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Best podcasts about leaving church

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Postmodern Realities Podcast - Christian Research Journal
Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 446: That Sounds Really Hard: Assessing the Theology of Peter Enns

Postmodern Realities Podcast - Christian Research Journal

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 52:54


This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her review article, “That Sounds Really Hard: Assessing the Theology of Peter Enns”. Coming Soon! This is also part of Anne's ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 440: Reimagining ‘Snow White': How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueReimagining ‘Snow White': How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueEpisode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaLeaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaEpisode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

The Table TX
Leaving Church

The Table TX

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 22:48


Join us for our new series, Disenchanted: Reclaiming Sacred Ground in a Disenchanted World

Conversations About Life
Experiencing Grace, Leaving Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints w/ Terry

Conversations About Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 84:26


Terry was a guest October 14th, 2020.  At the time he was active as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or the Mormon church.  Since then, he has left and is not a part of a church in traditional Christianity, a non-denominational protestant church.  We talk about he journey from where he was to where he is now. Terry

March or Die
Why Men Are Leaving Church & How to Win Them Back

March or Die

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 56:57


Why Men Are Leaving the Church & How to Win Them Back In this episode of the March or Die Show, Jeremy Stalnecker and Sean Kennard sit down with Jason Shepperd, founding pastor of Church Project, to tackle one of the toughest issues facing the church today: the masculine exodus from Sunday mornings. Jason shares his radical model for a church of house churches, why tough, authentic leadership matters, and how decentralizing power and restoring biblical community are key to drawing men back in. We explore how performative faith and inauthentic leadership are driving men away and what it really takes to earn their respect and help them heal. If you're a pastor, leader, or man searching for deeper meaning in your faith journey, this episode will challenge your perspective and leave you with a renewed vision for what the Church can and should be. Learn more about Jason & Church Project:https://jasonshepperd.com Learn more about the work that we do with our First Responder & Military Communities at Mighty Oaks: https://MightyOaksPrograms.org Please Hit The LIKE and SUBSCRIBE BUTTONS as well as the NOTIFICATION BELL. Thanks For Watching. Follow Me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremystalneckerofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremystalnecker Twitter: https://twitter.com/jstalnecker Also at: https://jeremystalnecker.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Postmodern Realities Podcast - Christian Research Journal
Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 440: Reimagining ‘Snow White': How Counterfeits Reveal the True

Postmodern Realities Podcast - Christian Research Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 43:25


This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her review article,”Reimagining ‘Snow White': How Counterfeits Reveal the True”. (Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for the live-action film Snow White.)This is also part of Anne's ongoing “Theological Trends Column”.   https://www.equip.org/articles/reimagining-snow-white-how-counterfeits-reveal-the-true/Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaLeaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaEpisode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Episode 413: A Christian's Response to Pastor Lawson's Moral Failure“A Christian's Response to Pastor Lawson's Moral Failure”Episode 402: Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchBlessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchDon't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

Self-Developed
THIS IS WHY MEN ARE LEAVING CHURCH! (It's Become Weak...)

Self-Developed

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 24:21


This is why men today are leaving the church. It's become weak.✝️ COACHING WITH DAVID! https://imdavidhammond.com✝️ COACHING WITH BRAYDEN! https://www.braydensteckler.com

Life on the West Side
The Habit of Community

Life on the West Side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 31:08


What we do is what we become. Christians replace cultural habits we've imbibed with spiritual habits we intentionally embrace. What if we thought of our spiritual community as a spiritual habit?The sermon today is titled "The Habit of Community." It is the ninth installment in our series "Follow Me", and the first in the sub-series "Spiritual Habits." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 30, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Spiritual Disciplines.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Sermon, “Our King's Table,” Fellowship Bible Church (Searcy, AR)Tim Keller Sermon, “Hope For The Church,” Nov 1, 2009.Barbara Brown Taylor, Leaving Church.Everett Ferguson, The Church of Christ: A Biblical Ecclesiology.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

The Sondra Heartstone Show
Ep. 79 - Why are Young People Leaving Church? Pastor Bradshaw's Advice to Church Members

The Sondra Heartstone Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 36:05


Send us a textWhy are Young People Leaving Church? Pastor Bradshaw's Advice to Church MembersAre churches really losing their youth? In this powerful interview with Pastor Rickie Bradshaw, a veteran minister with 39 years of experience, we dive deep into why young people are disconnecting from church - and his answer might surprise you.After seeing his own congregation transform, Pastor Bradshaw shares raw, honest insights about:Why traditional church programs aren't enough anymoreThe missing element that's driving youth awayHow his radical decision to sell a 600-member church building led to unexpected growthThe simple but powerful way to reconnect with the next generationPastor Bradshaw's journey from leading a traditional mega-church to a smaller, more impactful ministry offers a fresh perspective on what authentic faith looks like in today's world. His story of reaching his skeptical neighbor will inspire you to rethink how we "do church" in modern times.

