Today’s youth are growing up in a culture where religious affiliation has been steadily declining for decades. Yet new research indicates that personal spirituality is growing increasingly common among Generation Alpha, or those born between 2010 and 2024. Insights reveal that a majority of 13-year-olds claim a religious or spiritual identity, identify as Christian and profess personal belief in a higher power. Additionally, according to recent Barna research, younger generations are the biggest drivers of why belief in Jesus is on the rise. Young people are now incorporating Jesus into every aspect of their lives, including music, as Christian and gospel music are among the fastest-growing genres in the U.S.

For 81 years, Youth For Christ (YFC,www.yfc.net) has reached young people with God’s love by walking alongside teens through pivotal circumstances in their lives. YFC believes that this moment offers a unique opportunity to share the Gospel with a generation in search of spiritual purpose and meaning.

Trent Bushnell is the Senior Advisor for Greater Lansing Youth for Christ.

In the second half of our show, due to not being able to connect with our scheduled guest, Vanessa talks about a new book by EWTN publishing: POPE LEO XIV - THE ELECTION OF A POPE IN PICTURES.

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