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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 54 MIN

What does the quiet revival mean for youth workers? A Conversation with Rob and Jeremy MacDonald

from Church in the North · host Briercrest College and Seminary

In this episode, Jeremy MacDonald and CITN host, Rob Chartrand, talk about a growing spiritual hunger with Gen Z. Drawing on recent research, cultural trends, and his experience forming future ministry leaders, they reflect on why young people are searching for meaning in a culture shaped by anxiety, nihilism, and fragmentation. He’ll talk about how youth workers might need to shift from trying to convince students that faith matters to helping them discover the depth and beauty of the Christian story. This episode was cross-posted from the Volunteer Youth Leader Podcast. To listen to more of the Volunteer Youth Leader Podcast, visit youthworker.community/podcastFor more information about CITN, visit churchinthenorth.caFor questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment. 

In this episode, Jeremy MacDonald and CITN host, Rob Chartrand, talk about a growing spiritual hunger with Gen Z. Drawing on recent research, cultural trends, and his experience forming future ministry leaders, they reflect on why young people are searching for meaning in a culture shaped by anxiety, nihilism, and fragmentation. He’ll talk about how youth workers might need to shift from trying to convince students that faith matters to helping them discover the depth and beauty of the Christian story. This episode was cross-posted from the Volunteer Youth Leader Podcast. To listen to more of the Volunteer Youth Leader Podcast, visit youthworker.community/podcastFor more information about CITN, visit churchinthenorth.caFor questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

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