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When everything feels like it’s falling apart, where do you turn? In this powerful devotional, Cindi McMenamin encourages us to place our hope not in answers or outcomes—but in the God who holds all things together. With Scripture, personal insight, and a look at sobering mental health trends, she makes a compelling case for anchoring our hearts in the “God of hope” (Romans 15:13).

Gen Z’s biggest questions are about identity, sexuality, and belonging. How should the Church respond? In part three of Gen Z & the Quiet Revival, Pastor Chris and John Irvine explore how the Church can engage this generation with both truth and grace—navigating tough topics like gender and sexual ethics, building bridges across belief systems, and practicing relational evangelism. In this third look at findings from Barna Research Group's Gen Z Report, Pastor Chris and John offer practical wisdom for parents, mentors, and ministry leaders seeking to disciple in today’s cultural moment.Support the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we underestimating Gen Z? In part one of a new five-part series on The Link, Pastor Chris kicks off a timely conversation about how faith is taking root in the next generation. Drawing from fresh insights in Barna Research Group's latest Gen Z Report, Pastor Chris shares why today’s young adults might be more spiritually open than we think—and why that matters for parents, mentors, and the church at large.Support the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we reach a generation that’s spiritually curious but culturally distant from the Church? In part two of Gen Z & the Quiet Revival, Pastor Chris sits down with John Irvine, Woodside's Director of University Outreach, for a conversation about what’s shaping the next generation. Backed by findings from Barna Research Group, they talk about Gen Z’s hunger for truth, their openness to mentorship, and why the church may need to shift from a "come and see" to a "go and listen" mentality.Support the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Since this is the first new podcast episode of 2025, Charla and I wanted to have a conversation for those of you who want to do some new things this year. We will ask and answer some of the questions you should consider if you are thinking about rebooting or reenergizing your discipleship mission. What are things we should consider to get started making changes or even just tweaks? Where do we find resources to support our efforts? And other pertinent queries to guide us and hopefully propel our churches into more engaged and engaging discipleship cultures. RESOURCES Find Practicing the Way, Designer Jesus, and Proactive Disciple Making on Amazon. The Rooted Network: https://www.experiencerooted.com/ ChurchCMO Website: https://churchcmo.com/ Barna Research Group: https://www.barna.com/ UMC Discipleship Ministries: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/ Email Mark: Mark@churchcmo.com

The Barna Research Group's latest study on pornography is eye-opening and profoundly disturbing. The percentage of Christians who view porn, and have no problem with it, is shocking. And this is only the beginning of their findings. In this video, Sean and Dr. Scott Rae analyze ad discuss the "Beyond the Porn Phenomenon" study in depth. Please watch and share this with others. READ: Beyond the Porn Phenomenon (https://shop.barna.com/products/beyond-the-porn-phenomenon?srsltid=AfmBOopcVt0pRYrmBH_vbpNZXNQjT-z8qrramtcPfHleQRjW5PMwuHIW) WATCH: Disturbing: How AI is Transforming Sex and P*rn (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxFSuip433Q&t=1424s) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

Is Discipling Children a Biblical Priority? Matthew 18:2-5; Mark 10:13-16 In Response to what the Bible Says... The Barna Research Group reports that all facets of moral and spiritual developments start as early as age 2. By age 9, most children have their spiritual moorings in place. By the age of 13, their spiritual identity is largely set in place. International Bible Society indicates that 83% of all Christians make their commitment to Jesus between the ages of 4-14. What does the Bible say about Community? What does the Bible say about God's Word? "Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain-unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes 10 to 20 repetitions!" Psalm 100:2-4

Dr. Kathy considers a report from the Barna Research Group on how kids fare better when parents have strong friendships. The report is interesting, considering many kids will encounter friend challenges and face hard things as they develop and grow in their identity. Dr. Kathy has helpful insights for parents, and we close considering how we can lead in our communities to have friends, build friends, and be mindful that all people need connection.

In this episode of the Situation Report, host Jeremy Stalnecker discusses the importance of understanding the perspectives and beliefs of our fellow Americans. He highlights the work of the Barna Research Group, which has been conducting polls in the Christian and faith communities for many years. He then shares the findings of a recent study by Barna titled "Peace, Hope, Healing: What Spirituality Means to Americans Today," which sheds light on what Americans care about and value in spirituality. This episode offers valuable insights into understanding the beliefs and values of others in an ever-changing culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Situation Report, host Jeremy Stalnecker discusses the importance of understanding the perspectives and beliefs of our fellow Americans. He highlights the work of the Barna Research Group, which has been conducting polls in the Christian and faith communities for many years. He then shares the findings of a recent study by Barna titled "Peace, Hope, Healing: What Spirituality Means to Americans Today," which sheds light on what Americans care about and value in spirituality. This episode offers valuable insights into understanding the beliefs and values of others in an ever-changing culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Jesus wasn't about religion, in fact he reserved his anger for organised religion and challenged, ignored or subverted religious practices. He didn't teach the non-religious about religion, or expect them to become 'religious'. If anyone has to become religious to follow Jesus they've missed the point, so talk of the relationship between church and state is missing the point too. It really is debateable whether Jesus wanted a Church. In fact, Jesus was a humanist. We should be humanists too. If we can allow that Jesus was not religious and urged us not to get stuck in religion, then we should be open to the secular, everything that is not explicitly religious, and be comfortable with it.” "WHY PASTORS LEAVE THE MINISTRY by Fuller Institute, George Barna and Pastoral Care Inc. * 1,500 clergy leaving pastoral ministry each month. - The Barna Research Group* 61% of congregations have forced a pastor to leave. - Christianity Today* 83% of clergy spouses want their spouse to leave pastoral ministry. - Hartford Institute for Religious Research* 90% of clergy in all denominations will not stay in ministry long enough to reach the age of retirement. - U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics* 50% of pastors indicated  that they would leave the ministry if they had another way of making a living. - Hartford Institute for Religious Research* 90% of the pastors report working between 55 to 75 hours per week.* 80% believe pastoral ministry has negatively affected their families. Many pastor's children do not attend church now because of what the church has done to their parents.* 33% state that being in the ministry is an outright hazard to their family.* 75% report significant stress-related crisis at least once in their ministry.* 90% feel they are inadequately trained to cope with the ministry demands.* 50% feel unable to meet the demands of the job.* 70% say they have a lower self-image now than when they first started.* 70% do not have someone they consider a close friend.* 40% report serious conflict with a parishioner at least once a month.* 33% confess having involved in inappropriate sexual behavior with someone in the church .* 50% have considered leaving the ministry in the last month.* 50% of the ministers starting out will not last 5 years.* 1 out of every 10 ministers will actually retire as a minister in some form.* 94% of clergy families feel the pressures of the pastor's ministry.* 66% of church members expect a minister and family to live at a higher moral standard than themselves.* Moral values of a Christian is no different than those who consider themselves as non-Christians.* The average American will tell 23 lies a day.* The profession of "Pastor" is near the bottom of a survey of the most-respected professions, just above "car salesman".* Over 4,000 churches closed in America last year.* Over 1,700 pastors left the ministry every month last year.* Over 1,300 pastors were terminated by the local church each month , many without  cause.* Over 3,500 people a day left the church last year.* Many denominations report an "empty pulpit crisis". They cannot find ministers willing to fill positions. #1 reason pastors leave the ministry - Church people are not willing to go the same direction and goal of the pastor. Pastor's believe God wants them to go in one direction but the people are not willing to follow or change. Statistics provided by:  The Fuller Institute, George Barna, and Pastoral Care Inc." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

