Ep 253: Shane Pruitt on Rediscovering the Real Jesus and the Revival Generation

Topic: Not My Jesus—Rediscovering the Real Christ and the Revival GenerationGuest: Shane Pruitt is the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and a passionate evangelist, Bible teacher, and leader to the next generation. He preaches the gospel to more than 100,000 young people each year and is the author of several books, including his newest release, Not My Jesus. Shane is also the host of the Gen Z / Revive podcast and a trusted voice speaking into what God is doing among students across the nation.In a culture where Jesus is often reshaped to fit personal opinions, cultural causes, or comfort-driven faith, many people are following a version of Christ that looks nothing like the Jesus of the Bible. In this compelling conversation, Shane challenges listeners to rediscover the real Jesus—not a mascot, genie, or distant figure, but the King of Kings revealed in Scripture.Drawing from his new Bible study Not My Jesus, Shane and Matt discuss why our understanding of Jesus shapes everything—from evangelism and discipleship to missions and spiritual growth. They address common cultural distortions of Jesus, including the idea that He never judges, always affirms, or exists primarily to make our lives comfortable.Shane also shares powerful personal testimony, including walking through grief and suffering, and how the real Jesus is both compassionate and powerful—present in pain and sovereign over every circumstance. The conversation reminds listeners that Jesus loves us as we are, but loves us too much to leave us there.Finally, Shane offers hope-filled insight into what many are calling the Revival Generation. From unprecedented spiritual hunger to repentance, bold faith, and a renewed passion for the Great Commission, God is clearly at work among Gen Z and the generations rising behind them.This episode is a call to lay down false versions of Jesus and encounter the real Christ—one who saves, transforms, sends, and satisfies like nothing else in this world.Check out:Learn more about Shane’s new Bible study, Not My Jesus, here.Connect with Shane and his ministry: ⁠⁠shanepruitt.net⁠⁠Pick up Matt's book, Truth Plus Love, ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Receive our free e-book “5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” at: ⁠Thinke.org⁠If you love this show, please subscribe, share this episode with friends, and leave a nice review!This show is made possible thanks to the support of friends like you.By God’s grace, we minister to millions of young people across America each year with powerful faith content.Your gift of $25 will help share Jesus with thousands of young people who need hope, in a community near you.Be a part today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinke.org/donate⁠⁠⁠