Issues, Etc. Gen Z Women and the Church – Lisa Cooper, 8/13/25 (2252)
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Aug 13, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Lisa Cooper, a freelance writer for Barna Group and author for the Christian Research Journal, dives into the challenges Gen Z women face with their faith and identity. She reveals how this generation is seeking authenticity and meaningful connections within church communities, expressing concerns over their treatment and mental health issues. Lisa emphasizes the importance of inclusive dialogue and supportive environments to bridge the gap between Gen Z women and traditional church teachings.
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Always-On Childhood Shapes Worldview
- Gen Z grew up always-on with smartphones, social media, and global influences shaping urgent worldviews.
- They show high empathy, desire authenticity, activism, and increased anxiety compared with prior generations.
Dual Public/Private Lives Fuel Identity Crisis
- Gen Z women face a crisis of self driven by living life publicly and privately simultaneously on social media.
- This dual existence amplifies internal pressures like fear of failure and self-criticism.
Authenticity Often Expressed Through Sexual Identity
- Many Gen Z women equate authenticity with sexual and gender expression, influenced heavily by online communities.
- Survey data shows a sharp rise in non-heterosexual identification among Gen Z women compared with prior generations.
