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It's Thursday, April 24th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark India Supreme Court heard appeal about anti-conversion laws India's Supreme Court heard an appeal last week against anti-conversion laws in the country. The advocacy group Citizens for Justice and Peace has filed petitions against such laws since 2020.  Twelve out of India's 28 states have anti-conversion laws. International Christian Concern warns of a “pattern of abuse by Hindu radical groups, who use the laws to initiate false complaints and pressure law enforcement to act against individual Christians and their communities, often without credible evidence.” U.S. military presence in Syria cut in half The United States is preparing to cut its military presence in Syria by half over the coming months. The U.S. military has about 2,000 troops in the Middle Eastern country.  Sean Parnell, the chief spokesman for the Pentagon, said, “Recognizing the success the United States has had against ISIS, including its 2019 territorial defeat under President Trump, today the Secretary of Defense directed the consolidation of U.S. forces in Syria under Combined Joint Task Force.” Trump: 145% tariff on Chinese goods will come down On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said that his 145% tariff on imports from China will likely come down. TRUMP:  145% is very high. It won't be that high. We were talking about fentanyl, where various elements built it up to 145%. No, it won't be anywhere near that high. But it won't be zero. Used to be zero. “We were just destroyed. China was taking us for a ride, and it's not going to happen. We're going to be very good to China. Have a great relationship with President Xi. But they would make billions and billions and billions of dollars a year, and they would build their military out of the United States, and what they made. So that won't happen, but they're going to do very well.” White House spokesman Kush Desai told FOX Business that the U.S. is not looking to unilaterally lower tariffs and that China must a agree to a trade deal.  Trump's Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias meets On Tuesday, Trump administration officials held the inaugural meeting of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias in the federal government. Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted the meeting. BONDI:  “As President Trump has stated, the Biden administration engaged in an egregious pattern of targeting peaceful Christians while ignoring violent, anti-Christian offenses. The President is right. “Biden's Department of Justice abused and targeted Christians. Pro-life Christians were arrested and imprisoned for peacefully praying outside abortion clinics. The FBI spied on traditional Catholics in their parishes. President Biden declared Easter Sunday to be Transgender Day of Visibility. No longer.” Romans 13:3 says, “For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.” 5 million student loan borrowers who stopped paying need to start again The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it will resume collections of defaulted federal student loans. The Department has not collected on such loans since 2020. Currently, over 42 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion in student debt. And over five million borrowers have not made a monthly payment in the last three years. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said, “American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies.” Notorious abortionist closes Colorado abortion mill The oldest and most notorious abortionist in Colorado announced he is closing his abortion mill. Warren Hern, age 86, opened the Boulder Abortion Clinic in 1975, killing thousands of unborn babies since then. In an interview with Channel 9 in Denver two years ago, Hern described his work of killing babies this way. HERN: “I have always felt this is an extremely important service, and there's never been a time when it's less important.” But you get a fuller appreciation of the mindset of abortionist Hern from a speech he gave via video at a Boulder pro-abortion march on July 9, 2022, just days after Roe v. Wade had been overturned on June 22, 2022. HERN: “The Republican Party is the face of fascism in America. Fox News is the voice of fascism in America. The ideology of this fascism is rooted in the white supremacist, Christian nationalist movement that has taken control of the Republican Party. “Your response to this mortal danger to women and to democracy in America must be to support every Democratic candidate for public office and to defeat every single Republican candidate for public office. Nothing else will do.” Troy Newman with Operation Rescue commented on the closure. He said, “Operation Rescue has some thirty years of history with this clinic – everything from activism on the sidewalk, documenting abortion injuries, filing complaints, and other legal efforts to expose wrongdoing. … We cannot praise God enough for the closure of this monstrous killing center.” Proverbs 10:6-7 says, “Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.” Definition of a regular churchgoer A recent study from Lifeway Research found 53% of U.S. adults consider someone a regular churchgoer if they attend services at least weekly. A previous study found a similar amount of Protestant churchgoers agree. However, only 16% of Protestant pastors say that regular churchgoers attend at least once a week. Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, noted, “Pastors … are seeing churchgoers attend less often. But when Americans hear ‘regular churchgoer,' they picture someone attending every week or very close to it.” 18.6 million engaged with YouVersion Bible on Resurrection Sunday And finally, the YouVersion Bible app saw a record 18.6 million people engaging with Scripture on Resurrection Sunday this year. That's up 11% compared to last year. Leading up to Resurrection Sunday, Bible engagement increased by over 20% across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Bobby Gruenewald, the CEO of YouVersion Bible app, said they're seeing more interest in the Bible on other days too: “many of our record days for engagement have happened on seemingly ordinary days this year, with no specific reason for the spikes -- except that God is on the move.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, April 24th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Happy New Year everyone! Our first guest of the year is Scott Powell. Homeschooler, historian and self-described, "nomad capitalist."He is the author of three books, most notably, The History of Now, and The History of Tomorrow. We cover these topics and more. Give it a listen!Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Anchor facts of American history - Knowable World dot comJohann Gustav Droysen - BritannicaThe Early Ayn Rand: A Selection from Her Unpublished Fiction - WikipediaIdeas and Revolution Locke and America; Rousseau and France by Scott McConnell, John Ridpath. Presented at: Lyceum, August 9, 1997. - Objectivist Media dot comJohn Ridpath - York University VanDamme Academy4 Benefits of Teaching History Present-CentricallyThe 4-Hour Historian: An Anti-Textbook Volume 1: The World We Live In 1.0 - The Roots of Progress blogHistory DetectivesLuc Travers - History At Our HouseBooks by Scott PowellPresident Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points (1918) - The U.S. National Archives and Records AdministrationHari Seldon - WikipediaThe Fourteen Points reading groupThe Fourteen Points on YouTubeInterview with Warren Fahy - Episode 45 of The Secular Foxhole podcastJack Vance - WikipediaTo...

It's Friday, December 20th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes written by yours truly and heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. Filling in for Adam McManus, I'm Ean Leppin. Texas Schools Removing the Bible from Libraries The head of a Texas school district says the Bible had to be removed from school libraries because of a new state law prohibiting explicit books. The Christian Post reports that Canyon Independent School District Superintendent Darryle Flusche announced in an email earlier this week that, under House Bill 900, which was passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023, parts of the Holy Bible are deemed unsuitable. House Bill 900 was passed for the purpose of protecting schools from sexually explicit or vulgar content. In an email to parents, Flusche stated the full text of the Bible had been removed because it was categorized under this mandate, even though portions of the Bible will remain available. He went on to say that “through strong connections with local churches they would be happy to donate a Bible upon request.” House Bill 900 defines sexually explicit material as “any communication, language or material that describes or depicts sexual conduct in a manner that is patently offensive under the Texas Penal Code.” Proverbs 30:5 – “Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” Matthew 24:35 –Jesus said, “‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.'” TikTok Potential Ban in the US WNG.org reports that in a brief, two-page order, the high court on Wednesday agreed to hear TikTok's challenge to a federal law that could ban the social media and video-sharing platform in the United States. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act would implement a ban on January 19 unless China-based ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, sells TikTok's US operations. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law in April. The court scheduled oral arguments for Friday, January 10, nine days before the ban would take effect. Attorneys representing TikTok and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland will have two hours to argue whether the legislation, as it applies to TikTok and ByteDance, violates the First Amendment. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act received bipartisan support from lawmakers. Supporters of the law cite concerns that TikTok's overwhelming popularity and Chinese ownership create security and censorship issues. Proponents of the law are also concerned about China using the app to collect sensitive data on American users. Meanwhile, ByteDance argues that the law is unconstitutional and illegally singles out TikTok for legislative punishment, violating equal protection and due process principles. ByteDance also says the law violates the Constitution's Fifth-Amendment protections against uncompensated property seizure. Church Attendance During the Christmas Season Is Half and Half A Lifeway Research study finds US adults are split on whether they'll be at church sometime this Christmas season – 47 percent say they typically attend church at Christmastime, while 48 percent say they do not, and 5 percent aren't sure. Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research says, “The very name Christmas originates in the church's celebration of Jesus Christ's birth. In the mid-14th century, the words ‘Christ's Mass' were first merged as a single term for this celebration. While nine in ten Americans do something to celebrate Christmas, less than half typically attend church at Christmastime today.” Although that number is discouraging, the study goes on to show that many don't attend simply because they have not been invited. Fifty-six percent say they would likely attend church if someone they know invited them to attend at Christmastime. Hebrews 10:24-25 – “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Missouri Man Found in Syria After Missing for 7 Months And good news for a family in Missouri! American citizen Travis Timmerman has been found in Syria after being unexpectedly detained for seven months while making a pilgrimage in an effort to deepen his Christian faith. Timmerman, a Missouri native, had been missing since June before resurfacing in a Damascus suburb. Timmerman was held in the notorious Sednaya prison, where the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad has arbitrarily detained tens of thousands. He was released as rebels overthrew the Assad regime this month. He told reporters that he crossed mountains into Syria from Lebanon because he was on a religious pilgrimage influenced by his intensive Bible reading and desire to deepen his understanding of Christianity. His entry into Syria from Lebanon by foot, however, led to his arrest and subsequent imprisonment for several months. His detainment came to light only recently after Syrian rebel forces ousted Assad and the chaotic prison releases that followed. CBS News talked to Timmerman's sister Pixie Rogers, who says it's an amazing Christmas gift!   ROGERS: “This is a whole, huge Christmas present that we all get to hear. I told my mom this morning, I was like, ‘It's a Christmas miracle!' I know she is very, very ecstatic [and joyous], overwhelmed, and just beyond super excited. I probably will cry and just tear up, and just—I just, I can't wait for that day.” US officials, told the media that Timmerman had been transferred to Jordan following his release and was currently under the care of State Department officials, according to Reuters. He was initially handed over to US troops at Tanf garrison near the tri-border area of Syria, Iraq, and Jordan before being flown out via US military helicopter. During his captivity, Timmerman was isolated but not mistreated, but he could hear the sounds of other prisoners being tortured nearby. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, December 20th, in the year of our Lord 2024. 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It's Wednesday, December 11th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Nigerian Muslims killed 48 Christians Fulani Muslim herdsmen killed 48 Christians in central Nigeria during Thanksgiving week this year. In one attack, gunmen killed 18 Christians, including women and children, who were on their way to church. Benjamin Uzenda, former member of the Logo Local Government Council, told Morning Star News, “The Fulani herdsmen, armed with deadly weapons, shot sporadically on the Christians, butchered some victims with machetes, and destroyed their crops on farmlands.” Nigeria is the deadliest country in the world for Christians.   Psalm 116:15 says, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” Notre Dame Cathedral rebuilt in 5 years after fire Five years after a fire burned down the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, the building has been restored. After spending $845 million on construction, the cathedral opened its doors last weekend. (audio of music from the ceremony) The ceremony was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, Prince William of England, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, First Lady Jill Biden, and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Initial construction for the Notre Dame Cathedral began in AD 1163.  Watch the 7-minute “CBS Sunday Morning” story. Americans rank Biden last in most recent 9 presidents A recent UK DailyMail and J.L. Partners random survey of U.S. registered voters found President Joe Biden ranked dead last among the most recent nine U.S. presidents. Remarkably, Biden's unfavorable rating beat out President Richard Nixon who resigned in shame after the Watergate scandal in 1974. However, Donald Trump was rated third worst president, indicating the harsh political divide characterizing the nation today. Ronald Reagan still ranks the best president, with the most favorable ratings. New York middle school reluctantly approved student-led Bible Club A New York middle school finally approved a student-led Bible Club this week.  Thirteen-year-old Elijah Nelson tried to start the club last school year. He's the son of a pastor and told National Review, “Every Sunday I've gone to church, and I've thought more people should hear what is said in the Bible.” However, Waterville Central School District denied the request for a Bible Club, saying it was “unconstitutional.” Attorneys with First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the school, stating, “By denying the same benefits to the Bible club that it provides to all non-curricular clubs, the school has missed the concept of 'equal' in the Equal Access Act. The school's actions are unconstitutional, and its justification is legally flawed. The Supreme Court has made clear that the Free Exercise Clause protects religious practices by both students and employees in public school settings.” 29 abortion mills closed or stopped surgical abortions in 2024 Operation Rescue reports 29 abortion mills closed or halted abortions in the U.S. this year.  Accounting for mills that opened or resumed abortions, the overall number of abortion locations decreased from 670 last year to 667 this year. While it's a small decrease, it's still significantly down from the 2,176 abortion mills in 1991. Operation Rescue President Troy Newman said, “There is no doubt that abortion facilities are struggling to survive in this post-Roe environment. As we conduct our extensive investigations, we continue to see evidence that abortion clinics are facing challenges hiring and keeping abortionists.” 47% of Americans attend church in December around Christmas And finally, Lifeway Research reports Americans are split on church attendance at Christmas. Forty-seven percent of U.S. adults say they typically attend church at Christmas time, while 48% say they do not typically attend. Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, noted, “While church services draw more people in the Christmas season, their prime motivation isn't unified. The majority are drawn to celebrate the birth of Jesus, honoring Him as the Christ or promised Messiah. But others mostly join in because of the importance of family, their embrace of Christmas church tradition or to jumpstart Christmas vibes.” In John 4:23-24, Jesus reminds us, “The true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, December 11th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

