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May 2024
41m 36s

Why Have Americans Stopped Going to Chur...

Rebecca McLaughlin
About this episode
Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Michael Graham to discuss why Americans have stopped going to church and Questions Covered in This Episode:
  • How did you become a Christian?
  • How did you become interested in “The Great Dechurching”?
  • What is the history of American church attendance?
  • What happened from the height of attendance in the 80s to now?
  • What proportion of Americans who previously went to church have stopped attending church?
  • Why did Americans stop going to church?
  • How would you respond to people who think that fewer people attending church is good for society?
  • Are more educated people less likely to go to church?
Guest Bio:Michael Graham is the Program Director at The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics and is the co-author of “The Great Dechurching.”Resources Mentioned: Follow Us:
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