In this candid kick-off episode, Neil sits down with The Hood — his cautiously cynical co-host — to ask the uncomfortable question: Is the church still worth it for young people?

With warmth, wit, and a healthy dose of side-eye, they explore why Gen Z is walking away from traditional church structures and whether faith communities have anything left worth staying for. Neil brings hope and vision; The Hood brings skepticism and sarcasm — together, they get real about belonging, boredom, burnt-out programs, and the quiet spiritual hunger underneath it all.

🔥 Topics include:

Does the church feel irrelevant — or just out of touch?

What actually draws young people in?

Are we offering Jesus or just better branding?

Why community beats performance every time

This is not your typical church podcast. It’s honest, unfiltered, and a little uncomfortable — just how we like it.