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Spiritual, but Not Religious: What It Really Means- and Why it Matters

Spiritual, but Not Religious: What It Really Means- and Why it Matters

Update: 2025-09-10
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More and more people today say, “I’m spiritual, but not religious.” But what does that actually mean, and why is it so common in our generation?


 


In this episode, we explore why one in three Americans now identify as SBNR, six defining aspects of this mindset and why they matter, and why practices like crystals, energy healing, and horoscopes have become so attractive. We’ll also look at the surprising ways this trend could be good for the Church and the major challenges it presents.


 


If spirituality has become a curated experience, what happens when God doesn’t fit our custom order?

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Spiritual, but Not Religious: What It Really Means- and Why it Matters

Spiritual, but Not Religious: What It Really Means- and Why it Matters

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