How do we reach a generation that speaks an entirely different language—one shaped by screens, skepticism, and seismic cultural shifts? For Christian parents, grandparents, and youth leaders, it’s the challenge—and opportunity—of our age.

In this compelling “best of” episode, Catherine sits down with renowned Christian apologist Dr. Jonathan Morrow to unlock the secrets of relating to Gen Z and Gen Alpha. As Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship at Impact 360 Institute, adjunct professor at Biola University, and the author of celebrated apologetics books, Jonathan brings nearly two decades of front-line experience equipping young people for lasting faith in a post-Christian world.

Together, Catherine and Jonathan dive deep into five essential insights every adult needs to know about Gen Z:
Why Gen Z are true “screenagers”—and how the digital world is dramatically accelerating and intensifying the questions of identity, meaning, and truth.
How Gen Z is now thoroughly post-Christian, with only 4% holding a biblical worldview—what that means for sharing faith, and why “business as usual” discipleship just won’t work.
The rise of “safe spaces,” intellectual bubble wrap, and the urgent need to introduce challenge and opposing ideas—inside the safety of Christian love and guidance.
The paradox of safety: why today’s students crave safe spaces yet feel more unsafe, anxious, and mentally strained than ever before—and how parents can provide real security and hope.
The opportunity and challenge of unprecedented diversity—what the Bible says about ethnicity, and how to navigate the subtle pitfalls of secular approaches to justice and inclusion.

Throughout the episode, Jonathan shares real-world examples and tested strategies including immersive learning, intentional worldview training, and how to disciple students for life in “Babylon,” not Jerusalem.

“There’s a world we want, and there’s the world that is—and they’re not the same world,” Jonathan observes, urging parents: “If we’re not intentionally helping them understand that truth exists and you can know it, they’re going to become Christian relativists.”

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to faithfully guide the next generation to lasting faith—while respecting their unique struggles and leveraging their immense potential. Every generation faces its intersection with culture—this is ours.

Notable Episode Moments:
The hilarious nostalgia of card catalogs and how research has changed forever
Practical advice for introducing “bad ideas” in healthy, guided ways—building spiritual and intellectual muscle
Why anxiety, depression, and loneliness are skyrocketing, and where young people can find lasting safety
A clear-eyed look at diversity: its beautiful biblical roots and how to celebrate differences without embracing every passing trend

Are you proactively training your kids for the world as it is—or the world you wish it was? What is one step you can take this week to intentionally disciple your child amid the pressures and possibilities of Gen Z’s reality?

Tune in for a conversation packed with actionable hope, fresh perspective, and the tools every Christian parent needs for today’s crazy world.

About the Guest:
Jonathan Morrow holds master’s degrees in divinity and philosophy of religion and ethics, a doctorate in worldview and culture, and serves as Director of Cultural Engagement at Impact 360 Institute. He’s the author of Welcome to College, Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible's Authority, and Is God Just a Human Invention, and has trained thousands of young believers to build a lasting, reasonable, and robust faith.

 

Resources & Next Steps:
Learn more about Impact 360’s life-changing programs at impact360.org
Grab Jonathan’s free resource, The Case for Christianity in Four Words, and discover his course for parents at jonathanmorrow.org
Subscribe for more parenting resources at catherinesegars.com
Share this episode with a fellow parent or leader navigating the Gen Z gap

Let’s raise a generation that owns their faith and shines in the “crazy world” they’ve inherited—by God’s design, and for His glory.

