What does 35 years of church research reveal about the future of Australian churches? Dr Ruth Powell, Director of NCLS Research, takes us on a fascinating journey through data and personal experience that illuminates both challenges and opportunities ahead.
Drawing from her formative years as a missionary kid in Papua New Guinea and decades of research, Dr Powell identifies key trends shaping today's spiritual landscape—from changing patterns in church attendance to the vitality found in Australia's multicultural congregations.
The conversation explores how churches are navigating cultural shifts, generational differences, and the tension between turning inward versus engaging with broader communities. For church leaders seeking wisdom and anyone curious about Australia's evolving relationship with faith, this episode offers both sobering realities and compelling pathways forward for thriving ministry.
About Baptist Financial Services (BFS): For over 40 years, BFS has helped ministries get the funding and support they need to build and expand their ministry operations.
Popular Podcasts
Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club
Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com