What Hope Sounds Like at Winter Jam 2026

“This generation isn’t running from God — they’re hungry for truth and authenticity.” This week, Ryan sits down backstage at Winter Jam with the Three Heath Brothers — Clayton, Nicholas, and Christian — three real-life brothers from North Carolina who are on a mission to reach Gen Z with the truth of Jesus. From growing up as preacher’s kids to singing in over 200 public schools for 70,000+ students, their heart is clear: this generation is hungry. Hungry for truth. Hungry for authenticity. Hungry for hope. They share how God opened doors from small church gigs to the Winter Jam stage, why they started writing their own music and what they’re seeing in Gen Z across the country. This conversation is fun, honest, and full of energy, but underneath it all is something deeper: a generation searching for something real and a very real God who is still showing up. If you’ve ever wondered whether Gen Z cares about faith, this episode will encourage you. Keep praying and keep being authentic.   Gen Z isn’t lost — they’re searching.Behind the screens and sarcasm, there’s a deep hunger for something real. Jesus is still meeting young people right where they are. Be who God created you to be.The Three Heath Brothers aren’t trying to copy anyone else. They’re choosing authenticity, and that’s exactly what this generation responds to. Your obedience, just as you are, might be someone else’s lifeline.