And Also With You What is the Religious Landscape in 2025?
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May 12, 2025 Chip Rotolo, a Research Associate at Pew Research Center, dives into the shifting religious landscape of the U.S. He reveals findings from the latest Religious Landscape Study, highlighting stability after a long decline in religious affiliation. Young people are increasingly disengaged, reflecting broader cultural changes. However, 92% of Americans still identify as spiritual. Chip discusses the intersection of politics and religion, emphasizing the need for curiosity and relationship-building among faith leaders. A hopeful look at the evolving spirituality of America!
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Wonder And Worship Children's Chapel
- Lizzie describes Wonder and Worship, a low-stimulation children's chapel video for Advent and Christmas.
- She invites listeners to share it with caregivers who need gentle, Montessori-informed faith content.
Recent Religious Stability After Decline
- After years of decline, Christian identification and religious service attendance have flattened over the past five years.
- This stability follows pandemic disruptions and may not reverse long-term generational decline without change.
Generational Socialization Drives Trends
- Younger cohorts are less religious and received less religious socialization growing up.
- Unless socialization patterns shift, continued long-term decline is likely as older generations pass away.
