Do you remember when Catholics were a distinct segment of America, and many people wondered what to make of them? Those days are long gone, according to the latest Barna survey. Catholics are not only the largest denominational group in the U.S., but are now part of the social mainstream. The survey explored 97 facets of the lives of Catholics and compared them to national norms. The outcome is striking - and, in some cases, disturbing. Check out the updated here.

NBC Nightly News recently provided national coverage of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, whose mission is to stimulate positive life transformation for executives and inmates, uniting them through entrepreneurial passion, education and mentoring. The Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) engages the nation's top business and academic talent in this innovative solution by creating high-impact service opportunities. They constructively redirect inmates' talents by equipping them with values-based entrepreneurial training - enabling them to productively re-enter society. Check out the national coverage here. You can also watch a short clip that aired on KHOU Channel 11 Houston news here.

According to a recent article in the LA Times, German churches are on the decline prompting many to convert them into artists studios, condos, etc. One filmmaker bought an ancient church for $10,000 -- stripped the altar, removed the cross, carted off the steeple bell, and placed a poster beyond the vestibule. "Churches have been reinvented as restaurants, coffee houses, clubs, apartments, and music halls. Some have kept their frescoes and stained glass; others have been de-sanctified, yet their unmistakable facades and architecture leave an imprint of the holy on even the most capitalist of endeavors." The question is, are we moving towards the same level of church relevancy in the US?

Check out this article on the recent Buzz conference and our friend Mark Batterson.

From our friends at Brewing Culture. A recent British poll among 18-25 year olds found that the man behind the Mouse - Walt Disney - is the artist they respect the most, beating out Leonardo da Vinci, Bob Marley and street artist Banksy. Do you believe that Walt should beat out Leonardo in the arts race?