South Elkhorn Christian Church Podcast
Leaving Church: From Ideal to Real - 1 Cor 1:10-18

South Elkhorn Christian Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 25:48


It's well attested by generations: church is full of quarrels, hypocrites, and dysfunction. Explore how church can move faithfully from the ideal to the real, and find new life. 1 Cor 1:10-18.

South Elkhorn Christian Church Podcast
Leaving Church: From Hurting to Healing - John 8:1-11,59

South Elkhorn Christian Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 32:42


Church hurt is real, and it impacts everyone: from abuse to toxic theology, from spiritual malpractice to poor accountability. Explore how the church can follow Jesus's love for the wounded, and move from hurting to healing. John 8:1-11,59.

Delafé Testimonies
I Couldn't Break Free from Weed and Depression Until Jesus Did This!

Delafé Testimonies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 63:11


Support our channel & Become a Partner ⇨  https://www.missiondelafe.org/   Listen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Connect with Samantha: Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/samkingg/Credits:Testimony by Samantha KingDirected by Eric Villatoro Interviewed by Eric VillatoroEdited By Joshua GayleAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded in MarylandDelafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Our vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free through the testimony of Jesus.Chapters00:00 Growing Up in the Bronx, NY01:50 Moving to Upstate New York at Age 1203:11 Tumultuous High School Years04:52 Diving Deeper into Partying, Drinking and Drugs in College08:54 Looking for Purpose, Exploring Philosophy12:38 My First Demonic Encounter16:54 Loneliness, Suicidal Thoughts, and Crying Out to God19:16 God Answers24:13 The Lord Begins Convicting Me31:19 Mental Health Struggles Continue While Following Jesus34:33 God Blesses Me With a New Job37:22 Receiving a Prophetic Word, Still Struggling41:03 Falling Back into Smoking44:49 Leaving Church, Going Back to Old Habits47:48 Desiring Freedom After God Does THIS For Me…52:08 Deliverance and Restoration55:26 How I Know I'll Never Go Back55:57 Who is Jesus To You?56:58 Prayer59:38 Final Words1:00:42 One Last QuestionI Couldn't Break Free from Weed and Depression Until Jesus Did This!Samantha King Testimony

South Elkhorn Christian Church Podcast
Leaving Church: From Institutional to Missional - Luke 9:23-25

South Elkhorn Christian Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 29:10


Church can't help but be an institution. But there remains an important difference between an institutional church and a missional church. Luke 9:23-25.

Postmodern Realities Podcast - Christian Research Journal
Postmodern Realities Episode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev Karla

Postmodern Realities Podcast - Christian Research Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 60:43


This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article entitled, “Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev Karla”. Coming Soon!This is also part of Doug's ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. Related Articles and Podcasts by this author:Episode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Episode 413: A Christian's Response to Pastor Lawson's Moral Failure“A Christian's Response to Pastor Lawson's Moral Failure”Episode 402: Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchBlessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchEpisode 396 How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement“How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement“Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content. 

Untangled Faith
Leaving Church and Looking for Christ with Broken to Beloved

Untangled Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 47:51


This is an episode from the Broken to Beloved podcast with Brian Lee. Brian interviews Scot Mcknight and Tommy Preson Philips about their new book Invisible Jesus: A Book about Leaving the Church and Looking for Christ Episode Resources and Links The Myth of a Christian Nation by Greg Boyd on Bookshop | Amazon Revelation for the Rest of Us by Scot McKnight & Cody Hatchett on Bookshop | on Amazon Guest Spotlight  Scot has been a professor of NT for more than four decades. He is the author of more than 90 books, including the award-winning The Jesus Creed as well as A Church Called TOV. Tommy Preson Phillips is a pastor at Watermark Church in Tampa, FL. He is also a songwriter and recording artist with his band Preson Phillips. He holds an MA in NT from Northern Seminary.  Scot: Website | Instagram | Twitter/X | Threads Tommy: Substack | Instagram | Threads | Preson Phillips band Get your copy of Invisible Jesus on Amazon | on Bookshop Links in these show notes are affiliate links that pay a small portion of the purchase price to Brian Lee at Broken to Beloved at no extra cost to you.

