Why are Pentecostals growing so rapidly?

This episode dives deep into Pentecostalism, exploring how this Christian movement exploded from a single revival in Los Angeles in 1906 to become one of the fastest-growing religions globally, with one in four Christians now identifying as Pentecostal. Josh and Chuck break down the core beliefs and practices—especially speaking in tongues—and examine why this charismatic form of worship has resonated so powerfully in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, while also touching on fascinating historical details like how the movement started with racially integrated worship before splitting along racial lines. The hosts also tackle the complicated relationship between religious growth and immigration, and how Pentecostalism's rise challenges assumptions about Christianity's decline in the modern world.