Send us a MessageThe conversation starts with a gentle but unsettling question: are people rejecting God, or simply forgetting to care? We trace how indifference eclipses denial, and why that shift matters for anyone trying to live a meaningful faith in a distracted age. Instead of blaming “secularism,” we unpack the mechanics of drift: rigid institutions that stop listening, worship that feels like a show, and a digital ecosystem that trades attention for outrage until hearts go numb.Drawing on Pew and World Values data, we look at the rise of the “nones” across the US and Western Europe and the generational dip in belief and attendance from Brazil to Ireland. Philosopher Charles Taylor helps frame the moment: God isn’t denied so much as deemed irrelevant. That reframes the task. Relevance is not louder branding; it’s embodied care. We talk about Jesus’ margin-first posture and how integrity and participation in worship can replace performance and cynicism. Hypocrisy repels; humble honesty attracts. People can tell who actually cares.The episode also explores the spiritual cost of doomscrolling. Algorithms surface the worst of us, creating a fog of anxiety and spiritual fatigue. We share a story from the Isle of Iona—a “thin place” that becomes a detox for the soul—and practical ideas for curating attention, seeking retreat, and recovering presence. Along the way, we quote Elie Wiesel on indifference, and Augustine on restlessness, to recover a hopeful lens: many who seem apathetic are actually weary and longing for wholeness.Our takeaway is simple and demanding: become healers of indifference. Listen without an agenda. Practise hospitality that makes room at the table. Live prayer, not just say it. If this resonates, share it with someone who’s tired of the noise, subscribe for more thoughtful conversations, and leave a review telling us where you’ve found a “thin place” lately.Support the showwww.acornchristian.org Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on Facebook!

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