The Barna Faith and Culture Report
The Barna Faith and Culture Report podcast explores the intersection of Christian faith and today’s rapidly changing culture, featuring the latest research insights alongside conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners. Each episode helps Christian leaders make sense of what’s happening and respond with clarity, wisdom, and practical action.
The Barna Faith and Culture Report
Latest Episodes
12 | Pete Scazzero on Emotionally Healthy Success
In this episode, David Kinnaman and Ashley LaLonde sit down with Pete Scazzero, pastor, bestselling author, and co-founder of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, to explore new Barna data on pastoral flourishing—including that pastors score just ...
11 | Tara-Leigh Cobble on Bible Engagement & Learning to Love Scripture
In this episode, David Kinnaman and Ashley LaLonde sit down with Tara-Leigh Cobble, best-selling author, creator and host of The Bible Recap, and founder of D-Group International, to explore new Barna data on Bible engagement—including...
10 | Carey Nieuwhof on AI, Authenticity & the Future Church
In this episode, Ashley LaLonde and David Kinnaman sit down with Carey Nieuwhof, bestselling author, podcaster, and founder of the Art of Leadership Academy, to explore new Barna data on AI and the church—including that 41% of pastors say AI ha...
09 | Dr. Anita Phillips on Mental Health, Emotional Honesty & Love That Leads
In this episode, Ashley LaLonde sits down with Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist, pastor, and author of The Garden Within, to explore new Barna data on the emotional health of young adults — including that 38% of 18–24-year-olds say...
08 | Rethinking Evangelism in an Age of Quiet Belief
In this episode, David Kinnaman sits down with Ashley LaLonde, Barna's Head of Insights, to explore new data showing that 80% of Americans believe there's a spiritual or supernatural dimension to life. Together, they unpack what it looks like t...