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Listen...to the research

  • chloethereserod
  • May 10
  • 1 min read

Faith Is Changing—And People Are Craving Presence, Not Performances 🎧🕊️💬

The latest research shows loud and clear: while traditional religious affiliation is dropping, spiritual hunger is alive and growing 🌱💛.What people want isn’t just more sermons—they want to be seen, heard, and deeply connected. 👂🏽🤲🏽


🎧 Here’s What the Research Is Saying—If We’re Listening:

🛐 Belief is still strong.

  • 86% of Americans believe in God or a higher power (Pew, 2023) 🙏🏾✨.


👀 Presence matters more than programs.

  • People are seeking spaces where someone listens, not just talks at them—sacred spaces built on real relationship, not performance 💬🫶🏽.


🌿 Faith is becoming everyday and embodied.

  • Prayer walks, meditation, activism, and storytelling are the new sanctuaries 🌳🧘🏽🎶—faith is showing up in real life, not just on Sundays.


🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Young people are shaping a new spiritual landscape.

  • Gen Z and Millennials want faith communities that practice justice, curiosity, and authenticity—and that listen before they preach 🔥🤔🛐.


📉 Institutional loyalty is fading, but trust through listening can grow.

  • Skepticism about religious institutions is real, but it’s not the end of the story. Deep listening builds new trust and fresh community roots 🌱👂🏾.


Bottom line?

Faith is not vanishing. It’s moving closer to the heart—and communities that listen first and speak second are the ones leading the way 🎧❤️‍🔥.



 
 

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