Shifting Culture Ep. 370 Stephanie Spellers - What the Nones and Dones Teach Us About the Future of Faith
Dec 5, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Stephanie Spellers, an Episcopal priest and change agent, tackles the decline of the church and the emerging trends among 'nones' and 'dones.' She highlights the need for authentic connections and discusses how spirituality is found outside traditional settings. Explore the role of communal meals in fostering community, the push against Christian nationalism, and the call to become a true Jesus movement. Stephanie's insights promise hope and renewal for a transforming faith landscape.
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Commitment Attracts In A Me-Centered Culture
- Authentic communal demands and commitments attract people who want life change rather than consumer choice.
- Offering clear commitments and transformative practice counters the exhausted individualism millennials and Gen Z describe.
Listen First To Redesign Community
- Listen with curiosity to nones and dones to learn where they find meaning, not to immediately recruit them.
- Use their stories to redesign community offerings that prioritize belonging and authenticity.
Spirituality Without Belonging
- Many nones/dones have rich spiritual lives but struggle to find deep belonging and durable community.
- They often form chosen families, fitness groups, or secular community alternatives to meet relational needs.