EPISODE · Feb 8, 2021 · 1H 3M
027 | Making Gen Z Disciples – How New Research Can Help Us Influence the Next Generation
Today I am joined by Bob Florell and Tammy Epp to discuss new research put out by Barna in partnership with Impact 360. Sean McDowell, a Christian apologist and one who focuses lots of energy on influencing the next generation, put out a summary of what he saw are seven key insights from the study. We will be reacting to and discussing those seven insights today while making applications to parenting and discipleship. 7 Key Insights1. Positive Pessimists 2. Most Gen Zers feel bad about how much time they spend on smartphones 3. Dark/cynical humor 4. Spiritually curious 5. Moral relativism is now the majority opinion 6. Torn between groupthink and cancel culture 7. Lost trust in most institutions; look to older generations for advice and wisdom. LinksBarna Gen Z Part 2: https://shop.barna.com/collections/gen-z?_ga=2.147320503.1464126081.1612363598-2021324192.1611344697 Sean McDowell Article: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/7-new-insights-about-gen-z?fbclid=IwAR3GzxAjzxqYUWc7KBg7rzz0vkHFnLwzYx7NwPHpksj1RBT3OiU3OW2MSuo Like, share, and subscribe to this podcast!
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Today I am joined by Bob Florell and Tammy Epp to discuss new research put out by Barna in partnership with Impact 360. Sean McDowell, a Christian apologist and one who focuses lots of energy on influencing the next generation, put out a summary of what he saw are seven key insights from the study. We will be reacting to and discussing those seven insights today while making applications to parenting and discipleship. 7 Key Insights1. Positive Pessimists 2. Most Gen Zers feel bad about how much time they spend on smartphones 3. Dark/cynical humor 4. Spiritually curious 5. Moral relativism is now the majority opinion 6. Torn between groupthink and cancel culture 7. Lost trust in most institutions; look to older generations for advice and wisdom. LinksBarna Gen Z Part 2: https://shop.barna.com/collections/gen-z?_ga=2.147320503.1464126081.1612363598-2021324192.1611344697 Sean McDowell Article: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/7-new-insights-about-gen-z?fbclid=IwAR3GzxAjzxqYUWc7KBg7rzz0vkHFnLwzYx7NwPHpksj1RBT3OiU3OW2MSuo Like, share, and subscribe to this podcast!
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