Focus on the Family AustraliaWhy Do Young People Leave the Church - Part 2 - 14-15 February 2026
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Many Christian parents long to see their children grow in faith and stay rooted in it for life. Yet for many families, the story unfolds differently?'children lose interest, drift from church, and often never return. Why does this happen? And more importantly?'can anything be done to change it? Professor Bruce Robinson, founder of the Fathering Project, and his wife Jacqui set out to find answers. They spoke with 140 adult children raised in Christian homes and uncovered five key reasons young people walk away?'reasons that are surprisingly simple to address. Join us as we unpack what helps faith last?'and why some walk away.