Christian Curious

08/05/2023

Why are young adults leaving the Church? Dr. Halee Gray Scott, director of the Young Adult Initiative, discusses research she’s conducted with young adults, six hard questions she’s found that they’re are asking of the Church, and how churches can respond. She also shares about her new book, "Not a Hopeless Case: 6 Vital Questions from Young Adults to a Church in Crisis," and why, despite decreasing trends in attendance, she believes there is still hope for the Church. Though Dr. Scott’s work centers around young adults, the research and these questions are relevant for all ages.

Listen at DenverSeminary.edu/Podcast

03/05/2023

Are you a "None?" Do you agree with this definition? Halee Gray Scott's new book "Not a Hopeless Case- 6 Vital Questions from Young Adults for a Church in Crisis" addresses some of these challenges and more! www.haleegrayscott.com

24/04/2023

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Dr. Halee Gray Scott dives deep into the spiritual and religious world of Generation Z and the "nones" to discover where they find their sources of spirituality -- and how to reach them.

The statistics seem grim. Every year, the decline of Christianity, and organized religion overall, continues at a rapid pace -- especially among young adults. Churches across the country are closing their doors, dying, or are being "adopted" by nearby larger churches. What is the story church leaders hear? We've lost the next generation.

But this decline in religious affiliation has not made Gen Z less spiritual. Young adults are still asking questions that only faith (or religion) can fully answer. Questions are like seeds buried in the rich, dark soil of our hearts. Nurtured with oxygen and water, they unfold into that which they were meant to become. Absent these conditions, they wither in the dark. Those most resistant to Christianity are those whose questions did not receive oxygen in their faith communities while they were children and teenagers.

Not a Hopeless Case is the story of questions, the questions of young adults about faith and spirituality--young adults who are lost and want to be found--and the questions of pastors who seek to find them.

17/03/2023

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02/03/2023

The Four Loves, by C.S. Lewis, chronicles the classic Greek definitions on this evergreen topic. Today we discuss Eros love- the romantic/sexual definition. Using C.S. Lewis as a touchstone, we'll explore this challenging topic from a historical, academic and modern perspective. bit.ly/3ZshVli

24/02/2023

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16/02/2023

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07/02/2023

When you think of asking someone to be your mentor, do you break out in a sweat like you're asking someone on a first date? Do you think you have to find the 'perfect person' who will answer all of your myriad needs?

Laura Flanders, a seasoned leader and educator in the training and mentoring field helps us dispels the myths, and our anxiety, by unpacking the definition of mentorship in a compelling and encouraging way. She will help you look at this new year with intentionality and set you up for expanded growth and deeper formation - personally and professionally. When you think of asking someone to be your mentor, do you break out in a sweat like you're asking someone on a first date? Do you think you have to find the 'perfect person' who will answer all of your myriad needs? Listen to the podcast: https://bit.ly/40ve202 and learn more about Laura and the power of mentorship at https://www.taprootinnovation.com/

01/02/2023

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30/01/2023

Can we/should we be able to find Jesus in the metaverse? Today's virtual reality offers an alternative world view where one can try on new personas and explore new worlds. Should Christians be building avatars and churches to minister in the metaverse? We visit with prolific author and professor, Douglas Groothuis to explore this scintillating and controversial new way of looking at the Christianity in today's virtual worlds. https://bit.ly/3j9a0JR

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28/09/2022

As a young mother, I was often frustrated by what I saw to be my own inability to enact meaningful change while taking care of my two daughters. Yet I know as a researcher and a writer that this sense of purposelessness is not limited to mothers, but can follow women-- especially Christian women--throughout various seasons of their lives.

In this episode of Christian Curious, we chat with The Denver Institute's for Faith and Work's Joanna Meyer about how Christian women can find meaning and purpose through their life's calling. Joanna serves as Denver Institute's Director of Public Engagement, hosts the Faith and Work Podcast, and oversees the Women & Vocation initiative.

Listen here: https://www.christiancurious.com/episodes/how-can-christian-women-discern-their-calling-in-each-season

25/09/2022

Do not be afraid to ask your heavenly Father your questions.

23/09/2022

On today's Friday Forum, we're curious-- what are some of the differences you see between millennials and Gen Z?



Explore more on this episode of : https://www.christiancurious.com/episodes/who-is-generation-z

21/09/2022

Swift on the heels of the pandemic came the Great Resignation. Millions of people around the world voluntarily resigned from their jobs. Economists and sociologists believed that the pandemic gave people the opportunity to reevaluate their work life balance and why they are working.

On this week's episode of Christian Curious, we speak with The Denver Institute for Faith and Work's Director of Public Engagement, Joanna Meyer, about God's calling and why we work.

Click the link in below to listen, or search 'Christian Curious' on your preferred podcast platform!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-gods-calling/id1531746532?i=1000580109431

19/09/2022

Do you struggle with the pressure to be perfect?

If so, you're not alone.

The American Psychological Association found that perfectionism amongst young adults is at an all time high.

Check out today's blog to hear how breakfast burritos and an art teacher influenced one young adult's journey from perfectionism to contentment.

https://www.christiancurious.com/blog/perfectionism-young-adults

14/09/2022

Everyone has a different relationship with exercise.
Some love it.
Some hate it.
Some do it to feel skinny.
Some do it to feel strong.

Have you ever asked yourself, "how can my faith influence how I exercise?" If so, we've pulled this episode out of the Christian Curious archives just for you.

Click here to listen, or search for us on your favorite podcast platform.

https://www.christiancurious.com/episodes/exercising-the-soul