LEAKY EVANGELICALISM: WHY WE’RE LOSING YOUNG PEOPLE AND WHERE THEY ARE GOING

Segment 1:

• Tired of Church-tainment: Many are leaving evangelical churches due to shallow entertainment and weak leadership.

• Masculinity and Structure: Young men are drawn to Eastern Orthodoxy’s rigid structure and historical depth.

• Podcast Influence: A significant number discover Orthodoxy through online content, seeking deeper commitment.

Segment 2:

• The Appeal of Formality: Eastern Orthodoxy’s formality and disciplined approach attract those disillusioned with modern churches.

• The Strength Dilemma: Many leaving evangelicalism say church leaders aren’t “strong men,” but strength alone isn’t biblical leadership.

• The Evangelical Response: Should evangelical churches embrace more structure while staying rooted in biblical truth?

Segment 3:

• Biblical Justification: Clement of Rome emphasized that God alone justifies—our works play no role.

• Eastern Orthodox Shift: By the 4th century, Orthodoxy began blending justification with sanctification, moving away from the forensic (legal) view.

• Why This Matters: The Bible teaches justification is external—righteousness belongs to Christ and is credited to believers.

Segment 4:

• Works-Based Salvation: Eastern Orthodoxy teaches salvation is progressive, leading believers toward deification.

• Reformers’ Stand: The Reformers refuted this, affirming that righteousness is imputed, not infused.

• What Should We Do? As young men continue flocking to Orthodoxy, evangelical churches must refocus on deep discipleship, servanthood, and biblical teaching.

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