They’ve been labeled snowflakes, anxious, and fragile—but Generation Z (ages 14–29) is asking deeper spiritual questions than many people realize. Beneath the stereotypes is a generation searching for truth, purpose, authenticity, and hope, and when they encounter the answers found in Christ, many are coming to faith in powerful ways. Gen Z expert Tanita Maddox joins David Wollen for a compelling conversation about what the church needs to understand about the next generation and the spiritual questions they are really asking. Listen to the new episode, “Tanita Maddox and What Gen Z Wants to Know About Faith,” on the Great Stories Podcast.
What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God
Am I out of touch with the next generation?
If you have found yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. Gen Z (born between 1997-2012) is the largest, most diverse generation in the United States, but is also globally connected and makes up almost a third of the global population. This generation longs for connection, inclusion, and truth – yet they are leaving the church in staggering numbers. In What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God, veteran youth worker and Gen Z expert Tanita Tualla Maddox provides a well-researched, accessible, and personal resource for understanding the hearts and minds of this generation. She interacts with seven questions about life and faith that Gen Z are asking, providing a roadmap for older generations to engage with them in a winsome way that bridges the gap and can lead to fruitful Gospel conversations. Perfect for parents, grandparents, and youth leaders to read with a Gen Zer.
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