It's Wednesday, October 23rd, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Somalian Christian attacked for leading prayer meetings Morning Star News reports that a Christian in Somalia, Africa suffered an attack earlier this month at the hands of his relatives for leading prayer meetings.  Mohammad Abdul converted to Christianity from Islam in March. He now leads multiple groups in Bible study and prayer. This angered his Muslim relatives who have violently attacked him and his family multiple times. Despite the pushback, Abdul said, “You can beat me up more if you want, but I can tell you that [Jesus] has saved me. Whether I die or not, I live to serve Him.” Please pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ in Somalia, ranked second on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  In John 16:33, Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” 2 million Evangelical South Koreans to pray This coming Sunday, two million evangelical Christians across many denominations in South Korea plan to join in prayer for their nation. Rev. Hyun-bo Son is the pastor of Segero Church in Busan, South Korea and is part of organizing the event. Rev. Son told Christian Daily International that the country is legally headed toward supporting sexually perverted lifestyles. He said, “The problem that Christians have with the issue is that if such laws are passed, then the Christian ecosystem will fail. It will become very difficult to live according to Biblical values.” Global inflation expected to drop to 3.5% by 2025 The International Monetary Fund released its latest World Economic Outlook yesterday. It expects global inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of next year. The report expects the global economy to grow 3.2% this year and next year with the U.S. driving much of the growth. Meanwhile, China's economy may experience slower growth this year and next year. Elon Musk giving away a million dollars a day until election Over the weekend, Elon Musk  announced his America Political Action Committee will be giving away $1 million every day until the November 5 election. Registered voters in swing states are eligible for the prize and must sign a petition in support of the First and Second Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The swing states are Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. On October 19th, John from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania won a million dollars. JOHN: “My name is John, and I came here to see Elon Musk and support Trump to be the next president. And, you know, when he called me, the first thing that happened, you know, I screamed, and it was a million dollars, and I was pumping my arms in the air, and I went up and actually meeting Elon. “I kind of forgot about the money for a little bit, since he's such an influential figure for guys my age who are working hard every day. It's really important to get out and vote.” Then, on October 20th, Kristine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania won a million dollars for signing the free speech, pro-Second Amendment petition. KRISTINE: “My name is Kristine Fishel. I signed the petition. I took the time to vote early, and I think everyone should, too. The petition is fabulous because free speech, the right to bear arms -- these are things that we all have to remember as Americans how important they are and not to take them for granted. So, I think it's a way to actually bring people back to that and signing the petition. “Sitting in my seat when [Elon Musk] came on stage was so exciting. Hearing my name called was the surprise of a lifetime. It was so exciting, like, I don't win things, and a million dollars is crazy. So, I was super excited, and I still am.” Kamala: Musk “better behave himself or he will lose his privileges!” Speaking of businessman and free speech advocate Elon Musk, Kamala Harris is enraged about his participation in the election. Former Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, who has now endorsed Trump, said this. KENNEDY: “Kamala Harris says that [Elon] Musk better behave himself, or he will, quote lose his…” HARRIS: “lose his privileges and it should be taken down. They are directly speaking to millions and millions of people without any level of, of, of, of oversight or regulation, and that has to stop.” KENNEDY: “And if Kamala Harris is elected, the powers behind her will quash that right.” New film exposes evil of Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger The White Rose Resistance is releasing a new documentary on the life of Margaret Sanger, the founder of the abortion giant Planned Parenthood. The White Rose Resistance is the fastest growing pro-life organization in the U.S. The documentary, entitled “The 1916 Project,” is streaming for free on X until November 13 Seth Gruber, author of The 1916 Project: The Lyin', the Witch, and the War We're In, narrates the film. GRUBER: “We're going to expose and discover who the real Margaret Sanger was and how her attack and assault against the family in America explains our current culture of death and upside down world that we're living in today.” 80% of Protestants: Pastor has a duty to address current issues Lifeway Research reports 80% of Protestant churchgoers believe a pastor must address current issues to do their job. Sixty percent of Protestant churchgoers say their pastor addresses current issues in a sermon most weeks. Scott McConnell, the Executive Director of Lifeway Research, said, “As American culture increasingly includes fewer overtly Christian elements and more non-Christian ideas, churchgoers are hungry to know what the Bible says about life's issues.” 2 Timothy 2:15-16 says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Former homosexuals march in Chicago And finally, hundreds of Christians celebrated their freedom from sexually perverted lifestyles on Saturday at Chicago's Lincoln Park. The event was led by the Freedom March whose repentant participants call themselves the Rainbow Revival.  M.J. Nixon helped lead the first Freedom March in Washington, D.C. NIXON: “We are a collection of the most wild, radical, former LGBT individuals, alongside the body of Christ, coming together in this hour to lift up the name of Jesus. He draws all men to Himself.  We've come together today to worship, to testify, and we are going to march today.” She added, “The Lord has called Rainbow Revival to go into the heart of cities and testify in the public square that entrapped, ensnared people can be freed from false identities – glorifying Jesus and making a fool of the enemy.” Romans 6:22 says, “But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, October 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes of email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). 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It's Monday, August 19th, A.D. 2024. This is The World View in 5 Minutes written by Yours truly and heard at www.TheWorldView.com. Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin. Religious Liberty Violations in Ukraine Reported on Christiantoday.com Christians are suffering serious religious liberty violations in Russia and Russian-occupied Ukraine.  Release International warned that the scaled of the hostility is resulting in imprisonment, torture and murder. In Ukraine, a Christian leader has been jailed over public opposition to the war and other churches that share this view are at risk of having their buildings demolished or are receiving other forms of intimidation. International Religious Freedom released a report saying ‘In Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine de facto authorities banned religious groups, raided houses of worship and many religious leaders were taken.'   To date several of the priest's whereabouts are still unknown. In Russia a Pastor, Eduard Charov, who runs a homeless shelter is due to stand trial this month for a social media post that said ‘Would Jesus Christ have gone to kill in Ukraine?' Pastor Charov told a media outlet ‘I already have a suitcase packed at home.  My wife will look after the shelter in the meantime.  And I will continue to help people in prison.  There are people in need everywhere' The 53 year old could face a prison sentence of up to 7 years and a fine of up to one million roubles. Pray for those who are currently facing intense persecution in Ukraine and Russia. Psalm 3:1-3 O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God. But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Survey Proves Ignorance Among Modern Church Goers CBN News reports that LifeWay Research released a new survey that shows that 1 in 10 (that's 11%) of Protestant church goers accidentally offer New Testament stories when asked to share their favorite Old Testament stories, proving ignorance among modern church goers.  Seven percent offer no story at all and 3 percent simply don't know. Scott McConnell who is the executive director of Lifeway Research said, ‘While church goers may open a Bible at church, at least 1 in 5 may not be familiar with how it's organized and what distinguishes the New Testament from the Old Testament.' The study logically concludes that confidence in accurately retelling Bible stories is generally highest among those with evangelical beliefs and for those who attend church services on a regular basis.  The study also showed the 3 most popular Old Testament stories among church goers are 3) The Book of Genesis at 10% 2) The story of Noah at 11% and number 1) The story of Moses and the Exodus at 13%. Proverbs 2:6 says, For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. One Million Iranian Muslims Convert to Christianity On a positive, very encouraging note it has been reported that around 1 million Muslims have accepted Jesus Christ in the country of Iran as well as tens of thousands of mosques closing their doors.  In fact a senior cleric in Iran revealed that 50,000 of the nation's 75,000 mosques have closed because of plummeting numbers of people who attend.  So what is the response of the country of Iran to such a massive movement within the people?  Todd Nettleton with Voice of Martyrs told CBN News this concerning Iran. NETTLETON: “It is not something that is making the regime happy, and really, in many ways, they are seeking to solidify their power and to crush any kind of dissent.  They certainly see the growth of the church.  They certainly see Christian evangelism as a form of dissent.  We've heard multiple stories, this year, of a Bible study, a home church, being raided.  Everyone there is photographed.  Everyone there is questioned, but then the leader of meeting is held on to.  They are arrested.  They are detained.  They are put in prison.”  But this movement for Christ is not slowing down!  Don Shenk who has a radio ministry called Tide Ministry had this to say. SHENK: “We get responses from listeners who say, ‘You know, now I understand that God loves me.  I always thought that God wanted to punish me.'  And I think that there's an awakening, as I said, that's taking place, across the Muslim world. Pray that God continues this mighty revival in the Middle East! Ezekiel 34:11 reminds us about the words of God Himself.  Behold I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. Electric Vehicles Lose Value at a Faster Rate Than Gas Powered Vehicles Have an electric car?  While you might not be spending as much money on gas as you were before, but you are losing when it comes to the value of that vehicle.   Straight Arrow News reports that Electric vehicles are losing their value at a faster rate than their gas powered counterparts.  The normal depreciation rate for gas powered cars is about 10 to 15 percent.  However, EV models from automakers like Tesla, Ford and even Porsche have seen their values drop by as much as 50 percent within just 12 months.  That translates to a loss of nearly $600 per day!   But if you are looking to purchase an electric vehicle this is a good time to buy as you can expect to pay around 8% less on an EV than on a gas powered used vehicle And that's The World View on this Monday, August 19th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldView.com. 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GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Grant Smith is an Former U.S military Infantryman and the Author of The Radical American Mind on Substack, he is a commentator American Constitutional values, liberty and freedom in the USA.. He is also a Physical Therapist passionate about promoting holistic health and fitness. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Scott McConnell is a founding editor of The American Conservative and the author of Ex-Neocon: Dispatches From the Post-9/11 Ideological Wars. Follow him on Twitter at @ScottMcConnell9.