Delafé Testimonies
GOD Gave Me a Second Chance After I Thought He Was Done With Me

Delafé Testimonies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 51:07


Support our channel & Become a Partner ⇨  https://www.missiondelafe.org/   Listen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Connect with Yesenia:Credits:Testimony by Yesenia Patti RomeroDirected by Eric Villatoro Interviewed by Eric VillatoroEdited By Joshua GayleAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded in Houston, TexasDelafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Our vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free through the testimony of Jesus.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:37 My Mom Stops Going to Church After Her Dad's Passing01:55 Mom Becomes Abusive, Dad Becomes a Drug Dealer03:36 Turning to Smoking, Drinking and Sex As a Teenager08:10 Losing My Father at 1512:14 Getting Pregnant at 1613:14 Becoming A Stripper at 1815:59 Feeling The Presence of God For the First Time18:32 New Job, Same Mindset21:51 Getting an Abortion23:02 An Old Friend Invites Me to Church24:26 Giving My Life to Jesus26:37 My First Marriage29:01 Leaving Church and Then Coming Back31:01 Getting into Another Toxic Relationship33:19 My Second Marriage To an Evangelist34:45 Getting Counseling 39:05 Divorcing Again, Meeting My Pastors40:46 Shattered, Yet Gathered42:40 Meeting and Marrying My Husband46:20 Who is Jesus To You?47:59 Prayer50:05 Final WordsGOD Gave Me a Second Chance After I Thought He Was Done With Me…

Academy Podcast
Exploring Liminality in Faith and Practice with Barbara Brown Taylor

Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 29:41


This month, the Academy Podcast features Barbara Brown Taylor's teaching from a Five-Day in Alabama in 2022. In this episode, Barbara reflects on the spiritual significance of twilight, exploring how this threshold time between light and dark mirrors our own journeys through faith, transformation, and the unknown. Join us for a compelling discussion as Barbara invites us to embrace the sacredness of liminal spaces, to find divine presence in moments of transition, and to open ourselves to the mystery that twilight holds. Discover how twilight can be a teacher in the journey of descent and transformation, where we are invited to live faithfully in the tensions of life. Barbara Brown Taylor is a best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest.  Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won an Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association in 2006.  Her next three books earned places on the New York Times bestseller list.  Taylor has served on the faculties of Piedmont College, Emory University, Mercer University, Columbia Seminary, Oblate School of Theology, and the Certificate in Theological Studies program at Arrendale State Prison for Women in Alto, Georgia. Her latest book, Always a Guest, was released in October 2020 from Westminster John Knox Press. JOIN US We're excited to announce that the next Two-Year Academy begins November 3, 2025. Lear more at https://academy.upperroom.org/event/two-year-43/. The online application for Academy #43 will be available in the very near future. If you want to be one of the first to know when registration is open, please complete this simple form to give us your name and contact information so that we can inform you as soon as the application is ready. Show Notes: Episode tracks: “Far Side of the Sea,” “Versailles,” and “Fearless” by Amy Stroup, used with permission. For more information and resources visit: academy.upperroom.org/resources Support Our Work If the Academy Podcast or any of the ministries of The Academy for Spiritual Formation have benefited your life and spirituality, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation to show your support. You can learn more about how your gifts make a difference at https://academy.upperroom.org/donate/

The Generations Radio Program
Women Leading the Leaving Church

The Generations Radio Program

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024


For the first time in history women are leading the leaving of the faith. For the last 15 years, they have led the American apostasy on the pop-culture scene, and they have led in the popular evangelly fish book market. Almost all top-ten Christian books have been authored by women for the last 10 years or so, paving the exit ramps off the highway of orthodoxy for other women. But young men are going back to church. They want to hear the hard truths, and they are staying in discipleship. Good signs for the church in the 21st Century. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Kamala would have done nothing differently than Biden; David Brainerd, missionary to Indians, an inspiration) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Generations Radio
Women Leading the Leaving Church - Women Lead. . . over the Line of Despair

Generations Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 33:14


For the first time in history women are leading the leaving of the faith. For the last 15 years, they have led the American apostasy on the pop-culture scene, and they have led in the popular evangelly fish book market. Almost all top-ten Christian books have been authored by women for the last 10 years or so, paving the exit ramps off the highway of orthodoxy for other women. But young men are going back to church. They want to hear the hard truths, and they are staying in discipleship. Good signs for the church in the 21st Century.This program includes:1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Kamala would have done nothing differently than Biden; David Brainerd, missionary to Indians, an inspiration)2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Generations Radio
Women Leading the Leaving Church - Women Lead. . . over the Line of Despair

