The Chosen, Gen Z, and What’s Happening on College Campuses with Cru’s Dan Allan

In this episode of Space for Life, host Tommy Thompson is joined by Dan Allan, Executive Director at Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru), for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, renewal, and what’s unfolding across college campuses today.Dan shares his personal journey in ministry, how The Chosen has become a powerful catalyst for gospel conversations, and why collaboration across ministries is essential in this moment. Together, they explore the surprising signs of spiritual hunger among Gen Z, the tension between retreat and revival, and why this season feels bigger than any single strategy or organization.This episode offers clarity, encouragement, and real hope for anyone wondering what God may be doing in the next generation.Key TakeawaysGod appears to be moving in a unique way among Gen ZThe Chosen is reintroducing Jesus in a relational, accessible formatCollaboration strengthens impact more than competitionCollege campuses show both spiritual retreat and renewalWatch parties create natural entry points for faith conversationsPrayer and presence matter more than polished strategiesRising spiritual hunger is supported by both stories and dataTimestamps00:00 Introduction and global perspective02:08 The impact of The Chosen07:18 Dan Allan’s journey into ministry16:52 Collaboration across Christian ministries30:05 Gen Z, retreat, and revival on campus54:10 Stories of faith and transformationResources & ContactThe Chosen Watch Party Discussion Guides (free and publicly available)Contact Dan Allan: [email protected] the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org