Listen "Why Is Gen Z Finding Jesus?"
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
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
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