In this episode, we dive into the growing trend of comfort, convenience, and entitlement within American Christian culture, particularly as it relates to the modern church experience. From coffee stations to children’s play areas and entertainment options, many churches in America offer a variety of amenities designed to make the experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Join us as we explore how these conveniences might be contributing to a deeper cultural shift where churchgoers come to expect ease and entertainment, often prioritizing personal comfort over spiritual growth.

Americans are obsessed with size, the bigger the better. In this episode, we examine how this value seeps into the American church and influences the way we approach our faith. We may not even notice how often we rely on size to make decisions or to determine the value of those things we engage with. And when it comes to the church, while we can critique elements of both large and small churches, our main point is that we should put aside our bias towards size and look for better ways to evaluate the health of our churches. As one of the authors we cite has stated, our focus on size within the church has come at a significant price, and peeling apart the American culture’s obsession with size can help us see the cost it is having on our faith.

Ten days before the 2024 election, we sat down to predict who would win the presidential race and why we came to that conclusion. Now that the results are known, listen in as we discuss our thought process and the implications for both the country and the church. As we head into the new year, we will be recording more episodes that examine how this election will impact the church and the spiritual lives of young adults, while this episode gave us the chance to put down a marker and to test our predictive abilities.