Generations Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 33:00


For the first time in history women are leading the leaving of the faith. For the last 15 years, they have led the American apostasy on the pop-culture scene, and they have led in the popular evangelly fish book market. Almost all top-ten Christian books have been authored by women for the last 10 years or so, paving the exit ramps off the highway of orthodoxy for other women. But young men are going back to church. They want to hear the hard truths, and they are staying in discipleship. Good signs for the church in the 21st Century.--This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Kamala would have done nothing differently than Biden- David Brainerd, missionary to Indians, an inspiration---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio
Women Leading the Leaving Church - Women Lead. . . over the Line of Despair

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 33:00


A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Women Leading the Leaving Church - Women Lead. . . over the Line of Despair Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 10/14/2024 Length: 33 min.

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio
Women Leading the Leaving Church - Women Lead. . . over the Line of Despair

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 33:00


A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Women Leading the Leaving Church - Women Lead. . . over the Line of Despair Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 10/14/2024 Length: 33 min.

Bros Bibles & Beer
247. You Won't Believe Which Group Is Leaving Church

Bros Bibles & Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 77:42


Surprising new data is in on whether GenZ men or women are leaving the church. We dig into and get all robust with this conversation.Are young men feeling isolated, unsupported, and under constant attack in today's culture? When they turn to the church for guidance, they often find little support, leading many to seek controversial internet figures instead. Some feel masculinity has been attacked and stripped away in the social media age, yet it remains prominent in the real world. Amidst discussions on toxic masculinity, there's a perceived lack of initiatives nurturing positive masculine growth and responsibility among young men. This may be contributing to Gen Z Christian males becoming more religious than their female peers, who are increasingly religiously unaffiliated, and disillusioned potentially by abuse revelations like #MeToo and #ChurchToo. For the first time ever, young men are outpacing young women when it comes to church affiliation and religious expression. • Young men are now more religious than young women, contradicting a long-held narrative. • Young men feeling unsupported, isolated, and under constant attack, turning to controversial internet figures for guidance. • Masculinity has been attacked and stripped away in the social media age, leading to a lack of personal connection and reality. • Gen Z women increasingly religiously unaffiliated, disillusioned by #MeToo, #ChurchToo abuse revelations. • Young women leaving churches due to pastors' sexual misconduct and abuse. • Young men value traditional family life more than young women, contrasting with societal narratives promoting career success. • Complementarian churches reduce women's visibility, driving them away yet liberal denominations ordaining women decline steeply. • Conservative and liberal churches face challenges regarding growth and retention, with liberal churches struggling due to a lack of clear boundaries. What do you think? Let us know! SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave Us A VoicemailYouTubeSimpleCastSpotifyApple PodcastsFacebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠XInstaBros Bibles & Beer is: Jeff, Zack & Andy Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers!

Biblical Christian Worldview
Why has "changing churches" become "leaving church altogether"?

Biblical Christian Worldview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 1:40


"Let us know what you think."The Church is a Biblical institution from God.

I Hate James Dobson
Episode 10: What is Purity Culture?

I Hate James Dobson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 68:37


Let's get into it, what an absolute nightmare. On this episode, Jake and Brooke break down what exactly 'purity culture' even means, down to its rotten roots. Horrifying histories, awful anecdotes, and blood-boiling beliefs abound in this one.Citations (hyperlinks do not work on every platform)About the AIDS quiltAbstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs from Planned ParenthoodCan Antibiotics Affect My Birth Control? From Planned Parenthood by AttiaPurity Culture and Its Effect on Mental Health from VeryWellMind by John LoeppkyRickabaugh, T (2022), Leaving Church, Learning Love: Experiences of Queer Women in Purity Culture. University of Missouri.Sex and HIV Education (2023) from the Guttmacher InstituteThe FAQs: What You Should Know about Purity Culture from TheGospelCoalition by Joe CarterThe Flaw at the Center of Purity Culture from The Atlantic by Angie HongThe Impact of Christian Purity Culture is still being felt – including in Britian from TheConversation by Christabelle ThwaitesThe Racist Link Between Purity Culture and Christian Nationalism and Why It Matters In Elections from Reckon.news by Anna Beahm:What is Purity Culture from Lindakayklein.comWhy Nearly Every 2000s Disney Channel Star Wore a Purity Ring from Cracked.com by Carly Tennes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BreakPoint Podcast
Why Are Educated Women Leaving Church?

The BreakPoint Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 5:12


Women are leaning left and bucking mediating institutions. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment go to Breakpoint.org. 

