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Why Gen Z Is Coming Back to Jesus | S4E26 BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST

Apr 6 · 1 hr 22 min

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Why Gen Z Is Coming Back to Jesus | S4E26 BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST

April 6, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

What if the “decline of Christianity” narrative isn’t the full story? In this episode, Sammy, Gabe, Sanaz, and Joseph unpack the surprising rise in spiritual openness—especially among Gen Z and younger—and why Jesus is showing up in conversations, culture, and curiosity again.They talk about what’s driving this moment (identity, meaning, boundaries, and a hunger for something real), why young men are increasingly drawn toward faith, and how the church can respond with more than hype—through discipleship, mentorship, and real-life examples worth following. Plus: practical encouragement for sharing your faith without fear, overthinking, or needing the “perfect moment.”--Connect with:Sammy Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/samuelmrod/Gabriel Guzman https://www.instagram.com/salinascyy/Sanaz Mesa https://www.instagram.com/sanazmesa/Joseph Valcarcel https://www.instagram.com/joseph_aaron_valcarcel/--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

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Adam Mesa492K followers

Adam Mesa is Lead Pastor of Patria Church and speaks to a congregation of 12,000 about how the gospel of Jesus Christ brings purpose to every life. Patria

Article · 8 min readWhy Gen Z Is Coming Back to Jesus, and How to Invite ThemA table of pastors react to Barna research on young people's spiritual hunger, and ask what it means for how we invite, mentor and disciple them.

April 6, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min · Beyond the Letter

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What if the “decline of Christianity” narrative isn’t the full story? In this episode, Sammy, Gabe, Sanaz, and Joseph unpack the surprising rise in spiritual openness—especially among Gen Z and younger—and why Jesus is showing up in conversations, culture, and curiosity again.They talk about what’s driving this moment (identity, meaning, boundaries, and a hunger for something real), why young men are increasingly drawn toward faith, and how the church can respond with more than hype—through discipleship, mentorship, and real-life examples worth following. Plus: practical encouragement for sharing your faith without fear, overthinking, or needing the “perfect moment.”--Connect with:Sammy Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/samuelmrod/Gabriel Guzman https://www.instagram.com/salinascyy/Sanaz Mesa https://www.instagram.com/sanazmesa/Joseph Valcarcel https://www.instagram.com/joseph_aaron_valcarcel/--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

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