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State of the Bible – The Bay Area

John Plake

October 2, 2025

This special report examines the well-being, faith participation, Bible use, and interest in the Bible among residents in the Bay Area.

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All About the Nones

John Plake

August 12, 2025

According to our annual State of the Bible Survey, 26% of Americans are religiously unaffiliated. To better understand the Nones, we interviewed Dr. Ryan P. Burge, an associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University, pastor, statistician, and author of The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going. […]

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The Loneliness Epidemic

John Plake

November 7, 2024

Susan Mettes, author of The Loneliness Epidemic, shares her findings on the state of loneliness in the United States and how the Bible and churches can make a difference. Mettes is also a military spouse and shares her personal experience on what can sometimes be a lonely lifestyle. Download the full State of the Bible report: StateoftheBible.org

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Supporting Gen Z with the Bible

John Plake

September 23, 2024

Our youngest adults—those in Generation Z—have more fears, greater anxiety, lower self-esteem, and less peer affirmation than any older generation. Join Dr. John Plake, American Bible Society’s Chief Innovation Officer and editor-in-chief of the State of the Bible series and Dr. Tanita Tualla Maddox, the National Director of Generational Impact for Young Life, as they talk about the next generation, mental and emotional health, and the Bible.

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The Bible and AI

John Plake

May 7, 2024

Can AI be used to enhance spiritual growth, reach more people with the gospel, and glorify God? We’ve gathered insights from key leaders in AI and Christian ministry. Let’s explore these questions together.

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Americans less engaged, but Gen Z bucking trend

John Plake

April 2, 2024

Scripture engagement among American adults is at its lowest point in the 14 years the American Bible Society has commissioned the annual State of the Bible report, researchers said in releasing the first chapter of the 2024 report.