We have the honor of sitting down with Jim Putman, discussing how young people are leaving the church and faith they grew up knowing. Jim challenges churches to evaluate if they’re pursuing converts or disciples and how they’re gauging success among their congregation. He explains what it’s like to build a home and church that’s hard to leave, focusing on the necessity of relationships and enduring hardships together. Jim also discusses his book, Hope for the Prodigal, and transparently shares the testimony of the prodigal journeys in his family, including his father, himself, and his son.
