Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones This Is Why Gen Z Is Coming Back to God | David Butler E0038
Jul 31, 2025
David Butler, a religious educator and speaker known for his insightful approach to faith, challenges the notion that Gen Z is abandoning religion. Instead, he reveals how many young people are seeking a deeper connection with God. They are redefining faith as a personal journey rather than a punitive structure. Butler discusses the transformative power of authentic belief and encourages embracing diverse faiths, highlighting the urgent need for spiritual awakening and community engagement.
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Student Who Felt She'd 'Burn' In Church
- David Butler tells of a seminary student who repeatedly left and returned, finally coming back to church when she felt welcomed.
- She said, "If I'd walked into a church I would have burned right up," showing wrong ideas about God kept her away.
Wrong Picture Of God Drives People Away
- Many people view God as a punitive, score-keeping authority rather than a tender Father.
- That false narrative drives people to hide, run, and avoid relationship with God.
Welcome People Where They Are
- Invite people into relationship before expecting perfect behavior; meet them where they are.
- Welcome those struggling and help them grow into holiness inside the church community.
