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WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY - JUNE 4, 2025
In this week's Intersect, read about:
‘Quiet Revival’: Who Is Leading A Rise In Church Attendance?
A study published in spring 2025 found that church attendance has risen some 50% over the last six years in the U.K., in what the Bible Society is calling “the quiet revival.” Read more at Million Voices.
THINK.
- “The Quiet Revival shows that the most dramatic church growth is among young adults, particularly young men.
- In 2018, just 4 percent of 18–24-year-olds said that they attended church at least monthly,” the study authors wrote in a summary shared online.
- “Today, says The Quiet Revival, this has risen to 16 percent, with young men increasing from 4 per cent to 21 percent, and young women from 3 to 12 per cent.”
- The data proves that the idea the church is in decline is simply untrue.
- “While some traditional denominations continue to face challenges, we’ve seen significant, broad-based growth among most expressions of Church – particularly in Roman Catholicism and Pentecostalism. There are now over 2 million more people attending church than there were six years ago,” said study co-author Dr. Rhiannon McAleer noted.
PRAY.
Heavenly Father, as the deer longs for water, so does my soul long for You, as we know so many souls across this world are seeking You in their own darkness, strife, and the fog that comes before we know You. Help me to seek You with all my heart, especially in times of dryness and struggle, so I might help others seek You too. Quench my thirst with Your presence and fill me with Your peace, as I share Your peace with all those around me. Amen.
ACT.
Are you one of the 2 million or more people who’ve rediscovered their faith, turned to Christ, and found salvation in the last six years? We want to share stories of Christ’s work across our ministry, so others might see His work and join us in our pledge to bring a more faithful and freedom focused future to our world. To get involved today, email kay@millionvoices.org. We’re trying to reply to every message we receive, but give us some time! There are lots of amazing things happening right now, and we’re getting to each one as diligently as we can.
Religious Freedom Bills Could Fundamentally Shift Texan Culture
Texas went all-in on religious freedom legislation in May, championing a series of bills that could fundamentally shift the culture of the state. Read more at Million Voices.
THINK.
- Texas lawmakers are moving a series of significant religious freedom and pro-family bills through the House and Senate, sending them to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott to sign into law, providing the state with the foundation to fundamentally shift Texan culture.
- Examples include:
- SB 10. The Ten Commandments bill was introduced by state Sen. Phil King, and brings the religious text back to classroom walls and curriculum.
- SB 11. SB 11 protects freedom of prayer in schools, allowing students who receive parental consent to "opt into a period of prayer and the reading of the Bible or other religious texts."
- Texas follows states like Arkansas, where lawmakers are moving swiftly to protect religious freedoms while promoting the family values that create American stability.
PRAY.
Dear Heavenly Father, we pray that every state starts to reflect Texas and Arkansas. We pray that every single child in America knows You. We pray that every young mind being shaped in our classrooms knows that You are our leader; You are the one we must always turn to, and never shall we put desire, money, celebrity, nor personal gain above Your will for our lives. We pray in Your name that all souls in America are raised in Your light, and they help shine that light on the rest of this beautiful world you so lovingly gave us as a home. Thank You. We love You. Amen.
ACT.
Many states are considering religious freedom legislation thanks to a 2022 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that overturned a short-held precedent that aimed to separate church and state. This precedent was called the "Lemon test," and was used to stop Christ from being included in most public spaces. We understand that your Sunday service doesn’t have to be political, but your day-to-day life outside of His four walls will always be dictated — in large part — by your elected officials. Do your lawmakers know about this fundamental shift in religious freedoms? Learn how to get in touch with them today by reading more at Million Voices.
'Sticking With Jesus': Joe Rogan's Major Stance On Faith Versus Science
A clip shared on social media in May revealed independent medias’ leading voice Joe Rogan big feelings on the Big Bang theory — and we’re not talking about the television show. Read more at Million Voices.
THINK.
- “It’s funny, because people will be incredulous about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, but yet, they’re convinced that the entire universe was smaller than a head of a pin and that for no reason that anyone has adequately explained to me, instantaneously became everything? OK,” Rogan said in conversation with his guest comedian Cody Tucker.
- Rogan went on to discuss the Big Bang theory, citing ethnobotanist Terence McKenna:
- “Modern science is based on the principle: ‘Give us one free miracle and we’ll explain the rest.’ The one free miracle is the appearance of all the mass and energy in the universe and all the laws that govern it in a single instant from nothing.”
- “I’m sticking with Jesus on that one,” Rogan added. “Jesus makes more sense.”
PRAY.
Dear God, help us understand that those who love You do not always look like us. Help us to understand that the path to You is rarely the same for two souls. Give us openness to always accept members of Your flock, especially those who do not sound like us. We pray You use our bodies to help these souls on their journey, and know that it is never a simple path. Let us give them grace, space, and a listening ear so we might learn more about the wonders You’ve gifted our world that we may not know about yet. Amen.
ACT.
Throughout his prolific career, Rogan has repeatedly — and with greater and greater consistency — turned to faith within his work. He’s interviewed Christian apologist Wesley Huff, who later appeared on Andrew Schulz ‘Flagrant’ podcast. Both conversations were hours in length, and listened to by millions of people around the world. While some may not want to believe it, voices like Rogan and Schulz have enormous influence over the way that young people think, particularly in America. To watch them all walk into salvation is a beautiful thing, and we hope they bring many more along with them. Can you tell us about a time someone changed your life, who looked nothing like you thought? Email kay@millionvoices.org with your stories today.
Seattle Mayor Appears To Blame Christians For Being Violently Attacked
Lead pastor of Pursuit NW, Russell Johnson, is demanding Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell resign after he blamed Christians for "provoking" violence against them at a rally in May. Read more at Million Voices.
THINK.
- The faith-based MayDay USA organization, known for encouraging Christians to speak out on the issues that matter most to us, like abortion, child trafficking, and more, were met by an estimated 500 counter-protestors during their May rally at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, Washington.
- The protestors were waving flags in support of "transgender" people, and started clashing with law enforcement "almost immediately after gathering around 1 p.m., with officers in riot gear being shoved and soon pelted with water bottles and other items," according to the New York Post.
- Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell called the MayDay event a “far-right rally” that he wrongly insinuated was held at Cal Anderson Park “for a reason.” The reason appears to be that Harrell’s Park’s Department suggested MayDay host their event at the site.
- "The Mayor of Seattle owes Christians in WA State an apology for his bigoted remarks after folks who were holding a peaceful worship event at Cal Anderson Park were violently assaulted for the high crime of expressing their deeply held religious beliefs in the form of a permitted worship event on city property," Johnson wrote on social media.
- "Cops were hospitalized. Church people were assaulted. And the Mayor of Seattle has the audacity to blame Christians for the violence."
PRAY.
Dear God, we pray for all persecuted Christians here at home, and all those abroad. We pray for your protection now, and forever. Please God, turn the attention of our attackers away from us and toward the issues we can all solve together. Help those who don’t understand You, trust You. Amen.
ACT.
Politicians you elect in your city, county, and state usually have a greater impact on your daily life than anyone in the federal government. During “off-years,” these local races send ripple effects throughout American communities. It is up to you to shape them. There are deeply nefarious actors who seek to destroy true American progress under the guise of being open and loving to others. These people depend on your ignorance of their work – which is where Million Voices comes in. It seems like every time we at Million Voices speak to lawmakers and their teams, they all tell us the same thing: if just 10 people in their district write letters about issues that matter to them, elected officials know they have a serious crisis on their hands. Make sure it is your crisis they’re working to solve, today. Click here to learn more at Million Voices.
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