Weird Religion 120 THE DECHURCHING (the stunning story of why people have left church)
Dec 6, 2023
Guest Ryan, author of The Great Dechurching, discusses the stunning number of people leaving their faith communities, especially in America. The podcast explores the reasons behind this trend, challenges common beliefs, and suggests solutions to retain members.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Measuring Church Attendance and the First Great Awakening
03:45 • 2min
Revivalism in the 18th and 19th Centuries
05:26 • 6min
The Methodists' Method and the Influence on American Expansion
11:27 • 2min
The Wesley Brothers, Whitfield, Cotton Mather, and the Impact on American Religion
13:37 • 3min
Understanding the Phenomenon of People Leaving Church
17:05 • 13min