Americans Are Hungry For God’s Word!

How do we know? The research tells us so.

Dr. John Plake is a researcher with a pastor’s heart.  As the Chief Program Officer at American Bible Society he joins us to share data from first chapter of their 14th Annual State of the Bible report.

He shares that Americans are interested in what the Bible has to say, especially our young adults. Dr. Plake says, “Last year, 50% of Gen Z adults (ages 18-27) agreed that the message of the Bible has transformed their lives. This year, that number rose to 54%. If this trend continues, we have good reason for hope.”

Then, when you share your faith it’s OK to say, “You know what, I don’t have the answer to that. But I’ll find out and get back with you!” Perry had to do this the other day in a conversation with his Muslim friend and it was so humbling cause he wanted to have an answer!

“What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near?”– Laura Story. Pain takes us deep into relationship with God. And Perry and Shawna talk about how they wrestle to surrender to the way of the cross.

Last, serving, at times, can feel like a box we need to check off our Christian to-do list. But that’s not how Jesus approached it. Serving wasn’t something he did, it’s who He is. What would it take for you and me to love and serve others like Jesus?

Americans Are Hungry For God&rsquo;s Word!
How do we know? The research tells us so.
Dr. John Plake is a researcher with a pastor&rsquo;s heart. &nbsp;As the Chief Program Officer at American Bible Society he joins us to share data from first chapter of their 14th Annual <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsotb.research.bible%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CBen.Fridsma%40moody.edu%7C2f42d637ffd74bb4feec08dc63b79079%7Cc82354df7b3646468e6a064160399dcd%7C1%7C0%7C638494887293192164%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BItQWwwKDMIK8v%2BW5faNLB5SCN6WEoYTBt7Z0wCdOyE%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="1b4928a3-a2ed-42b3-ae78-7837679aa571">State of the Bible</a> report.
He shares that Americans are interested in what the Bible has to say, especially our young adults. Dr. Plake says, &ldquo;Last year, 50% of Gen Z adults (ages 18-27) agreed that the message of the Bible has transformed their lives. This year, that number rose to 54%. If this trend continues, we have good reason for hope.&rdquo;
Then, when you share your faith it&rsquo;s OK to say, &ldquo;You know what, I don&rsquo;t have the answer to that. But I&rsquo;ll find out and get back with you!&rdquo; Perry had to do this the other day in a conversation with his Muslim friend and it was so humbling cause he wanted to have an answer!
&ldquo;What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near?&rdquo;&ndash; Laura Story. Pain takes us deep into relationship with God. And Perry and Shawna talk about how they wrestle to surrender to the way of the cross.
Last, serving, at times, can feel like a box we need to check off our Christian to-do list. But that&rsquo;s not how Jesus approached it. Serving wasn&rsquo;t something he did, it&rsquo;s who He is. What would it take for you and me to love and serve others like Jesus?

The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you’re Abba’s child and that you’re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus’ love.

The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you’re Abba’s child and that you’re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus’ love.

Perry and Shawna

The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you&rsquo;re Abba&rsquo;s child and that you&rsquo;re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus&rsquo; love.

Perry and Shawna Mornings

Americans Are Hungry For God’s Word!

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