In a lively discussion, the hosts explore the cultural vibe shift that suggests Christianity is becoming more accepted again. They highlight intriguing trends like soaring Bible sales and faith expressions in sports, particularly among Generation Z. The conversation shifts to the evolving spiritual landscape shaped by figures like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk. They delve into the challenges Christians face amid progressive ideologies and ponder how this new cultural moment could provide fresh opportunities for spreading the Gospel. Expect insights on navigating faith in today’s shifting society!
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Cultural Vibe Shift
Culture is shifting, with figures like Joe Rogan showing interest in Christianity and athletes doing the "Trump dance."
Big tech billionaires attended Trump's inauguration, and businesses are shutting down DEI departments.
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Origin of "Vibe Shift"
The term "vibe shift" likely originated from a 2021-2022 article by Sean Monahan about changing styles post-pandemic.
Initially, it referred to music and clothing, but now encompasses broader cultural changes.
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Historical Parallels
The 1960s saw a similar cultural shift, from high church attendance in the 50s to "God is dead" in the 60s.
Then, the 70s brought the "Jesus Revolution" and a born-again Christian president, showing rapid cultural changes.
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Patrick Miller
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Practicing the Way
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Is it culturally acceptable to be a Christian again? Is it cool to be a conservative now? Is culture turning its back on the last ten progressive, anti-religious years? Consider today’s episode a vibe check on our current cultural moment. Everybody seems to be talking about a cultural vibe shift, but what does it mean? What’s changed? Keith and Patrick team up on today’s episode to break it down. They examine American vibe shifts of the past and provide a number of recent examples to prove a new cultural shift is here: Bible sales rising to an all-time high, Joe Rogan showcasing his spiritual openness, “Trump dances” trending in the NFL, tech billionaires proudly attending the inauguration, businesses shutting down DEI departments, Meta firing fact checkers, and more. But why is all of this happening? Did the progressive movement become a victim of its own success? And how should Christians react? Does this new cultural vibe shift present more opportunities for spreading the Gospel? Will a more shallow version of “cultural Christianity” begin to rise? Listen now!
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