Welcome to the sixth and final episode in this new mini-series, Junior Doctor Foundations, released as part of CMF's 1st incision podcast. This mini-series of six episodes focuses on thriving as a Christian junior doctor living and working in a culture described as a ‘Digital Babylon'.  Life in the twenty-first century is accelerated and more complex than ever before. As Christians, especially junior doctors, it can feel like we are exiles living in a culture hostile to our faith. So how might we keep running the race of faith despite all the challenges? Today we are unpacking the topic of countercultural mission and asking, ‘What really matters in life?' and ‘What counts for a life well lived?'. Your host is Lizzy Kennedy (a junior doctor based in Devon); she is joined by John Greenall (a Paediatrician and CMF Associate CEO) and Felicia Wong (a GP and CMF Head of Doctor's Ministries).Faith for Exiles: This podcast series is inspired by the book Faith for Exiles. Written by members of the Barna Research Group who have interviewed around 100,000 young adults, it focuses on what we can learn from the practices of those young people who have kept going with their faith.To find out more about the book Faith for Exiles, check out  faithforexiles.com   You can find more about the CMF research on this topic here at cmf.li/ResilientDisciple  Resource recommendations: Further information about the CMF resources John mentioned can be found at: cmf.org.uk‘Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions', a book by Greg Koukl LICC: licc.org.uk/  OCCA: theocca.org/ Evangelical Alliance: eauk.org/ CMF pastoral support: Find out more about CMF's support for junior doctors at cmf.org.uk/juniors/  Email address: wellbeing@cmf.org  Support the show

Welcome to the fifth episode in this new mini-series, Junior Doctor Foundations, Your host is Lizzy Kennedy (a junior doctor based in Devon); she is joined by Felicia Wong (GP and CMF Head of Doctor's Ministries), and guest speaker Sue Holcombe (Advanced Nurse Practitioner and CMF's Associate for Whole Life Faith).This podcast series is inspired by the book Faith for Exiles. Written by members of the Barna Research Group who have interviewed around 100,000 young adults, it focuses on what we can learn from the practices of those young people who have kept going with their faith. Check out faithforexiles.comYou can find more about the CMF research on this topic at cmf.li/ResilientDiscipleResource recommendations: Saline Solution organised by CMF: cmf.org.uk/doctors/saline-solutionCMF Regional Groups, these allow you to connect with other Christians in healthcare near you: cmf.org.uk/catalyst-teamsLICC (London Institute for Contemporary Christianity): www.licc.org.uk/about/work/If you would like to discuss anything about Whole Life Faith in more detail, please contact Sue Holcombe (Whole Life Faith Associate) at sue.holcombe@cmf.org.ukFind out more about CMF's support for junior doctors at cmf.org.uk/juniors/Pastoral care: wellbeing@cmf.org.ukSupport the show

It's been over a decade since The Barna Research Group released a list of notable trends in the church, including one alarming trend that we must think about this week. Overall, the Barna Group reported that the Christian Church was becoming less theologically literate. The basic, universally-known truths about the Christian faith are now unknown and mysterious to a large and growing share of Americans, especially young adults. Sadly, that trend continues today. For example, only a minority of adults associate Easter with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In addition, fewer and fewer adults believe that their faith in Christ should be the focal point of their lives, with that faith integrated into every area of life. God has called us to teach our children the basics of the faith. Failure to do so only advances a post-Christian culture. This week, take the time to teach your kids about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

"To Be The Light We Must Let Go of The Gavel" For decades, the BARNA RESEARCH GROUP has provided incredibly reliable, up-to-date, data-driven information, to help churches understand the current beliefs, thoughts, and trends of the culture into which we are to take the “Good News” about JESUS. Sometime back, David Kinnaman, the CEO of BARNA, wrote a book entitled UN-CHRISTIAN, based on survey results they had collected. The research focused on how non-Christians viewed Christians. They gave participants a number of different words to choose from to describe Christians. 87% of people outside of the Christian faith chose the word “judgmental” to describe Christians. 87%, that's 9 out of 10 people! As we continue our study of the greatest sermon ever delivered, we come to JESUS teaching His followers, “DO NOT JUDGE…” (Matthew 7:1). In light of these words from JESUS, the aforementioned survey results should shake the souls of every one of us who say we follow JESUS and His teachings! In this message, Pastor Joe Still leads us to where JESUS teaches us how to build life-giving, judgment-free, world-changing lives that bring Glory to GOD!

Welcome to the fourth episode in this new mini-series, Junior Doctor Foundations, released as part of CMF's 1st incision podcast.This mini-series comprises six episodes focusing on how to thrive as a Christian junior doctor living and working in a culture described as a ‘Digital Babylon'. Life in the twenty-first century is accelerated and more complex than ever before. As Christians, especially junior doctors, it can feel like we are exiles living in a culture hostile to our faith. So how might we keep running the race of faith despite all the challenges?Today we are unpacking the topic of isolation and the importance of forming meaningful Christian relationships.  Your host is Lizzy Kennedy (a junior doctor based in Devon); she is joined by John Greenall (a Paediatrician and CMF's Associate CEO) and Felicia Wong (a GP and CMF's Head of Doctors' Ministries).Faith for Exiles: This podcast series is inspired by the book Faith for Exiles. Written by members of the Barna Research Group who have interviewed around 100,000 young adults, it focuses on what we can learn from the practices of those young people who have kept going with their faith. To find out more about the book Faith for Exiles, check out faithforexiles.com/ You can find more about the CMF research on this topic at cmf.li/ResilientDisciple Book recommendations discussed in this podcast:  Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Paul David Tripp and Timothy S. Lane. Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen.CMF pastoral support: Find out more about CMF's support for junior doctors at cmf.org.uk/juniors/ or please get in touch with us at: wellbeing@cmf.org.ukSupport the show