How do we reach a generation that speaks an entirely different language&mdash;one shaped by screens, skepticism, and seismic cultural shifts? For Christian parents, grandparents, and youth leaders, it&rsquo;s the challenge&mdash;and opportunity&mdash;of our age.
In this compelling &ldquo;best of&rdquo; episode, Catherine sits down with renowned Christian apologist Dr. Jonathan Morrow to unlock the secrets of relating to Gen Z and Gen Alpha. As Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship at Impact 360 Institute, adjunct professor at Biola University, and the author of celebrated apologetics books, Jonathan brings nearly two decades of front-line experience equipping young people for lasting faith in a post-Christian world.
Together, Catherine and Jonathan dive deep into five essential insights every adult needs to know about Gen Z:
<ol>
<li>Why Gen Z are true &ldquo;screenagers&rdquo;&mdash;and how the digital world is dramatically accelerating and intensifying the questions of identity, meaning, and truth.</li>
<li>How Gen Z is now thoroughly post-Christian, with only 4% holding a biblical worldview&mdash;what that means for sharing faith, and why &ldquo;business as usual&rdquo; discipleship just won&rsquo;t work.</li>
<li>The rise of &ldquo;safe spaces,&rdquo; intellectual bubble wrap, and the urgent need to introduce challenge and opposing ideas&mdash;inside the safety of Christian love and guidance.</li>
<li>The paradox of safety: why today&rsquo;s students crave safe spaces yet feel more unsafe, anxious, and mentally strained than ever before&mdash;and how parents can provide real security and hope.</li>
<li>The opportunity and challenge of unprecedented diversity&mdash;what the Bible says about ethnicity, and how to navigate the subtle pitfalls of secular approaches to justice and inclusion.</li>
</ol>
Throughout the episode, Jonathan shares real-world examples and tested strategies including immersive learning, intentional worldview training, and how to disciple students for life in &ldquo;Babylon,&rdquo; not Jerusalem.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a world we want, and there&rsquo;s the world that is&mdash;and they&rsquo;re not the same world,&rdquo; Jonathan observes, urging parents: &ldquo;If we&rsquo;re not intentionally helping them understand that truth exists and you can know it, they&rsquo;re going to become Christian relativists.&rdquo;
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to faithfully guide the next generation to lasting faith&mdash;while respecting their unique struggles and leveraging their immense potential. Every generation faces its intersection with culture&mdash;this is ours.
Notable Episode Moments:
<ul>
<li>The hilarious nostalgia of card catalogs and how research has changed forever</li>
<li>Practical advice for introducing &ldquo;bad ideas&rdquo; in healthy, guided ways&mdash;building spiritual and intellectual muscle</li>
<li>Why anxiety, depression, and loneliness are skyrocketing, and where young people can find lasting safety</li>
<li>A clear-eyed look at diversity: its beautiful biblical roots and how to celebrate differences without embracing every passing trend</li>
</ul>
Are you proactively training your kids for the world as it is&mdash;or the world you wish it was? What is one step you can take this week to intentionally disciple your child amid the pressures and possibilities of Gen Z&rsquo;s reality?
Tune in for a conversation packed with actionable hope, fresh perspective, and the tools every Christian parent needs for today&rsquo;s crazy world.
About the Guest: Jonathan Morrow holds master&rsquo;s degrees in divinity and philosophy of religion and ethics, a doctorate in worldview and culture, and serves as Director of Cultural Engagement at Impact 360 Institute. He&rsquo;s the author of Welcome to College, Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible's Authority, and&nbsp;Is God Just a Human Invention,&nbsp;and has trained thousands of young believers to build a lasting, reasonable, and robust faith.
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Resources &amp; Next Steps:
<ul>
<li>Learn more about Impact 360&rsquo;s life-changing programs at <a href="https://impact360.org">impact360.org</a></li>
<li>Grab Jonathan&rsquo;s free resource, The Case for Christianity in Four Words, and discover his course for parents at <a href="https://jonathanmorrow.org">jonathanmorrow.org</a></li>
<li>Subscribe for more parenting resources at <a href="https://catherinesegars.com/">catherinesegars.com</a></li>
<li>Share this episode with a fellow parent or leader navigating the Gen Z gap</li>
</ul>
Let&rsquo;s raise a generation that owns their faith and shines in the &ldquo;crazy world&rdquo; they&rsquo;ve inherited&mdash;by God&rsquo;s design, and for His glory.

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World&nbsp;podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.