Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics Who Killed American Christianity? with John Mark Comer
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Mar 19, 2025 John Mark Comer, an insightful author and pastor, shares his journey of faith and offers a critical perspective on the current state of American Christianity. He dives into the decline of evangelicalism and its troubling ties to celebrity culture. The conversation highlights the cultural shifts affecting church attendance, especially among millennials, and discusses the necessity for authentic discipleship amidst rising secularism. Comer advocates for a thoughtful approach to faith in a divided world, emphasizing the importance of community and personal spirituality.
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Unexpected Conversion
- John Mark Comer's father attended a Billy Graham crusade, initially uninterested.
- He unexpectedly became a Christian and later pastored one of America's first megachurches.
Beyond Evangelicalism
- Comer grew up in evangelicalism but now questions its framework, finding the term politically charged.
- He prefers to focus on Christian orthodoxy over the label "evangelical."
Resilient Disciples
- Only 8% of millennials raised in church are considered "resilient disciples".
- This statistic is consistent across 26 nations, raising concerns about declining faith.
