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The Barna Faith and Culture Report

Barna Group
Barna Group
Artificial Intelligence
Religious Belief and Practice
Fatherhood
Harvard University
Church Attendance
Christian Faith
Technology
Young Men 18-29
Leadership
Andy Crouch
Evangelism
Flourishing Faith
New York
Barna
Jesus
Gallup
Politics

The Barna Faith and Culture Report podcast explores the intersection of Christian faith and today’s rapidly changing culture, featuring the latest research insights alongside conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners. Each episode helps Christian leaders make sense of what’s happening and respond with clarity, wisdom, and practical action.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, David Kinnaman sits down with Ashley LaLonde, Barna's Head of Insights, to explore new data showing that 80% of Americans believe there's a spiritual or supernatural dimension to life. Together, they unpack what it looks like to live... more

In this episode, Ashley LaLonde sits down with Mike Kelsey, pastor at McLean Bible Church in the DC metro area, to explore new Barna data on pastoral burnout — including that 38% of pastors who have considered leaving full-time ministry cite politica... more

In this episode, David Kinnaman sits down with pastor, author, and speaker Bryan Loritts to explore new Barna data on men and church attendance, including a striking finding that 62% of married dads are now the most consistent churchgoers of any pare... more

In this episode, David Kinnaman sits down with Dr. Frank Newport, Gallup Senior Scientist and former Editor-in-Chief of the Gallup Poll, to explore new Barna and Gallup data on a striking rise in religiosity among young men — including a 14-point jum... more

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Bryan Loritts
Teaching pastor at The Summit Church; author; board member at Biola University
Summit Church; Biola University
Episode: 06 | Bryan Loritts on Fatherhood, Faith & Raising the Next Generation
Dr. Frank Newport
Gallup Senior Scientist, Professor-type public opinion researcher
Gallup
Episode: 05 | Dr. Frank Newport on the Religious Revival Among Young Men
Christine Caine
International speaker, bestselling author, activist and longtime church leader; founder of the A21 campaign
A21 Campaign
Episode: 04 | Christine Caine on Evangelism, Spiritual Openness & the Rise of a Flourishing Faith
Jo Saxton
Pastor, author, speaker, leadership coach; executive director of the Leadership Institute at Bethel University
Leadership Institute at Bethel University
Episode: 03 | Jo Saxton on Motherhood, Spiritual Formation & Discipleship in the In-Between
Andy Crouch
Senior research fellow at Barna; partner for theology and culture at Praxis; author and thinker on faith, culture and technology
Praxis; Barna
Episode: 02 | Andy Crouch on the Future of AI, Faith & Spiritual Formation

Hosts

Ashley LaLonde
Co-hosts the program; senior presenter with Barna Group, focused on faith, culture, and research-led ministry insights.
David Kinnaman
Co-host and CEO at Barna Group; leads research-driven conversations on how faith intersects culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • This podcast is a must!

    I am so glad the Faith and Culture Report is here. Barna has such a powerful prophetic voice that is helping me interpret the cultural conversations I am having. The episode with Andy Crouch was eye-opening!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    s.Philip
    United States3 months ago

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A listener highlights the episode with Andy Crouch as particularly eye-opening and timely.
The research-backed conversations are helping leaders respond with wisdom and clarity.
Audience appreciation for thoughtful, hopeful takes on culture and faith.
Guests consistently provide practical leadership guidance for faith communities.
One listener notes the show blends data with real-world ministry impact.

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05 | Dr. Frank Newport on the Religious Revival Among Young Men
Q: What should church leaders understand from this data that they might be missing when they look at attendance alone?
Leaders should look at multiple measures of faith and engagement, acknowledge regional and generational differences, and consider how leadership quality and cultural context affect participation.
05 | Dr. Frank Newport on the Religious Revival Among Young Men
Q: What do you think about the relationship between politics and religiosity among young men, and can you separate causation from correlation?
There are multiple theories; we observe correlations but cannot definitively prove causation, with politics and religiosity possibly influencing each other and other variables at play.
05 | Dr. Frank Newport on the Religious Revival Among Young Men
Q: When you aggregate data, what extra measures do you take to verify that a trend isn't a one-year blip?
We use five-year and two-year aggregates, different measures of religiosity (importance, attendance, affiliation), and cross-check with recent months to ensure stability before drawing conclusions.
06 | Bryan Loritts on Fatherhood, Faith & Raising the Next Generation
Q: How do you navigate inviting close friends into your personal life as a public figure?
He notes the importance of balancing relational depth with privacy, building a small circle of trusted couples, and resisting social-media-driven misinterpretations while prioritizing genuine community.
06 | Bryan Loritts on Fatherhood, Faith & Raising the Next Generation
Q: How should local churches lead through political divisiveness without endorsing a party?
The approach is to speak to issues rather than parties, emphasize biblical ethics (care for the vulnerable, the sanctity of life), and avoid open-ended political commitments while staying true to scripture.

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What is The Barna Faith and Culture Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program consistently blends data-driven insights from Barna with thoughtful conversations from leaders and practitioners shaping Christian faith in a changing culture. Recent episodes explore flourishing faith, women's spiritual leadership, and the intersection of technology, AI, and church life, all with a lens on practical ministry action and real-world implications for churches, families, and individual believers. A standout trait is the commitment to pairing rigorous research with accessible storytelling, offering listeners actionable takeaways for leadership, discipleship, and cultural engagement. The show often centers themes of renewal, authentic witness beyond cultural Christianity, and the role of beauty, community, and mission... more

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