Welcome to the third episode in this new mini-series, Junior Doctor Foundations, released as part of CMF's 1st incision podcast. We kick-start this mini-series with six episodes focusing on how to thrive as a Christian junior doctor living and working in a culture described as a ‘Digital Babylon'.  Life in the twenty-first century is accelerated and more complex than ever before. As Christians, especially junior doctors, it can feel like we are exiles living in a culture hostile to our faith. So how might we keep running the race of faith despite all the challenges?Today we are unpacking how we engage with culture and social media. Your host is Lizzy Kennedy (a junior doctor based in Devon); she is joined by two guest speakers London based junior doctors Ben Chang (an emergency department trainee, speaker and writer) and Sally Barker (in her second foundation year as a trainee doctor and co-creator of medical podcast series A to Easy). Faith for Exiles: The book Faith for Exiles inspired this podcast series. Written by members of the Barna Research Group who have interviewed around 100,000 young adults, it focuses on what we can learn from the practices of those young people who have kept going with their faith. To find out more about the book Faith for Exiles, check out  faithforexiles.com/   You can find more about the CMF research on this topic here at cmf.li/ResilientDiscipleBook recommendations discussed in this podcast: Ben Chang's upcoming book Christ and the Culture Wars: Speaking for Jesus in a World of Identity Politics is due to be released in May 2023: christianfocus.com/products/3095/christ-and-the-culture-wars. He blogs at benchangblog.com. The Message of the Sermon on the Mount by John Stott The Contemporary Christian: An Urgent Plea for Double Listening by John Stott A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders by Mark Sayers.  12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke. Virtually Human: Flourishing In A Digital World by Ed Brooks and Pete Nicholas.  The Robot Will See You Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Christian Faith, edited by John Wyatt and Stephen N. Williams. Live No Lies by John Mark Comer Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure by Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Freedom in Christ course (ficm.org.uk) by Neil T. Anderson and Steve Goss.   Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung A Better Story, God, Sex and Human Flourishing by Glynn Harrison. CMF pastoral support:  Find out more about CMF's support for junior doctors at  cmf.org.uk/juniorsSupport the show

Welcome to the second episode in this new mini-series, Junior Doctor Foundations, released as part of CMF's 1st incision podcast.   We kick-start this mini-series with six episodes focusing on how to thrive as a Christian junior doctor living and working in a culture described as a ‘Digital Babylon'.   Life in the twenty-first century is accelerated and more complex than ever before. As Christians, especially junior doctors, it can feel like we are exiles living in a culture hostile to our faith. So how might we keep running the race of faith despite all the challenges?  Today we are unpacking the topic of identity. Your host is Lizzy Kennedy (a junior doctor based in Devon); she is joined by John Greenall (a Paediatrician and CMF Associate CEO) and guest speaker Glynn Harrison (Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, now retired after a successful clinical and academic career).   This podcast series is inspired by the book Faith for Exiles. Written by members of the Barna Research Group who have interviewed around 100,000 young adults, it focuses on what we can learn from the practices of those young people who have kept going with their faith.  To find out more about the book Faith for Exiles, check out  faithforexiles.com/    You can find more about the CMF research on this topic here at cmf.li/ResilientDisciple If you would like to read Glynn Harrison's works please check out:  - ‘A Better Story, God, Sex and Human Flourishing' by Glynn Harrison. - ‘The Big Ego Trip, Finding true significance in a culture of self-esteem' by Glynn Harrison.  Book recommendations discussed in this podcast:  - ‘The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness' by Timothy J Keller.  - ‘God on Mute, Engaging the silence of unanswered prayer' by Pete Greig  Find out more about CMF's support for junior doctors at https://www.cmf.org.uk/juniors/ Support the show

“* 1,500 clergy leaving pastoral ministry each month. - The Barna Research Group * 61% of congregations have forced a pastor to leave. - Christianity Today * 83% of clergy spouses want their spouse to leave pastoral ministry. - Hartford Institute for Religious Research * 90% of clergy in all denominations will not stay in ministry long enough to reach the age of retirement. - U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics * 50% of pastors indicated that they would leave the ministry if they had another way of making a living. - Hartford Institute for Religious Research * 90% of the pastors report working between 55 to 75 hours per week. * 80% believe pastoral ministry has negatively affected their families. Many pastor's children do not attend church now because of what the church has done to their parents. * 33% state that being in the ministry is an outright hazard to their family. * 75% report significant stress-related crisis at least once in their ministry. * 90% feel they are inadequately trained to cope with the ministry demands. * 50% feel unable to meet the demands of the job. * 70% say they have a lower self-image now than when they first started. * 70% do not have someone they consider a close friend. * 40% report serious conflict with a parishioner at least once a month. * 33% confess having involved in inappropriate sexual behavior with someone in the church . * 50% have considered leaving the ministry in the last month. * 50% of the ministers starting out will not last 5 years. * 1 out of every 10 ministers will actually retire as a minister in some form. * 94% of clergy families feel the pressures of the pastor's ministry. 66% of church members expect a minister and family to live at a higher moral standard than themselves. * Moral values of a Christian is no different than those who consider themselves as non-Christians. * The average American will tell 23 lies a day. * The profession of "Pastor" is near the bottom of a survey of the most-respected professions, just above "car salesman". * Over 4,000 churches closed in America last year. * Over 1,700 pastors left the ministry every month last year. * Over 1,300 pastors were terminated by the local church each month , many without cause. * Over 3,500 people a day left the church last year. * Many denominations report an "empty pulpit crisis". They cannot find ministers willing to fill positions. #1 reason pastors leave the ministry - Church people are not willing to go the same direction and goal of the pastor. Pastor's believe God wants them to go in one direction but the people are not willing to follow or change. Statistics provided by: The Fuller Institute, George Barna, and Pastoral Care Inc.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

Welcome to this new mini-series of CMF's 1st incision podcast, Junior Doctor Foundations.  We kick-start this mini-series with six episodes focusing on how to thrive as a Christian junior doctor living and working in a culture described as a ‘Digital Babylon'.  Life in the twenty-first century is accelerated and more complex than ever before. As Christians, especially junior doctors, it can feel like we are exiles living in a culture hostile to our faith. So how might we keep running the race of faith despite all the challenges? This podcast series is inspired by the book Faith for Exiles. Written by members of the Barna Research Group who have interviewed around 100,000 young adults, it focuses on what we can learn from the practices of those young people who have kept going with their faith. To introduce this mini-series are Lizzy Kennedy (a junior doctor based in Devon), John Greenall (a Paediatrician and CMF Associate CEO ) and Felicia Wong (a GP and CMF Head of Doctor's Ministries). To find out more about the book Faith for Exiles, check out  faithforexiles.com/   You can find more about the CMF research on this topic here at cmf.li/ResilientDisciple Find out more about CMF's support for junior doctors at cmf.org.uk/juniors/Support the show

Recently the Barna Research Group conducted a massive study titled, “The Connected Generation project.” This study surveyed more than 15,000 respondents across 25 countries and 9 languages. Their survey presented several reasons millennials and Generation z is exiting the church. Join Pat and Dr. Doug Potter as they discuss this issue and how we can turn the tide of this exodus from the church.

Recently the Barna Research Group conducted a massive study titled, “The Connected Generation project.” This study surveyed more than 15,000 respondents across 25 countries and 9 languages. Their survey presented several reasons millennials and Generation z is exiting the church. Join Pat and Dr. Doug Potter as they discuss this issue and how we can turn the tide of this exodus from the church.

