Tuesday's Catch: 'The Burge Report: Why Are Non-Denominational Churches Growing?' And More

The Burge Report: Why Are Non-Denominational Churches Growing?
Fifty years ago, non-denominational churches were more of an anomaly. Today, they are one of largest religious groups in the United States and one of only a few growing religious groups. Why is this? Ryan Burge joins the show to discuss the reasons for growth among non-denominational churches.

Outlaw Pornography. Now.
Pornography isn’t merely immoral. It’s exploitative. It’s violent. It’s corrosive to relationships, harmful to children, and toxic to a culture that claims to value consent, freedom, and human dignity. It degrades the soul. How much longer will we stand idly by as this industry preys on us?

In her research Dr. Judianne Densen-Gerber, founder of the Odyssey House therapeutic communities for drug treatment, found a correlation between pornography and child sexual abuse. Perpetrators would use child pornography to stimulate their sexual interest in children, reinforcing their perception of children as objects of sexual gratification and wetting their appetite for further sexual activity with children, but also to persuade children to engage in particular sexual acts with them. They may see an adult perform a particular sexual act with a child on a video and this may trigger in them the desire to perform such an act with a child themselves. Watching more child pornography may heightens this desire and in some individuals will lead to them finding a victim with whom to act out this desire. Alcohol and other addictive substances can play a role in that they reduce inhibitions against anti-social behavior. They can also be used to make the victim more compliant.

3 Ways Your Church Can Communicate God’s Presence to Foster Kids
If families in our churches are welcoming foster kids into their care, how can we be equipped to come alongside these families?

Related: In Deed and Truth: How Churches Can Fight for Families and Support the Foster Care Community

The Reform of the English Church
The theory of royal supremacy justifying headship in both church and state emerged in the 1530s out of a long academic and legal debate that reached back at least to the twelfth century, with roots in a variety of sources—biblical, patristic, political, and historical.

England's prayer revolution and its modern legacy
This series of articles is about the historical pressures on the church that limit its congregational praying...This fourth article jumps forward approximately one thousand years from the last one, bringing us to seventeenth-century England and the second of our case studies.

7 Ways To Create a Powerful Worship Set List
One of a worship leader’s most fundamental jobs is picking the right songs for Sunday. Not only that, but putting the songs in the right order. Sometimes you can just feel which songs you should do. But this usually comes with years of leading. So how do you pick a great worship set list whether you’re a seasoned worship leader or just starting out?

20 Ways to Pray for Worship Leaders
Here are 20 ways to pray for worship leaders.

The ABCs of Salvation is Not the Gospel
Instead of starting your VBS training with the ABCs of salvation—the response to the gospel—you might consider ending with it.

Spread God’s Love: Printable Acts of Kindness Checklists
In a world often dominated by challenges and negativity, small acts of kindness can shine as powerful expressions of love and faith. Whether it’s helping a neighbor, sharing a smile, or offering a word of encouragement, each act can make a difference. As Christians, spreading God’s love through kindness aligns with the teachings of Jesus and helps to build a community of compassion and hope.