Do People Identify Christian for Cultural or Political Reasons?

In this episode, Ryan Burge unpacks the data shaping Christianity in America today. He explores surprising trends among young believers, the influence of education on religious commitment, and how political polarization is reshaping faith communities. The conversation touches on the decline of mainline Protestant denominations, the rise of Pentecostalism, the role of gender in religious identity, and the importance of social trust in church participation. It's a Numbers Game is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.

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