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We live in the information age, and a large proportion of Gen Z people are getting their information from people who have acquired YouTube celebrity, sometimes without much substance to their work. We seem to always be looking to the next newest information, and we sometimes begin to act like any knowledge from former times is irrelevant to our daily lives. Therefore, it is important to help younger generations understand that although the Bible is an ancient text, it has a very high degree of reliability.

To that end, Chris shares five points to make about scripture to help younger skeptical individuals understand how best to engage it.

Chris Abel hosts Bruce Nuffer in a discussion about how a Gen Xer uses a
Millennial approach to his reasoning that causes him to reconsider
long-held positions on environmentalism. While the thinking process
described is not unique to Millennials, as a generation they are largely
characterized by a similar pursuit of truth and wrestle with the findings
of science and reconciling those findings with scripture.

A cursory review of contemporary marketing indicates that advertisers are
targeting Millennials by linking their products to experiences. But does
this cause anxiety for Millennials who begin to feel like they are missing
out on what life has to offer? There is even a new term to describe this
(FOMO—fear of missing out). While the fear of missing out is not new, the
use of social media heightens this sense and is at least part of why the
use of social media can lead to depression.

Every faith community has a story, and that story is shaped by the shared history of the people of the community trying to live together. However, sometimes we put the culture of our community aside when we are looking at what might need to change. But shouldn’t it be first instead of last? In this podcast, Chris and Chris discuss 4 steps for change in the local church.

The world’s biggest problems today according to Millennials include:
lack of economic opportunity in employment (according to USA Today, they are making 20% less than their Boomer family members even after accounting for inflation—see https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/01/13/millennials-falling-behind-boomer-parents/96530338/),
safety, security and well-bring
lack of education, and
food

Chris and Chris discuss the things that Millennials list as their top ten concerns.

Sarah Heath, senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Costa Mesa, CA, joins Chris Abel on this week’s podcast. Sarah tells the story of the restart of a hundred year-old church where all six generations are now represented in one location. A church with a lot of history has weathered a lot of difficult times, and creating change must happen in the context of the experiences that members have carried for a long time. How does one create a new environment amidst individuals who have been bruised and burned over the years?