Episode Description: Today’s young people are not necessarily less religious than previous generations, it’s just that they have far less trust in institutions. In this episode, we share a breakout session from Orange Conference with Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of Springtide Research Institute. Josh shares some of Springtide’s findings about religion among 13-25 year olds that are especially relevant for ministry leaders. He also offers up some practical examples of what it looks like to build relationships at scale.



Episode Recap:
Springtide focuses on data with heart (1:11)
The stories that we tell ourselves matter (5:01)
Gen Z is the most diverse generation, and it’s hard to wrap our heads around that (9:27)
More and more kids are having conversations about religion outside of church (16:39)
It’s not that religion is declining, but institutional trust is (20:57)
The trust revolution has also created a crisis of belonging (25:52)
The only solution to trust and belonging is relationship (38:45)
How to build relationships at scale (46:15)
Belonging precedes believing (52:40)



Resources: 
Find every episode of the Think Orange Podcast
Register for Orange Tour 2022
Springtide Research Institute
“Lead Small” from Orange Books



Find show notes here: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/.

Episode Description: Today’s young people are not necessarily less religious than previous generations, it’s just that they have far less trust in institutions. In this episode, we share a breakout session from Orange Conference with Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of Springtide Research Institute. Josh shares some of Springtide’s findings about religion among 13-25 year olds that are especially relevant for ministry leaders. He also offers up some practical examples of what it looks like to build relationships at scale.
 
Episode Recap:
<ul>
<li>Springtide focuses on data with heart (1:11)</li>
<li>The stories that we tell ourselves matter (5:01)</li>
<li>Gen Z is the most diverse generation, and it’s hard to wrap our heads around that (9:27)</li>
<li>More and more kids are having conversations about religion outside of church (16:39)</li>
<li>It’s not that religion is declining, but institutional trust is (20:57)</li>
<li>The trust revolution has also created a crisis of belonging (25:52)</li>
<li>The only solution to trust and belonging is relationship (38:45)</li>
<li>How to build relationships at scale (46:15)</li>
<li>Belonging precedes believing (52:40)</li>
</ul>
 
Resources: 
<ul>
<li><a href="http://thinkorangepodcast.com">Find every episode of the Think Orange Podcast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://orangetour.org/">Register for Orange Tour 2022</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.springtideresearch.org/">Springtide Research Institute</a></li>
<li><a href="https://store.thinkorange.com/products/lead-small-five-big-ideas-every-small-group-leader-needs-to?utm_term=lead%20small%20orange&amp;utm_campaign=Orange+Books+2.0+CPA&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=6090338346&amp;hsa_cam=1676715254&amp;hsa_grp=63958967743&amp;hsa_ad=325177162303&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-377002920686&amp;hsa_kw=lead%20small%20orange&amp;hsa_mt=b&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA99ybBhD9ARIsALvZavXJW6rj-KKOB0kBNrMjfX5dQf1tZPSncnrgiKt9YJRIOEWGLT0wo68aAi9hEALw_wcB">“Lead Small” from Orange Books</a></li>
</ul>
 
Find show notes here:<a href="https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/"> https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/.</a>

The Think Orange Podcast is for ministry leaders, pastors, church volunteers, parents, and educators – anyone who wants to impact the faith of the next generation. In each episode, we’ll share ideas presented at our live events, The Orange Conference and Orange Tour. These ideas, insights, principles, and strategies will empower, inspire, challenge, and may even change the way you view and lead the next generation. Featured guests include Reggie Joiner; Kristen Ivy; Carey Nieuwhof; Sherry Surratt; Doug Fields; Kristen Ivy; Geoff Surratt; Jon Acuff; Ryan Leak; Sue Miller; Carlos Whittaker; Virginia Ward; Kara Powell; and Frank Bealer. We’ll also be answering your questions, ensuring that your voice is heard and your ministry issues are addressed. Increase your influence with kids and teenagers; start thinking orange. For free resources and show notes, visit www.OrangeLeaders.com.

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