In this commentary, I reflect on my recent trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, and the broader implications of living in the post-Christendom West. Walking the ancient streets and talking to seasoned church leaders I pondered two major factors that contribute to secularism, and how Protestantism has become a victim of its own success. Yet some European countries and U.S. regions buck the secular trend. Why? Considering the story of secularism—and resilient Christianity—helps us pass down a robust, durable faith to the next generation. ———In This Episode04:00 – Faith and decadence on Copenhagen’s streets08:00 – From opt-out to opt-in belief12:00 – America’s exception and slow convergence18:00 – Faith thrives under tension23:00 – The problem with establishment30:00 – Reform, burnout, and secular substitutes36:00 – Postwar humanism and its cracks45:00 – Reality intrudes on secular optimism49:00 – Three pressures on secularism and gospel hope Resources MentionedGraph of Religious Importance and Corresponding GDPGraph of Religious Attendance in the US and EuropeA Secular Age by Charles TaylorDestroyer of the gods by Larry W. HurtadoDominion by Tom HollandThe Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It by Alec Ryrie The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis———SIGN UP for my newsletter, Unseen ThingsHelp The Gospel Coalition renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel: Donate TodayDon’t miss an episode of Gospelbound with Collin Hansen:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeTGC Updates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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