MPR News with Angela Davis
Why are so many Americans leaving church?  

MPR News with Angela Davis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 46:57


Millions of Americans are leaving church. Are they also leaving their faith?   Thirty years ago, about 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. Today, that's dropped to about 60 percent.Meanwhile, the number of people without any religious affiliation at all continues to grow.For some, the decision to leave is rooted in conflict and pain. But for most people, the reasons for leaving church are a lot more mundane.MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks with a researcher and a pastor about the historic exodus from Christian congregations, what some have called the “great de-churching.”

Curious Curmudgeons
Graceful Exits and Fresh Starts

Curious Curmudgeons

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 59:23 Transcription Available


Leaving a church is never a simple decision. Remember when we had to make that tough call? We felt the emotional and spiritual weight bearing down on us, wrestling with whether it was the right time to move on. This episode is all about those moments—whether you're leaving due to painful experiences or positive life changes, we've got strategies to ensure a Christ-honoring exit. We share personal stories to reveal the complex dynamics of quietly disappearing versus formally saying goodbye, and how one's role in the church and its size can influence these decisions.Before deciding to leave, approaching church leadership with questions rather than accusations can be a game-changer. We delve into the importance of open, humble communication and how a leadership's response can reflect the church's culture. If you're married, we talk about the crucial role of prayer and thoughtful consideration with your spouse before making such a significant decision. Personal anecdotes underscore the ongoing struggle to forgive and the profound impact of God's grace in healing and forgiveness, illuminating the path to moving forward with a clear conscience.Once you've decided to leave, the next step is finding a new church that feels like home. We discuss the essential elements to look for, from gospel-centered preaching to genuine community warmth. Be prepared for some honest reflections on making a commitment to a new church, exploring beyond the services to truly gauge its focus and alignment with Christ. And for a bit of fun, we wrap up with a conversation about music preferences—our nostalgic ties to old favorites and how those early influences shape our current tastes. Join us for a heartfelt blend of practical advice and personal stories aimed at helping you navigate this pivotal journey.

Coffeehouse Contemplative
What's Saving Your Life Right Now?

Coffeehouse Contemplative

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 33:28


Answering the question, "What's saving your life right now?" for myself. How would you answer? Leaving Church by Barbara Brown Taylor Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

The Generations Radio Program
Women Leaving Church in Droves

The Generations Radio Program

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024


The Survey Center on American Life finds Gen Z women are much more likely to leave the church. Men are actually doing better than the previous generation. Why are women abandoning religion? Leading authors, journalists, and teachers are increasingly women, and they don't teach good stuff. They are leading the apostasy, and their folly is manifest to all, as the Apostle Paul put it.  This program includes:  1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Ukrainian Christians are being tortured & murdered for their faith; Study: Most kids grow out of “gender confusion;” George Müller's first orphanage anniversary)  2. Generations with Kevin Swanson 

Generations Radio
Women Leaving Church in Droves - More Feminist, More Liberal

Generations Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 23:00


The Survey Center on American Life finds Gen Z women are much more likely to leave the church. Men are actually doing better than the previous generation. Why are women abandoning religion-- Leading authors, journalists, and teachers are increasingly women, and they don't teach good stuff. They are leading the apostasy, and their folly is manifest to all, as the Apostle Paul put it.--This program includes- --1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Ukrainian Christians are being tortured - murdered for their faith- Study- Most kids grow out of -gender confusion-- George M-ller's first orphanage anniversary---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio
Women Leaving Church in Droves - More Feminist, More Liberal

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 23:00


A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Women Leaving Church in Droves - More Feminist, More Liberal Subtitle: More Feminist, More Liberal Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 4/11/2024 Length: 23 min.

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio
Women Leaving Church in Droves - More Feminist, More Liberal

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 18:00


A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Women Leaving Church in Droves - More Feminist, More Liberal Subtitle: More Feminist, More Liberal Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 4/11/2024 Length: 18 min.

Casting Out Fear
Leaving Church Early - Righteous Anger!

Casting Out Fear

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 14:44


The RH3 Show
Inside Scoop with Rufus & Real Talk with Rufus: 10 Things We Fail to Forget, After Leaving Church Service!

