Every generation has faced challenges from the culture, but the intensity and ferocity of the challenges facing Gen Z is new. These challenges are pummeling the next generation like waves, one after another after another.

 

What are the cultural waves facing Gen Z?

 

We can’t respond to them if we don’t know what they are.

 

Joining Catherine again to discuss these cultural waves is Dr. Jonathan Morrow, the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics, and culture for over 16 years and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology. An adjunct professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University, Jonathan has authored several books on apologetics and resides near Atlanta with his wife of 20 years and three kids.

 

In this episode, Jonathan dives deep into his area of expertise to illuminate and connect these cultural waves. They are:

 

Scientism

Relativism

Tribalism

Sexual Revolution 2.0

Progressive Christianity

 

Each successive wave builds on the one that precedes it. Understanding these waves will help parents, grandparents, mentors, and guides of Gen Z to better equip and disciple them.

 

To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website.

 

OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:

EPISODE 54: “5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know about Gen Z” with Dr. Jonathan Morrow

EPISODE 53: “Practical Ways to Disciple Gen Z” with Dana Che

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Jonathan Morrow’s website

Impact 360 Institute

BOOKS & ARTICLES MENTIONED:

 

The Magician’s Twin: C.S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society by John G. West

The “A Study Has Found…” Fallacy by Martin Cothran

 

BOOKS BY JONATHAN MORROW:

Welcome to College: A Christ-Followers Guide for the Journey

Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority

Is God Just a Human Invention?: And Seventeen Other Questions Raised by New Atheists

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