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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 26 MIN

01 | Faith Trends in America: Why Commitment to Jesus Is Rising

from The Barna Faith and Culture Report · host Barna Group

In this debut episode of the Faith & Culture Report, David Kinnaman and Ashley LaLonde explore a surprising shift in the spiritual landscape: 66% of U.S. adults say they’ve made a personal commitment to Jesus—and that number is rising. Drawing on new Barna research, this conversation examines growing spiritual openness, changing faith trends in America and what these shifts mean for the future of the Church. This episode sets the foundation for a new kind of conversation—one grounded in data, shaped by lived experience and focused on helping you discern what’s next for faith, culture and the Church.Download this free resource to discover trends that are shaping the church.Read this article for more insights on the rise of spiritual renewal.Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel.View all Faith and Culture Report podcast episodes on our podcast page.

In this debut episode of the Faith & Culture Report, David Kinnaman and Ashley LaLonde explore a surprising shift in the spiritual landscape: 66% of U.S. adults say they’ve made a personal commitment to Jesus—and that number is rising. Drawing on new Barna research, this conversation examines growing spiritual openness, changing faith trends in America and what these shifts mean for the future of the Church. This episode sets the foundation for a new kind of conversation—one grounded in d...

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