On today's show, Scott McConnell explores the question: Is there a Peace and Prosperity Candidate in 2024? GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Scott McConnell is an author and the founder of the American Conservative. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Pelle Neroth Taylor started his career writing for the Economist from the Baltic States in the early 1990s, a time of post-communist chaos in eastern Europe. He has been a close and interested observer of European current affairs ever since. Having lived in Brussels, Prague, London (his native city) and now Sweden, he has had articles published in the Lancet, New Scientist, the Sunday Times, Financial Times and the European. He also worked editing shifts at the Guardian, the Times, the FT Group, and the Independent on Sunday. For ten years he was a columnist on European affairs for E&T magazine. Since spending more time in Sweden, he has made several documentary films, two of which are featured on Amazon Prime (Sweden, Dying to be Multicultural and Cancel Nation), and written several ebooks, including What did you do in the war Sweden? and the Life and Death of Olof Palme. He lives in a small Swedish town with his girlfriend and a twelve-year-old cat.

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer interviews Harry Binswanger about Ayn Rand's philosophical approach to life and the invaluable lessons we can learn from the way she lived. Among the topics covered: How Rand integrated philosophy into her life; How Rand used philosophy to understand herself and others; What it was like to work with Rand on philosophical projects; How philosophy empowered Rand to continue learning throughout her life; What surprising conclusions Rand came to through her philosophy; How Rand helped Binswanger develop as a philosopher. Mentioned in this episode are "100 Voices: An Oral History of Ayn Rand" by Scott McConnell and "Ayn Rand's Philosophic Achievement (Part 1)" by Harry Binswanger. This episode was recorded on February 2, 2024. Listen to the discussion below. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived podcasts here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWiQXkI0Nwc Podcast audio:

The remains of a Henrico man missing for more than seven months have been found near where he lived in Henrico's West End, Henrico Police confirmed Feb. 1. Scott McConnell, 56, was last heard from in June, and family members had been trying to locate him since. Remains confirmed to be his were located on a property along Holly Hill Road in the Tuckahoe District, the same road on which he previously lived, according to police. There is no indication of foul play, according to a police statement.      Article LinkSupport the show

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462664-natalie-runion-pastors-can-avoid-quitting-god-called.html Natalie Runion joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what it looks like for church leaders to fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and when it's time to walk away. What does the data tell us about the state of Christianity in the U.S.? Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup joined us last week to discuss exactly that. Check out our conversation with them here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462136-faithlytics-pew-barna-lifeway-gallup-american-christianity.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/ “Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away” by Natalie Runion Check out Natalie's website Follow Natalie on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462136-faithlytics-pew-barna-lifeway-gallup-american-christianity.html Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” for a special “Faithlytics” episode on what the data says about the state of Christianity in the U.S. Do you regularly pray for your pastor? Dr. Thom Rainer joined us last week to share why it is important that Christians pray for their leaders and to encourage church leaders to ask their congregations for prayer. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461704-thom-rainer-pastors-ask-prayer.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/   Faithlytics Barna Group Gallup Lifeway Research Pew Research Center Follow Greg Smith on X/Twitter Follow David Kinnaman on Facebook and X/Twitter Follow Scott McConnell on X/Twitter Follow Frank Newport on X/Twitter

Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, joins to talk about new research they've just released: 7 Ways Ministry to Women Strengthens Your Whole Church. 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.

Scott McConnell is a story consultant and script developer who helps ambitious producers and screenwriters develop their concepts, themes and plots to create resonant scripts in order to advance their careers. Known as “the story guy,” Scott has over 30,000 followers of LinkedIn, where he frequently publishes advice on writing screenplays and producing films. In this interview, we talk about Scott's love for visual storytelling, how most novice screenplays miss theme altogether, his secret for researching historical scripts, where to find copyright free material, omissions in story, the beauty of Star Trek, and how to craft work that the market actually wants to buy. Reach out to Scott here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottamcconnell/ Want more? Steal my first book, Ink by the Barrel - Secrets From Prolific Writers right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with Scott McConnell about stats, stats, and more stats.  Scott serves as the Executive Director of Lifeway Research, and helps us understand the current religious trends in Mississippi.  He helps us understand the world around us to better grow our ministries in the future.  We hear Mississippi has become less religious in recent decades.  Conversation Resources: VIDEO: Religious Landscape PresentationVIDEO: 1st Century Exhortations for RevitalizationAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsSeptember 29-Oct. 1: Conference of the DeafOctober 15: Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra ConcertOctober 19: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - SmithvilleOctober 21: Hispanic Baptist Churches Annual ConferenceOctober 24-25: Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual MeetingNovember 6: KidMin Ministers' RetreatNovember 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - ColumbusJanuary 5-6, 2024: DiscernContacts: Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)Scott McConnell, Executive Director of Lifeway Research (research@lifeway.com)MBCB Staff Page

Lifeway Research is a go-to resource for journalists, pastors, readers, and anyone interested in church trends. But how do they choose study topics and participants? Scott McConnell joins us to talk about it, plus big picture trends he's noticing in church attendance and exciting new research coming up. 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.

It's Wednesday, May 10th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark 60 people, mostly Christians, were killed in Manipur, India Last Wednesday, radical Hindus killed nearly 60 people in India's northeastern state of Manipur. Many of those who died were Christians. The wave of attacks also led to the destruction or burning of over 50 churches across different denominations. At least 13,000 people have been displaced. Many more have fled to nearby states that are predominantly Christian. Christians identified the Meitei people as their attackers. The Meitei are mostly Hindu and are the dominant ethnic group in Manipur.  Please pray for our suffering brothers and sisters in Christ in India.  1 Corinthians 12:26-27 says, “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” World Health Organization: COVID no longer an emergency Last Friday, the World Health Organization said it no longer considers COVID-19 a global health emergency. The announcement comes over three years after the W.H.O. originally declared a public health emergency of international concern. The World Health Organization says at least seven million people have died in the pandemic. Meanwhile, the U.S. public health emergency for COVID-19 is set to expire tomorrow. Many countries ended coronavirus measures last year, like Germany, France, and the U.K. CDC director will step down The White House announced last Friday that the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is resigning. Rochelle Walensky directed the CDC for over two years during the Biden administration. Last year, Walensky began to reorganize the agency, saying its “performance did not reliably meet expectations.” She has faced criticism for confusing public health messaging. Trust in the CDC has plummeted since 2020. And the agency faces multiple lawsuits for its performance and exercise of power. 100 non-profit colleges closed or merged A study by Higher Ed Drive found that nearly 100 non-profit colleges since 2016 have closed, merged, or have announced plans to do so. Forty of those consolidations occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020. Of those, nearly half were Christian colleges that shut down or merged.  The response to the pandemic appears to have been the final straw for small religious colleges already facing declining enrollment and financial challenges.  Only 13% of 8th graders are proficient in history Speaking of education, the National Center for Education Statistics released its report card for U.S. public school students. Only 13% of eighth graders are proficient in U.S. history, down from 14% in 2018 but unchanged compared to 1994. Twenty percent of eighth graders were proficient in civics, down from 21% in 2018. The percentage of students who perform below the basic level in both subjects has only been increasing in recent years. Last year, the Nation's Report Card found similar declines in reading and math scores for middle schoolers. These declines came during COVID-19 restrictions on in-person learning.  500,000 fewer Southern Baptists Lifeway Research released data on the Southern Baptist Convention yesterday. The denomination experienced increased baptisms, giving, and in-person worship attendance last year. However, the overall membership of the SBC declined by nearly half a million people last year to 13.2 million members. That's the largest drop in membership in over 100 years. Scott McConnell with Lifeway Research said, “Much of the downward movement we are seeing in membership reflects people who stopped participating in an individual congregation years ago and the record keeping is finally catching up.” 40 Days for Life saved 680 babies And finally, 40 Days for Life reports their latest campaign saved 680 babies from abortion. Pro-life The prayer initiative ran from February 22 to April 2 in cities around the world. Pro-life Christians stand outside abortion mills, during that time period, pray for the women walking past, and encourage them to choose life. Shawn Carney with 40 Days for Life tweeted, “The first two 40 Days for Life campaigns following the overturning of Roe vs Wade were the largest EVER. We gained US cities despite losing some because the abortion facility closed. Another example that pro-lifers aren't going away.” Since it began in 2007, 40 Days for Life has helped save 23,000 babies saved from abortion, closed 138 abortion mills, and prompted 200 abortion workers to quit their jobs. Praise God! Proverbs 24:11 says, “Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, May 10th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

