The GenSend Podcast

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The next generation is the now generation. They're not just the future of the church, but they're the church today. So what will it take to reach them with the gospel? The GenSend Podcast is a podcast designed to equip you to reach, disciple and mobilize the next generation.

  1. 9 giu

    The GenSend Podcast LIVE: Reaching Gen Alpha

    In episode 8 of Season 7 of The GenSend Podcast, hosts Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor welcome special guest, Dr. Shelly Melia, coauthor with Pruitt of Reaching Generation Alpha. In this episode, discover how to effectively reach and disciple Gen Alpha, those born between 2010–2025, the first fully digital generation. Next-gen leaders, ministry partners, and parents will be equipped to understand what shapes Gen Alpha, how to engage them both online and relationally, and meet their deep spiritual hunger with biblical clarity. Learn practical steps to faithfully make disciples in this cultural moment by understanding the world that’s forming them and how the gospel speaks directly into it. What You'll Learn: Why Gen Alpha’s upbringing is fundamentally different from previous generations  How technology and algorithms are forming identity and worldview  The connection between anxiety, loneliness, and adolescent development Practical ways to engage Gen Alpha with truth How to faithfully make disciples in this cultural moment Helpful Resources: Reaching Generation Alpha by Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia “Don’t Forget the Holy Spirit” Substack Series Free eBook: Three Habits for Everyday Evangelism Free Download: The Big 5: Foundational Habits for Discipleship GenSend on Instagram and YouTube       ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org       ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shareable Quotes: “The question is not, ‘Are they being discipled?’ The question is, ‘Who or what is discipling them?’” —Shane Pruitt    “Gen Z expanded their network through technology. Gen Alpha has a global perspective as a starting point.” —Dr. Shelly Melia   “Disciples are hand-crafted, not mass produced.” —Paul Worcester    “Technology is not just changing Gen Alpha; it is forming them.” —Dr. Shelly Melia “Our calling as leaders, parents, grandparents, teachers, and coaches is to help the next generation to know the truth and to disciple them to live in that truth.” —Shane Pruitt   “Social media didn’t make kids more social. Artificial intelligence is not going to make our kids more intelligent.” —Dr. Shelly Melia “You don’t get what you expect; you get what you inspect. Gospel-centered accountability is life-changing.” —Paul Worcester  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 14m

  2. 28 apr

    Are Christians Losing Biblical Literacy?

    In episode 7 of Season 7 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor unpack the growing gap between Bible access and Bible understanding and why it may be one of the most urgent discipleship challenges facing pastors and ministry leaders right now. From the truth about “deconstruction” to the surprising hunger Gen Z has for deep theology, this conversation will challenge how you think about teaching Scripture and give you practical ways to build ministries that produce students who don’t just hear the Word but live it and share it. What You'll Learn: Why the goal isn’t to “dumb it down” but to disciple them up What Gen Z is actually craving: depth, not entertainment How to identify three types of deconstruction in your ministry Practical ways to teach students to read and interpret Scripture themselves How to balance fun, belonging, and theological depth in your ministry Helpful Resources: The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible GenSend Leader Resources GenSend on Instagram and YouTube       ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org       ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shareable Quotes: “One of the greatest issues we have in the church today is Bible illiteracy. If we don’t know truth, we can’t live it out.” —Shane Pruitt  “Students are clearly hungry, but are we equipping them to feed themselves?” —Lacey Villasenor “Some people aren’t deconstructing—they’re just living in sin and looking for a new word to justify it.” —Shane Pruitt “It’s not just knowing the Word—it’s obeying what you know that builds a life on the rock.” —Paul Worcester  “Some of the most effective teaching is just opening the Bible and walking through it.” —Paul Worcester Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min

