Has religion become obsolete in American culture? In this second part of our conversation with sociologist Dr. Christian Smith, we explore his groundbreaking research on why traditional religion has lost its cultural relevance for post-Boomer generations.
Dr. Christian Smith explores why religion feels outdated in modern culture, citing shifts in family, institutions, and technology as key causes.
In part two of our conversation with Andy Root, we explore a radically different approach to sharing faith that moves beyond happiness-hunting strategies to embrace God’s presence in brokenness.
Dr. Andy Root shows us how to evangelize through what he calls “a theology of consolation” – being present with people in their sadness and brokenness, because that’s where Jesus shows up.
With Pastor Marcos Canales and Nina Lau Branson, discover how being church in a community crisis goes far beyond emergency preparedness.
In this insightful episode of the Pivot Podcast, we talk with Dwight Zscheile about the concept of “one church multiple models” through what he calls a “mixed ecology” approach.
Discover biblical improvisation with Dr. Mark Glanville—where jazz meets Old Testament insight to craft sermons that resonate in today’s post-Christian world.
Host Dwight Zscheile interviews Pastor Ed Doerner from Messiah Lutheran Church about their revolutionary approach to church leadership and community engagement.
Discover effective approaches to Gen Z spiritual formation in this insightful Pivot Podcast episode featuring Eric Huseth.
David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird Ministries and author of “The Big Relief,” joins Pivot Podcast hosts Dwight Zscheile and Terri Elton to discuss grace-centered ministry in an exhausted world.
Mike and Danny Housholder share how Lutheran Church of Hope focuses on following God’s lead rather than their own plans.
In this 6-minute reflection, Terri invites listeners to slow down and fully experience Holy Week—from Palm Sunday to Easter—highlighting how embracing its solemn moments deepens our faith and appreciation of Christ’s resurrection
In this quarterly Q&A, hosts Terri Elton, Dwight Zscheile, and Alicia Granholm tackle the common challenge of church identity confusion.
Pastors Bob Lewis and Mariah Mills share their experience creating a successful multi-church youth ministry model that’s building stronger faith communities.
Dr. Jennifer Wojciechowski joins the Pivot Podcast to explore how ancient traditions speak to contemporary spiritual needs.
