    Highlights On Surrendered Leadership   "Someone said to me recently, leadership is 59 % about what you know and 51 % about who you know. And while that may be true, I would suggest that it is 100 %about who knows you, you are known by the Father and also 100 % dependent upon a God who knows it all. The moment I get to leadership and I think I've got this worked out is the moment I stop depending on God. But to me, cruciform leadership says, God, I do not know what to do, but my eyes are on you, says Hezekiah. God, I don't know how to shape this path, but I need you to show us how to shape it."   On Crucifying Perfection  "What am I seeing most frequently repeated in my life and in the lives of other leaders around me? It is definitely crucifying perfection, a sense of perfectionism. I am still an overcoming perfectionist and the issue with perfectionism isn't excellence. It's not that. We want to pursue excellence, perfectionism is at its core a form of idolatry toward a God that does not exist. It is a worship of a standard that does not exist. And it is a sin for leaders and a problem and a stumbling block that needs to overcome, needs to be overcome because leaders who have an ideal of perfection, not only worship it themselves, but they train their teams to worship this fictitious idea of perfection as well. The way that we are perfect is by dotting every I and crossing every T... So the question can't be, what does it look like for us to perfectly meet our mission? The question has to be, how can we be perfectly connected to each other, to the team, to our stakeholders, to the people that we serve, so that what comes out of that exceeds what we ever imagined? This is the joy of releasing and surrendering perfection. When I release what I think is perfect, I get to embrace what God says."   Resources Download the episode transcript here Women in the Workplace report by Lean In referenced Trends @ Work Report by Barna referenced Attend Women, Work, & Calling Annual Event to hear more from Nicole Martin. Available in Denver, CO, Online or at Host Sites around the country! Purchase Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender

Barna synes han var morsom, men mannen som jobbet i barnehagen er siktet for overgrep mot til sammen 16 barn. Krimkommentator Øystein Milli og Tor-Erling Thømt Ruud har dratt til politiet for innblikk i hvordan de jobber med denne saken. Ansvarlig redaktør Gard Steiro

Sýn og reynsla barna af vináttu og lausn ágreiningsmála er efni nýrrar rannsóknar Maritar Davíðsdóttur, aðjúnkts við Menntavísindasvið Háskóla Íslands og annars eiganda Gleðiskruddunnar, og Eyrúnar Maríu Rúnarsdóttur dósents. Styðjandi og traust vinatengsl barna draga úr einmanaleika og ýta undir félagsfærni. Aðstoð foreldra, og eldri systkina, við að leysa úr ágreiningsmálum er mikilvæg. Samfélagið hitti þær Marit og Eyrúnu og fékk að heyra um þessa áhugaverðu rannsókn og niðurstöður hennar. Páll Líndal sagði okkur frá því hvernig sýndarveruleiki nýtist í rannsóknum á tengslum fólks við umhverfi sitt. Í lok þáttar ræddi Samfélagið við Ólaf Ögmundarson, dósent við matvæla-og næringafræðideild Háskóla Íslands, um stóra rannsókn á umhverfisáhrifum íslenskra fæðukerfa. Íslensk fæðukerfi og íslensk neyslumynstur voru skoðuð út frá umhverfislegri, efnahagslegri og samfélagslegri sjálfbærni. Tónlist þáttarins: LAY LOW - Gleðileg blóm

