

The Next Generation
Elliot Bewick
A home for Gen Z to be exposed to different viewpoints, learn lessons from the past & search their way to a meaningful and fulfilled life...
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Aug 28, 2025 • 11min
Do Men Need To Do Better? - Maeve Halligan
Do men need to do better in order to keep up with the women around them?My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 34min
Why Gen Z Must Fight for Free Speech - Maeve Halligan
Maeve is a student whose opinions have often gone against the grain of mainstream uni culture. It was great to go deep into her ideas and talk about how our generation responds to them.Maeve's X/Twitter: https://x.com/maevehalliganCHAPTERS00:00 Why were you scared to speak out at university?02:21 Are universities worried about offending or are they trying to protect a narrative?05:39 Is it possible to be unbiased?08:26 How much does censorship impact uni life?11:40 Should students hide their opinions?13:46 Why are students closed to having their ideas challenged?16:52 Are too many people going to uni?20:42 The snobbery of being a university student25:37 Maeve’s problem with the ‘Gender Stories’ museum exhibit32:33 Why young women are speaking out against gender ideology37:23 Are people jumping on the gender critical bandwagon for clicks?45:37 Can we expect creators to use their platforms responsibly?48:40 Can we shift culture away from vacuous influencers?59:09 Is it wrong to pursue happiness above all?1:02:50 We like to do hard things as long as they’re not hard1:04:31 Are Gen Z entitled, cynical or both?1:10:04 Dating apps are killing relationships1:15:05 How has female empowerment affected dating?1:18:20 Are women oppressed?1:24:08 What’s the future look like for Gen Z?1:32:21 Students must be challenged1:33:57 Final wordsMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

Aug 24, 2025 • 7min
Why Are Gen Z So Cynical?
Maeve Halligan and I discuss whether Gen Z are entitled, and explore the roots of our cynicism.My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

Aug 21, 2025 • 10min
Does the Quran Command Apostates to Be Killed?
Is it true that Islam commands apostates to be put to death?Check out the fully eppy: https://youtu.be/hXV9Z1QH5N8My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 21min
What The West Gets Wrong About Islam - Sean Ramiz
Sean Ramiz is a content creator who converted to Islam in 2023. It was so interesting to hear about his journey to faith, as well as his take on Islam's compatibility with the West. Does Islam command that apostates be killed? What about the veiling of women? Are the stats we hear about grooming gangs accurate?Check out Sean's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seanramizCHAPTERS00:00 Is Islam misrepresented?03:00 Islam is framed as the enemy of Judeo-Christian societies06:30 Do you see the value of Judeo-Christian values?11:09 People use religion as a mask for pagan tribalism14:02 Debating Islam’s role in the grooming gangs26:24 Impact of GB News and new media29:50 How can we have a healthy content diet?34:58 Why I converted to Islam41:55 Why Islam and not Christianity?49:41 Is Islam more about rituals than believing in your heart?54:23 Is apostasy punishable by death?1:04:46 What is the future of Islam in the West?1:08:35 Is Islam compatible with Western values?1:12:11 Does the Burqa belong in Britain?1:15:52 Disagreement with Connor Tomlinson on Windrush1:17:36 Does Britain have the right to ban elements of Islamic practice?1:20:33 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

Aug 17, 2025 • 12min
Why Are the Grooming Gangs Mostly One Culture?
Muslim convert Sean Ramiz and I go back and forth on grooming gangs. Is it a disproportionately Islamic problem or is no particular group more to blame than another?

Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
Hungary Is Paying People to Have Kids... Here’s Why - Stephen J. Shaw
Stephen J. Shaw delves into the 4 policies that are saving the falling birthrate in Hungary. My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 46min
The Single Biggest Threat to Humanity - Stephen J Shaw
I sat down with data scientist and demographer Stephen J Shaw, best know for his work on falling birthrates, to discuss the biggest problem facing humanity. I've been wanting to get Stephen on the show from the very beginning, and he did not disappoint!Find more from Stephen: www.birthgap.orgCHAPTERS00:00 There’s nothing this crisis won’t touch04:23 Gen Z doesn’t realise what’s about to happen05:18 India as an example08:02 Applying the example to the rest of the world10:03 People are shocked by this11:41 We’re in a downward spiral with no known solution13:58 Overpopulation has been debunked but is still being pushed16:38 The difference between birth rate and fertility rate17:35 Birth rates are halving at an alarming rate19:56 Korea could disappear in your lifetime21:56 A dystopian vision of the future26:03 How the crisis will bring economic decline29:40 Elliot paints a picture of the generic Gen Z expectations31:13 The age where you’re 50% likely to not have children33:32 Aging also affects men’s chances of having children35:11 The risks of delaying40:20 Only 10% of childless adults didn’t want children43:21 The grief of male childlessness49:34 Is it misogynistic to campaign for higher birth rates?52:24 People are pushing anti-natalism for political reasons55:42 So many policies have been tried and have failed1:01:03 Hungary’s family-friendly culture1:03:13 Four radical Hungarian policies1:07:29 So many of our societies are not supportive of families1:11:16 We need to reinvent everything1:12:50 Changing the model for education1:17:57 Changing the model for employment1:20:26 Retirement will look different1:21:56 The growing divide between men and women1:25:09 Giving up on sex & relationships1:27:35 The vicious cycle of waiting1:28:41 Elliot uses himself as an example1:30:00 Is this fuelled by the decline of the Christian narrative?1:34:23 How AI will affect fertility1:35:21 Which towns & cities should we save?1:36:55 Aging populations will shift societal power1:39:32 Stephen’s opposition to assisted suicide1:43:59 Stephen’s message to Gen Z1:45:17 Final wordsMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 48min
Pascal’s Wager, Nietzsche & Jordan Peterson’s Christianity - Glen Scrivener
Loved having the host of one of my favourite YouTube channels back on the pod to go even deeper than last time! We explored the ideas of Pascal, Nietzsche and Descartes and grappled with the dance between faith and doubt. I loved every second and hope you do too!Find Glen at https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakLifeMediaCheck out the free ‘intro to Christianity’ course at 321course.comCHAPTERS00:00 We operate on instinct, not rationality03:04 The difference between the heart, the will and the mind08:20 Can we trust our hearts?11:49 Your actions show what you actually believe14:20 Has technology manipulated us into wanting the wrong things?18:51 Our desires need to be properly ordered23:28 “Love God and do what you want”26:25 Pascal’s Wager is not what most people think31:30 Nietzsche's take: Who are we to disobey nature?35:46 Without God, life is not sacred39:28 Godless universe or human rights - you can’t have both44:42 The ‘image of God’ and the ‘Image of God’48:36 Evolution and Christianity lead in two separate directions52:11 Grappling with faith and doubt via Descartes56:54 The legacy of Descartes in modern thought58:47 Descartes vs Pascal1:00:39 What is faith?1:05:33 The left brain and the right brain1:09:27 What this means for Gen Z1:15:05 Is technology subverting the evolutionary instinct to seek transcendence?1:16:59 Secular people have lost faith in the future1:21:42 Christianity as a bulwark against AI domination1:29:42 How is new media changing the faith discussion?1:33:38 Jordan Peterson on Surrounded1:35:25 Is Jordan Peterson a Christian?1:38:18 Elliot shares an update on his personal faith journey1:41:02 But what if there’s another way to solve all this without God?1:44:39 Doubt more1:45:02 A non-weird worldview is not an option1:47:00 Wisdom from C.S. Lewis1:47:57 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

Aug 3, 2025 • 10min
Is Jordan Peterson a Christian? - Glen Scrivener
I and Glen Scrivener discuss Jordan Peterson's recent Surrounded interview, looking deeper into the Peterson's faith. My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.