For nearly three decades, studies have shown that young people are exiting the church in droves. Some statistics state as high as 80%. What are some reasons for this exodus? Join Pat as he interviews Dr. Doug Potter on a recent study presented by the Barna Research Group addressing some of the reasons for the exodus of millennials from the Church.

For nearly three decades, studies have shown that young people are exiting the church in droves. Some statistics state as high as 80%. What are some reasons for this exodus? Join Pat as he interviews Dr. Doug Potter on a recent study presented by the Barna Research Group addressing some of the reasons for the exodus of millennials from the Church.

Are We Worshipping Worship: We Are the Church - Part 3Springcreek Church | Senior Pastor Keith StewartMay 22, 2022According to the Barna Research Group, tens of millions of regular church attendees participate in worship events each and every week but actually have no idea what worship is. I mean, let's face it, if you ask 10 different Christians to define worship for you, you'll likely get 10 different answers. We don't have to be in the dark about what worship is because the Bible clearly defines it as well as makes abundantly clear that worship is primarily about the other 167 hours in the week and not just the hour we gather together on the weekend. Join us as we answer the question, “Are we worshipping worship?”Series: WE ARE THE CHURCHThe Church today is suffering from memory loss, not amnesia, more like Alzheimer's.  When a person has amnesia, they lose short-term memory but maintain a basic knowledge of their identity and are able to function. But Alzheimer's slowly takes away the memory of how to function and identity. Unlike the amnesia victim, someone with Alzheimer's may not even realize something is wrong. Without periodic reminders, we all too soon forget who we are called to be and what we are called to do as Christ-followers – members of His Church. This series is to remind us of those bedrock principles.https://www.springcreekchurch.org/#realspringcreekchurch #wearethechurch #itsjesuschurch #reminder #backtobasics #church #fundamentals #churchisnotabuilding #people #Christfollowers #Jesus #principles #culturalbaggage #traditionalism #patterns #worship

In our final Kingdom Culture Conversation of the year, once more we are joined by Summit Ministries author Roger Erdvig.  As part of a 2021 year-in-review, Roger and Geoff discuss a recently published report from the Barna Research Group:  "State of the Bible, 2021:  Five Key Findings".  Within a day and age in which our culture seems to be in chaos, what are the public perceptions and expressed opinions of God's word?  Is the Bible and the Godly wisdom that is presents being dismissed and forgotten by a growing number of people who are abandoning objective truth in favor a relativism?The findings of this Barna report may surprise you.  Don't miss this conversation!To read Barna's "State of the Bible, 2021:  Five Key Findings", please click here.For more information on Roger Erdvig, please visit https://www.rogererdvig.com/To order a copy of "Beyond Biblical Integration", please click this link.To learn more about Summit Ministries, please visit this page."Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created through Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative of Northwest Christian School.For more information on Frameworks, please visit:  https://frameworks.ncsaz.org/For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

According to a study by the Barna Research Group, 58% of self-described “Christians” think of the Holy Spirit as a “symbol of God's power or presence but not a living entity”. The Holy Spirit can often be a controversial topic in the church. Some spheres of the church seldom talk about the Holy Spirit because it makes them feel uncomfortable; while other spheres of the church put an unhealthy emphasis on the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit. In today's message, Pastor Austin addresses who the Holy Spirit it, what His purpose is in our lives, and how we can be filled with His power.

In partnership with the Barna Research Group, Impact 360 has commissioned a massive new study on Gen Z. It focuses on caring for young people, and is a second volume to the initial 2018 study. In this interview, I talk with Jonathan Morrow about some of the unique findings and their implications for ministry to young people today. This is a bonus episode that first appeared on my YouTube channel, which is in partnership with the Talbot Apologetics program. [Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at www.biola.edu/thinkbiblically]

On this week's Podcast, Laurie interviewed Pastor Roger Diaz from Fellowship Church in Winter Springs, Florida about the recent Barna Research Group poll that saw a 50% decline in young evangelical Christian support for Israel. Laurie and Pastor Diaz discussed the results of survey and the impact it poses to future U.S./Israel relations in the next 10 years and how we must reach this next generation of evangelicals about their biblical responsibility to stand with our Jewish brethren and Israel against the rise of global antisemitism.A native of the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago, Pastor Roger Diaz moved to Central Florida in 1984. Soon after he gave his heart to the Lord in 1991, God called him to Fellowship Church where he committed himself to the work of ministry, seeking where he might be most effective. In 1996, God called him to be a pastor/teacher. In preparation for this service, he led the discipleship ministry, oversaw a home school co-op, taught the Tzemach Institute Bible Survey Course in Deland, Fla., and developed and taught a Sunday morning Bible Study curriculum. In 2002 he was ordained as an elder.

Angels are Ministering Spirits. It seems that people today are fascinated by the concept of angels, depicting them in everything from jewelry and Christmas decorations to movies and television programs. A poll conducted by Time magazine reported that 69 percent of American adults believed in the existence of angels, and 46 percent felt they had their own guardian angel. Also, 32 percent claimed to have felt an angelic presence at some time in their lives. In addition, a 2000 poll conducted by the Barna Research Group of Ventura, California, found that 81 percent of adults polled said they believed that "angels exist and influence people's lives." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myeveningdevotional.substack.com

David Kinnaman is the President of the Barna Research Group and he talks about the trends he is seeing in the Church and how the pandemic has affected family schedules. He also talks about giving... Scott Herrold is known for his interviews. He does a daily radio show on SOS Radio. This postcast is conversations about worldview, faith and culture with famous personalities.

Recently the Barna Research Group released a study about “How the summer of 2020 changed perceptions of racial justice-and what it means for Christian leaders”. The discovery revealed what many Black Christians already knew: In the area of racial justice, “progress” is elusive.   Jemar and Tyler are back this week to talk about their frustrations with the ideas of progress, what encourages them about these reports, and how our ideas of progress must change as we continue this work.  SN: Get ready for the next few episodes. We have some surprises for you! #StayTuned  https://www.barna.com/research/american-christians-race-problem/#.X2JLefBWIA5.twitter https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/hurricane-sally-west-pensacola/2020/09/17/4ef58c0e-f904-11ea-be57-d00bb9bc632d_story.html

Recently the Barna Research Group conducted a massive study titled, “The Connected Generation project.” This…

Recently the Barna Research Group conducted a massive study titled, “The Connected Generation project.” This…