It's Wednesday, May 3rd, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Religious Liberty Commission recommends State Dept. warn 17 countries The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom released its annual report on Monday. The report recommends 17 countries for the State Department's list of Countries of Particular Concern for religious liberty violations. New recommendations for the list include Cuba and Nicaragua. The report again recommends Nigeria and India as Countries of Particular Concern even though the State Department has refused to designate them as such before. Other countries on the recommended list include Afghanistan, Burma, China, Iran, and North Korea. Nearly all the countries on the list are also on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  Abraham Cooper with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom told CBN News attacks on religious freedom are increasing.  Cooper: “Violations are increasing. The threats, the tensions are increasing worldwide This is a very difficult time for religious freedom all over the globe, including here in the United States.” Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.” Over 55 years, 10 million unborn babies killed in United Kingdom Last week marked 55 years since the Abortion Act went into effect in the United Kingdom. Since then, over 10 million unborn babies were murdered in the womb across England, Scotland, and Wales. Abortions in the U.K. have increased in recent years since the approval of abortion pill access through the mail. Supreme Court could limit power of federal agencies On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could limit the power of federal agencies. The case challenges a previous decision that allowed federal agencies, not the courts, to interpret laws where the statute is ambiguous. The case has implications for religious liberty. Matt Bowman with Alliance Defending Freedom said, “Unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats are weaponizing federal laws to violate Americans' most fundamental rights . . . federal agency officials frequently disrespect Americans' most cherished principles—including religious freedom and the sanctity of life—by imposing personal political agendas that Congress has not authorized.” 1 in 4 high school students are sexually perverted or questioning sexuality The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data from 2021 about the lifestyles of high school students. The study found that one in four students identify with sexually perverted lifestyles or are questioning their sexuality. The percentage is up from 11% in 2015. Over 70% of students still say they are heterosexual.  Oklahoma bans transgender drugs and surgeries for kids Oklahoma is the latest state to ban hormone drugs and sex mutilating surgeries for children. Republican Governor Kevin Stitt signed the law on Monday. Last Friday, Montana's Republican Governor Greg Gianforte also signed a similar law.  At least 16 states have banned or restricted such transgender treatments. And nearly two dozen states are considering such bans. Snail-paced U.S. economic growth Last week, the Commerce Department reported that the U.S. gross domestic product rose by only 1.1% during the first quarter of this year. That's below the expected economic growth of 2%.  With the heightened interest rates, business spending was down during the first quarter; however, consumer spending was up, contributing the most to the first quarter growth. Many economists are expecting a recession later this year. 77% of U.S. Protestants believe tithing is Biblical And finally, a new survey from Lifeway Research found 77% of Protestant churchgoers believe tithing is a Biblical command that still applies today. However, that's down from 83% in 2017. Ironically, 10% of respondents said tithing is not required today, and 13% are not sure. Demographically, young adults are the least likely to agree with tithing. Denominationally, Lutherans are the least likely to agree. Despite three fourths of churchgoers saying they believe in tithing, only 51% actually give 10% of their income to their church. Scott McConnell with Lifeway Research said, “Giving 10% of your earnings to God is still a widespread standard among churchgoers. The small decline [among those] considering tithing a command appears to be more from a lack of teaching on the subject than a rejection of such teaching.” Proverbs 3:9-10 says, “Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, May 3rd in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten are joined by Chuck Peters, who serves as the Director of Lifeway Kids and Scott McConnell, who serves as the Executive Director of Lifeway Research. In this episode, they discuss the current trends, challenges, and needs of Generation Z and Generation Alpha in kids' ministry. The conversation highlights the importance of adapting to the needs of younger generations, creating a culture of belonging, and addressing the need for identity. They also talk about Lifeway's book called “Flip the Script” which is a resource that offers tools for preschool kids and student ministries to effectively reach Gen Z and Alpha. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights for church leaders seeking to connect with and minister to younger generations. BEST QUOTES "We can't do what we've always done and expect a different outcome." – Chuck Peters "The biggest disconnect is assuming that kids think how we do." – Chuck Peters "The most connected generation in history through technology is simultaneously the loneliest and most isolated generation ever." – Scott McConnell "We have an epidemic of loneliness, of isolation, of separation. In real life, kids don't have real relationships." – Scott McConnell "We need to create a culture of belonging and speak to the need for identity among younger generations." – Chuck Peters "Once they find a place to belong, it heavily influences their identity." – Chuck Peters "We as the church have to adapt, based on the research, to use different approaches to connect with kids in ways that are actually meaningful." – Scott McConnell RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Flip the Script: Disrupting Tradition for the Sake of the Next Generation by Chuck Peters, Jana Magruder, and Stephanie Salvatore Hyfi: A Digital Curriculum to Reach the Next Generation of Kids and Students

The U.S. Supreme Court placed a temporary hold Friday afternoon (April 14) on a week-old decision that suspended the federal government's 2000 approval of the abortion pill; In a piece in the Baptist Press Toolbox, Scott McConnell writes, Everyone in our community needs Christ, but many times we can feel lost knowing how to help our congregation start connecting with people.

Scott McConnell joins us for the second time on the podcast to discuss a whole range of issues affecting the Northern Territory. When we last spoke to Scott he was the independent member for Stuart (now known as Gwoja). On this episode Scott canvasses many of the issues that directly affect indigenous Australians on a day to day basis. Scott is one of the most qualified people to discuss the issues affecting the Northern Territory as he has spent his whole life in the NT. In addition, he has truly walked in both worlds throughout his life. Born in Alice Springs and raised in Willowra in an aboriginal community Scott recollects fondly his upbringing where he learnt a lot from aboriginal elders who were running the cattle station he lived on. A term in Territory politics taught him a lot about the machinations of the political system in the NT and particularly how the parties operate. On this episode we talk about how there needs to be change that is more inclusive for all Territorians. By Scott's own admission not everyone agrees with his views but you can't argue that he has Territorians best interests at heart. This is Scott's Territory Story part 2. The Territory Story podcast thanks to Oppidanus Digital Marketing, your local digital marketing agency. For more information about web design, search engine optimisation, social media management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to www.oppidanus.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/territorystory/message

Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the new footage from the Capitol on January 6 aired by Tucker Carlson this week, and what the media coverage of it tells us about the events of the day itself. Plus, Donald Trump echoes themes of his 2016 campaign with a big speech at CPAC, and Mexico descends into more violence with the kidnapping of 4 Americans--2 of whom won't make it home.   Join us in Indianapolis on 4/1 for a special dinner featuring Scott McConnell and Emile Doak, "We Take Our Stand: Lessons from 20 Years of TAC"!   Picks of the week:   Emile: Never, Ever, Ever Haley, Sohrab Ahmari  Helen: Political Dreamings! Perspective Horrors!, Dan Hitchens Micah: There Is No Constitutional Right to Satanism, Frank DeVito Sohrab: Trump at CPAC: What Year Is It?, Micah Meadowcroft  

What do the numbers really say about the Church? Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, joins the show to talk current trends and statistics.

Dr. Gabriel Salguero interviews Scott McConnell, Executive Director of Lifeway Research about their recent national survey on Hispanic congregations in the United States. If you are interested in learning about the health, growth, distinctives and demographics of the U.S. Latino church this is the episode for you. A Closer Look! is intended to help all those who wish to collaborate with what God is doing in and through the Latino Church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriel-salguero/support

Dr. Scott McConnell has been a teacher, program director, researcher and college professor interested in preschool and early elementary education for more than 40 years. Scott is a professor emeritus of educational psychology at the University of Minnesota and Director of Assessment Innovation at Renaissance Learning. Prior to joining Renaissance, Scott was part of a multi-university team that developed Individual Growth and Development Indicators, and he's conducted research on their use in preschool classrooms. His professional interests focus on young children's paths to becoming proficient readers, and the ways that systematic interventions like multi-tiered systems of support can help all children achieve that goal. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology at Portland State University and his master's degree in school psychology and PhD in educational psychology at the University of Oregon. Scott lives in Minnesota, and he and his wife Laurie Davis are parents of four adult children.

Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 81 - Cheating At Fishing. Is This Who We Are Now? This week we take a "deep dive" into a pair of scandals, one of which has rocked the world of competitive fishing as a pair of competitors were busted inserting weights into the fish they "caught," and claimed big money as "champions." The moment they were discovered has gone viral and opened a conversation about where we are as a society - will we cheat at anything in order to win? Special Guest Matt Markey, Outdoor Writer for the Toledo Blade joins us for the inside scoop on the controversy. We then explore accusations of cheating in the world of chess, welcoming in Scott McConnell from the American Conservative to discuss his fascinating exploration of the allegations rocking the world of chess. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Jordan Rajewski You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting Churchpewsports.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: churchpewsports316@gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316

Imagine being one of possibly 100 people in an entire country to order Ring of Honor's very first Pay Per View, Respect is Earned in July 2007. That is Scott McConnell's origin story, in his Honorable Journey to ROH fandom. Scott joined Jeff to discuss his reverse journey in Honor, watching tapes bought from ebay with his friend's mom's card. This episode, Jeff is absolutely stunned when he hears about the 3 live events Scott attended and why he stopped. Scott is also the longest running Patron of Patreon.com/AnHonorablePod. He discusses his favorite parts of being a member and his unique taste in pro wrestling. On the episode this week we sidebar into Canadian hero talk, and why we both love Bret Hart. We also discuss why Fit Finley was a bad fit for Ring of Honor and how much we love his unique flavor of pro wrestling everywhere but in ROH. Jeff is joined by Scott McConnell, loyal Patron of Patreon.com/AnHonorablePod to talk about his Honorable Journey in the Great North on this week's edition of An Honorable Mention, brought to you by Patreon.com/AnHonorablePod, and presented on The Creative Control Network of podcasts!!Follow our friends from FIGHTT Pro Wrestling on Twitter and Instagram @fighttprow!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-For information on how to help support the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, visit https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=2389364. #12LargeForever-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-For information on how to help support the Jon Huber (Brodie Lee/Luke Harper) Legacy Foundation please visit https://jonhuberlegacyfoundation.org/#YouKnowWhatThatMeans-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-An Honorable Mention Podcast is hosted by Jeff Schwartz & Shane Hagadorn every Tuesday on the Creative Control Network.OUTLETS: iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/an-honorable-mention-with-shane-hagadorn-jeff-schwartz/id1348324250?mt=2 TuneIn Radio: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/An-Honorable-Mention-p1101966/ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/an-honorable-mention?refid=stpr Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/an-honorable-mention-with-shane-hagadorn Castbox: https://www.castbox.fm/channel/id2083202 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/6xh9y-77731/An-Honorable-Mention-with-Shane-Hagadorn--Jeff-Schwartz-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lTHBJI005H8u13KHDo5Rq?si=q9nOYoUFR9uilL1rg8YyjA iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-an-honorable-mention-w-sha-45911710/ ListenNotes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/an-honorable-mention-with-shane-hagadorn-0nVes3d7roi/ Podcast Addict: http://podplayer.net/?podld=2360081 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/an-honorable-mention-w-shane-h-625260 Jiosaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/an-honorable-mention-w-shane-hagadorn--jeff-schwartz/1/1iXfonQNStc_ SUPPORT THE SHOW: EARLY AUDIO, Instant Video, BONUS MATERIAL & MORE! Patreon.com/AnHonorablePod ADVERTISE WITH US: advertisecast.com/anhonorablementionwithshanehagadornjeff anhonorablemention@gmail.comFOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS & NOTES!Twitter & Instagram- @anhonorablepodTwitter & Instagram - @mrjeffschwartz0Twitter & Instagram - @hagadornshaneAudio by Zach Johnson - @RadioZTanhonorablemention.wixsite.com/mainTwitch.tv/AnHonorablePodFacebook.com/AnHonorablePodYoutube.com/AnHonorableMentionPodcast

