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Inside an old country church. By Gregory Johnston/stock.adobe.com Inside an old country church. By Gregory Johnston/stock.adobe.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Why are Eastern Orthodox and other “high church” denominations seeing a surge in attendance? Why has the growth of atheism and secularism plateaued in the West? Why do some films coming out feel so sincere and nostalgic?

Illustration of people in public standing in isolation, not interacting. By Pasko/stock.adobe.com. Illustration of people in public standing in isolation, not interacting. By Pasko/stock.adobe.com. This has been termed “the anti-social century.” Solo travel searches on Google hit a record high this year. According to a new Atlantic article, even college students, one of the most socially active demographics in America, spend much less time socializing than past generations did.

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with philosopher, cultural theologian, author, and podcaster Paul Anleitner to discuss early signs of a cultural "vibe shift" that may signal revival in the church and renewed openness to faith in Western culture. Paul traces how postmodern deconstruction and cynicism moved from academia into 1990s pop culture, fueling a "meaning crisis," rising religious "nones," and increased isolation and despair.

Jason Arday carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Sutton (London Borough) and Merton (London Borough). Professor Jason Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023, resigned from his post on Wednesday evening after the university launched an inquiry into his "academic qualifications and honorary appointments". Issue date: Thursday August 6, 2026.

Freedom of Religion concept By zimmytws/stock.adobe.com Freedom of Religion concept By zimmytws/stock.adobe.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In June 2026, the Pew Research Center released its annual report on global restrictions on faith. The findings were staggering. According to their research, roughly three-fourths of the global population live in nations that limit the free practice of religion due to government restrictions, social hostilities, or both.

The Supreme Court is seen Monday, July 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) The Supreme Court is seen Monday, July 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) The US Supreme Court ruled yesterday that President Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million in damages, finalizing a verdict that found him liable for defamation and sexual abuse.

woman worshiping by Chris/stock.adobe.com woman worshiping by Chris/stock.adobe.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Over the last few months, social media has been circulating countless videos of Kathryn Krick’s teaching and “healing” videos. There are long-form and short-form videos of her healing people, leading some to believe that she is divinely anointed. In other videos, she claims to have direct prophetic revelation from God.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks with reporters as she departs a vote at the U.S. Capitol on July 22, 2026. (Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks with reporters as she departs a vote at the U.S. Capitol on July 22, 2026.

A Flock LPR automatic license plate reader installed to monitor traffic entering a shopping center parking lot is seen on August 13, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Flock has come under fire by critics who accuse the company of mass surveillance of Americans and incidents where law enforcement has abused the system for personal reasons.

A stream of flying, colorful lottery balls with numbers over a yellow background. By 3d_kot/stock.adobe.com. A stream of flying, colorful lottery balls with numbers over a yellow background. By 3d_kot/stock.adobe.com. A single ticket in Illinois won the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in history last night. We may never know the winner’s identity, however. In Illinois, a person who wins a prize of $250,000 or more can choose to remain anonymous.