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It's Thursday, September 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 Muslim man stabbed Assyrian Christian to death in France An Assyrian Christian was stabbed to death in southern France last week. Forty-five-year-old Ashur Sarnaya had fled to France from Iraq in 2014 during the advance of the Islamic State. He was disabled and used a wheelchair. Sarnaya often did live videos on TikTok, sharing God's word in Arabic. His videos received tens of thousands of views. It was during one of his live videos that someone brutally stabbed him to death. Authorities are investigating the murder. Sarnaya had previously suffered a physical attack earlier this year at the hands of Muslims.  Such attacks are becoming more common in France. There were 400 anti-Christian acts in France between January and June this year. That's up 13% compared to the same period last year. More French deaths than births Speaking of France, the country recorded more deaths than births for the first time in 80 years. France had 650,000 births last year compared to 651,000 deaths.  Steven Mosher, the President of the Population Research Institute, noted, “Bringing in massive numbers of immigrants to replace the current population—which seems to be the French approach—is a ‘solution' that creates more problems—cultural, social, political and religious—than it solves.” Trump defunding research with aborted babies' tissue In the United States, the Trump administration is defunding research that uses tissue from babies murdered in the womb. At issue are 17 grants totaling over $22 million that funded research using human fetal tissue from abortions.  The National Institutes of Health announced it will not renew the Biden-era grants. The government agency stated, “NIH is guided by a commitment [of] valuing human life and ensuring that federally-funded research is conducted responsibly and transparently.”  Trump will send National Guard to Memphis to cut crime President Donald Trump signed an order Monday called “Restoring Law and Order in Memphis.” The memo establishes a task force, including the National Guard, to crack down on crime in Memphis, Tennessee.  Listen to comments from President Trump. TRUMP: “I'm signing a presidential memorandum to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force. It's very important because of the crime that's going on, not only in Memphis, but in many cities. We're going to take care of all of them, step by step, just like we did in DC. We have virtually no crime in DC right now.” Memphis has faced record gun violence in recent years. Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Lee  supported the task force, saying he is “tired of crime holding the great city of Memphis back.” Ecclesiastes 8:11 says, “Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil.” Federal Reserve cut interest rate by quarter percent The Federal Reserve  cut its key interest rate yesterday after holding rates steady previously this year. The Fed lowered its benchmark overnight lending rate by a quarter percentage point. That brings it down to the range of 4% to 4.25%. The Fed signaled it will cut the rate two more times this year.   Barna: Only 14% of Americans have biblical view of sin Dr. George Barna released his latest research on the worldview of Americans this week. The study found only 14% of U.S. adults hold a consistently biblical view of sin. The research identified several major misconceptions that millions of Americans have about sin. These misconceptions include the following: sin doesn't come from the heart; feelings outweigh truth; sin isn't life-changing; and sin isn't rebellion against God. Dr. Barna noted, “As a nation, we have generally made peace with all but the most egregious or personally painful sins.” Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?” Injured student in school shooting makes miraculous recovery And finally, a Catholic student, who was injured in a recent school shooting, is making a miraculous recovery. Three weeks ago, a shooter opened fire into Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The attacker killed two children and injured at least 17 more people. One of the injured children was 12-year-old Sophia Forchas.  She was shot in the head. After her hospitalization, doctors expected her to become the third fatality from the shooting. However, the hospital recently upgraded her condition from critical to serious.  Sophia's family posted the news last week in an update to a GoFundMe campaign started on behalf of the family. They said, “Her progress to this point is being called miraculous. We are calling it a miracle. … Please continue to keep Sophia in your hearts and prayers. She is a warrior! And she is winning!!”  Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, September 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.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus.

Titusenvis av ukrainske barn er blitt tatt og sendt til Russland. Mange flere bor i okkuperte områder. Nå får de militærpatriotisk opplæring og kamptrening. Hva vil Putin med disse barna? Med Ukraina-korrespondent Per Anders Johansen. Foto: Telegram-sider til myndigheter i russiskokkuperte områder.

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?

Teleshoppos pártalapító szett, alpha hímek randizós tippjei és bútorfóbia. Ezekről is szó volt a Márkó és Barna Síkideg eheti adásában. A fiúk vendége ezen a héten Horváth Oszkár műsorvezető, zenész, humorista volt, élő közönség előtt.

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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.

Újabb aszály, újabb figyelmeztetés: cselekvés kell az ország kiszáradása ellen. A mérnöki asztalon huszonöt éve készen van a mélyárteres Tisza-völgyi stratégia, mely leírja, hogyan lehetne visszavezetni a folyó kisebb-nagyobb árhullámait a régi árterekbe, majd a belvízcsatronákon keresztül még nagyobb területekre, így állítva helyre az Alföld vízmérlegét. A főként Koncsos László professzor által kidolgozott terv megvalósítását civilek évek óta követelik, a szélesebb közvélemény mégis alig ismeri. Ezért a Zöld Válasz podcasttal közösen a nézők, hallgatók elé tárjuk a nagyszabású megoldási javaslatot a sivatagosodás ellen. Vendégünk Murányi Gábor vízépítő mérnök és Ujj Zsuzsanna természetvédelmi mérnök. Műsorvezetők: Borbás Barna és Litkai Gergely.

A recent study by Barna with Arizona Christian University revealed only 3% of sermons from pulpits across America say anything about sin!

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.

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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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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.

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:

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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.