It's Thursday, August 11th, A.D. 2022. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Pakistan jailing Christians New reports from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom highlight the persecution of Christians in Iran and Pakistan. In Pakistan, Muslims accuse Christians of blasphemy against the Islam faith. They also target believers with lynchings, mob violence, forced conversions, and the destruction of church property. Fifty-five people are imprisoned in the country on charges of blasphemy against Islam. Christians accused of blasphemy face violence, prison, and death. Iran spreading anti-Christian propaganda In Iran, the government is using media outlets to spread anti-Christian propaganda. Christians then face discrimination from their community because of the false messaging. Officials also use a pretext of national security to target Christian converts. Jesus said in Matthew 5:11, “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.” India's first March for Life Christians in India held the country's first National March for Life yesterday. Pro-lifers also observed a day of mourning in remembrance of the hundreds of millions of unborn babies killed in abortion over the last 50 years. India legalized abortion in 1971. Since then, over 15 million babies are murdered in the womb every year, totaling nearly 800 million deaths. Baby girls are often targeted in abortion. A 2018 government report found 63 million girls were “missing” from the population.  Minnesota jury affirms Christian pharmacist's pro-life stand Last Friday, a Minnesota jury ruled in favor of a Christian pharmacist who refused to fill a contraception prescription because of his religious beliefs. Andrea Anderson filed the lawsuit against pharmacist George Badeaux in 2019 after he declined to provide the contraceptive. He told Fox News he could not be part of ending a human life. Listen. BADEAUX: “I couldn't fill this prescription because one of the possible mechanisms of action of the medication is that it can prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg into the uterus. And, in my mind, that would be ending a new human life.” Biden expands taxpayer funding of abortion On Sunday, the U.S. Senate passed the $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act. Sadly, the bill expands taxpayer funding of abortion through the Obamacare health insurance plans. The bill also gives $80 billion to the IRS to conduct enforcement activities. Pro-life activists are concerned about this in light of previous IRS discrimination against conservative groups. Last Monday, House Democrats demanded the IRS and U.S. Treasury review the tax status of the evangelical group Family Research Council.  Isaiah 10:1-2 says, “Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees . . . to rob the needy of justice, and to take what is right from the poor of My people.” GOP leaders denounce FBI raid of Trump's home GOP leaders are denouncing the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home on Monday. The raid reportedly involved classified documents allegedly taken by Trump after he left the White House.  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called the raid “weaponized politicization” by the Justice Department.  The California Republican also said, “When Republicans take back the House, we will conduct immediate oversight of this department, follow the facts, and leave no stone unturned.” Immigration will drive America's population growth The Congressional Budget Office released a Demographic Outlook report last month. The report anticipates the U.S. population will increase from 335 million to 369 million over the next 30 years. Immigration is expected to drive America's population growth in the next 20 years as deaths outpace births. The report predicts the fertility rate will increase from 1.60 births per woman to 1.75 births by 2031. That's still below the replacement rate of 2.1. Pastors: Comfort is America's #1 idol And finally, a new study by Lifeway Research found that most pastors believe modern-day idols have influenced their congregations. Over half of U.S. Protestant pastors say comfort, control or security, money, and approval are idols in their churches. Thirty percent of pastors said comfort was the most influential idol. Scott McConnell with Lifeway Research said, “The largest number of congregations battle the influence of first-world comforts, and churches' second most common modern-day idol is the commitment to keeping secure the comforts they already have.” Paul wrote in Philippians 3:8, “I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ." Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, August 11th, in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Lifeway Research Executive Director Scott McConnell gives some encouraging data about discipleship and the church. He dives into the future of the church and shares what encourages him about the next generation. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Join the FREE webinar on August 11th at 1 PM CST called “Fund Your Vision—Don't Let Money Limit Your Ministry.” Phil Ling, President of The Giving Church, will be joining me and we'll dive into how The Giving Church has helped more than a thousand churches raise more than a billion dollars. They also commissioned a study with more than 4000 churches and uncovered some incredible data that we will bring out in this webinar. Phil will talk about what he has learned through both his experience and through this unique study. You won't want to miss it. We will be giving away loads of free stuff as well! You can sign up at www.thegivingchurch.com/red and you can grab a FREE PDF “5 Ways to Grow Your Church's Giving,” while you are there.Resources mentioned in the episode: Lifeway ResearchMost Teenagers Drop Out of Church When They Become Young AdultsDespite Stresses, Few Pastors Give Up on MinistryRed Letter Challenge Assessment5 Actions That Will Immediately Encourage Discipleship in Your ChurchAbout Three-in-Ten U.S. Adults Are Now Religiously UnaffiliatedThe Parent Adventure by Selma and Rodney Wilson and Scott McConnellAmericans Hold Complex, Conflicting Religious Beliefs, According to Latest State of Theology StudyKey insights from the episode: Christians like to inflate the percentage of people leaving the church. One statistic that is not true is young adults leave the church and never come back. - Scott McConnellOur latest research was in 2021, and only 1.5% of pastors are stepping away from the pastorate in a year. - Scott McConnellWe tend to overinflate leaving rates (young adults and pastors). - Scott McConnellWe tend to want to toss out membership numbers these days because they aren't great, but they are still relevant and an important indicator - Scott McConnellWe are trying to understand the discipleship needs so we can help people take a step closer to Christ and to encourage them to spur one another on to love and good deeds. - Scott McConnellIf you are anything but a small congregation church you cannot cover all the discipleship needs for each person, so tools and assessments are going to be a great systematic tool. - Scott McConnellOne of the challenges we face in surveys is to ask about more than just actions, we try to get at their desires, heart issues, and beliefs. - Scott McConnellWe asked what statistically predicts a closer walk with God and found that praying for opportunities to share your faith with others moved into the top spot. - Scott McConnell29% of Americans indicate no religious preference/atheist/agnostic and that percentage has gone up 1% every year for the past decade. - Scott McConnellWe spend significant time studying other world religions statistically, if we are about maximizing, then we need to be spending at least as much time reaching the atheist or agnostic. - Zach Zehnder People, whether they are followers of another religion or no religion, still have core human needs and if we can be sharing the gospel in a way that points to Jesus and how he satisfies in a way that no other source can, that's our opportunity. Scott McConnellThe numbers you see from statistics never tell the whole story. If the numbers look impossible, the Holy Spirit is still working. - Scott McConnellPeople that are in a small group on a weekly basis are more likely to read their Bible, serve within and outside the church, tithe, and volunteer. - Scott McConnellA young person is 3.5 more times to stay in church if at least three adults poured into them at a young age and they can name them. - Scott McConnellYoung people's failures tend to be those that we pass on to them or reactions to the previous generation. - Scott McConnellAs parents, one of the biggest encouragement you can give is to keep engaging with your teens and trying even if you are only getting one word back. - Scott McConnellScott McConnell's Challenge of the week: Have a short conversation with God about opportunities that you can have this week to share your faith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Todd Adkins are joined by Scott McConnell. McConnell is the executive director of LifeWay Research. They complete a discussion on research all about pastors and the greatest needs of pastors, including the following questions: What is the pastors survey?What are the top concerns from this research when it comes to the personal life of the pastor?What does it mean when a pastor says disciple-making is a big concern?Are these results just a reflection of what everyone in society is experiencing or are these unique to pastors?Are there any significant statistical differences that you might point out?What is one encouragement that you can pull from the research for pastors? BEST QUOTES "Several things that land at the top of the list for a pastor's needs are stress, their own disciple-making, consistently exercising, avoiding over-commitment and overwork, and time management.""Seven out of ten pastors need to invest time in their consistency when it comes to personal prayer.""Almost seven out of ten pastors say they need to be more consistent in their Bible reading that is not related to sermon prep.""The relationship with God is so vital for leaders and pastors. You have to be living it out yourself to ask people to do the same.""It can be so easy as a pastor with all the demands on you to take the personal things and say, 'I'll get to that later.' But really you have to be intentional and proactive when it comes to self-care and boundaries.""The best way to slowly build yourself back up is to have someone walking along with you.""Younger pastors are more likely to indicate that they need to work on building relationships with other pastors.""Fifty-one percent of older pastors say the consistency of taking a sabbath is something they need to work on." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES The Greatest Needs of Pastors Research Study 5LQ Episode 483: Pastoral Research #1 with Scott McConnell 5LQ Episode 484: Pastoral Research #2 with Scott McConnell Lifeway Research

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Todd Adkins are joined by Scott McConnell. McConnell is the executive director of LifeWay Research. They continue a discussion on research all about pastors and the greatest needs of pastors, including the following questions: What is the pastors survey?What are the top concerns from this research when it comes to the job of the pastor? What does it mean to force rank these areas?Do you have any idea what lies beneath some of these larger concerns?What tools are there for pastors to gauge the health of their congregations?What encouragement does a pastor need to hear based on the research? BEST QUOTES "Some of the top needs for the pastor are the ministry side. When they are thinking about what they need to give attention to, they are often thinking about the church.""Within ministry difficulties, a quarter of pastors indicated fostering connections with unchurched people as their number one ministry difficulty. Another quarter said developing leaders and volunteers, and right behind that is training current leaders and volunteers.""One of the things that churches have gotten out of the habit of doing is talking about evangelism.""Half of Americans are curious as to why some people are so devoted to their faith." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES The Greatest Needs of Pastors Research Study 5LQ Episode 483: Pastoral Research #1 with Scott McConnell Evangelism Explosion Study of American Christians' Openness to Talking about Faith Discipleship Pathway Assessment

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Todd Adkins are joined by Scott McConnell. McConnell is the Executive Director of LifeWay Research. They discuss a new set of research all about pastors and the greatest needs of pastors, including the following questions: How was this research conducted?What are the biggest concerns that pastors have today?Have you seen needs change from pre-Covid to post-Covid?What surprised you about the research?Was their one area you wish you could have gone deeper in the study? BEST QUOTES "More than three-fourths of pastors indicated that developing leaders and volunteers, peoples apathy and lack of commitment, and fostering connections with unchurched people are things they are trying to address right now." "Worship attendance is still running, on average. about 75% of what it was pre-Covid." "We've got to move in our thinking from looking at the numbers, to making sure you are looking at the names. Who exactly is not back? We need to connect with them personally." "Those who study jobs will talk about the fact that the pastor role has not only a large number of things that you need to be skilled at, but you need to be able to switch between them very quickly." "There's not one silver bullet we can do to suddenly meet the needs of pastors this year, because when it comes to 'What's your one biggest need?' they are really spread out." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES The Greatest Needs of Pastors Research Study

What can you do when you constantly do the same "parenting fail" over and over? You lose confidence in your parenting skills, feel hopeless, and are stuck. What can help with these feelings is changing your mindset to view confidence as something that grows through experience as you overcome challenges. And having a clear vision of what you want to accomplish as a parent can build your confidence, which you can impart to your kids. You have to be confident to instill confidence in your kids. In today's episode, we talked with clinical mental health counselor Scott McConnell about the challenges of building confidence and how that affects how we parent our kids. --------------- To learn more about building confidence, Scott suggests the following books: No drama discipline by Dan Siegel The whole-brainchild by Dan Siegel & Tina Bryson Parenting with love and logic by Foster Cline & Jim Fay Brainstorm: the power and purpose of the teenage brain by Dan Siegel How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydaystrong/message

The World Economic Forum or monkeypox: which poses a greater threat to American lives? Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss. Plus, reflections two years later on how the death of George Floyd has affected us personally.   Picks of the Week Helen: "Two Faces of Originalism," Matthew Schmitz Sohrab: "Who Is Really Winning in Ukraine," Doug Bandow Micah: "The Weather Above Ground," Scott McConnell

Scott McConnell joins the podcast to discuss more statistics about the research done since covid-19. The post Lifeway Research: Discouragement, Apathy and the Unreached appeared first on Kids Ministry.

What You Need to Know is AG of VA Jason Miyares is fearless! Conservatives too often have a problem where they think the goal is to win the election instead of actually doing the job. New AG Miyares removes 2 lawyers at public universities. Not AG Miyares, he's in his job to get things done! To the victor goes the spoils as Phyllis Schlafly taught. Scott McConnell, author, & co-founder of The American Conservative, talks about the Ukraine and Russia conflict. Scott talks about the similarites of other conflicts in the past and how invovled America should be. If you haven't read his book Ex-Necon: Dispatches from the Post 9/11 Ideological Wars, you need to.  Julie Kelly, author, and senior contributor at American Greatness, shares her recent article Did the Justice Department Lie About Pence and Harris' Location on January 6? The FBI and DOJ have lied, misled and covered up aspects of January 6th and they need to be held accountable! They should not be allowed to get away with deceiving the American people and the cours. Also, check out her brand new and incredibly information book — January 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protest to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right.  What You Need to Do is Read RIGHT A Lot! Read things that are good for you and are informative and make sure they are interesting so you want to read them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott McConnell joins the podcast to discuss research data from how churches dealt with covid.

