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New Research: Do Americans Think Spiritual Revival is Coming?

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New research from Barna finds a consistent pattern across multiple rounds of research: a growing share of Americans—especially younger adults—believe a spiritual revival is coming. The numbers only tell part of the story.

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Barna’s Top Trends of 2025, Part 2

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Barna’s Top Trends of 2025, Part 1

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Faith-Forward CEOs: How Faith Shapes the Way Leaders Lead

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