In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim break down the major church trends shaping the year ahead (From Carey Nieuwhof)—from the surprising rise of Gen Z attendance to shifting gender dynamics, bold evangelism, leadership succession, and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence. But this conversation isn’t about chasing trends for relevance—it’s about discerning what God is doing and resisting the temptation to replace presence with performance. In a world flooded with information, algorithms, and digital noise, the church is being called back to something ancient and powerful: authentic encounters with Jesus.
Watch on YouTube- https://youtu.be/BkmPpFCw48k
Listen on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5P6avv9ExO8vcTW9zjCbxE?si=1U4L4dcPRZmXFcGEOgFsNA
get the trends report at https://careynieuwhof.com/
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