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Navigating faith and political discussions with Gen Z
Description
Dr. Mark Turman discusses the dynamics of intergenerational discussions with Mark Jones, Micah Tomasella, and Conner Jones, focusing on topics such as politics and faith. They share insights on meaningfully engaging younger generations, especially Gen Z, who are characterized by their spiritual curiosity and unique perspectives shaped by technology and social media. Their discussion emphasizes the importance of relationship-building over political debates, encouraging listeners to approach family gatherings with openness, prayerfulness, and a focus on understanding rather than confrontation.
Topics
- (03:05): Understanding generational differences
- (06:00): The role of technology in shaping generations
- (08:52): Engaging college students in spiritual conversations
- (11:47): The importance of evangelism on college campuses
- (15:08): Navigating political discussions at family gatherings
- (17:58): Trends in spiritual curiosity among Gen Z
- (20:54): The impact of social media on beliefs
- (23:59): Preparing for Thanksgiving conversations
- (27:01): The need for evangelism in Christian colleges
- (30:04): Addressing skepticism and cynicism in young adults
- (32:58): Advice for college students at family gatherings
- (36:04): Choosing relationships over politics
- (38:57): Navigating complex conversations with family
- (42:03): The role of faith in political discussions
- (45:05): Finding hope amidst cultural challenges
- (48:0):5 Final thoughts on generational engagement
Resources
- Episode Transcript (PDF)
- Preparing for your first vote
- Election 2024: Discern politics differently
- First15 Guided Prayers
- Peace in Politics Podcast
- Peace in Politics E-Book
- “What does the Bible say about politics?”
- The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics - Redeeming Babel
- My Faith Votes
About Conner Jones
Conner Jones is the Director of Performance Marketing at Denison Ministries and Co-Hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2019 with a degree in Business Management. Conner passionately follows politics, sports, pop-culture, entertainment, and current events. He enjoys fishing, movie-going, and traveling the world with his wife and son.
About Micah Tomasella
Micah Tomasella is the Director of Advancement at Denison Ministries and co-hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. A graduate of Dallas Baptist University, Micah is married to Emily, and together they are the proud parents of two daughters. With an extensive background in nonprofit work, finance, and real estate, Micah also brings experience from his years in pasto