

Irresistible
10 snips Aug 15, 2025
A rising number of young people are stepping away from faith, not due to Jesus, but because of how faith is communicated. With 35% of those under 35 identifying as religiously unaffiliated, there's a generational disconnect in beliefs. The discussion emphasizes the need to shift focus from scripture to the resurrection of Jesus as the true foundation of faith. By fostering personal encounters with the risen Christ, there’s hope for reconnecting skeptics and younger generations to a faith that feels undeniable and irresistible.
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Christianity Losing Cultural Grip
- Andy Stanley observes modern faith is losing cultural relevance, especially among those under 30.
- He frames the episode around rediscovering the original, "irresistible" version of Christianity.
Internet Fueled Religious Skepticism
- Andy Stanley connects the internet's rise to increased access to skeptical arguments about religion.
- He says post-9/11 skepticism spread quickly and reached millions via online platforms.
The Rise Of The 'Nones'
- Stanley cites growing "nones" and rising irreligion from 16% to 25% in recent years.
- He highlights 70% of unaffiliated view the Bible as irrelevant or mythic.