In this groundbreaking new book, acclaimed researcher and author George Barna identifies, describes, and analyzes seven major “faith tribes” in America—documenting who they are, what they believe, how they vote, and what they are passionate about. Barna provides helpful insight into how these groups influence our economy, politics, and values—and what their potential is to change America. Through his in-depth study of all seven tribes, Barna has identified potential strategies that faith tribes—if they choose to—could employ to facilitate healing and restoration in American culture, and cultures across the world. The seven tribes are as follows: Captive Christians, Casual Christians, Jews, Mormons, Pantheists, Muslims, and Skeptics.
Archive for June, 2009
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 144 “The Seven Faith Tribes” (George Barna)
Monday, June 29th, 20091st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 143 “From Eternity to Here” (Frank Viola)
Monday, June 22nd, 2009Deep within God’s Word lies a wondrous story like no other. A drama that originated before time began. An epic saga that resonates with the heartbeat of God. A story that reveals nothing less than the meaning of life.
From Eternity to Here presents three remarkable stories spanning from Genesis to Revelation. Each story traces a divine theme that is woven throughout Scripture. Seen together, they offer an extraordinary glimpse into God’s highest passion. What you discover will forever change your view of life, the church, and our magnificent God.
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 142 “Believe That You Can” (Jentezen Franklin)
Monday, June 15th, 2009Living your dreams isn’t easy. It takes persistence and tenacity, along with belief in yourself, God and the message He has given you. In this book, New York Times best-selling author Jentezen Franklin brings readers a powerful message of hope using examples from biblical characters who knew the power of grabbing hold of the dreams and visions God gave them and not letting go until they came to pass.
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 141 “unfashionable” (Tullian Tchividjian)
Monday, June 1st, 2009Tullian Tchividjian remembers the Sunday morning he woke up hung over, still dressed in the clothes he’d worn until passing out during a night of partying. After five-years of hard living, Tullian had come to the end of himself. He got up and went down the street to church. What he found there shocked him–a community of Christians who joyfully and radically lived out the Gospel in ways he’d never seen before. The encounter showed him a new way of living in the world–and he came to personal faith in Christ.
Tullian’s experience convinced him that young Christians today don’t want a faith community that tries to come off as appealing and trendy. Christ followers are called to embrace a standard that’s “out of this world.” Why? Because the only way to make a difference in the world is by being different.
To help his listeners re-imagine a radically “unfashionable” lifestyle, Tullian examines what Gospel-infused priorities would look like in relationships, community, work, finances and culture. Listeners will come away with a clear picture of what it means to live subversively–and redemptively–for God.