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Mentioned in 9 episodes

The Vanishing Church

How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us

Book • 2026

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Skye Jethani

as the new book by

Ryan Burge

about the hollowing out of moderate congregations.

704: Love is All We Need + Moderate Churches with Ryan Burge

Mentioned by

Russell Moore

as a fascinating look through the data, which is coming out in January of 26.

Books about Digital Resistance with Ashley Hales: The New Wendell Berry Novel, Jon Haidt, David Zahl, and More

Mentioned by the speaker, who recommends checking it out when discussing how religious movements become political monocultures.

Bonhoeffer’s Warning, Unheeded: the Moral Collapse of White Evangelicalism

Mentioned as the most recent book written by the guest,

Ryan Burge

.

Racist Memes, Vance at the Olympics, Epstein Files, and the Vanishing Church

Mentioned by

Cherie Harder

as the book

Ryan Burge

was invited to discuss, exploring how political division has harmed the church.

America's Vanishing Church, with Ryan Burge

Mentioned by

Curtis Chang

when introducing

Ryan Burge

, who wrote the book.

The Vanishing Church and Why It's Hurting American Democracy with Ryan Burge

Mentioned by

Ryan Burge

as his upcoming book that argues for the value of the mainline in a functioning democracy.

The Great Disconnect: When the Pulpit and the Pew aren't Speaking the Same Language

Mentioned by

Tripp Fuller

, encouraging listeners to pre-order a copy as it comes out next week.

The Four Faces of "None": What the Largest Study of Religiously Unaffiliated Americans Reveals

Mentioned by

Dan Koch

as the guest's forthcoming book exploring changes in American Christianity and declining middle, moderate congregations.

Religious “Nones” and “Dones” with Ryan Burge (#382)

Mentioned by

Ross Douthat

as a new book by

Ryan Burge

, focusing on the decline of moderate congregations.

No, Young Men Are Not Returning to Church

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