ProveText 1459. Why Gen Z Is Walking Away & How the Church Can Respond | Interview w/ Ryan Pauly
What is apologetics really for in today’s cultural moment?
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with Christian apologist and doctoral candidate Ryan Pauly to discuss deconstruction, Gen Z apathy, cultural engagement, and how the church can cultivate a faith that actually endures.
Ryan shares insights from his academic research, teaching experience, and public apologetics work—addressing doubts, disagreements within Christianity, church hurt, and why winsome conviction matters more than ever.
This conversation explores:
- What apologetics is (and isn’t)
- Why Gen Z is disillusioned with church
- Healthy vs. unhealthy deconstruction
- How Christians should engage culture with truth and compassion
- Why humor, humility, and mercy matter in defending the faithIf you care about Scripture, theology, and faithfully engaging today’s world, this episode is for you.
Visit Ryan’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanPauly
Visit Ryan’s Website: https://think-well.org/
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