The Speak Life Podcast The Road Back to God in a Post-Christian World: Joe Barnard || SLP616
Nov 5, 2025
Join Joe Barnard, a church leader and author, as he explores the cultural shift drawing young men toward faith. He discusses the importance of pre-evangelism through influencers and podcasts, and how churches can welcome newcomers by addressing moral questions. Barnard highlights the unique challenges men face today, including fatherlessness and confusion around masculinity, while offering practical questions to spark meaningful conversations. His insights remind us of the power of the gospel in navigating modern complexities.
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Pre-Evangelized Young Men Are Showing Up
- Young men are increasingly 'pre-evangelized' by cultural figures and online content before they arrive at church.
- This shifts evangelism: men often arrive curious and primed for deeper questions about meaning and purpose.
Coach Surprised By Christian Book Interest
- Joe watched a basketball coach light up when he saw a Christian book, contradicting expectations.
- Such moments show unexpected receptivity to religious material in everyday settings.
Low Tide Reveals Christian Foundations
- Cultural instability and a loss of assumed moral anchors are driving people backward toward transcendent resources.
- Low tide reveals the Christian foundations beneath modern norms, creating fresh curiosity about the gospel.
