Christian Curious

A podcast engaging the most pressing questions our culture poses for ministry today.

Hosted by Dr. Halee Gray Scott

Stay curious.

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Those most resistant to Christianity are people whose questions did not receive enough attention when they were asked. This book is the story of questions of young adults who are lost and want to be found—and questions of pastors who seek to find them.
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“We are in a digital age. The church was built on an analog world...you hold on to that cross because it doesn't matter if it’s analog, or digital, that's the ground of Christ.”—Eric

Read more stories like Eric's in Not A Hopeless Case:
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Build belonging in your community with help of Not A Hopeless Case:

1. Stop relying on old methods of evangelism.
2. Remember names and people.
3. Expand hospitality practices.
4. Break up the cliques.
5. Use consistent, reliable messaging.

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Some young adults described attending churches simply because someone remembered them, whether it was a church leader or a member of the congregation.

To be known is a core desire of all humans. It is the duty of the church to meet that desire.
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The balance between having a space where they are known and finding ways to integrate into the larger church body is important to young adults. Connecting with the larger church body gives them a vision of life and faith beyond themselves.

Read more:
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Worth every second! Congrats @garyhaugen !
International Justice Mission "is the lengthened shadow of Gary Haugen," @Peter_Wehner writes. "It’s no surprise, then, that faith is an essential part of IJM’s work." https://t.co/x2DLVeuAWw @IJM

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God uses our lives to reach the kind of people we once were. Let your light reach others:
- Remember people are not perfect
- Remember we are not perfect
- Remember we cannot offer God perfection.
- Accept your own weaknesses, use them to reach other.
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The decline in volunteerism among young adults is part of a larger issue. While young adults long to make a difference in their community, they know there is a gap between their aspiration and action in the community.

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It is easy to believe the church in America is a hopeless case. It has lost its authority, is crippled by scandals. But Jesus has not lost his power. He's not crippled by scandal.

God is still the God of hope, and no person or church is a hopeless case.
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Many young adults struggle with an inability to ask difficult questions in their churches. They face a lack of venue to ask questions, and fear judgement, among other things.

Not A Hopeless Case helps you encourage them to ask questions and address them.
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The innumerable scandals enveloping Christian leaders and our failure to faithfully respond to immoral behavior has brought great harm. It has damaged the spiritual lives of the victims. It has damaged the reputation of Christ.

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Important information about Gen Z, spirituality, and the future of the church today. Not to miss

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Why are young adults leaving the Church?
Dr. Halee Gray Scott discusses research she’s conducted with young adults in her new book, "Not a Hopeless Case: 6 Vital Questions from Young Adults to a Church in Crisis.
Listen at https://t.co/E2qIc05ANa

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Why are young adults leaving the Church?
Dr. Halee Gray Scott discusses research she’s conducted with young adults in her new book, "Not a Hopeless Case: 6 Vital Questions from Young Adults to a Church in Crisis.
Listen at https://t.co/E2qIc05ANa

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In our efforts to extend the reach of our influence, we often miss the opportunities for ministry in our immediate communities. For young adults, this is one of the most important factors when considering a church.

How is your church making a difference?
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The fact that young adults do not believe churches are safe places in which to pose their questions and air their doubts has serious and far-reaching consequences.

Open your hearts to the young adults in your community.
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Join us for our BOOK CLUB with author Halee Gray Scott! Her book dives deep into the spiritual and religious world of Generation Z and the "nones" to discover where they find their sources of spirituality -- and how to reach them. DM us for more details!

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Not A Hopeless Case is also a guide to help young adults in your community:
1. Target the interests of young adults in your area.
2. Ensure that all staff is trained in hospitality.
3. Make sure your church is user friendly.
4. Remember new visitors.
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With Christ, and the educated knowledge and care of the church, there is no hopeless cause or lost case. Anyone who is willing may be found.

Help the young adults in your life understand that they are Not A Hopeless Case:
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Not A Hopeless Case is a book of questions. Questions young adults have about the church and questions pastors have about how to answer. These questions are rooted in research.

Pre-order your copy to read more:
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