Continuing our Summer Reset series on the Jesus Over Everything show, this conversation between Lisa Whittle and renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna focuses on a foundational question: What does it mean to have a biblical worldview, and what’s at stake if we fail to pass one on to the next generation?

The data Dr. George Barna brings to this episode is the kind that should wake every believer up. A biblical worldview isn't formed by accident: it’s built in homes, modeled in churches, and lived out in the daily rhythms of faithful adults. The next generation is watching. The question is: what are they seeing?

(00:24) Dr. Barna gets honest about nerves, aging, and why he still says yes to interviews

(04:24) Why millions of Christ followers have walked away from Sunday mornings

(08:04) How a 40-year researcher processes hope and despair in the data

(13:54) Only 4% of American adults and just 1% of teens have a biblical worldview

(14:36) Why a child’s worldview is substantially formed by age 13

(16:42) Barna’s simple definition of a biblical worldview

(20:58) Is skipping church a sign of lost faith, or just doing faith differently?

(31:22) Only 37% of pastors have a biblical worldview, and what that reveals about seminary

(35:31) Barna’s unfiltered take on social media and discipleship

(36:09) Introducing the “seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview”

Book - Revolution by Dr. George Barna: https://a.co/d/0iHdx2rZ

Book - Raising Spiritual Champions by Dr. George Barna: https://a.co/d/05O2sSOV

Latest Reports - Cultural Research Center at ACU: https://azcu.edu/culturalresearchcenter/

Website: https://georgebarna.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgeorgebarna/

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Ever feel like your soul needs a vacation? You’re in the right place. The Jesus Over Everything Summer Reset is a collection of our favorite hot-topic discussions and unfiltered episodes with Lisa Whittle and friends. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be diving into what it looks like to truly reset your mind, your body, and your soul – all with Jesus at the center.

Kicking off the first four episodes on resetting your soul, this show starts with a hard and honest question: Is comfortable Christianity even real? Lisa Whittle doesn’t think so, and she’s not afraid to say it.

Comfort is everywhere we look; in what we wear, who we spend time with, and increasingly, how we follow Jesus. But comfort and true discipleship are rarely the same thing, and the cost of confusing the two is higher than most of us realize. If you’ve been feeling a tug on your heart to go deeper in your relationship with God – this topic is for you.

Listen in to learn more:

• Why “comfort” is the enemy you don’t see coming
• Comfortable Christianity defined: what it looks like in your everyday life
• The top 3 things comfort is costs you
• What does it actually require to have an “all-in life” for Jesus?
• Ready to let go of safe and predictable? A challenge for you.

Mentioned in Episode:

• Song – Comfort by Maverick City Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmNpWku5c74
• Book – I Want God: https://www.lisawhittle.com/iwantgod

Connect with Lisa:

Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com

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Join Lisa Whittle for an honest look at the quiet ache many women in the church experience—an ache that often goes unnamed and unspoken. Lisa shares her own experiences and those of countless women who have felt their gifts, confidence, and leadership misunderstood or suppressed. She addresses the damaging misconception that women’s competence is arrogance, and emphasizes how Scripture celebrates women who are decisive, courageous, and influential. Lisa encourages women to stand firm in their calling, to reject false guilt, and to trust in God's justice and timing. This episode calls the church to recognize and honor the full spectrum of women’s gifts, fostering a culture of respect, safety, and unity. If you’ve ever felt the quiet ache of being marginalized in the church, this episode offers the clarity and encouragement you’ve been longing for.

Listen in to learn more:
(0:42) The quiet ache: what it is and what is isn’t
(3:38) Addressing bitterness, pride, arrogance or jealousy
(4:53) Why women hesitate to speak out on this subject
(9:17) The myth associated with women who are gifted
(10:54) The importance of biblical discernment over assumptions or impressions
(17:33) Biblical examples of courageous, influential women (Deborah & Priscilla)
(19:38) How women learn unspoken rules to diminish their gifts or self-protect
(21:35) The long-term impact on GenX, Millennial, GenZ, and GenAlpha
(25:00) How the church can create an environment where women’s gifts flourish
(26:20) Practical steps for women and leadership to foster trust and respect
(31:26) Trusting God’s justice and timing in our calling and gifts
(35:40) A 30-Day Challenge for gifted women who are feeling marginalized
(36:46) A call for honest, courageous conversations to bring healing and unity in the church

Mentioned in the episode:

From Genesis to Junia: What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership: https://a.co/d/0dt6Crm4

Global Christian Relief: http://link.globalchristianrelief.org/lisa

Body and Soul (Bible Study): https://www.lisawhittle.com/body

God Knows (Book): https://www.lisawhittle.com/godknows

Your God Knows (Bible Study): https://www.lisawhittle.com/yourgodknows

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial

Connect with Lisa:

Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com

Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial