Christianity in America Isn’t Declining, and New Research Backs It Up: Historian Thomas S. Kidd Explains

Is Christianity really declining in America? Historian Thomas S. Kidd says the data tells a much different story. In this interview with Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust, Kidd discusses his new book, The Death of Religion?, and explains why the rise of the “nones” doesn’t necessarily mean Americans are abandoning Christianity. He also explores the millions of believers who may be overlooked by traditional surveys and what new research on human flourishing reveals about the benefits of religious practice. Plus, Kidd explains what these trends mean for pastors, churches and Christians trying to reach an increasingly secular culture. Kidd's book – The Death of Religion?: Nones, Others, and the Flourishing of Faith – was co-authored with Byron R. Johnson.