The RH3 Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 69:37


S8E764 – Recorded & Aired Broadcast: Thursday, February 15, 2024; ALL NEW: Inside Scoop with Rufus & Real Talk with Rufus: 10 Things We Fail to Forget, After Leaving Church Service.; Inside Scoop with Rufus News; Beyonce, K Michelle, Usher, etc.! www.therh3show.com. Items / Sponsors / Mentions featured in Today's Show: Stay Safe, Stay Protected, Stay Home! *No Copyright Infringement intended!!! We do not own the rights to the music that's being played*. ---- Copyright Disclaimer: Excerpts from books, blogs, social media, and public figures protected by Fair Use Clause of the Copyright Act which states - Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A but under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. ---- #Usher, #Beyonce, #KMichelle, #Entertainment, #TheRH3Show, #TrendingTopics, #BlackAlbinism Follow The RH3 Show See it first. See it now. Only at www.therh3show.com www.facebook.com/therh3show www.instagram.com/therh3show www.twitter.com/therh3show www.youtube.com/iRepASavior ---- The views expressed here are those of the Host(s) and of the Guests and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of any affiliates of The RH3 Show. TRH3S is a talk media and an intellectual property of RH3 Productions; a division of S'iol Solutions (S'iol - noun | si·ol | see·ole). ---- Health Minute Disclaimer, please visit: www.therh3show.com. ---- How to listen to The RH3 Show at 1 pm est. M-F, you can go to my website www.therh3show.com to check times of airplay, or subscribe to one of the major podcast platforms ... #Audacy, #iHeartRadio, #AmazonMusic, #AmazonAudiobooks, #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts, #GooglePlayMusic, #AnchorFM, other Podcast platforms and search "The RH3 Show". #Gospel107FM, #KitchenTableTalk, #InsideScoopWithRufus, #RealTalkWithRufus, #TRH3S, #BlackAlbino, #AskRufusLetter, #AdviceLetters, #DaytimeTalkShow, #DaytimeTV, #RadioStation, #EntertainmentTalk, Telepictures, Debmar Mercury, OWN, TVOne, Endemol Shine, Tyler Perry Studios, FoxSoul --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therh3show/message

Winsome Conviction
Why Are People Leaving Church?

Winsome Conviction

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 29:04 Transcription Available


Jim Davis, pastor and co-author of the recent book, The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back, is back on the podcast to speak with Tim and Rick about some of the reasons why people are leaving churches. They talk about the role incivility, poor communication, “clustering,” and online habits play in the process of dechurching. They also reflect on the Apostle Paul's teaching on the body life of the Church and consider whether there are areas in contemporary church life and education that ought to be reconsidered.Show notes and a full transcript are available.

The Speak Life Podcast
Why Are People Leaving Church? || Jim Davis and Michael Graham || SLP489

The Speak Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 45:32


Glen Scrivener interviews Jim Davis and Michael Graham about their book, 'The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?'See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Mindful Christians: Living Embodied Faith
Reflection: leaving church, going where I'm called, honoring where I'm not

Mindful Christians: Living Embodied Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 37:13


On this 12th anniversary of my priest ordination, I find myself leaving church, a place I was never called to in the first place. After a dozen years of going where I haven't been called, I lean into the risk and vulnerability of going where I do. What does it mean to live into the call upon your life? What does it mean to honor the person God has called you to BE regardless of what you DO? Living an embodied faith requires being honest, wrestling, asking tough questions and calling a spade a spade. What do you yearn to live into that would allow you to more authentically embody your faith?

Christian Life Austin
Leaving Church Too Soon

Christian Life Austin

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 39:07


Wednesday evening message with Pastor Rex Johnson. Visit clcaustin.com, “like” our Facebook page facebook.com/clcaustin, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

The ChurchLeaders Podcast
Ryan Burge: The Biggest Reason Why People Are Leaving Church

The ChurchLeaders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 38:03


Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461251-ryan-burge-biggest-reason-people-leaving-church.html Dr. Ryan Burge joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the data actually shows about why people are leaving church (and not returning) and what church leaders can do to encourage them to come back.  What did you think of Prime Video's “Shiny Happy People”? Alex Harris joined us last week to explain why he appeared in the docuseries, what he sees as its shortcomings, and how church leaders can benefit from watching it. Check out our conversation with him here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460810-alex-harris-shiny-happy-people-serves-church.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “20 Myths about Religion and Politics in America” by Dr. Ryan Burge “The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?” by Michael Graham and Jim Davis with Dr. Ryan Burge “The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going” by Dr. Ryan Burge “Religion Has Become a Luxury Good” by Dr. Ryan Burge Check out Ryan's website Follow Ryan on X/Twitter  

Mornings with Carmen
Reaching Africa through teaching how to farm God's way – Craig Sorley | Who's leaving church and how to bring them back – Jim Davis & Michael Graham

