678: Is Gen Z Having a Religious Revival? with Ryan Burge

The IRS has decided churches are no longer prohibited from endorsing political candidates. Is this a win for free speech or a reason for some churches to become even more partisan? The Department of Homeland Security has released a creepy new promotional video that uses the Bible to frame border security as a mission from God. The Christian who gave George W. Bush the idea of “compassionate conservatism” says the passing of the Big Beautiful Bill marks the end of an era for the GOP. Professor Ryan Burge is back with data about the religious outlook of Gen Z. Some see evidence of a revival, but Burge says it’s probably wishful thinking. Also this week, animal fashion news: chimp drip edition.

 

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0:00 - Show Starts

 

3:22 - Theme Song

 

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5:55 - Chimp Fashion!

 

12:56 - Christian in Government with PEPFAR

 

16:07 - The Johnson Amendment

 

29:24 - Bible Verse in an ICE Recruitment Ad

 

40:59 - Why Is the Church So Libertarian?

 

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58:00 - Interview

 

1:00:45 - Why Are They Saying It’s a “Revival?”

 

1:09:05 - Can Revival Be Predicted?

 

1:16:50 - Church and Loneliness

 

1:29:46 - End Credits

 

Links from News Segment:

Chimps and Grassy Fashion!

https://www.iflscience.com/chimps-are-sticking-grass-in-their-ears-and-rears-as-they-embrace-pointless-fad-79910

 

Other Resources:

Ryan Burge’s Article on Gen Z Revival:

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/is-there-a-religious-revival-occurring

 

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