The Search for Purpose w. Pastor Williams: Gen Z, Young Men & a Return to Faith

For years the narrative has been that younger generations were abandoning church and faith altogether. But something appears to be changing — especially among Gen Z and young men. New research shows younger adults are attending church more frequently and many are searching for purpose, meaning, community and direction in an increasingly chaotic culture. On today’s episode, I sit down with Pastor Derek Williams, Youth Pastor at Mountain View Church, along with Children’s Coordinator Savanna Weiss, to talk about why many young people are reconnecting with faith, church and community. We discuss: Why so many young people feel disconnected, isolated and without purpose Why young men especially appear to be searching for guidance and meaning The moral confusion and cultural decadence many families see in society today The growing hunger among Gen Z for structure, belonging and spiritual grounding How churches are trying to reconnect with younger generations Youth programs and outreach efforts at Mountain View Church Vacation Bible School and why investing in kids matters The upcoming free Disciple concert event in Flagstaff We also discuss how youth naturally push boundaries and rebel, but why channeling that energy into purpose, faith, responsibility and community may be more important now than ever before.