Mornings with Carmen

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 48:32


Craig Sorley of Creation Stewards International talks about how bad agricultural practices have lead to widespread poverty and hunger in parts of Africa, and about how CSI helps train farmers of sustainable agricultural practices gleaned from the Bible. Jim Davis and Michael Graham, co-authors of "The Great Dechurching," offer a dive into the main reasons people have left the church, and what some of the best practices would be to help bring people back into fellowship at a local church. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen
10 Reasons Christians Are Leaving Church (Part 3) (9-10-23)

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 58:27


Topics: Double-Talk Preaching, Covenant Mixture Theology, No Identity Teaching, No Jesus, Repentance Toward First LoveSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen
10 Reasons Christians Are Leaving Church (Part 2) (9-3-23)

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 53:20


Topics: Church Decline, Attendance and Membership, Tithing, Pressure to Commit, Sin Preaching, Righteousness, Convicted, Romans 6, Slave to Righteousness, 2 Corinthians 9, John 3:17, Romans 3, Hebrews 7, Jesus vs. Levites, Preaching on Righteousness Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

The Common Good Podcast
You will be shocked at the real reason so many Americans are leaving church

The Common Good Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 37:21


Michael Graham, Program Director for The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, reveals the number one reason people leave church: moving. Michael has just co-authored a book called The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?, and says that life events that disrupt schedules--like marital changes, kids, or pandemics--are actually the biggest congregation-stealers... and present the greatest opportunity for ministry. Then, Brian and Aubrey interview enneagram expert Jackie Brewster, and chat about what Jesus meant by encouraging Christians to be a city on the hill--vs. what politicians mean when they use the same phrase. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen
10 Reasons Christians Are Leaving Church (Part 1) (8-27-23)

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 80:38


Topics: Church Attendance and Membership Decline, Church Accountability, Loss of Influence, Lampstand Removed, Forgotten Our First Love, Church Buildings, Hierarchy, Top-Down Authority System, House Churches, Sermons, Greek Rhetoric, The Eucharist, First Corinthians 11-14, Preacher, PreachSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

FamilyLife Today®
Leaving Church: What’s Happening & What it Means for Parents

FamilyLife Today®

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 26:33


Why are people leaving church? And with what we know—what could parents do differently? Jim Davis, author of The Great Dechurching, and church planter Michael Aitcheson offer ideas for shaping kids who want to stay. Show Notes and Resources Hear more from Jim Davis on his podcast. And grab Jim's book, "The Great Dechurching" in our shop. Intrigued by today's episode? Catch more on deconversion and deconstruction in FamilyLife Today episodes with Dr. John Marriott. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

JESUS IS OFFENSIVE
Jesus is Offensive | House Church with Justin Knoop

JESUS IS OFFENSIVE

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 72:00


Many of us, after receiving revelation of the truth, end up leaving our church establishment. The church has fallen so far from the biblical model, but how do we practice church the way the disciples did? How do we build a fruitful fellowship in the home? This, and a lot more in this episode.

The Busy Mom
​Mailbox Monday: Thoughts on Divorce, Homeschooling Failures, and Leaving Church Without Guilt

The Busy Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 23:07


It's Mailbox Monday and I'm answering all your questions! What are your thoughts on divorce? | Why do you still use The Good and the Beautiful even though it's written by Mormons? | Our neighbors are needing far too much help and our own property is failing. How do I help my husband see this? | My friends say they are homeschooling but abusing the privilege. What do I do about this? | We want to leave our church, but they are guilting us. How do we go? | Join me, friends! I think you'll be encouraged. SHOW NOTES --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heidistjohn/message

On Being with Krista Tippett
Barbara Brown Taylor — “This Hunger for Holiness”

