Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Raising Up Gen Z to Follow Christ (Part 1 of 2)
Oct 2, 2025
Jason Jimenez, a pastor and founder of STAND STRONG Ministries, delves into the unique challenges and traits of Gen Z. He explores the causes of their anxiety, from technology exposure to broken families, while highlighting their creativity and curiosity. The conversation shifts to their diverse identities and progressive views, alongside calls for thoughtful parental engagement. Jimenez emphasizes the importance of understanding and connecting with Gen Z, offering insights on how parents can navigate their relationships amid modern cultural complexities.
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Why Gen Z Is More Anxious
- Generation Z shows higher anxiety due to broken families, constant technology, and identity confusion.
- Jason Jimenez links loneliness, sleep deprivation, and sexual identity debates as core anxiety drivers.
Diversity As A Strategic Strength
- Gen Z is unusually ethnically diverse and comfortable with varied personalities and perspectives.
- Jason Jimenez sees this diversity as a strategic strength for reaching more people for Christ.
Mixed Progressive And Conservative Trends
- Gen Z holds mixed views: progressive on identity and politics, yet often conservative on relationships and fidelity.
- Jason Jimenez notes this blend complicates simple stereotypes about their beliefs.
