The Boomer era of American Catholicism is rapidly approaching its end—and the consequences could be catastrophic for the institutional Church. Over the next decade, the generation that has dominated parish life since Vatican II will continue aging out. As aging congregations shrink, who will fill the pews, fund the parishes, and provide the next generation of priests and religious? How many…
Is Christian Zionism approaching its breaking point? In Episode 159 of The Backlash, Dave sits down with returning guest J.D. Hall for a wide-ranging examination of dispensationalism, the Israel lobby’s influence within American Christianity, and the growing revolt against unconditional support for the modern State of Israel. J.D. recounts his recent appearance with Tucker Carlson, reflects on…
A new generation of Christians is rejecting the passive, privatized faith promoted by the modern political establishment—and beginning to reclaim Christianity’s rightful place in public life. On Episode 155 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly is joined by Pastor Joel Webbon to discuss the rise of the New Christian Right, the failures of the old Religious Right, and why growing numbers of Christians are…