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The Quiet Revival
Ep. 9
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Join us as we welcome Dr. Julie McKinley (Bible Society Ireland) and Dr. Rhiannon McAleer (BFBS) to unpack the groundbreaking findings of The Quiet Revival report. They discuss the surprising surge in church attendance and spiritual hunger among young adults, particularly young men, in England and Wales.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why Gen Z is the most spiritually engaged generation.
- The dramatic increase in church attendance and ethnic diversity in congregations.
- The link between faith, wellbeing, and community connection.
- What this "Quiet Revival" means for the future of the Church.
This isn't your parents' revival—it's grassroots, authentic, and driven by a search for meaning.
If you would like to know more about The Quiet Revival and how its findings relate to Ireland, please email info@nbsi.ie or visit www.biblesocietyireland.ie. For a free download of The Quiet Revival report, visit https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/ (https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/).
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