Christian Smith
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Religious Vibe Shift or Obsolescence? Christian Smith and Michael Horton
Leading sociologist of religion, Christian Smith, joins Michael Horton to discuss his latest book, Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America.
Consumerism, Pragmatism & the Triumph of the Therapeutic
Many churches in our day attempt to make their services relevant and entertaining in order to attract people in the marketplace of competing options. The focus often centers on practical lessons designed to help us cope with life’s problems. But what are the historic roots of this particular approach to ministry? Michael Horton discusses these […]
Youth Ministry in Crisis
According to the most conservative estimates, over 60 percent of those raised in evangelical homes end up leaving church at age 18. In some cases the estimates range as high as 90 percent. So what are we doing wrong? Why are we failing to pass the faith on to the next generation, and what should […]
Exit Stage West
People grow weary of evangelicalism all the time, and in what follows we give ear to several ex-evangelicals as they tell their stories and give their reasons. Listening is an important aspect of apologetics. It’s important not to rush into a defense of the faith without knowing first what issues are at stake—not if we […]
Should We Reform or Abandon American Protestantism?
Have you grown impatient with your church’s seemingly endless quest for being hip and relevant? Have you become weary of “meaningful worship services” that say more about radio dial preferences than biblical fidelity? Are you irritated by the constant flow of shallow, superficial and even narcissistic books that stock the shelves of Evangelical bookstores? On […]
