New PEERS test data shows nearly no kids know Christ episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 36 MIN

New PEERS test data shows nearly no kids know Christ

from The Generations Radio Program

Today, state-schooled kids average 4% on a Christian worldview test, down from 25% in 1990. Christian-schooled kids are down to 14%, and homeschooled kids are around 52%. Kevin talks with Dan Smithwick, director of the Nehemiah Institute, about the results of their PEERS test, and why these numbers just keep falling. They discuss how education was captured…why even kids in churches don’t have Christian worldviews…and why we are losing the faith year on year.Download the episode MP3 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19388564-new-peers-test-data-shows-nearly-no-kids-know-christ.mp32026 Shepherds Conference - Men Wanted for BattleMore info here. Check out A Hive of Busy Bees here.Help your kids know God's Word by heart. Teach Me the Faith here.

Today, state-schooled kids average 4% on a Christian worldview test, down from 25% in 1990. Christian-schooled kids are down to 14%, and homeschooled kids are around 52%. Kevin talks with Dan Smithwick, director of the Nehemiah Institute, about the results of their PEERS test, and why these numbers just keep falling. They discuss how education was captured…why even kids in churches don’t have Christian worldviews…and why we are losing the faith year on year. Download the episode MP3 here: htt...

NOW PLAYING

New PEERS test data shows nearly no kids know Christ

0:00 36:42

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Generations Radio Program?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this The Generations Radio Program episode published?

This episode was published on June 23, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Today, state-schooled kids average 4% on a Christian worldview test, down from 25% in 1990. Christian-schooled kids are down to 14%, and homeschooled kids are around 52%. Kevin talks with Dan Smithwick, director of the Nehemiah Institute, about the...

Can I download this The Generations Radio Program episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!