Mario Register & Jorde Hutton

The 61 Percent Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 3 episodes

61% of young adults who, for most of their teen years, attended church are now disengaged from their faith, according to a 2006 Barna study. The issue is that this stat has continued to be the case even into recent years. Welcome to The 61 Percent Podcast. We are two average dudes who pastor separate churches, looking to turn the tide on this statistic among younger people by engaging the unengaged.

Author

Mario Register & Jorde Hutton

Episodes

Ep3: The Marks Of An Engaged Christian (Pt. 2) - What Does Spiritual Growth Actually Look Like? 10.07.2026 27:46

In this episode, Mario and Jorde continue their conversation on what it looks like to be engaged in your walk with Jesus. What does it actually look like Biblically for someone to be growing spiritually? Are they consistent in their church attendance? Do they prioritize serving? Does religious activity even hit the mark on what it means to be spiritually engaged? Our prayer is that you would be en...

Ep2: The Marks Of An Engaged Christian (Pt. 1) 26.06.2026 42:16

In this episode, we dive into the defining marks of spiritual engagement, the challenges that keep believers disconnected, and why authentic community in the local church matters more than ever. We also unpack how serving in the church is more than filling a role—it’s a reflection of a transformed life. Whether you’ve been deeply involved in church for years or are struggling to reconnect, this co...

Ep1: Introducing The 61% — Who Are They? 12.06.2026 50:17

What if most Christians sitting in church—or not sitting there at all—are quietly unengaged? In this debut episode, two pastors dive into a startling reality: 61% of Christians (mostly Young Adults) are unengaged in their local church. But who exactly are these individuals? Are they drifting, disillusioned, busy… or something else entirely? We unpack the stories behind the statistic, explore the r...