Disciple Up #174 Stupid Things Christians Say Pt 4 God Helps Those Who Help Themselves By Louie Marsh, 8-26-2020   Intro.  It looks like I'll be doing Hebrews, haven't decided yet but am close.   The phrase "God helps those who help themselves" is a motto that emphasizes the importance of self-initiative and agency. The expression is still famous around the globe and used to inspire people for self-help. The phrase originated in ancient Greece as "the Gods help those who help themselves" and may originally have been proverbial. It is illustrated by two of Aesop's Fables and a similar sentiment is found in ancient Greek drama. Although it has been commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, the modern English wording appears earlier in Algernon Sidney's work.   The phrase is often mistaken as a scriptural quote, though it is not stated verbatim in the Bible. Some Christians have criticized the expression as being contrary to the Bible's message of God's grace. A variant of the phrase can also be found in the Quran (13:11).   Prevailing views The belief that this is a phrase that occurs in the Bible, or is even one of the Ten Commandments, is common in the United States. The beliefs of Americans regarding this phrase and the Bible has been studied by Christian demographer and pollster George Barna of The Barna Group. To the statement "The Bible teaches that God helps those who help themselves"; 53% of Americans agree strongly, 22% agree somewhat, 7% disagree somewhat, 14% disagree strongly, and 5% stated they don't know.   Of "born-again" Christians 68% agreed, and 81% of non "born-again" Christians agreed with the statement. In a February 2000 poll, 53% strongly agreed and 22% agreed somewhat that the Bible teaches the phrase. Of the 14 questions asked, this was the least biblical response, according to Barna. A poll in the late 1990s showed the majority (81%) believe the concept is taught by the Bible, another stating 82%.   Despite being of non-Biblical origin the phrase topped a poll of the most widely known Bible verses. Seventy-five percent of American teenagers said they believed that it was the central message of the Bible.   Barna critiques this as evidence of Americans' unfamiliarity with the Bible. He said,  It "suggests a spiritual self-reliance inconsistent with Christianity" according to David Kinnaman, vice president of the Barna Research Group. Christian minister Erwin Lutzer argues there is some support for this saying in the Bible (2 Thessalonians 3:10, James 4:8); however, much more often God helps those who cannot help themselves, which is what grace is about (the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, Ephesians 2:4–5, Romans 4:4–5). The statement is often criticized as espousing a Semi-Pelagian model of salvation, which most Christians denounce as heresy.   Semi-Pelagianism is a Christian theological and soteriological school of thought on salvation. Semipelagian thought stands in contrast to the earlier Pelagian teaching about salvation, the Pelagianism (in which people achieve their own salvation by their own means), which had been dismissed as heresy.   The Persians The sentiment appears in several ancient Greek tragedies. Sophocles, in his Philoctetes (c. 409 BC), wrote, "No good e'er comes of leisure purposeless; And heaven ne'er helps the men who will not act."   Euripides, in the Hippolytus (428 BC), mentions that, "Try first thyself, and after call in God; For to the worker God himself lends aid." In his Iphigeneia in Tauris, Orestes says, "I think that Fortune watcheth o'er our lives, surer than we. But well said: he who strives will find his gods strive for him equally."   A similar version of this saying "God himself helps those who dare" better translated as "divinity helps those who dare" "audentes deus ipse iuuat" comes from Ovid, Metamorphoses, 10.586. The phrase is spoken by Hippomenes when contemplating whether to enter a foot race against Atalanta for her hand in marriage. If Hippomenes were to lose, however, he would be killed. Hippomenes decides to challenge Atalanta to a race and, with the aid of Venus, Hippomenes was able to win the race.   The same concept is found in the fable of Hercules and the Wagoner, first recorded by Babrius in the 1st century AD. In it, a wagon falls into a ravine, or in later versions becomes mired, but when its driver appeals to Hercules for help, he is told to get to work himself. Aesop is also credited with a similar fable about a man who calls on the goddess Athena for help when his ship is wrecked and is advised to try swimming first. It has been conjectured that both stories were created to illustrate an already existing proverb.   The French author Jean de La Fontaine also adapted the first of these fables as Le chartier embourbé (Fables VI.18) and draws the moral Aide-toi, le ciel t'aidera (Help yourself and Heaven will help you too). A little earlier, George Herbert had included "Help thyself, and God will help thee" in his proverb collection, Jacula Prudentum (1651). But it was the English political theorist Algernon Sidney who originated the now familiar wording, "God helps those who help themselves", apparently the first exact rendering of the phrase. Benjamin Franklin later used it in his Poor Richard's Almanack (1736) and has been widely quoted.   Islamic texts A passage with similar sentiments can be found in the Quran: Indeed Allah will not change the conditions of a population until they change what is in themselves.  Qur'an 13:11   It has a different meaning in that it implies that helping oneself is a prerequisite for expecting the help of God.   Trust in God But Tie Your Camel is an Arab proverb with a similar meaning. It is also one of the reported sayings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. According to Tirmidhi, one day Mohammed noticed a Bedouin leaving his camel without tying it. He asked the Bedouin, "Why don't you tie down your camel?" The Bedouin answered, "I placed my trust in Allah." At that, Mohammed said, "Tie your camel and place your trust in Allah."   Other historical uses The French society Aide-toi, le ciel t'aidera (Help yourself and Heaven will help you too) played an important role in bringing about the July Revolution of 1830 in France.   Aide-toi et Dieu t'aidera (Help yourself, and God will help you) was the motto on the ship's wheel of the famous UK-built Confederate sea raider CSS Alabama, captained by Raphael Semmes during the American Civil War.   Prevalence and assessment The phrase is often quoted to emphasize the importance of taking initiative. There is also a relationship to the Parable of the Faithful Servant, and the Parable of the Ten Virgins, which has a similar eschatological theme: be prepared for the day of reckoning. However, the argument has been made that this is a non-Biblical concept. That's what it is.   Christian Scripture While the term does not appear verbatim in Christian scriptures, these passages are used to suggest an ethic of reliance on God.   Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Deuteronomy 28:8 - The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. Proverbs 13:4 - The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. Proverbs 21:31 - The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. Matthew 5:3-4 - God blesses those who realize their need for him; and who mourn will be comforted. I Timothy 5:8 - If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Reliance upon God is not mentioned but is strongly implied.   Conversely, instances where Jesus served or healed someone would be evidence of God helping those who cannot help themselves. (See Mark 6:34; Mark 1:30-31; and Mark 10:46-52.)   The Real Issue:   Are you talking about Salvation or living life every day?   If you're talking about Salvation then you are completely off of what Scripture says and are expounding a heresy.   3  For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” 4  Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5  And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, 6  just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works: 7  “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; 8  blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” Romans 4:3-8 (ESV)   Mormon view – saved by works, and God fills in whatever gaps are left if you've done well.   "For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.” 2 Nephi 25:23 [Book of Mormon]   If you are talking about living life then you may have a kernel of truth.   For while life must be lived in the Spirit and by the power of God, we are also called upon to have faith and to take the initiative.   Proverbs 6:10-12 - A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man. Proverbs 12:11 - He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment. Proverbs 12:24 - Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.   Just because I'm working hard doesn't mean I'm not also trusting God!   Paul may say it best here:   28  Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29  For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. Colossians 1:28-29 (ESV)   But this message is spread throughout the Bible.   10  "Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10 (NASB)    

Authors David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock talk about the challenges youth face spiritually as they navigate all the opposing views and opinions of the spiritual Babylon we're living in. Kinnaman, who has been with Barna Research Group for 25 years, explains that the gap between Christians and non-Christians is growing, and our youth face a large chasm from which to interpret their faith. With the constant drizzle of news and information, they are feeling more anxiety and fear. Together Kinnaman and Matlock explain how parents can help their children use technology wisely. Show Notes and Resources Take your marriage from good to great with these free resources.  https://www.familylife.com/good-contest/ Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=95. Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/ Have the FamilyLife Today® podcast and resources helped you?  Consider becoming a Legacy Partner, a monthly supporter of FamilyLife. https://www.familylife.com/legacy

In this power packed episode, Benjamin Lundquist sits down for a candid conversation with David Kinnaman, President of the Barna Research Group. The Barna Research Group is recognized as one of the most influential research organizations on the intersection of faith and culture in the world. Benjamin and David talk about leadership, the church, faith, family, what it means to leave a legacy, and the biggest lessons David has learned in his 25 years working with Barna. Be sure to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release, and thanks in advance for leaving a rating and written review, helping the podcast to ultimately serve more people. Remember, the best time to rise and lead in now!

