On Gen Z

In this episode Fr. Lorenzo talks with an expert on Gen Z to figure out what they are like andhow the church might meet them on their spiritual journey. From diversity (in many forms) to“Adopt a Grandma,” it’s a deeper dive into the future of the church.Antonin FicatierAnto has a portfolio career at the crossroad of entrepreneurship, youth culture, and academicwork. He co-founded Chinese Institute, today one of France's leading training centers dedicatedto teaching Chinese. Anto went to Business School in France, studied Economics in China, andcompleted a Master's Degree in Christian Education at Princeton Seminary. He worked for 6years with youth and young adults in Hong Kong and England, before joining YPulse (the world’sbest youth intelligence company) as the Director for Western Europe in 2022. His hope is to oneday finish his Ph.D. in experimental theology that he started a while back at the University ofBirmingham (UK). Originally from France, Anto lives in south London with his wife Jess and theirbaby Leo.Book mentioned:Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Passion and Fear to Save America, By John Della Volpehttps://www.amazon.com/Fight-Channeling-Their-Passion-America/dp/125087551X