Researcher Reveals the 'Bright Hope' Emerging in the Darkness of a Secularized and Lost Culture

After the release of survey data giving Christians a “good reason for hope” when it comes to the Gospel’s impact on young people, the researcher behind the data is offering helpful context. Dr. John Plake, chief program officer at the American Bible Society, told CBN News that 21% of Generation Z adults said in the annual "State of the Bible" survey that "they've actually increased their use of the Bible within the last year." This is notable considering the ongoing discussion about generational replacement and younger Americans being less faithful than previous generations. While many of the indicators are negative, Plake said there are some bright spots when it comes to Gen Z, particularly on the Bible engagement front. "They're leaning into the Bible," Plake said. "They're really trying to engage in their faith and they are kind of a bright hope for us as a young generation of American adults." Listen to what he had to say.