"One of the things that shocked me, frankly, from the research with parents and children that we did last year is that most kids in America no longer trust their parents." - Dr. George Barna
In this powerful episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, host Yvette Hampton interviews renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna. Join them as they dive deep into the topic of raising spiritual champions in a world of shifting worldviews. Dr. Barna reflects on his extensive national studies and shares key insights on the importance of establishing a solid Biblical worldview - a responsibility that CAN NOT be delegated or surrendered to schools, churches, media or community organizations.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Dr. George Barna is a professor at Arizona Christian University and Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at ACU. He’s an expert on Worldview Studies, Christian Culture, and American Religious Life, Political Studies and Behavior. – Author of 60 books! One of the nation’s most influential Christian Leaders.
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Discussion Questions For the Series:
- What are some key outcomes that Dr. George Barna found in his 200 national studies on worldview?
- Do you agree with Dr. Barna's view that everything comes back to worldview? Why or why not?
- How have you seen Biblical worldview addressed in your church? Do you think that your church has been effective in teaching a Biblical Worldview?
- What do you think is the primary crisis in America today, according to Dr. Barna?
- Are you surprised by the statistics Dr. Barna shared about the number of parents with a biblical worldview? Why or why not?
- What do you think it means to have a biblical worldview? How would you define it?
- Do you agree with Dr. Barna's suggestion of using Socratic dialogue with children to teach them biblical principles? Why or why not?
- How can we prioritize discipleship with children in our churches and homes? What changes might need to be made?
- How do you feel about the idea of outsourcing parenting and the potential impact of different worldviews being brought in by hired experts?
- What steps can we take to be more intentional about shaping the worldview of the next generation?
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