In this conversation, Michael and Janet discuss:

• Dr. Barna’s fascinating introduction to history in research
• How people interact with the Bible in America
• How Church in America might deter folks from interacting with the Bible
• Observations from The American Worldview Inventory 2021
• Defining & forming a Biblical worldview
• Dominant influences in our culture
• The internal fight leading to increased depression and anxiety
• Racial and ethnic challenges in our culture

“Most research looks at: do you read the Bible? That’s important to know but I think there’s a deeper level of: do you actually study it and figure out what to do with it, and that’s where I think we’re really falling short in America.“

Scripture referenced

Romans 12:2

About Dr. George Barna

George Barna is a professor at Arizona Christian University and the Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at ACU. He also founded the Barna Group, a research company that for years set the standard for understanding trends in American culture. Dr. Barna has written more than 50 books, including numerous award-winners and New York Times bestsellers. He is also a Fellow at the Townsend Institute, has taught at the undergraduate and graduate level, and has pastored two churches.

Learn more about Dr. Barna Here.