Josh Packard on Faithfully Engaging the Next Generation
What does it really take to engage younger generations—and why do so many of our assumptions about them fall short?
In this episode, Loren Richmond Jr. talks with sociologist Dr. Josh Packard about his book Faithful Futures and what churches often misunderstand about Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Drawing from years of research, Packard challenges the tendency to reduce younger generations to stereotypes and instead invites leaders to approach them with curiosity, humility, and a posture of listening.
The conversation explores how rapid cultural change has created a “fast and slow” dynamic in young…
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