We look around our world and especially within our own culture and wonder what in the world is happening? We can see that a great spiritual battle is raging on all fronts for the hearts and minds of men and women. We find ourselves in the middle of a cosmic struggle between truth and a morally indifferent culture. Many Christians find it increasingly difficult to understand clearly how their faith should be impacting all aspects of life. A nationwide survey conducted by the Barna Research Group determined that only 4% of Americans had a “biblical” worldview. In the same survey only 9% of “born again” believers answered yes to questions like “Do absolute moral truths exist?” “Is God the all-powerful and all-knowing Creator of the universe, and does He still rule today?” “Did Jesus Christ live a sinless life?” “Is Satan real?” The things that are happening in culture and in much of the church are worldview issues.

Sam Collier interviews the President of Barna Research Group, David Kinnaman! David is the author of bestselling books – Good Faith, You Lost Me and Unchristian. He's also the president of Barna Group, a leading research and communications company that works with churches, nonprofits, and businesses ranging from film studios to financial services. In this episode they discuss: Barna Research Group, Faith For Exiles and Digital Babylon.

oin Host Melinda Estabrooks as she interviews David Kinnaman (President, Barna Research Group) on how to help young Christians develop a resilient faith and stay in church. Melinda is also joined by a panel of pastors – Danielle Strickland, Lucas Prado, Karmyn Bokma and Matt Vincent as they share their thoughts on pastor burnout, the importance of mentoring, and young people's desire to be part of a countercultural cause. You won't want to miss this show that will help equip you as a church leader, pastor, mentor and parent.

oin Host Melinda Estabrooks as she interviews David Kinnaman (President, Barna Research Group) on how to help young Christians develop a resilient faith and stay in church. Melinda is also joined by a panel of pastors – Danielle Strickland, Lucas Prado, Karmyn Bokma and Matt Vincent as they share their thoughts on pastor burnout, the importance of mentoring, and young people's desire to be part of a countercultural cause. You won't want to miss this show that will help equip you as a church leader, pastor, mentor and parent.

Join Host Melinda Estabrooks as she interviews David Kinnaman (President, Barna Research Group) on ‘WHY 64% of Young Adults Are Leaving the Church Permanently!’ Melinda is also joined by a panel of pastors – Danielle Strickland, Lucas Prado, Karmyn Bokma and Matt Vincent as they share their thoughts on mega church, brand Jesus, the church being overprotective/irrelevant and not dealing with real issues. You won’t want to miss this show that will help equip you as a church leader, pastor, mentor and parent.

Join Host Melinda Estabrooks as she interviews David Kinnaman (President, Barna Research Group) on ‘WHY 64% of Young Adults Are Leaving the Church Permanently!' Melinda is also joined by a panel of pastors – Danielle Strickland, Lucas Prado, Karmyn Bokma and Matt Vincent as they share their thoughts on mega church, brand Jesus, the church being overprotective/irrelevant and not dealing with real issues. You won't want to miss this show that will help equip you as a church leader, pastor, mentor and parent.

Episode 086 - A Discussion on The Book Faith For Exiles Our host Christopher J Harris welcomes current ministry leaders who happen to also be parents, community leaders and ministry intellectuals to have further discussion on the recently released book, Faith For Exiles. Last week our host welcomed Mark Matlock, the former Executive Director of Youth Specialties and the founder of WisdomWorks Ministries to the show to discuss the book - Faith For Exiles - that he co-wrote with David Kinnamon, Executive Director of Barna Research Group. The Book - Faith For Exiles - Negative perceptions. Church dropouts. Prodigals and nomads. It's easy to get discouraged by all that's going wrong when it comes to Christianity and the emerging generation. Yet what's going right? In fact, signs of hope are springing up all around. In Faith For Exiles David Kinnaman, author of unChristian and You Lost Me teams up with Mark to unveil major new Barna research that uncovers what's working—five practices that contribute to resilience. You can find out more about the Book and Order It Here. Connect With Mark Matlock here: Facebook | Twitter | Website ================== For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com  - Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE!                                                    About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation overseeing the day to day operations of the Atlanta Headquarters office for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J Harris and their children. You can check him out here: www.ChristopherJHarris.com You can see his Social media here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and LinkedIn ALL at @CJHarrisOne Here are Christopher's Theological Beliefs: http://christopherjharris.com/what-i-believe/ He is affiliated with the following organizations (among others): www.CrossoverChurch.org , https://www.fullgospelbaptist.org/, http://www.mosaix.info/ , and https://www.biblicalleadership.com/ Thank You's: My family for their commitment to the vision to inspire wisdom in others and release me to endeavors like this. To my Producer, Kevin Scullion. (Note: Want your name listed here? Leave a review of this podcast and you may find your name listed here…)

Episode 085 - Faith For Exiles With Mark Matlock (A Book Discussion) Our host Christopher J Harris welcomes Mark Matlock, the former Executive Director of Youth Specialties and the founder of WisdomWorks Ministries. He is a multi-book author, with his most recent book he co-authored with David Kinnamon, Executive Director of Barna Research Group, titled Faith For Exiles. The Book - Faith For Exiles - Negative perceptions. Church dropouts. Prodigals and nomads. It's easy to get discouraged by all that's going wrong when it comes to Christianity and the emerging generation. Yet what's going right? In fact, signs of hope are springing up all around. In Faith For Exiles David Kinnaman, author of unChristian and You Lost Me teams up with Mark to unveil major new Barna research that uncovers what's working—five practices that contribute to resilience. You can find out more about the Book and Order It Here. Connect With Mark Matlock here: Facebook | Twitter | Website ================== For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com  - Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE!                                                    About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation overseeing the day to day operations of the Atlanta Headquarters office for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J Harris and their children. You can check him out here: www.ChristopherJHarris.com You can see his Social media here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and LinkedIn ALL at @CJHarrisOne Here are Christopher's Theological Beliefs: http://christopherjharris.com/what-i-believe/ He is affiliated with the following organizations (among others): www.CrossoverChurch.org , https://www.fullgospelbaptist.org/, http://www.mosaix.info/ , and https://www.biblicalleadership.com/ Thank You's: My family for their commitment to the vision to inspire wisdom in others and release me to endeavors like this. To my Producer, Kevin Scullion. (Note: Want your name listed here? Leave a review of this podcast and you may find your name listed here…)

