According to the Public Religion Research Institute and Pew Research, the number one reason people leave the church — cited by 51–67% of respondents — is that they simply stopped believing. Hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich of Bible, Bros & Brew argue this is not a programming problem. It's a roots problem — what happens when faith isn't built on consistent, personal engagement with Scripture.

In this episode, David McIntyre and Phillip Rich react to two videos presenting survey data on why people are walking away from the church. They explore what the Bible says about shallow versus rooted faith, drawing from the Parable of the Sower in Matthew chapter 13, Romans chapter 10 verse 17, and Jesus' challenge to "do the work of believing" in John chapter 6 verses 26 through 29. They also address the role of parents in faith formation, the danger of Sunday-only Christianity, and how to respond when hypocrisy in the church shakes your faith.

Mini FAQ

Q: What is the number one reason people leave the church?

A: Both PRRI and Pew Research independently found it's that people stopped believing — not dissatisfaction with programs or leadership.

Q: How do you build faith that actually lasts?

A: Romans chapter 10 verse 17 says faith comes by hearing the Word of God. David and Phillip argue that daily, personal engagement with Scripture — not church attendance alone — is what produces lasting belief.

Q: What should parents do to keep their kids in the faith?

A: David and Phillip share from their own experience that intentional, daily family devotion time — and refusing to outsource spiritual formation to the church alone — is what anchors children in genuine faith.

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