In our recent conversation about the recent Pew Religious Landscape Study, we missed an interesting data point: the decline of the Roman Catholic church. In this episode, we interact with a WORLD Opinion piece that explores the data and proposes some explanations for the downward trend. We discuss Catholic/Protestant apologetics; why high-profile "celebrity conversions" don't tell the whole story; and why discipling and catechizing our kids is vital to the growth and health of Christianity.
(0:00) Introductions
(1:19) Something We Missed from the Pew Religious Landscape Study
(13:38) What the Decline of Catholicism Means for Culture At Large
(16:14) Opportunities for Charitable Conversations Among Protestants and Catholics
(24:17) The Importance of Discipling and Catechizing Our Children
Article: https://wng.org/opinions/mass-exodus-1743031983
Research Study: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/decline-of-christianity-in-the-us-has-slowed-may-have-leveled-off/
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