Dig In Questions:Read 1 Corinthians 12:1, 12:4-7, & 12:12-271) Up to this point in your life, what has your experience been regarding spiritual gifts?2) According to the Barna Research Group, nearly 25% of believers don’t believe they have been given a spiritual gift. How do you think this could negatively effect a believer’s individual life and also the impact and effectiveness of the church?3) On Sunday, we discussed how spiritual gifts are distributed by God’s choosing, not ours. Is it easy for you to accept that God decides your spiritual gifting, not yourself? Why do you feel this way?4) Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. Why does the lack of love disqualify the impact of our spiritual gifts?5) Which role or gift within the Church have you been overlooking the value and importance of? Think of a person with this role/gift in the church - how can you or your small group thank them for their willingness to serve and share their gift with others?

Rachel conducts some research of her own with David Kinnaman from the Barna Research Group

Guest: George Barna, founder of Barna Research Group, on Surveying Worldview Morality in America - What do credible surveys reveal as to the true cultrual worldviews of Americans and Christians, and why some of them are dangerous! Plus, what Jonathan Cahn reveals regarding the Arch of Baal erected in New York and Washington D.C.

Una encuesta de Barna Research Group encontró que personas quienes no asisten a la iglesia utilizaron tres palabras particulares para describir a la iglesia: homofóbica, prejuiciosa, e hipócrita. No todas las iglesias son iguales. En este episodio descubrimos que hay siete tipos de iglesias cuales dominan el espectro eclesiástico.  *Credito: Called by Mark Labberton

On this episode of the Catalyst podcast, Tyler Reagin sits down with Jonathan Morrow from Impact360 and David Kinnaman from the Barna Research Group, to discuss their co-lead research study on Generation Z and it's impact on leaders and the Church.

TEXT:    Matthew 9:35-38 INTRO:  The Barna Research Group has found that close to 50% of Americans are unchurched; they have no church affiliation whatsoever. OUTLINE:   1) HEART FOR THE HARVEST…   2) COMPASSION FOR THE HARVEST… Do we really have a burden and compassion for the lost? Do we truly have a heart for the harvest? Is there an ache in our souls and fresh tears on our cheeks for those people who don’t know Christ?

According to Barna Research Group, only 17% of Christians have a Biblical Worldview. If this is true, how does the Church carry out God's call to make disciples of all nations? Almost all great revivals and missions movements have started with students. This week on the podcast, Brian sits down with Justin Cousins. Justin is the Student Missions Mobilizer here at Word of Life and is passionate about helping students get on the mission field. Tune in as we tackle the "Why" and "How" of student missions. 

Anyone who knows a few pastors probably knows someone who has struggled with burnout. Ministry always has been an atypical job with lots of unique demands and stressors, but as reported in a Barna Research Group study discussed in a new article called “Why Pastors Leave the Ministry,” it’s a growing trend. Then author and… Read more about Pastoral Burnout, Healing Spiritual Wounds and How To Hack an Election

Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show! Today I sit down with George Barna to discuss American Culture & Faith Institute's Worldview Measurement Project. Here's the ground we cover in this conversation: I understand that this is the largest national worldview survey ever conducted, by American Culture & Faith Institute. It looks you worked with around 6,000 participants for this survey. Give us a sense of the variety of the people who participated in the survey. (00:35 - 01:42) What are some of the key elements that differentiate this ACFI Worldview Measurement Project from other studies? (01:43 - 02:35) When you tallied the results, you scored in 3 separate areas. Talk to us about those. (02:36 - 05:01) You say that integrated disciples lead very different lives from people who lack a biblical worldview. What are some of the ways they differentiated themselves? (05:02 - 06:55) Another observation that surprised me is that regular religious activity does not insure somebody has a biblical worldview. Can you comment on that? (06:57 - 08:43) As you look back on all the data you collected for this survey, is there anything surprised you or stood out as unexpected? (08:44 - 10:19) George, if people want to connect with you and find out more about this survey and more about American Culture and Faith Institute, where should they go on the web? (10:20 - 11:15) About the Survey:  More than 100 million adults in America claim to have a biblical worldview! Are they right? Does it matter? A series of nationwide surveys conducted by the American Culture & Faith Institute (ACFI) addressed the question of how many Americans have a biblical worldview. Interviewing 6,000 people from three distinct populations – the general public, theologically conservative Protestant pastors, and SAGE Cons – the surveys produced some startling results. But does it matter? “It's very important to know how many people have a biblical worldview because peoples' behavior is driven by their beliefs – we do what we believe. In other words, our worldview determines the choices we make and the resulting actions we take,” explained research veteran George Barna, who directed the studies for ACFI. “Everyone has a worldview. The critical question is which one people have embraced. If we want to transform our culture then we will need to change the choices people make that produce that culture. And in order to change those choices we must identify the beliefs that led to those choices.” While it may sound complex or even impractical, understanding the concept of a worldview is not complicated. A worldview is the mental framework that helps people to make sense of their world. It serves as a filter to help us understand and respond to reality. Because a worldview determines what is considered to be good or bad, valuable or worthless, righteous or evil, right or wrong, and so forth, a person's worldview is an indispensible mechanism for each of us to cope with life. Similarly, it is critical to understand if we are seeking to comprehend who we are and where we are going as a nation. Surprisingly few studies have been conducted to measure the proportion of people who have a biblical worldview – or other widely recognized worldviews, such as secular humanism, postmodernism, existentialism, pantheism, or nihilism. The ACFI study is designed to serve as a benchmark for annual updates on the proportion of Americans who have a biblical worldview. For more on this groundbreaking survey, visit CultureFaith.com. About George Barna:  George Barna is the Executive Director of the American Culture and Faith Institute (a division of United in Purpose). He founded the Barna Research Group in 1984 (now The Barna Group) and has been President of Metaformation, a faith development organization, since 2009. He has served several hundred parachurch ministries, thousands of Christian churches, and many other non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as the U.S. military. He has also been a pollster in three presidential campaigns. Barna has written more than 50 books, mostly addressing cultural trends, leadership, spiritual development, and church dynamics. They include New York Times bestsellers and several award-winning books. He has sold more books based on survey research related to matters of faith than any author in American history. After graduating summa cum laude from Boston College, Barna earned two Master's degrees from Rutgers University and has a doctorate from Dallas Baptist University. He attends Mission Church in Ventura. Connect with George: CultureFaith.com Facebook Twitter (@George_Barna) For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/128.  

