S4 E7: Gen Z In Their Own Words

In this insightful episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Jonathan Morrow, Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship for Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has led groundbreaking research on Gen Z in partnership with the Barna Group and has a deep understanding of how this generation thinks about identity, faith, success, and culture.

Together, they discuss the shifting landscape of Gen Z, exploring their views on God, gender, adulthood, and social media. Parents, educators, and mentors—this conversation is packed with research-backed insights that will help you understand, reach, and connect with Gen Z in a meaningful way.

Episode Highlights:

✔️ Who is Gen Z? Understanding their key characteristics and worldview

✔️ Gen Z and Identity: What they believe about God, self, and cultural influences

✔️ Success & Goals: How they define fulfillment and personal achievement

✔️ Social Struggles: The tension between wanting to be their "true self" and holding back

✔️ Gen Z & Gender: Research on self-identification and LGBTQ+ perspectives

✔️ Spiritual Beliefs: Where Gen Z turns for answers on faith and truth

✔️ Top 10 Trusted Sources for Spiritual Questions among Gen Z

✔️ The Role of Social Media: How smartphones are shaping their identity

✔️ A Roadmap for Parents: How to guide and disciple Gen Z with wisdom and grace

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📣 Call-to-Action:

📖 Explore Impact 360 Institute: Equipping the next generation with biblical worldview training 

🎙️ Discover Jonathan Morrow's Resources: Books, research, and parenting tools 

📲 Follow for More Insights on Gen Z & Parenting:

1. Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent | @impact360 | @jonathanmorrow

2. YouTube: Jonathan Morrow

📖 Key Takeaways for Parents:

✅ Gen Z is searching for truth but often struggles to find trusted sources

✅ Social media is shaping how they see themselves, their worth, and their identity

✅ Parents play a crucial role in guiding conversations around identity, faith, and culture

✅ Discipleship is more important than ever—Gen Z needs biblical truth in a confusing world

🔔 In Closing:

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