In this episode, Jerrad talks with Newt Crenshaw, President and CEO of Young Life. They discuss what Gen Z and Gen Alpha are really searching for, based on a global study conducted by Young Life. Newt shares what the research revealed about identity, relationships, and the deep need for connection in a world shaped by screens, pressure, and isolation.
What You’ll hear:
• Why 40% of young people don’t feel worthy of love
• What kids actually want from adults in their lives
• How social media affects boys and girls differently
• Why moms are still the top go-to, and why dads matter too
• What makes faith a key part of emotional and relational health
• How you can be a stable presence in a young person’s life
Tune in to learn how you can show up for the next generation—starting with the kids in your own home.
Episode Resources:
- Learn more about Young Life: younglife.org
- Read the Relat(able) Study: younglife.org/relatable
- Volunteer with Young Life: younglife.org/get-involved
- Dad Tired Annual Retreat at Young Life’s Carolina Point
- Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
- Support Dad Tired: dadtired.com/donate
- Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com
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