Pornography is a rapidly growing epidemic in our culture. Both kids and adults, men and women, Christians and non-Christians are all caught in its net. At the root of this “normalizing” of addiction to sexually explicit material is a diminishing ability to make and maintain intimate relationships. In one sense, Jesus is a tradesman who specializes in hand-crafted relationships, and that’s why he can offer us real hope, building back what we’ve lost. Join us this week as we talk to special guest Roxanne Stone (Editor-in-Chief at the Barna Research Group) about Porn Phenomenon, a new Barna study that’s one of the broadest assessments ever produced on pornography and its impact on our culture. We’ll also dive into how Jesus heals and restores our ability to live intimately with others, and how we can cooperate with his redemptive mission in our life. Related Links and Articles: • Porn Phenomenon from Barna- https://www.barna.com/product/porn-phenomenon/ • More on Roxanne Stone- https://www.barna.com/about/roxanne-stone/ • The Jesus-Centered Life by Rick Lawrence- https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ • The Jesus-Centered Bible- https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible/ • JesusCenteredLife.org- https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered/ • An Open Letter to the Dad Watching Porn- https://www.mylifetree.com/open-letter-dad-porn/

The Pew Forum and the Barna Research Group have shown that the demographics of the American religious landscape are undergoing a slow but steady shift away from Christianity. In this context, how should the Church respond? Blake Giunta notes that many of the reasons that people give for abandoning Christianity are directly addressable by apologetics, so this provides a unique opportunity for him and other professional apologists to respond to this cultural pressure on the Church. And it also gives him a chance to engage more with academic-minded atheists, in the hopes of bringing some enlightenment to lay atheists and Christians alike.

Please join us on March 18th at 6PT/9ET with out special guest George Barna. George Barna has filled executive roles in politics, marketing, advertising, media development, research and ministry. He founded the Barna Research Group in 1984 (now The Barna Group) and helped it become a leading marketing research firm focused on the intersection of faith and culture. He has served more than 200 parachurch ministries, several thousand Christian churches, and many other non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as the military. In addition to his continuing role in The Barna Group, he is the principal in Metaformation, a company dedicated to helping people optimize their life journey, and a Senior Partner in Strategenius Group, which provides strategic marketing and business development services.  Barna has written more than 40 books addressing leadership, social trends, spiritual development, and church dynamics. They include best-sellers such as Revolution, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, The Frog in the Kettle, Pagan Christianity?, and The Power of Vision. His most recent books are Maximum Faith and The Cause within You. We are excited to have George on our show!

This weekend I got to be on Moody Radio’s Up For Debate program with Judy Roys. Up For Debate describes itself as “a show that seeks to equip believers to discern these debatable matters by engaging biblically with people holding diverse opinions. Each week, host Julie Roys invites two guests onto the one-hour program to defend opposing views. She also encourages listeners to call in and add their comments and questions.” I had been contacted by the show’s producer a few weeks ago regarding sharing the cons of house churches, after she read my blog post 5 Things The House Church Movement is Getting Wrong (which itself was a companion piece to the 5 Things The House Church Movement is Getting Right). The written summary for this week's episode states: "Ten years ago, fewer than two-thousand house churches existed in the United States. But now, according to Barna Research Group, there are about 30-thousand house churches in America! This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys explores the pros and cons of this burgeoning movement. Should Christians support and join house churches – or should they be wary of them? Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up for Debate!" I was paired with Mark Willis, who along with his wife helped establish the Underground Church Network, a decentralized organic church network in and around Chicago. In the second half we were joined with Dr Kevin Zuber, who is a professor at the Moody Bible Institute." I’m really grateful for the opportunity the folks at Up For Debate gave me by inviting me to participate in what turned to be more of a discussion than a debate.

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A generation of young Americans is rejecting a Christianity they perceive to be antihomosexual, too political, and hypocritical, according to a new study from the Barna Group. The findings, presented in a new book, reveal what Christianity looks like to people ages 16-29 outside the church. "unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity...and Why It Matters" is a portrait of a faith and its followers perceived to be anything but Christlike. A huge chunk of a new generation has concluded they want nothing to do with Christianity. The title of the book, "unChristian," reflects their most common reaction to the faith: they think Christians are no longer what Jesus had in mind. Join me as author David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Research Group shares practical ideas on how the church can move from an unChristian faith to an authentic expression of the message of Jesus. Be ready with your questions!

A generation of young Americans is rejecting a Christianity they perceive to be antihomosexual, too political, and hypocritical, according to a new study from the Barna Group. The findings, presented in a new book, reveal what Christianity looks like to people ages 16-29 outside the church. "unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity...and Why It Matters" is a portrait of a faith and its followers perceived to be anything but Christlike. A huge chunk of a new generation has concluded they want nothing to do with Christianity. The title of the book, "unChristian," reflects their most common reaction to the faith: they think Christians are no longer what Jesus had in mind. Join me as author David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Research Group shares practical ideas on how the church can move from an unChristian faith to an authentic expression of the message of Jesus. Be ready with your questions!

> Time magazine reported, At the 2003 meeting of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers online porn contributing to more than half of divorces in the U.S. Richard Barry, president of the association said "Pornography had an almost nonexistent role in divorce just seven or eight years ago." > 70 percent of all internet porn traffic occurs during the 9-to-5 workday. > Today, More people are terminated from there Job for inappropriate web use then alcoholism. > The sex addict uses sex as a quick fix, or as a form of medication for anxiety, pain, loneliness, stress, or sleep. Sex addicts often refer to sex as their "pain reliever" or "tension reliever." In a popular novel, the heroine describes sex as "the thinking women's Valium." Its time for a change! The Church historically as turned a blind eye to the fact of sexual misconduct. This Church is taking a stand! Paul says to the Corinthians "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans," This is now, today. This from the Barna report. "Born-again" Christians are more likely to go through a marital split than are non-Christians, according to a new study by the Barna Research Group.  Revelation 2:29 "Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." (the message translation) Have Christians today got good at making every thing look good on the surface? Jesus said in Luke 4:16-19 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Do we abide in that truth or merely believe it?

> Time magazine reported, At the 2003 meeting of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers online porn contributing to more than half of divorces in the U.S. Richard Barry, president of the association said "Pornography had an almost nonexistent role in divorce just seven or eight years ago." > 70 percent of all internet porn traffic occurs during the 9-to-5 workday. > Today, More people are terminated from there Job for inappropriate web use then alcoholism. > The sex addict uses sex as a quick fix, or as a form of medication for anxiety, pain, loneliness, stress, or sleep. Sex addicts often refer to sex as their "pain reliever" or "tension reliever." In a popular novel, the heroine describes sex as "the thinking women's Valium." Its time for a change! The Church historically as turned a blind eye to the fact of sexual misconduct. This Church is taking a stand! Paul says to the Corinthians "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans," This is now, today. This from the Barna report. "Born-again" Christians are more likely to go through a marital split than are non-Christians, according to a new study by the Barna Research Group.  Revelation 2:29 "Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." (the message translation) Have Christians today got good at making every thing look good on the surface? Jesus said in Luke 4:16-19 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Do we abide in that truth or merely believe it?