Dave Boden | on parenting the anxious and AI-saturated Gen Alpha.

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with Dave Boden about the unique challenges and opportunities facing Generation Alpha, particularly around anxiety and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Drawing from decades of working with young people, Boden explains how Gen Alpha is shaped by a hyper-connected, digital-first world, where constant exposure to information, social pressure, and technology contributes to rising anxiety and identity struggles. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping not only how kids learn and create, but also how they form relationships and seek guidance—often turning to technology before people. Boden emphasizes the need for parents and mentors to respond with compassion rather than judgment, modeling healthy habits while actively engaging their kids in meaningful conversations about identity, purpose, and truth. Ultimately, he highlights the hope of the gospel as a grounding framework for this generation, encouraging families to help young people anchor their identity in Christ and navigate a complex world with wisdom, resilience, and authentic human connection.  Who is Gen Alpha?  Sources of anxiety for the generation.  How artificial intelligence contributes to generational upheaval.  Parenting Gen Alpha for Gospel roots and fuller humanity.  “One of the ways we [train children in the Lord] is to contextualize around Jesus being very relevant for their lives where they’re at. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. It’s around what they say to themselves and the way they speak [about] themselves.”  Featured work: Raising Gen Alpha: Helping Kids Navigate Everything from Anxiety to AI  Connect with Dave Boden at DaveBoden.uk.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.