Michael Graham

Michael (Mike) Graham, program director at The Gospel Coalition’s Keller Center and cultural commentator on technology and epistemology, joins the conversation. They trace COVID’s upheaval of worship and digital acceleration. They examine the Trump era’s legal and cultural shifts, the moral transformation after Obergefell, and the iPhone’s role in reshaping social life and knowledge.

David French and Michael Graham discuss the reasons for the significant decrease in church attendance in the US, including relocation, inconvenience, and family changes. They explore different demographics and characteristics of those who have left evangelical churches. Solutions discussed include individual outreach, personal connection, and approaching an anxious world with humility and kindness.

Michael Graham and Jim Davis discuss 'The Great Dechurching' in the largest religious shift in U.S. history, highlighting reasons for leaving churches and the impact of historical events, internet, politics, and COVID. They share action steps for church leaders, emphasize community, student ministry, mental health, and encourage embracing influence from the margins in Christianity.

Michael Graham, program director and researcher on American religious trends, gives data-driven perspective on church decline and shifting affiliations. He charts the rise of non-denominationalism, global leadership moving south, China’s church boom and crackdown, and America’s dechurching. Short, clear takes highlight demographic shifts, persecution patterns, and changing needs for apologetics.

Michael Graham, the Program Director at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, dives into the fascinating interplay between artificial intelligence and theology. He discusses the AI Christian Benchmark report, the challenges of ensuring theological accuracy in AI outputs, and the church's role in embracing technology thoughtfully. Graham advocates for a nuanced approach amid fears surrounding AI, while emphasizing the need for redemptive engagement and robust discipleship resources. Explore how AI might shape the future of the church and society!