- Today, two-thirds (65%) of churchgoers agree they can walk with God without other believers.https://lifewayresearch.com/2021/04/19/why-discipleship-cant-happen-in-your-church-without-relationships/ - Around 2 in 3 pastors (65%) feel satisfied with the state of discipleship compared with 47% in 2011, which is likely more than increased optimism.https://lifewayresearch.com/2021/         04/13/pastors-programs-or-people-who-makes-disciples-in-your-church/ Scott McConnell's article on a successful church re-plant after covid: https://lifewayresearch.com/2021/03/22/why-your-post-pandemic-church-must-restart-like-a-church-plant/ 

https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=138624 There's an enormous appetite among right-wingers I know to believe that the Derek Chauvin verdict represents the end of America (Tucker Carlson taps into this yearning). I don't share this apocalyptic vision. Do you have a theory for why so many people want to believe that America is done? My view is that people who are convinced the end is nigh are immature. They need drama because their lives are empty, and they can't handle things in public life not going their way because they are weak. I'm not impressed by the caliber of people who think America is over. They remind me of those old authors who proclaim the book is dead because nobody is reading their books. Scott McConnell replies: “Yeah, conviction on negligent manslaughter was the right thing for crappy policing, but murder conviction was in the cards. If the left wins the midterms though, that would be worrisome. But there is a nascent left wing totalitarianism arising, scary and explains why.” Bird: “I think if I could sum up the unease at the verdict, it's that it seems like all the rioting and destruction has been rewarded and affirmed.” Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVD7Xfhn7sJY8LAIQmH8Q/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://lbry.tv/@LukeFord, https://rumble.com/lukeford https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Listener Call In #: 1-310-997-4596 Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 https://www.patreon.com/lukeford http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

Yuko Asada is a Japanese American musician who specializes in the steelpan. She builds and tunes steelpans, composes and arranges music, teaches, and performs on multiple steelpan voices as well as the piano.In this episode Yuko describes her duties at Northern Illinois University, and how they have changed since the pandemic. She also speaks about how the pandemic has affected her artistic and personal life, and has advice for younger artists, especially those who study cultures other than their own.Some of Yuko’s most recent performance and educational projects include:Pan In Unity, a virtual steelband of 691 performers from 23 countries, produced in 2020 by Yuko Asada, Dr. Mia Gormandy Benjamin and Tracy Thornton.Virtual Steelband (2015) and Virtual Steelband II (2017) were the first large online mass-steelband projects, founded and produced by Yuko Asada, Abram Breiling, Dr. Mia Gormandy Benjamin, and Scott McConnell.Yuko’s composition for traditional Thai instruments and steelband, "Forn Dueng Khrok Dueng Sak," was premiered in 2016. Art Lives Theme and Incidental music composed by Nicholaus Meyers, and performed by Nicholaus and Ken Jimenez. Art Lives Logo created by Eduardo Moreno. Art Lives is available here, on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Art Lives Podcast RSS

Oh Canada!For the selection of our Patreon patron Scott McConnell, we are headed up into Canada for the second of the REVOLUTION events. We covered USA sometime back, and now it's time to jump into the second half of a rather underappreciated weekend in ROH history!Not only does it feature a one-time only stipulation match (which is a shame), but it is headlined by an absolute banger of a World Title match that just further solidifies how Eddie's time as the top guy was cut way too short. WGTT have one of their better ROH performances while the heel Briscoes demonstrate why they ruled, the Corino rehab tour continues, and Larry Sweeney receives a fitting tribute!It is time for REVOLUTION: CANADA, presented by PATREON.COM/ANHONORABLEPOD, and brought to you by the the legendary CREATIVE CONTROL NETWORK family of podcasts!!!-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-ROH Revolution: Canada05/7/11Toronto, Ontario, CanadaTed Reeve ArenaDark Tag Team MatchThe Flatliners (Asylum & Matt Burns) vs. Alex Bird & Rip ImpactSingles MatchClaudio Castagnoli (w/Sara Del Rey & Shane Hagadorn) vs. Kyle O'ReillySingles MatchSteve Corino vs. Mike Bennett (w/Bob Evans)Double Danger Scramble MatchMichael Elgin (w/Truth Martini) vs. Adam Cole, Andy Ridge, Grizzly Redwood, Rhett Titus, Tommaso Ciampa (w/Mia Yim, Mr. Ernesto Osiris, Prince Nana & RD Evans)Singles MatchDavey Richards vs. Kenny KingTribute To Larry SweeneyDelirious vs. Colt CabanaNon-Title Singles MatchWorld TV Champion Christopher Daniels (w/Truth Martini) vs. El GenericoROH World Tag Team Title MatchWrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe)ROH World Title MatchEddie Edwards (c) vs. Chris Hero (w/Sara Del Rey & Shane Hagadorn)0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-An Honorable Mention Podcast is hosted by Jeff Schwartz & Shane Hagadorn every Tuesday on the Creative Control Network.OUTLETS:iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/an-honorable-mention-with-shane-hagadorn-jeff-schwartz/id1348324250?mt=2TuneIn Radio: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/An-Honorable-Mention-p1101966/Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/an-honorable-mention?refid=stprSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/an-honorable-mention-with-shane-hagadornCastbox: https://www.castbox.fm/channel/id2083202Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/6xh9y-77731/An-Honorable-Mention-with-Shane-Hagadorn--Jeff-Schwartz-PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lTHBJI005H8u13KHDo5Rq?si=q9nOYoUFR9uilL1rg8YyjAiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-an-honorable-mention-w-sha-45911710/ListenNotes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/an-honorable-mention-with-shane-hagadorn-0nVes3d7roi/Podcast Addict: http://podplayer.net/?podld=2360081Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/an-honorable-mention-w-shane-h-625260Jiosaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/an-honorable-mention-w-shane-hagadorn--jeff-schwartz/1/1iXfonQNStc_SUPPORT THE SHOW:Patreon.com/AnHonorablePodADVERTISE WITH US:advertisecast.com/anhonorablementionwithshanehagadornjeffanhonorablemention@gmail.comFOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS & NOTES!Twitter & Instagram- @anhonorablepodTwitter & Instagram - @thejeffschwartzTwitter & Instagram - @hagadornshaneAudio by Zach Johnson - @RadioZTanhonorablemention.wixsite.com/mainTwitch.tv/AnHonorablePodFacebook.com/AnHonorablePodYoutube.com/AnHonorableMentionPodcast

Tim Scott McConnell in conversation with David Eastaugh Tim Scott McConnell aka Tim Scott or Ledfoot is an American singer-songwriter and 12-string guitarist who performs since 2007 under the artist name Ledfoot and created the music genre Gothic blues. He calls himself the "Master of Gothic Blues". The artist's repertoire consists solely of self-written songs. Two of his songs gained international popularity through other artists: "Swear" was covered by Sheena Easton for her 1984 album A Private Heaven. Bruce Springsteen recorded one of his songs, "High Hopes", on the Blood Brother EP (1996). The song, released by Springsteen as a single in November 2013, gave the title to his January 2014 studio album.

A 2016 LifeWay Research study found 1 in 5 Americans said they had read all of the Bible at least once. However, more than half said they have read little or none of it. “Churchgoers are ready to defend the Bible as true and as a faithful moral standard,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research. “But most admit they stumble on understanding the specific meaning as they read.” So, how can you study the Bible effectively and gain understanding? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Kay Arthur. Kay Lee Arthur (born November 11, 1933) is an international Bible teacher, four-time ECPA Christian Book Award winning author, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Kay teaches inductive Bible study, and has authored many inductive Bible study workbooks. The Inductive method of studying the Bible, is a set of steps to follow to "mine" the details of the given book under study. Kay Arthur’s exciting, practical approach to studying the Bible has helped millions of people discover the truth of God’s Word for themselves over the past five decades. Tune in to hear more about effective ways to study the Bible and learn about Kay’s own journey to faith. To find out more, check out https://www.precept.org/ This episode first aired on July 28th, 2020 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.

Scott McConnell was born in Willowra, an aboriginal community about 300km north-west of Alice Springs. He didn’t learn to read or write until he was in his teens. In fact he was far more comfortable and conversant in the local aboriginal dialect (Walpri) than he was in English. After working as a ranger and marrying a lady from Chicago, Scott got involved in Territory politics and ran for the seat of Stuart. He won the seat as a member of the Labor party defeating a Minister in the process. However things didn’t go as planned and Scott decided to quit the Labor party and become an independent. Scott’s connection with first Australians has given him a unique perspective on how the Territory could be governed. This is Scott’s Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Chandler Vannoy are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: Why do churches need to pay their staff? How much of a church's budget should go toward staff?What is the average salary of a pastor in America?What are some common mistakes churches make when it comes to compensation?What are some trends we are seeing in research when it comes to church staff and salaries? BEST QUOTES "The number one expense at most churches is people, followed quickly by facility costs.""The median we are seeing in the studies we have done is 47% of the budget spent on salaries.""Even if you are just giving a cost of living increase to keep up with inflation, you can quickly get out of whack and most churches start cutting ministries.""Ministry is never going to have less people if you do it right.""Every person is a member of the body and should be engaged in the work of Christ.""We see a model of getting a lot of ministry done by African American church plants while they are still small and young because they are training up laity to take on the work of ministry.""Leading a volunteer is much harder than leading your employee.""The average clergy salary is $50,800.""When insurance is missing, especially medical insurance, it creates a lot of stress on a household and ministry is less effective when those benefits are not there for a ministry family.""Being at a church one more year tends to have a negative impact on a pastor's compensation in total." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network Ministrygrid.com/churchstaff Every Christian a Minister by James T. Draper LifeWay.com/compensationsurvey "SBC Pastor Salaries Not Keeping Up With Inflation" LifeWay Research Study on Compensation and Insurance LifeWay Research Study on Full-Time Pastor Compensation and Vacation

Eksklusiv gjest i uken Suppology! Serilinn tror det er Karl Lagerfeldt som har gjennoppstått, Per tror det er fanden selv som har kommet for å hente han. Men vi har fått fatt i en ekte verdens stjerne! Ukens gjest er Tim Scott Mcconnell, også kjent under artist navnet Ledfoot. Ledfoot har akkurat kommet ut med det kritikerroste albumet White Crow, han gir oss en eksklusiv smakebit fra den nye plata. Tim har også spilt rollen som han skumle torpedoen i tv serien EXIT, og han har flere skuespiller roller i ermet, hysj hemmelig. Serilinn sliter med å komme under huden på denne mystiske mannen, og blir tidvis out-smarta av mannen med den myke rolige stemmen. Mens Per han ler og serverer red hot chili soup.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research, and Ben Trueblood, Director of LifeWay Students. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: What are some of the surprising things found in this research?What are the factors that contribute to continued regular attendance in church?What are some of the shifts you can make that lead to people staying connected?Practically speaking, if I am a student pastor or a parent listening, what can I do over the next week? Over this fall? Over this year? BEST QUOTES "About 66% of young adults who attend a protestant church for at least a year in high school step away from church for at least a year between ages 18 and 22.""Of those young adults that dropped out, one of the reasons that jumped the most is the politics in the church - political views being voiced in the church that the student didn't agree with.""Teach a teenager how to see the world from a biblical standpoint and how to sit with their Bible and discover for themselves what they think and how to believe.""We are not teaching young people what it means to be truly connected to a local body of believers called a church.""The number one indicator of students staying connected to a church is when they could identify three spiritual mentors during their time in high school they were three times more likely to stay connected to the church in college.""Your care of that person's life will overcome a lack of chemistry.""Students are amazingly good at sniffing out things that are not genuine.""27% of these students said that they had spiritual conversations in the home.""Equip parents to have a spiritual conversation in their home with their children.""One of the best things we can show them is to get them to fall in love with God's Word." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network Within Reach by Ben Trueblood 5LQ Episode 278: Scott McConnell on VBS Research 5LQ Episode 294: Scott McConnell on Bible Research 5LQ Episode 299: Research on the Unchurched 5LQ Episode 305: The State of Theology 5LQ Episode 348: Scott McConnell - Research on Sexual Abuse in the Church 5LQ Episode 376: Scott McConnell - Research on the State of Discipleship LifeWay Research

