In the season 7 premiere of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor address how growing polarization has fueled cynicism, legalism, and unnecessary division within the church, and especially among young leaders. As a next-gen or collegiate leader, listen in to help students hold biblical convictions with humility and grace. Learn practical frameworks to keep unity in your ministry without compromising truth, and discover the antidote to criticism and spiritual arrogance. This episode will remind you of the mission and give you the fuel to carry it out with convictional kindness and collaborative kingdom work.

Also in This Episode, Learn:

• The importance of modeling humility, especially when addressing disagreements on social media or cultural issues
• How to train students to differentiate conviction from preference
• To anchor students in Scripture, not just podcasts, influencers, or theological personalities
• Why evangelism must remain front and center, remembering that winning souls reorients ministries toward what matters most
• To address cynicism early, especially when students fixate on niche theological debates instead of prayer, Scripture, and mission
   

Helpful Resources:

• Messiology, George Verwer
• GenSend Youth Leader Coaching Network
• GenSend Summer

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Shareable Quotes:

“I don’t want to be a jerk for Jesus, but I can’t be a coward for Christ either.” —Shane Pruitt 

“Pride, jealousy, and competition may be one of the greatest hindrances to revival.” —Paul Worcester 

“Young people are tired of seeing church leaders act just like the culture.” —Lacey Villasenor

“If learning theology makes you more arrogant, then you don’t understand good theology.” —Shane Pruitt 

“What we do in moderation, our students will do in excess.” —Paul Worcester 

“Convictional kindness is what this generation is longing to see.” —Lacey Villasenor

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