  3. 14 apr

    Likes, Views, and Revival: When Influence Isn’t Anointing

    In episode 6 of Season 7 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor help next-gen leaders discern what truly matters in a digital world where influence is measured in likes and views. They unpack the tension between platform and anointing, and why viral doesn’t always mean faithful. Discover the dangers of equating online popularity with spiritual authority as well as practical guidance for leading students with discernment. Be challenged to rethink success, guard your heart from comparison, and anchor your ministry in Scripture instead of algorithms. Listen in to be equipped to shepherd students through digital noise while staying grounded in real, relational discipleship.    What You'll Learn: Why confidence does not equal competence in online teaching How to help students test everything against Scripture Why faithfulness is the biblical measure of success, not visibility How to shepherd students influenced by online voices The difference between discernment and cynicism when evaluating teachers Helpful Resources: GenSend Webinar: Reaching Gen Alpha (May 7, 2026) Three Habits for Everyday Evangelism, eBook by Paul Worcester Respectable Sins, by Jerry Bridges FM72 GenSend on Instagram and YouTube       ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org       ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shareable Quotes: “Gifts and talents can build a crowd, but only the Holy Spirit can build the Church.” —Shane Pruitt   “Students often assume that if it has a lot of views, it must be true.” —Lacey Villasenor   “It’s a snare to compare. Just put out truth and trust the Lord with it.” —Shane Pruitt “Social media is a mission field, but it should never replace real discipleship.” —Paul Worcester    “The metric of success you choose will shape the ministry you build.” —Lacey Villasenor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min

  4. 31 mar

    Bivocational Ministry: Faithful Leadership in a Changing Church

    In episode 5 of Season 7 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor offer a clear vision for how bivocational and covocational ministry is a strategic advantage for reaching your campus and community, especially if you’re a leader who’s navigating ministry alongside school, work, or life. Discover practical rhythms for managing your time, avoiding burnout, and leading from a place of spiritual health. Be challenged to rethink calling, not as a single lane, but as a life lived on mission wherever God has placed you. This conversation will equip you to lead faithfully right where you are, with what you have.   What You'll Learn: How to define and distinguish bivocational and covocational ministry Why bivocational ministry is becoming a key strategy for the future of the church The difference between striving for “balance” and living in “harmony” The evangelistic advantage of being in the marketplace and everyday environments How your current job or major can become a mission field, not a distraction Helpful Resources: “The 5 Hour Sermon: A Covo Preacher’s Guide” article at NewChurches.com Discovering Covocational Church Planting, by Send Network Not My Jesus (Bible Study Book with Video Access) GenSend on Instagram and YouTube       ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org       ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shareable Quotes: “See it all as a marathon. If you sprint in every area, you’ll burn out and not be great for anyone.” —Shane Pruitt   “Your goal isn’t how much ministry you can do; it’s how much you can empower others to do.” —Paul Worcester    “When students see someone with a marketplace job teaching the Bible, it expands their vision of calling.” —Lacey Villasenor   “If you're covocational, you're in good company—Jesus was a carpenter, and Paul was a tentmaker.” —Shane Pruitt “As a covocational leader, you get to model the lifestyle you’re trying to reproduce.” —Paul Worcester    “When you meet real needs, people start asking, ‘Why are you here?’—and that opens the door for the gospel.” —Lacey Villasenor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    38 min

  5. 17 mar

    Why Young Men Are Returning—and Young Women Are Leaving the Church

    In episode 4 of Season 7 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor welcome Catherine Renfro as they discuss the data behind the growing church engagement gap and offer practical insight into why college-aged women are disengaging from weekly church attendance and spiritual habits. You’ll be equipped to disciple young women in a culture shaped by social media, political polarization, and mistrust of institutions. Discover proactive strategies to empower women as laborers in the harvest, strengthen relational discipleship, and address difficult topics like leadership, purpose, and church hurt with both truth and compassion. Listen in to gather help in building ministries that mobilize both young men and young women for the mission of God. What You'll Learn: The recent data that shows a growing engagement gap between genders—and what that means for your ministry. Why safety, belonging, and authenticity are critical for engaging Gen Z women in the local church. How to evaluate whether your ministry culture unintentionally sidelines or overlooks young women. Why disciple-making—not programming—is the long-term solution to engagement gaps. How to create pathways for both young men and young women to live on mission together.   Helpful Resources: Dream Big: The Henrietta Mears Story The Other Half of Church Women in the Mission of God Gospel Conversation Starters for Women Living Sent Barna Research GenSend on Instagram and YouTube ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Shareable Quotes: “If we say we want our ministries to be a hospital for souls, then we shouldn’t push people away who are hurting.” —Shane Pruitt “Relational connection is one of the highest values for Gen Z, especially women.” —Paul Worcester  “If we’re going to reach this world, it’s going to take every single one of us.” —Catherine Renfro “It’s really easy to train your mind to have a bad view of the church if you’re constantly fed negative stories.” —Lacey Villasenor “We define God by our circumstances instead of letting God define our circumstances.” —Catherine Renfro “We’re in a God moment where young men are being reached with the gospel.” —Shane Pruitt “If they don’t see the church as a safe place, they’re just not going to show up.” —Paul Worcester Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min

