In the latest episode of the Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascall, along with Esteban Shedd from Streetlights, explore the transformative power of the Bible when it is made accessible through modern methods like hip-hop beats. They discuss the troublingly low engagement levels among Christians, which they attribute to digital distractions and a lack of spiritual hunger. This episode highlights the profound impact of listening to the Bible and encourages deeper spiritual practices through tools such as the Streetlights app, showcasing the Bible's potential to change lives.
The Streetlights team joins us to discuss the importance of Biblical knowledge and the tension between how scripture is sometimes misused and the alarming reality that many Christians are unfamiliar with God's word. According to a 2021 Barna Group survey, 34% of US adults read the Bible at least once a week, while 50% read it less than twice a year, up from 2020 when 169 million adults used the Bible occasionally. However, a 2021 Statista survey found that 29% of respondents never read the Bible, highlighting a trend over four years showing that most Americans do not engage with it. Currently, only 10 percent of Americans report daily Bible reading, down from about 14 percent before the pandemic.
As leaders, it is crucial to bridge this gap by integrating the Bible into our daily lives and making it accessible to others through innovative methods. This episode offers valuable insights and practical tools to help you lead with a deeper understanding and a stronger spiritual foundation.
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