A recent Pew Research Center study estimates that 31% of people raised in the Church become unaffiliated between ages 15 to 29 and an additional 7% of people raised in the Church become unaffiliated later in life, after the age of 30. Why is this happening? Why should a person consider staying? Is there anything that can or should be done? In today's conversation, I sit down with author and teacher Blaine Eldredge. Blaine grew up in a home with parents who are both well-known Christian leaders. You might be familiar with his dad, author John Eldredge. Even though he grew up in a "Christian home", Blaine went through periods of time wrestling with his faith and exploring other options. Listen in to hear Blaine's thought provoking response to why many are leaving the Church and what can be done about it. Grab a copy of Blaine's book The Paradise King here. Listen to my the Conversation episode with John Eldredge here. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Vern Eide & Simple Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.com Simple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won't regret it! For more info, check out their brand new website simpledonation.com Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew