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No, Young Men Are Not Returning to Church

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With a new book, The Vanishing Church. How the hollowing out of moderate congregations is hurting democracy, faith, and us.

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Something surprising is happening to religious belief in America: It’s no longer trending downward. Are Americans becoming more religious? On this episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross sits down with the demographer and former pastor Ryan Burge to discuss the myths and realities of religious revival and debate whether the future belongs to ortho bros or Pagans.
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With a new book, The Vanishing Church. How the hollowing out of moderate congregations is hurting democracy, faith, and us.

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Key quote: With a new book, The Vanishing Church. How the hollowing out of moderate congregations is hurting democracy, faith, and us.
The host mentions 'The Vanishing Church' to highlight the decline of moderate congregations and its implications for democracy and faith. This book provides insights into the changing landscape of American religion, particularly the rise of the 'nones' and the stagnation of religious affiliation.
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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

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In Netflix's upcoming film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Tommy Shelby must face his own demons and choose whether to confront his legacy or burn it to the ground.