Stand Up For The Truth Podcast JB Hixson: Keeping Watch in the Night – Church Trends
Jan 20, 2026
Join a deep dive into the troubling trends affecting today's church. From the erosion of biblical authority to the challenges of American individualism, this conversation urges reflection on community and discipleship. They question the intersection of technology and faith, highlighting both its benefits and dangers. The rise of global persecution and the impact of anti-Semitism are also addressed, alongside a critique of mega-church culture and true evangelism. Insightful and provocative, this discussion is a call to vigilance in spiritual living.
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Scripture As The Church's Centerpiece
- The Bible must remain front and center because marginalizing scripture erodes the church's transformative power.
- J.B. Hickson warns that replacing authority with inspiration turns churches into spectator social gatherings.
Independence Undermines Church Community
- American church culture prizes independence and personal preference, which fragments community and discipleship.
- J.B. Hickson calls this a narcissistic epidemic that produces "tin pot theologians" guided by feelings.
Small Groups Became Hobby Clubs
- A small-church friend quit as small-groups director after finding groups were basically hobby clubs.
- He expected discipleship but found Tupperware and knitting clubs instead.
