What does it mean to have a biblical worldview, and why is it forming—or failing to form—by the time a child turns 13? In this "Summer Reset" episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle sits down with renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna, Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, for a sobering look at the state of biblical worldview in America. Barna reveals that only 4% of American adults—and just 1% of teenagers—hold a true biblical worldview, and explains why parents, not pastors or programs, are the primary shapers of that worldview in a child’s earliest years. The conversation covers Barna’s landmark book Revolution, his “seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview,” the failure of topical preaching and small groups to produce real discipleship, and what one-on-one, Jesus-modeled discipleship actually requires. This episode is essential listening for parents, church leaders, and anyone who senses something is broken in how the American church makes disciples—and wants to know what to do about it.

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Summer Reset: REPLAY // Dr. George Barna on Championing the Next Generation

JUN 17, 202643 MIN
Jesus Over Everything

Summer Reset: REPLAY // Dr. George Barna on Championing the Next Generation

JUN 17, 202643 MIN

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Continuing our Summer Reset series on the Jesus Over Everything show, this conversation between Lisa Whittle and renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna focuses on a foundational question: What does it mean to have a biblical worldview, and what’s at stake if we fail to pass one on to the next generation?   The data Dr. George Barna brings to this episode is the kind that should wake every believer up. A biblical worldview isn't formed by accident: it’s built in homes, modeled in churches, and lived out in the daily rhythms of faithful adults. The next generation is watching. The question is: what are they seeing?   Listen in to learn more: (00:24) Dr. Barna gets honest about nerves, aging, and why he still says yes to interviews (04:24) Why millions of Christ followers have walked away from Sunday mornings (08:04) How a 40-year researcher processes hope and despair in the data (13:54) Only 4% of American adults and just 1% of teens have a biblical worldview (14:36) Why a child’s worldview is substantially formed by age 13 (16:42) Barna’s simple definition of a biblical worldview (20:58) Is skipping church a sign of lost faith, or just doing faith differently? (31:22) Only 37% of pastors have a biblical worldview, and what that reveals about seminary (35:31) Barna’s unfiltered take on social media and discipleship (36:09) Introducing the “seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview”   Mentioned in the Episode: Book - Revolution by Dr. George Barna: https://a.co/d/0iHdx2rZ Book - Raising Spiritual Champions by Dr. George Barna: https://a.co/d/05O2sSOV Latest Reports - Cultural Research Center at ACU: https://azcu.edu/culturalresearchcenter/   Connect with Dr. George Barna: Website: https://georgebarna.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgeorgebarna/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial