
State of the American Church in 2026 - Jon Harris
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Jon Harris examines the state of the American church in 2026 — a time of spiritual interest among Gen Z, rising Bible sales, and public figures talking about Christianity, yet mixed with confusion, pastoral failures, and the risk of counterfeit revival. Drawing from statistics, personal reflections, and Scripture, Jon calls Christians to stand faithfully with the true church, prioritize the gospel, and focus on making disciples rather than platforms or politics. A sober yet hopeful message for believers navigating this cultural moment.
0:00 Introduction & Prayer
1:40 Convictions: The Church Will Prevail
4:20 Suspicions: Spiritual Awakening or Counterfeit?
7:15 What Confuses Me – Loss of Key Leaders
10:45 Statistics on Gen Z & Religious Interest
13:50 Signs of True Revival – Church Growth, Pastors, Giving
16:40 The Pastor Problem & Political Temptation
22:30 Celebrity “Conversions” & Cultural Christianity
27:15 Dangers of Theological Softening
32:40 Real Hope – People Are Open to the Gospel
37:50 Practical Pastoral Wisdom
43:20 The Road to Emmaus – Walking by Faith
49:30 Closing: Next Steps for the Church
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