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: What is the state of discipleship in the church today?What are the signposts?What was most surprising about the research? BEST QUOTES "An important perspective on discipleship and the state of it today is the pastor's perspective.""Two-thirds of pastors are satisfied with the state of discipleship in their church.""You have to look at an intentional framework that is helping individuals.""It's hard to share Christ if you don't build relationships.""What we see biblically is that our relationships with other believers should be transparent.""Most of living unashamed is identifying with Christ wherever we go.""On the pastor side of things, one of the surprises that persists is we still have half of pastors indicating they aren't regularly evaluating the spiritual progress of the folks they are serving.""If we don't know what people need spiritually, how do we point them to the truth of God's Word that actually applies to where they are at?""We see church after church struggling with building relationships." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network No Silver Bullets by Daniel Im Discipleship Pathway Assessment The Balanced Discipleship Pathway Bible Studies for Life 5LQ Episode 278: Scott McConnell on VBS Research 5LQ Episode 294: Scott McConnell on Bible Research 5LQ Episode 299: Research on the Unchurched 5LQ Episode 305: The State of Theology 5LQ Episode 348: Scott McConnell - Research on Sexual Abuse in the Church Ask Me Anything Podcast

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: Why this research? What are the common beliefs and misconceptions about sexual misconduct in the church? What surprised you the most about the research? What's the biggest take away for church leaders? What can churches do now in light of this? BEST QUOTES "LifeWay funded this study and we surveyed 1800 protestant churchgoers to really understand their perspective on this topic." "9 out of 10 church attendees believe the church would be a place for them to heal from sexual assault." "Three-fourths of church attendees believe that if somebody brought allegations within the church that they had been assaulted that they would be believed in that context." "We talk about the church being a place for healing, but only about 1 out of 6 people say they know someone in the church that has experienced assault." "94% agree that women are valued in the church." "17% say that some hugs at church seem like more than just a greeting." "Almost 1 out of 5 churches rarely talk about sex." "8 out of 10 church attendees don't remember their pastor discussing sexual assault in a sermon." "We need to be looking at everyone as a creation of God and cannot be crossing those lines." "4% of churchgoers knew someone who had crossed the line as an assailant and it had not come to light yet." "32% of churchgoers believe that many more pastors will be found to have abused children or teens than have come to light so far." "It is important for churches to be proactive in trying to protect children and adults from sexual misconduct." "The best thing you can do for newcomers is to help them see the safety that there is in dropping their kids off." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network 5LQ Episode 278: Scott McConnell on VBS Research 5LQ Episode 294: Scott McConnell on Bible Research 5LQ Episode 299: Research on the Unchurched 5LQ Episode 305: The State of Theology Text "research" to 888111 to receive a link to download this research LifeWay Research Study Results Ministry Grid Abuse Prevention and Response Training Church Cares Making Disciples Podcast This Episode's Sponsor: Feeling unequipped for marriage ministry? Woo Marriage is here to help. Backed by research and designed with your church in mind, Woo Marriage provides Christ-centered marriage coaching for your entire church. Get your first month free with offer code LEADERSHIP at WooMarriage.com/FreeTrial.

Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He discusses how and why LifeWay does research, as well some recent findings.  (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: How do you know your church is growing? What's the difference between church growth and reproduction and multiplication? What are the 5 levels and what is the research about? What did you discover in the research? What did you discover about the state of the church? BEST QUOTES  “A good thing to compare is the growth rate of your church to the growth rate of your city." "If you are in a community that has 25% turnover every year, and you are holding steady, that is a huge accomplishment." "Reproduction and multiplication is an investment and activity outside of your church. You are working to open new churches outside of your church." "This was a chance to nationally register how many churches are in each of the levels." "93% of protestant churches did not help a church open their doors this last year." "If you trace it back, there are a lot of churches that helped open another church once or twice in their history." "It's planting churches again and again that gets you in the zone of reproduction." "Attendance is the biggest piece in determining if a church is adding, subtracting, or plateauing." "The larger churches that are more likely to be adding are getting people from smaller churches." "54% of pastors say that fewer than 10 people indicated a new commitment to Christ in the last year." "As your church begins to show the love of Christ to each other that means some attention is turned from reaching new people." "28% of churches are declining in their attendance. 39% are in a growth trajectory." "Economically churches are in a great spot. Only 15% of churches reported that they had a decline in offerings." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network 5LQ Episode 278: Scott McConnell on VBS Research 5LQ Episode 294: Scott McConnell on Bible Research 5LQ Episode 299: Research on the Unchurched 5LQ Episode 305: The State of Theology Text "research" to 888111 to receive a link to download this research 5 Leadership Questions and LifeWay Research Group Answers Podcast This Episode's Sponsor: With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,000 training videos, it's now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader in your church. And this is training you can trust. Each Ministry Grid video features an experienced ministry leader who has been where you are now. Learn how to get unlimited access for you and your church at MinistryGrid.com.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Grcevich (founder of Key Ministry and author of Mental Health and the Church) to talk about how we can make our churches & ministries more inclusive to those encountering mental health struggles and their families. Dr. Grcevich talks about the 7 barriers identified in his book and what we can do about them. (Next week, he comes back to talk about children’s mental health, so make sure you come back too!) In the intro, Holly and Robert discuss several birthdays and how to balance focusing on too many things at once.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- the LifeWay Research study we discuss- episode 1 - Where We Are (feat. Scott McConnell)- episode 50 - Preaching About Mental Health (feat. Mary Alice Birdwhistell)Connect with Stephen on Twitter, online at church4everychild.org, or connect with Key Ministry on their website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Buy ‘Mental Health and the Church: A Ministry Handbook for Including Children and Adults with ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Common Mental Health Conditions’ on Amazon.Quotes:- “This is a big issue in terms of mental health being a significant barrier to families being able to be a part of church.” (tweet)- “Think about some attributes that are associated with mental illness and think about the way they clash with church culture.” (tweet)- “Good mental health inclusion isn’t a program, it’s a mindset.” (tweet)- “Mental health ministry, by definition, has to be family ministry.” (tweet)Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: Background of the research What is the next level insight gleaned from the research? Discuss what the research said about ethnic diversity. How is women in leadership another significant change or factor? What encouragement would you give the church leaders about something they can do next week in light of this research? BEST QUOTES  “Are we really in love with the church enough that those on the outside would say, 'I want to be a part of that.'?" "The largest group of pastors, 4 out of 10, indicated that reaching the next generation is the thing they are most concerned about as a church." "These are the difficult things that pastors are ready to address." "For a third of pastors, they have had an increase in diversity. Going forward, 62% says they expect it to increase in the next 5 years." "In light of all this, if you are of the majority culture wherever you're living, make an intentional effort to go to restaurants where you are going to be the minority and just see how that feels." "47% of pastors say the number of women in leadership has increased over the last 5 years." "If your church doesn't have very many women in leadership roles, how do you cultivate that?" "Wrestling through the why question is an important thing to do." "Have a next step in mind. If you aren't taking steps toward the goals you have for your church, you aren't going to get there." "Where are we doing well and where do we have room for improvement?" RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network 5LQ Episode 278: Scott McConnell on VBS Research 5LQ Episode 294: Scott McConnell on Bible Research 5LQ Episode 299: Research on the Unchurched 5LQ Episode 305: The State of Theology Text "research" to 888111 to receive a link to download this research Group Answers Podcast This Episode's Sponsor: With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,000 training videos, it's now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader in your church. And this is training you can trust. Each Ministry Grid video features an experienced ministry leader who has been where you are now. Learn how to get unlimited access for you and your church at MinistryGrid.com.  

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: What is the state of theology in America? Why is this important? What surprised you about this research? What trends did you see? What should churches do with this research? BEST QUOTES  “7 out of 10 Americans believe in the trinity." "Almost 7 out of 10 Americans believe God is a perfect being and cannot make a mistake." "Less than a quarter of Americans agree that even the smallest sin deserves eternal damnation." "Our definition of good is completely different than God's." "6 out of 10 Americans believe that religion is a matter of personal opinion, it's not about rejecting truth." "Almost 6 out of 10 Americans agree that worshiping alone or with your family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church." "Among those with evangelical beliefs, 52% agree that everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature." "Of those with evangelical beliefs, half agree that God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam." "57% of those with evangelical beliefs are denying the personal nature of the Holy Spirit." "Imagine if in your congregation you could help people catch a glimpse of who God really is and the relationship He really wants with us." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network LifeWay Research State of Theology Study Report 5LQ Episode 294: Scott McConnell on Bible Research 5LQ Episode 278: Scott McConnell on VBS Research 5LQ Episode 299: Research on the Unchurched Text "research" to 888111 to receive a copy of the research from this podcast The Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy Sayers The One Thing Podcast

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: Overview of the research Who are the unchurched? What are some of the common beliefs about evangelism that this research confirms and denies? What surprised you most about the research? What is your personal takeaway from the research? BEST QUOTES  “Of those who said they are a Christian, a third said they aren't devout, and a third said they aren't currently practicing." "A quarter of unchurched people think they are Christians with a strong faith." "Only a quarter of the unchurched have never attended a church regularly in their life." "For the majority of the unchurched, the church has had a chance to present who Jesus Christ is and what we are about and for whatever reasons they have said, 'that is not for me.'" "Just 35% of people say they would be likely to attend if somebody they knew invited them to a worship service." "What if we didn't care who got the credit and we just wanted to meet some people and serve our community while we did it?" "Two-thirds of unchurched people do not see themselves regularly attending church in the future." "Forty-three percent of the unchurched never think about the afterlife." "Forty-seven percent said they would discuss it freely if someone wanted to discuss their religious beliefs." "When we asked the unchurched if a Christian had shared with them about the benefits of becoming a Christian, only 35% said yes." "I've got to start looking at more situations in my life when I can bring Him into the conversation." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network LifeWay Research Unchurched Report from LifeWay Research 5LQ Episode 294: Scott McConnell on Bible Research 5LQ Episode 278: Scott McConnell on VBS Research Billy Graham Center Text "research" to 888111 to receive a copy of the research on the unchurched Ask Me Anything with J.D. Greear Podcast This Episode's Sponsor: What happens when the Bible and humanity collide? Not what you’d expect. Living & Effective, a podcast collaboration between Christianity Today and the Christian Standard Bible, journeys through history, current events, theology, and the human condition to uncover surprising ways the Bible accomplishes God’s plan in the world."

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: What do Americans think about the Bible? "More than half of all Americans have read little to none of the Bible." Talk about that. What is surprising about the research? What do you think churches can do to encourage Bible reading? What does Bible reading look like for us? BEST QUOTES  “The largest group of people think the Bible is a good source of morals." "Not very many people view the Bible in really negative terms, even though we could quote them verses that would make them think that." "11% of Americans admit they really aren't sure what they think about the Bible." "We do see more females have read at least half of the Bible." "A quarter of 18-24 year olds have read none of the Bible, not even a few sentences." "Young people have not taken the initiative to say, 'I am going to read this book.'" "We become more like Christ when we take the time to read the Bible." "They look up things when they have a need. They see it as a reference book." "It's been proven that reading the Bible has value." "I like reading different translations as I read through the Bible." "As much as we might know the Bible, we forget key parts of who God is and what His message includes." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network 5LQ Episode 278: Scott McConnell on VBS Research Transformational Discipleship by Eric Geiger, Michael Kelley, and Philip Nation No Silver Bullets by Daniel Im Text "research" to 888111 to receive a link to download this research The One Thing Podcast

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss research on Vacation Bible School (VBS) and answer the following questions. What are some of the highlights from the VBS research? What are our personal experiences with VBS? Why does VBS work today? What are some tips for the next time someone hosts VBS? BEST QUOTES “Sometimes parents are twisting their kids' arms to get them to go to church on Sunday. It's usually not that way with VBS." "Almost 7 out of 10 parents would let their child attend a VBS at someone else's church if invited." "9 out of 10 adults say that attending VBS as a child influenced their spiritual growth positively." "Because VBS is a short-term commitment, it fits with our culture today." "As adults look back on their experience, 88% say that VBS helped them better understand the Bible." "69% of parents whose kids have not attended VBS say that if their kids went to VBS they would understand the Bible better." "VBS needs to be a real budget line. Don't rely on outside donations to pull it off." "Don't miss the opportunity to meet the family. Relationship is what will draw them in." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Pipeline 2018 Conference LifeWay Research 5LQ Episode 265: Scott McConnell on Why People Leave Your Church  5LQ Episode 219: Kailey Black on Navigating Maternity Leave Text VBS to 888111 to receive a copy of the research

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: Have you ever left a church as an attender and why? What are the reasons church leaders think people leave their church? What does the research actually say? What’s the most surprising thing you discovered in the research? What do churchgoers want in their churches? BEST QUOTES “I assume people come or go from your church because of either preaching, worship, or kids." “In this economy, there are so many things that are subscription based. If I’m merely ‘subscribing’ to a church instead of becoming a part of the body, there are multiple opportunities for me to opt out.” “Only 57% of churchgoers would describe themselves as completely committed to continuing to attend their current church.” “By the time you find out someone is considering leaving your church, they are actively looking and pretty much gone. You can’t assume you will know ahead of time someone is on the brink of leaving.” “Stepping away from leadership means ‘I’m starting to look’ in a lot of cases.” “The number one reason people gave that they would leave their church is doctrine.” “When we asked people what they would like more of from their current church, there are things on that list that include serving, which implied that people want to serve more.” “In total, 1 out of 4 churchgoers indicated that they want their church to improve. Either saying ‘give me help in finding new ways I can serve’ or ‘give me more chances to serve.’” “If we are listening a little more to the talents and gifts people are bringing to the church, we can be creating roles within the church for them to help them fit.” “They are not looking for another job, they already have one of those. They are looking for something more missional.” “The second highest reason for switching churches as an adult was that you did not feel engaged or involved in meaningful work at the church.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Pipeline 2018 Conference Research results: "Churchgoers stick around for theology, not music or preachers" Keep Asking LifeWay Research podcast

Scott McConnell and Dr. Jared Pingleton discuss helpful resources for churches to get started helping those dealing with mental illness.

Last episode Scott took us through The Four Ls That Lead To Launch, one of which was Location. Today we're going to dig deeper into that topic of where to set up, and why it matters with American church planting expert Wade Burnett. SHOW NOTES How to prepare for and lead multiple congregations Mother-daughter planting masterclass Multi-Site Churches: Guidance for the Movement's Next Generation by Scott McConnell

Scott McConnell interviews Dr. Gary Sibcy on suicide research.

Download the free sampler of LifeWay researcher Daniel Im's new book “No Silver Bullet”. Visit http://discipleship.org/lifeway to get your free PDF.   The following audio comes from the National Disciple Making Forum by Discipleship.org. The theme for this year was "Disciple Maker,” and LifeWay hosted a track called "How to Mature People Through Disciple Making". That's where we recorded the audio for today's episode.   Connect with Discipleship.org: https://twitter.com/disciplesforum https://www.facebook.com/discipleshipforum   Relevant Links: LifeWay: https://www.lifeway.com/ NewChurches.com: https://newchurches.com/ Daniel Im on Twitter: twitter.com/danielsangi Daniel Im's website: https://www.danielim.com

Scott McConnell shares some facts about bivocational ministry and the implications it has on the future of church planting.  The post Episode 247: Why Bivocational Ministry? appeared first on NewChurches.com - Church Planting, Multisite, and Multiplication.

It's the time of year to pause and reflect, so we take some time to think back on the show so far and what we've done in 2017. Also, Steve makes a big announcement.Join the exclusive Cxmhunity Facebook group to interact with the hosts, guests, and other listeners by pledging just $1/month on Patreon!A huge thanks to the following people who made the first year of CXMH possible:Our wives and families, Scott McConnell, Sarah Fader, Sarah Schuster, Aaron J. Smith, Mike McHargue, Jason Micheli, William Paul Young, Gabe Howard, Nate Crawford, Dr. Heather Vacek, Nate Pyle, Dr. Bart Andrews, Jon Scott, Kristen Kansiewicz, L.J. Vanier, Sarah Robinson, Rev. Liz Edman, Stephanie Gates, Dan from Canada, Grace Sandra, J.J. Landis, Jeremy Sims, Act of Congress, Dr. Janis Whitlock, Stephen Mansfield, Hannah Brencher, Dr. Jonathan Singer, Dr. Sherry Molock, Rev. Ed Bacon, John Pavlovitz, Dr. Elizabeth Horn, Jason Chesnut, Kay Warren, Zach Hoag, Marc Alan Schelske, Kaitlin Curtice, Dr. Stacey Freedenthal, Dr. Amber Thornton, CloZee, Rivers and Robots, Seth Baker, Chris Guar, Jenna Rose Jack, Caroline North, Christy Vanhoozer, Rudy Caseres, Lindsay Hicks, Barry Pearman, Noel Young, Brad Wofford, Sarah McLachlan, Callan Sims, Justin who lent Robert the earphones that one time, anyone who gave us podcasting advice, the folks who rate & review us on iTunes, Carter Carroll, Kevin Garcia, James Vore, Andre Henry, so many more people, and you: the listeners.Coming in 2018: Amy Simpson, Brittney Moses, Dr. Holly Oxhandler, Dr. David Susman, Scott Sauls, Dr. Margaret Rutherford, and plenty more! Make sure to subscribe and come back to listen!Support CXMH on Patreon or leave us a review on iTunes or Google Play! Check out other episodes and find your favorite guest on our website. Connect with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.Connect with Robert on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and his website.Connect with Steve on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and his website.

Shame has become particularly powerful in American culture in the internet age, said Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research. A single mistake or embarrassing moment posted on social media can ruin a person’s life. Read More →

Guest Scott McConnell (Executive Director of LifeWay Research) joins us to discuss the church's current views towards mental health and where we need to improve.

Guests Scott McConnell (Executive Director of LifeWay Research) & best-selling author Steve Austin discuss the church's current views towards mental health and where we need to improve.

Guest Scott McConnell (Executive Director of LifeWay Research) joins us to discuss the church's current views towards mental health and where we need to improve.Show notes: Click here for the LifeWay study we're referencing throughout this episode.Intro/outro music on this episode is Hidden Personality by CloZee.Connect with Robert on Twitter or his website.Connect with Steve on Twitter or his website.

Do people have the ability to turn to God on their own initiative? Can individuals contribute to their own salvation? Did God create Jesus? These are 3 of nearly 47 positions LifeWay Research asked 3,000 Americans in a recent study for Ligonier Ministries on heresy. The study, which included a sample of 586 evangelicals, asked respondents their beliefs on 47 theological statements. When the report was released two years ago, the results indicated that many self-identified evangelicals held unorthodox views on the Trinity and salvation. This year, the National Association of Evangelicals and LifeWay Research developed a new definition of evangelical. But the results were similar. LifeWay Research director Scott McConnell doesn’t think researchers’ definition of evangelical needs to change, but he does believe the survey suggests just how “shallow many people’s beliefs are.” “The fact is that God’s message to us and God’s relationship to us is really a tapestry. Each of those threads of belief and love and relationship are woven together,” said McConnell. “It takes an individual really loving God enough to want to know this whole message and want to understand how it fits together.” One potential obstacle: People—evangelicals—don’t take or make this time to learn about God. “Sometimes, as Christians in America, we’re so busy running from one thing to another without taking the time to really closely see how this relationship with God works,” said McConnell. “I think you can see this in the variety of responses [to this survey] where people are in the right theologically on several questions and then completely missing it on others.” McConnell joined Morgan and Ted on Quick to Listen this week to discuss what contributes to Christians’ misunderstandings of the Holy Spirit, what the limits of these findings are, and if pastors should preach any differently in light of the survey results.

The Nones or "unaffiliated" are already the nation's second largest group. But they're far from a monolith, ranging from fiery atheists to "apatheists," or vaguely spiritual folks who have disconnected from denominational brands and apathetic about the whole business. What does it mean to the public square — and to voting patterns, which correlate closely to religious identity — when one in four Americans are unaware or uninterested in the religious distinctions of particular faiths? Moderator: Kimberly Winston, National Correspondent, Religion News Service; Editor, ReligionLink. Speakers: Daniel Cox, Director of Research, PRRI; Sarah Jones, Social Media Editor, The New Republic; Tom Krattenmaker, Communications Director at YDS; contributing writer USA Today, Yale Divinity School, USA Today Board of Contributors; Scott McConnell, Executive Director, LifeWay Research.

Scott McConnell was once editorial page editor of the New York Post, and worked and published in neoconservative circles. Then something changed, and he helped found , an anti-neocon magazine. Lots covered here, including foreign policy, Israel/Palestine, the alt-right, and more.

With Freddy Gray, Scott McConnell, Simon Barnes, James Forsyth, and John McTernan. Presented by Isabel Hardman.

We have another GREAT converdation with a member of the App State Hall of Fame this week! Running back Scott McConnell, RB from '75-'78, joins us on the show to talk about he arrived at App State all the way from MARYLAND! Steve Brown joins us as they both talk about playing for Coach Brakefield and the intensity of the WCU/App State rivalry. 

Ed Stetzer, Philip Nation and Scott McConnell. In every city, there are tribes, systems and attitudes that must be understood to effectively reach people with the gospel. This breakout addresses how to better love and serve your city by better understanding it.