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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 12 MIN

Gen Z Men Get Religion - Prof Stephen Okey St Leo University

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A Gallup poll a few days back says the percentage of young men under 30 who describe religion as very important is up from 28 percent to 42 percent over two or three years. The Gallup survey says young men are now more likely than young women to say religiion play a role in their lives. At the same time, Roman Catholic church parishes are reporting a dramatic uptick in the number of young MEN attending services, with "standing room only" Easter services. The Washington Post reportsCatholicism is “drawing in Gen Z men” seeking “truth, beauty and, yes, girlfriends." So what's the real story? To find out, we're turning to Stephen Okey, professor of theology and religion at Saint Leo University, headquartered not far from Tampa and with a Tampa campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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