EYES ON JESUS PODCAST
with Drew and Tim
DREW BARKER + TIM FERRARA
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In episode 84, Drew and Tim discuss various reasons why church attendance is declining, such as increased affluence, youth sports, travel, and the availability of online services. They emphasize the need for community, structure, and accountability within the church body. The conversation highlights the dangers of self-directed spirituality and the trend of prioritizing personal comfort over collective worship. They also address how churches can inspire participation through meaning and joy rather than guilt and urge listeners to find value in being part of a church community. How can churches adapt to these modern challenges and ensure they remain impactful and relevant?
Here is the blog post from Carey Nieuwhof that we based our episode on https://careynieuwhof.com/10-reasons-even-committed-church-attenders-attending-less-often/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Updates
03:07 Discussing the Article
06:02 Reason 1: Greater Affluence
09:50 Reason 2: Focus on Kids’ Activities
14:28 Reason 3: Increased Travel
17:10 Reason 4: Blended and Single-Parent Families
21:46 Reason 5: Online Options Decreasing Attendance
25:53 Reason 6: The Cultural Disappearance of Guilt
28:10 Reason 7: Self-Directed Spirituality
29:21 The Importance of Community in Faith
31:27 Comfort vs. Commitment in Spirituality
39:53: Reason 8: Fail to See a Direct Benefit
45:25 Reason 9: Valuing attendance over engagement
45:50 Reason 10: A Massive Cultural Shift
47:23 Reason 11: The Impact of Online Content
50:46 Encouragement for Personal and Community Growth
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