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Nov 2023
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The Great Dechurching (with Ryan Burge)

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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How many people are really leaving the church today? Who are the people leaving and why are they “Dechurching”? According to our guest today, Dr. Ryan Burge, the shift away from religion is as large as the First and 2nd Great Awakenings combined, but in the opposite direction. Dr. Burge explains why this issue is so pressing today and how we can best respond ... Show More
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