Christian Decline and Reformed Resistance: Lessons from Ireland & the US | Crawford Gribben | Ep 25

What can the church learn from the collapse of Christianity in Ireland and the cultural battles of evangelical America?
In this episode of the Forward with Truth Podcast, Nathan Anderson speaks with Dr Crawford Gribben, historian and author, about the rise, decline, and survival of Christianity in two very different contexts.

📖 In This Conversation:
Origins of Christianity in Ireland – from Celtic missions to the Reformation
Rapid secularisation and the collapse of institutional religion
Post-Catholic Republic of Ireland and parallels with Protestant decline in Northern Ireland and Europe
Evangelical resistance in America – Revivalism, the Religious Right, and Reconstructionism
The influence of R.J. Rushdoony, Gary North, and Douglas Wilson
How homeschooling, media, and church networks fuel long-term Christian resilience

Dr Gribben’s insights challenge us to think about how the church can not only survive but advance the gospel in a secular age.
📚 Recommended Reading:
The Rise and Fall of Christian Ireland – Crawford Gribben
Survival and Resistance in Evangelical America – Crawford Gribben
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