On this episode of Nuance, Case is joined by Daniel Copeland, Vice President of Research at Barna Group. Together they unpack seven prevalent myths about Christianity that shape perceptions both inside and outside the church. They explore how these myths impact the understanding of Christian calling, the reality of church closures, and the dynamics of pastor burnout. Copeland emphasizes the importance of relationships and reverence in the church, challenging the narrative of decline and encouraging a deeper understanding of the church's role in the modern world.

Episode Resources:
https://www.barna.com/

The State of Pastors, Vol. 2: https://shop.barna.com/products/the-state-of-pastors-vol-2

The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/

Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith in the public square. Nuance invites Christians to pursue the cultural and economic renewal by living out faith through work every facet of public life, including work, political engagement, the arts, philanthropy, and more.

Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp hosts conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith.

Our hope is that Nuance will equip our viewers with knowledge and wisdom to engage our co-workers, neighbors, and the public square in a way that reflects the beauty and grace of the Gospel.

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