In this episode, I sit down with Camden Harwood to talk honestly about the struggles many Gen Z Latter-day Saints are quietly facing right now.

From post-mission aimlessness to social media addiction, dating apps, loneliness, pornography, faith transitions, and the emotional pressure of young single adult culture, this conversation gets very real.

We discuss:
Why so many returned missionaries feel directionless after coming home
How social media and isolation reinforce anxiety and discouragement
The emotional effects of dating apps like Mutual and Hinge
Why loneliness and shame can deepen faith struggles
The reality of singles ward culture and post-mission expectations
And how meaningful friendship and Christ-centered community actually help people stay grounded

This isn’t a doom-and-gloom conversation—it’s an honest one.

Whether you’re navigating these struggles yourself or trying to better understand what Gen Z is experiencing, I think this episode will resonate deeply.

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I analyze kids’ stories, symbolism, and storytelling patterns through a gospel lens—not to cancel culture or panic parents, but to help families raise discerning kids in a media-saturated world.

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This podcast and its content reflect my personal views and analysis as a Latter-day Saint parent, creator, and storyteller. It is not produced by, endorsed by, or representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or its official teachings. Any references to doctrine, scripture, or Church publications are offered for discussion and personal study, not as official interpretation.

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