Tanita Maddox

Tanita Maddox, an expert on Gen Z and faith, discusses the challenges of Gen Z, including their relationship with technology, declining church attendance, and mental health concerns. She explores how Gen Z perceives God and approaches faith, strategies to engage them in corporate worship, and the importance of walking alongside them with encouragement and truth. The chapter also discusses the concept of safety, the tension between modernist and post-modernist perspectives in Christianity, and the need to understand and minister to the younger generation effectively.

Dr. Tanita Tawala-Maddox is the national director for generational impact at Young Life and author of "What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God." In this engaging discussion, she dives into the seven pivotal questions Gen Z has about faith, self-worth, and acceptance. Tanita explores their skepticism towards authority and reliance on platforms like TikTok for truth. The conversation also tackles the complexities of understanding God's goodness during suffering and emphasizes the need for older generations to uplift and encourage the younger ones.