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
05 | Dr. Frank Newport on the Religious Revival Among Young Men
In this episode, David Kinnaman sits down with Dr. Frank Newport, Gallup Senior Scientist and former Editor-in-Chief of the Gallup Poll, to explore new Barna and Gallup data on a striking rise in religiosity among young men — including a 14-poi...
04 | Christine Caine on Evangelism, Spiritual Openness & the Rise of a Flourishing Faith
In this episode, David Kinnaman and Ashley LaLonde sit down with evangelist, author, and activist Christine Caine to explore new Barna data on faith commitment in America — including a striking 20-point drop in Christians who say their faith is...
03 | Jo Saxton on Motherhood, Spiritual Formation & Discipleship in the In-Between
In this episode, Ashley LaLonde sits down with pastor, author and leadership coach Jo Saxton to explore new Barna data on motherhood and spiritual formation — including why 53% of teenagers name their mom as their most trusted source for guidan...
02 | Andy Crouch on the Future of AI, Faith & Spiritual Formation
In this episode, David Kinnaman and Ashley Lalonde sit down with Andy Crouch to explore new Barna data on AI adoption among Christians and pastors, and what it reveals about the future of faith and culture. Together, they unpack the rise ...
01 | Faith Trends in America: Why Commitment to Jesus Is Rising
In this debut episode of the Faith & Culture Report, David Kinnaman and Ashley LaLonde explore a surprising shift in the spiritual landscape: 66% of U.S. adults say they’ve made a personal commitment to Jesus—and that number is rising. Draw...