  6. 3 mar

    A False View of Sanctification: Why the Christian Life Is a Lifelong Journey

    In episode 3 of Season 7 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor unpack the difference between justification and sanctification and why understanding both matters for next-gen leaders. Discover why sanctification is not instant perfection but a lifelong, grace-filled process of becoming who you already are in Christ. Gain clarity on distorted theology, shame-driven discipleship, and “quick fix” spirituality, as well as biblical and practical encouragement for leaders and the students in their ministries. Ultimately, be reminded that the process itself is the reward. Walking with Jesus on the journey is the victory.   What You'll Learn: Teach students the clear distinction between justification and sanctification How to normalize struggle in the Christian life without normalizing sin The importance of building discipleship environments that include accountability, Scripture memory, and honest confession Specific biblical passages to teach students a framework for understanding freedom, struggle, and victory Reasons to guard against “higher life” or perfectionist models that create shame or false expectations Helpful Resources: The Pursuit of Holiness The Pilgrim’s Progress The Hole in Our Holiness GenSend on Instagram and YouTube ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Shareable Quotes: “The process is the reward. The reward is walking with Jesus.” —Shane Pruitt  “Work out your salvation—not work for it.” —Paul Worcester  “Sanctification is empowered by the Spirit, shaped by the Word, supported by community, and lived out in obedience.” —Lacey Villasenor “If you feel like you’re in the middle of a war, that’s not a bad thing.” —Shane Pruitt  “It’s not let go and let God. It’s trust God and get going.” —Paul Worcester  “Sanctification is this lifelong journey of becoming like Christ.” —Lacey Villasenor   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min

  7. 17 feb

    Calling, Chemistry, and Commitment: Dating as a Young Ministry Leader

    In episode 2 of Season 7 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor discuss how complicated dating can be to single leaders called to ministry, especially when it feels like their life, leadership, and future are already under a microscope. Listen in as the hosts offer practical biblical wisdom to help you navigate dating with clarity, integrity, and mission-first conviction. You’ll learn how calling, chemistry, and commitment work together, and what happens when one is out of alignment. From avoiding casual dating to setting wise boundaries, this conversation equips you to pursue relationships that strengthen your walk with Christ rather than distract from it. Whether you’re single, dating, or discerning next steps, this episode will help you honor Jesus, the church, and your future.  Also in This Episode, Learn: Why commitment to Christ and the mission must come before chemistryHow to discern calling without becoming overly rigid or overly casualWhy casual dating is especially dangerous for ministry leadersRed flags to watch for when dating with a call to ministryHow to pace relationships wisely while trusting God’s timingHelpful Resources: You Can’t Talk About That Youth Leader Coaching Network GenSend on Instagram and YouTube ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Shareable Quotes: “A healthy Christian relationship is two complete people in Christ already that Christ brings together and He's the center of.” —Shane Pruitt  “Singleness is not an obstacle to overcome—it’s an opportunity to embrace.” —Paul Worcester  “Who you marry will either be your greatest help or your greatest hindrance in ministry.” —Lacey Villasenor “What example would you want set before your kids one day? That’s what you are right now for someone else’s kids.” —Shane Pruitt  “If you idolize a dating relationship, you’ll make the same mistake in marriage.” —Paul Worcester  “Specific boundaries help everyone know what questions to ask.” —Lacey Villasenor   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min

  8. 3 feb

    Holding Strong Convictions Without Becoming Cynical

    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 issuesHow to train students to differentiate conviction from preferenceTo anchor students in Scripture, not just podcasts, influencers, or theological personalitiesWhy evangelism must remain front and center, remembering that winning souls reorients ministries toward what matters mostTo address cynicism early, especially when students fixate on niche theological debates instead of prayer, Scripture, and mission  Helpful Resources: Messiology, George VerwerGenSend Youth Leader Coaching NetworkGenSend SummerGenSend on Instagram and YouTube ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
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Descrizione

The next generation is the now generation. They're not just the future of the church, but they're the church today. So what will it take to reach them with the gospel? The GenSend Podcast is a podcast designed to equip you to reach, disciple and mobilize the next generation.

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  • Canale
    NAMB Podcast Network
  • Creatore
    North American Mission Board
  • Anni di attività
    2020 - 2026
  • Puntate
    45
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © 2025 North American Mission Board
  • Sito web del podcast
    The GenSend Podcast

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