The Holy Post

672: Gender Worship Wars & the Joy of Being Cultural Outsiders with Patrick Miller

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Jun 4, 2025
Join Patrick Miller, pastor and co-author of "Joyful Outsiders," as he discusses the surprising gender divide shaping Gen Z's worship preferences, contrasting emotional expression with structured doctrine. Filling in for Phil, Drew Dyck dives into the implications of these trends on church engagement, while Patrick shares insights on navigating the loss of Christian cultural power joyfully. They also tackle the humorous side of air travel with pigeons and offer thoughtful critiques on the phrase 'asking Jesus into your heart.' A lively exploration awaits!
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Limits of "Ask Jesus into Your Heart"

  • Asking Jesus into your heart is not explicitly biblical as a conversion moment. - Biblical language emphasizes being in Christ, not just Jesus dwelling in your heart.
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Gen Z Worship Gender Divide

  • Worship preferences among Gen Z seem divided along gender lines, not generational ones. - Young men often prefer traditional liturgical worship, while young women favor contemporary Christian music.
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Gender Differences in Worship Motivations

  • Young men are attracted to structure, doctrine, and traditional family values. - Young women prefer spiritual eclecticism and personal authenticity within looser worship settings.
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