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2-minutes is all you need to catch the highlights. Scroll through these short Insights Videos to better understand what people think about and how they interact with the Bible.

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Gen Z Church Engagement is Low
Church Engagement is Good for You
How to Foster Deeper Church Engagement
Do You Go to Church?
Does God Care About Your Suffering?
The Good News is Good for You.
How’s Everybody Doing?
Where in the World are People Flourishing?
Does the Bible conflict with a scientific worldview?
Is the Bible Relevant to Your Life?
What’s the State of the Bible Around the World?
How Do YOU Read the Bible? Print, Digital, Video, Audio Trends Revealed!
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// November 7, 2024

The Loneliness Epidemic

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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All About the Nones

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. […]
A man walks alone in a dark environment

The Loneliness Epidemic

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

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

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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