Why Is Gen Z Finding Jesus?

24/04/2025 36 min Temporada 6 Episodio 4
Why Is Gen Z Finding Jesus?

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Being Human, hosts Jo Frost and Peter Lynas discuss the increasing interest in Christianity among Gen Z and young men, exploring the profound cultural and spiritual shifts underlying this trend. They highlight the rising curiosity in faith, supported by empirical data and real-life stories.  
Delving into the intellectual journeys sparked by public figures like Jordan Peterson and Russell Brand they look at how these influences shape individuals' exploration of Christianity. They also examine how these cultural shifts align with biblical narratives, emphasising the importance of witnessing and interceding.  
The episode concludes with practical advice for anchoring spiritual growth in daily practices and fostering a supportive community for new believers. 
 
00:00 Introduction: The Growing Interest in Faith 
00:38 Exploring the Cultural Shifts 
01:31 The Quiet Revival: Is It Real? 
02:41 Focus on Young Men and Gen Z 
05:35 Public Figures and Faith 
09:21 Generational Trends in Faith 
14:27 The Role of Intellectuals and Public Discourse 
19:14 Biblical Stories and Their Relevance 
28:41 Witnessing and Intercession 
35:24 Conclusion 
 
Links to items discussed 

The Rest Is History Podcast 
Joe Rogan interviews Wesley Huff, January 7, 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwyAX69xG1Q 
The Times, Gen Z survey January 25, 2025 
Bible Society report, ‘The Quiet Revival’ April 2025:  https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival 
Dominion – Tom Holland.  
Giles Coren article in The Times, This Lent I will turn atheism into ashes  
The Best of Friends – Phil Knox