On Being with Krista Tippett

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 65:07


"I like it much better than ‘religious' or ‘spiritual' — to be a seeker after the sacred or the holy, which ends up for me being the really real."– Rev. Barbara Brown TaylorFrom Krista, about this week's show:It's fascinating to trace the arc of spiritual searching and religious belonging in my lifetime. The Episcopal priest and public theologian Barbara Brown Taylor was one of the people I started learning about when I left diplomacy to study theology in the early 1990s. At that time, she was leading a small church in Georgia. And she preached the most extraordinary sermons, and turned them into books read far and wide. Then in 2006, she wrote Leaving Church — about her decision to leave her life of congregational ministry, finding other ways to stay, as she's written, "alive and alert to the holy communion of the human condition, which takes place on more altars than anyone can count.” She's written other books since, with titles like An Altar in the World, Learning to Walk in the Dark, and Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Being in the presence of Barbara Brown Taylor's wonderfully wise and meandering mind and spirit, after all these years of knowing her voice in the world, is a true joy. I might even use a religious word — it feels like a "blessing." And this is not a conversation about the decline of church or about more and more people being "spiritual but not religious." We both agree that this often-repeated phrase is not an adequate way of seeing the human hunger for holiness. This is as alive as it has ever been in our time — even if it is shape-shifting in ways my Southern Baptist and Barbara's Catholic and Methodist forebears could never have imagined.Barbara Brown Taylor is the author of many books, including An Altar in the World,  Leaving Church, Holy Envy, and Learning to Walk in the Dark. Her 2020 book is Always a Guest, a compilation of recent sermons. She is the former rector of Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church of Clarkesville, Georgia, and she taught for two decades in the religion department at Piedmont College.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.___________Let's get together. We're going to do another listening party — listening, all together and with Krista, to the final episode of this season. Register here.___________Please share On Being with friends, family, book clubs, neighbors, colleagues, and perfect strangers in the checkout line at the grocery store. And if you can take a minute to rate On Being in this podcast app, you'll be bending the arc of algorithms towards this community of conversation and living.Also: sign up for our Saturday morning ritual of a newsletter, The Pause, for replenishment and invigoration in your inbox — and of course all things On Being — at onbeing.org/newsletter. And delve more across our social channels: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.

On Being with Krista Tippett
[Unedited] Barbara Brown Taylor with Krista Tippett

On Being with Krista Tippett

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 84:30


"I like it much better than ‘religious' or ‘spiritual' — to be a seeker after the sacred or the holy, which ends up for me being the really real."– Rev. Barbara Brown TaylorFrom Krista, about this week's show:It's fascinating to trace the arc of spiritual searching and religious belonging in my lifetime. The Episcopal priest and public theologian Barbara Brown Taylor was one of the people I started learning about when I left diplomacy to study theology in the early 1990s. At that time, she was leading a small church in Georgia. And she preached the most extraordinary sermons, and turned them into books read far and wide. Then in 2006, she wrote Leaving Church — about her decision to leave her life of congregational ministry, finding other ways to stay, as she's written, "alive and alert to the holy communion of the human condition, which takes place on more altars than anyone can count.” She's written other books since, with titles like An Altar in the World, Learning to Walk in the Dark, and Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Being in the presence of Barbara Brown Taylor's wonderfully wise and meandering mind and spirit, after all these years of knowing her voice in the world, is a true joy. I might even use a religious word — it feels like a "blessing." And this is not a conversation about the decline of church or about more and more people being "spiritual but not religious." We both agree that this often-repeated phrase is not an adequate way of seeing the human hunger for holiness. This is as alive as it has ever been in our time — even if it is shape-shifting in ways my Southern Baptist and Barbara's Catholic and Methodist forebears could never have imagined.Barbara Brown Taylor is the author of many books, including An Altar in the World,  Leaving Church, Holy Envy, and Learning to Walk in the Dark. Her 2020 book is Always a Guest, a compilation of recent sermons. She is the former rector of Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church of Clarkesville, Georgia, and she taught for two decades in the religion department at Piedmont College.This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode "Barbara Brown Taylor — ‘This Hunger for Holiness'." Find the transcript for that show at onbeing.org.___________Please share On Being with friends, family, book clubs, neighbors, colleagues, and perfect strangers in the checkout line at the grocery store. And if you can take a minute to rate On Being in this podcast app, you'll be bending the arc of algorithms towards this community of conversation and living.Also: sign up for our Saturday morning ritual of a newsletter, The Pause, for replenishment and invigoration in your inbox — and of course all things On Being — at onbeing.org/newsletter. And delve more across our social channels: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.

I Doubt It with Dollemore
#856 - "Ryan J. Bell Reflects on 10-Year Anniversary of Leaving Church."

I Doubt It with Dollemore

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 53:37


Jesse and Brittany are joined by their friend and former guest on the show, Ryan Bell. Ryan Bell is notable for his former work as a pastor and his public journey to becoming an atheist and living without God. Ryan started the blog "Year Without God" and continued his work with a popular podcast, "Life After God," documenting his journey out of the church. Ryan reflects on the ten-year anniversary of leaving behind his work as a pastor and how his views on god and religion have changed in that time. Ryan discusses his shift in focus from the "god question" to humanism and his work in organizing and tenant rights. Follow Ryan on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ryanjbell Follow Ryan's Substack: https://ryanbell.substack.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.info Join the private Facebook listener group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583 Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter- http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageSupport the show – Buy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote – https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon – http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal – http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy