# Ryan Cragun

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1847: Mormon Church in Decline in Utah? w/ Dr. Ryan Cragun

Is the Mormon Church in decline in its home state: Utah? Is the Mormon church over-reporting its Utah membership? Is the Mormon church in decline worldwide? Join us as we interview sociologist Dr. Ryan Cragan we we discuss his new article: "Mormons Are No Longer a Majority in Utah: Causes, Conseque…

Why Rich Countries Lose Religion (Ryan Cragun 5 of 5)

Why do industrialized countries lose religion? Dr Ryan Cragun has a very interesting theory. We'll also talk about other projects he is working on. Check out our conversation by subscribing to our free newsletter at gospeltangents.com/newletter https://youtu.be/ie4ezw8eQPM Don’t miss our other co…

Ep. 6: Trekking Toward Awe: Rethinking Humans’ Experiences with Nature

Many of us love to walk and hike. And hiking might seem like a strange way to think about religion and nonreligion in society. As we’ll see in this episode, though, hiking can actually tell us a lot about how people understand the world around them, their relationships with others, and their most d…

Triggered vs Calm ex-Mormons (Ryan Cragun 1 of 4)

Some ex-Mormons leave religion with an noisy exit and are angry. Others walk away with little fanfare. What is the difference between these people? In his new book called "Goodbye Religion," University of Tampa sociology professor Dr Ryan Cragun discusses why people are leaving religion at higher r…

Why People Stay/Leave Religion (Ryan Cragun 2 of 4)

Why does one person leave religion, while another person leaves? Dr Ryan Cragun discusses his own faith crisis and Rick shares why he stays. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/2qQ1dzvyalA Don't miss our other conversations with Ryan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ryan-cragun/ tra…

What Pushes/Pulls People from Churches? (Ryan Cragun 3 of 4)

What pulls people from Church? Dr Ryan Cragun from Univ of Tampa says there are 2 things that lead people to leave religion: Push factors & Pull factors. What pushes people away from Church? Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/A18Umb_xxlg Don't miss our other conversations with Ryan: h…

*Is 2 hr Church Hurting LDS Church? (Ryan Cragun 4 of 4)

The LDS Church recently changed from 3 to 2 hour church. Is 2 hr church destroying community? Dr Ryan Cragun answers. We'll also discuss whether religious or non-religious are more healthy, wealthy, and wise. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/moBMOw1jjdU Don't miss our other conversa…

The Future of Secularization: A Discussion with Ryan Cragun

The statement ‘we live in a secular age’ is open to the obvious challenge that in some parts of the word, religion is a growing force in society. And even in places such as the US, religious activists seem to have growing influence – as the recent US Supreme Court decision about abortion suggests. …

545 Ryan Cragun - Do Atheist give more or less money

Interview with Ryan Cragun.  We discuss his new research.  Do Atheists give more or less than other religious groups?Also, A listener email.... Should I buy an Annuity.

170: The Man between the Mormons and the Evangelicals (Steven Pynakker)

What do you think about Joseph Smith, The Book of Mormon, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Steven Pynakker joins Nate Williams to share his thoughts on these issues and how Christians should conduct themselves when evangelizing to LDS. Steven's interview with Jeff Strong: https…