Reaching Gen Z Podcast

About Reaching Gen Z Podcast

The aim of the "Reaching Gen Z" podcast is to uncover what the best practices are to reach Generation Z effectively with the gospel.

Publisher

Dr. Seth Peterson

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Apr 2024

Latest episode

26 May 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 May 2025

   Dr. Tim McKnight: Reaching Gen Z - Ministry, Missions, & Technology.

   Season 2 of The Reaching Gen Z Podcast launches with a true patriot! I have nothing but high praise to give for his books on Gen Z. When I began my PhD research they were crucial to my project (you can access my dissertation for free here): https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/4514/ (https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/4514/) If you’re a youth pastor, ministry worker, volunteer, I recommend you pick up this book ASAP. Seriously, I highlighted his books and took a copious amount of notes. It is groundbreaking, theologically sound, and full of practical wisdom on how to engage Gen Z effectively with the gospel. Resources to check out: https://drtimmcknight.com/resources/ (https://drtimmcknight.com/resources/) Thanks again for tuning in to the podcast! We greatly appreciate all of your 5-Star reviews. If this show is helpful to you, share it with a friend. This helps other people find our content more easily and is a great encouragement as we continue to produce free content for the purpose of reaching Gen Z more effectively. Dr. Tim McKnight Bio: Tim is the founder and president of McKnight Ministries. He resides in Anderson, SC where he has served as the Director of the Great Commission Center for Youth Ministry at Anderson University. A Church planter of Mosaic church and now Lead Pastor of Holston Creek Baptist Church. He has authored Engaging Generation Z: Raising the Bar for Youth Ministry, and is the editor of Navigating Youth Ministry. A distinguished US Army Chaplain who has been commended for his service with Operation Noble Eagle & Operation Enduring Freedom; he’s also an armed an unarmed self-defense instructor, but above all - A Christ follower. He is married to Angela, and proud father of Micah, Noah, Carissa, & Mary Anna.

2. 

   10 Sept 2024

   06 | Legin: Why Your Story Matters & Transparency is THE KEY to Reaching Gen Z

   Welcome to The Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Seth Peterson, PhD. The aim of this podcast is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you reach the next generation . In this episode, Nigel “Legin” Anderson joins us to discuss his latest as a spoken word. Artist, Christian rapper, podcast host, and professional speaker. Inspired by his father's battle with addiction, Legin speaks on fatherlessness, forgiveness, and reconciliation just to name a few. He has some new music out - God is iconic deluxe, coming out on all platforms September 13th! Last, but not least. Legin is a down to earth family man. He is happily married to his wife, Tia, and has two teens, Shekkinah (14) and Josiah (11). All faithfully attend Crossroads Church in Norfolk, Virginia! Access to EARLY RELEASE 📢: https://even.biz/ Social 🔗 to The Music: https://rmglinks.com/godiconicdeluxe Legin’s Music 🎵 Webpage: https://legin.tv/music/ Legin’s Website:🧑💻 https://legin.tv Legin’s LINKTREE 🌲: https://linktr.ee/legintv For music, merch and more 👆 If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast’ with Dr. Seth Peterson – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively!

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   18 Aug 2024

   05 | Greg Stier: Radical Like Jesus & Gen Z

   Welcome to The Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Seth Peterson, PhD. Our aim as always is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you understand the next generation now. In this episode, I got to sit down with,Greg Stier. A much sought after speaker, former pastor, church planner, youth leader, as well as the author of more than 20 books. including his memoir, Unlikely Fighter. This fall, he'll be releasing a book called Radical Like Jesus. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained MILLIONS of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the good news of Jesus. Whether you are a student pastor, volunteer, parent, or someone who just loves to learn, This is a really encouraging interview on how to be radical like Jesus! Date 2 Share Ministries: https://www.dare2share.org Radical Like Jesus: https://gregstier.org/radical-like-jesus/ Gospelize: https://store.dare2share.org/collections/downloads? Unlikely Fighter: https://gregstier.org/unlikely-fighter/ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/ If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast’ with Dr. Seth Peterson – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively!

4. 

   26 Jul 2024

   04 | Brad Lomenick: How To Have Instant Influence & Credibility w/ Gen Z

   Welcome to The Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Dr. Seth Peterson. Our aim as always is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you reach Gen Z today. In this episode, I got to sit down with leadership guru, Brad Lomenick - who is a leadership consultant, speaker, founder of BLINC, and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership. He writes about the next generation, creativity, innovation, social media, teamwork, and personal growth. For more than 10 years, he served as lead visionary and president of Catalyst, one of the largest young adult gatherings in the country, his books are some of my all-time favorite. Over the years, he has interviewed some of the sharpest minds in the country, including the likes of Malcolm Gladwell, Seth Goden, Francis Chan, Tony Dungy, Rick Warren, Dave Ramsey, and more. Whether you are a student pastor, volunteer, parent, or someone who just loves to learn, This was a really exciting interview and you are in for a treat! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast’ with Dr. Seth Peterson – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively! Reaching Gen Z Podcast Show Notes: Brad’s Rap: https://watch.liberty.edu/media/t/0_498klrjg (Jump to 24:45 minute mark) H3 Leadership Podcast: https://www.h3leadership.com/ H3 Leadership Book: https://www.bradlomenick.com/h3-leadership Brad’s Book Recommendations: Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Chamber: www.moodypublishers.com/spiritual-leadership/ The Next Generation by Andy Stanely: https://leadwithyourlife.com/book/next-generation-leader/ Entre Leadership by Dave Ramsey: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/business-and-career/books/entreleadership/ Outline of Episode 4: - Breaking News at The SBC - The value of making people feel seen and known - Brad Lomenick’s “rap ambitions” - The sweet spot of a calling is where your passions and strengths align - How to be an H3 leader (Humble, Hungry, and Hustle). - Start with the heart to make your passion immensely practical. - The power of curiosity - If you want to be interesting be interested. - How Gez Z can crush their next job interview - Why Gen Z’s authenticity is sparking revival all across the nation - How to connect with an audience of any size - What happens off stage is just as important as what happens on stage. - The secret to instant influence and credibility - Why Gen Z craves accountability and how to get the very best from them - The Top 5 books every Gen Z leader needs to read NOW!

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   25 Jun 2024

   03| Chip Dean: Who Gen Z Is, What They Want & How to Reach Them Effectively

   Welcome to The Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Dr. Seth Peterson. Our aim is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you reach Gen Z in your context. In this episode, I got to sit down with Chip Dean, as he reflects on his more than two decades in student ministry. Not only is he passionate about reaching the next generation, but he's also a sought after a conference speaker and leader in the world of next gen ministry. On a more personal note. He's a down to earth kind of guy, a family man, his wife, Michelle just brought into the world, Eliana joy Dean. So they've got a newborn. One-year-old Cruz and a four year old Brooklyn. This interview is loaded with practical tips! Here is an outline of the notes for this episode: - Was Jesus a youth pastor? (2:30) - The value of “Genesis moment’s” and how Chip answered the call on his life to student ministry (3:15). - What makes Gen Z “unique”? (6:55) - Why Gen Z may be THE LAST GENERATION we ever study (8:07). - Bible Worldview is Gen Z’s most vital and greatest need (10:25). - Riots at youth group? (10:50) - Who are the “extreme 5%” and why are they so influential on social media? (12:20) - SEVEN QUESTIONS to ask before you let someone on social media influence your life (13:34) - Why Gen Z is some of the most committed Christ followers there are (15:30) - The “two peddles on the bike” for effective student ministry (18:00) - The greatest factor in Gen Z following Jesus is this (19:20) - How 50% of Gen Z lives “uncurated, unedited, and unaccountable” (20:00) - What is the best way to grow a student ministry? (21:49) - “Teenagers today are not looking for something to add to their life. I think they're looking for something to make sense of their life” (23:30). - Did the Billy Graham crusades ultimately fail local churches or did the local churches actually fail Billy Graham? (24:00) - Where do parents fit in to student ministry? (26:19) - FOUR TRUTHS to consider the next time you are recruiting volunteers for student ministry (27:00) - Is there something specific that leads to a high number of baptisms in student ministry (30:30)? - The RIGHT Questions to ask before going through with baptism (32:10) If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast with Seth Peterson' – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively. Stay tuned for more conversations that promise to be both inspiring and thought-provoking as you engage the next generation now.

6. 

   27 May 2024

   02 | Jason Mick: Ping Pong Balls, Prayer, and Proclaiming The Gospel!

   Welcome to The Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Dr. Seth Peterson. Our aim is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you reach Gen Z in your context. In this episode, I got to catch up with Jason Mick, who leads one of the largest multi-site student ministries in the country at Prestonwood Baptist Church with campuses in the Dallas-Ft.Worth metro area. Jason Mick is a passionate follower of Jesus Christ - Proud Husband & Father of four kids (13, 11, 9, and 7). He is nearing completion of his Doctorate of Ministry degree from Liberty University - which is all on reaching the next generation. Jason is a leader among leaders, so it was a treat to sit down with him to hear his heart about reaching Gen Z. This interview provides practical tips and tools to equip anyone to not only understand who Gen Z is, but to connect with them in a way that will leave a lasting impact. Whether you are a student pastor, volunteer, parent, or teen yourself, tune-in and tune-up your skills on how to reach Gen Z where they are today! Axis is our featured resource for this episode. With Permission of Axis.org and Prestonwood Baptist Church, there is a link below which should be a helpful guide to parents on Generation Z: http://prestonwoodstudents.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Axis-Parents-Guide-to-Gen-Z.pdf If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast with Seth Peterson' – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively. Stay tuned for more conversations that promise to be both inspiring and thought-provoking as you engage the next generation now.

7. 

   21 Apr 2024

   01 | Shane Pruitt: Why Gen Z is The Revival Generation!

   Welcome to The premier of the Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Seth Peterson. The aim is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you reach Gen Z in your context today. In this episode, Pastor Seth sits down to have a conversation with Shane Pruitt, Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB), about Why GEN Z Is the REVIVAL generation and what it takes to reach them effectively! Hot Topics Covered in This Episode: - Understanding the Church RIGHT NOW - Keeping “Church lingo” to a minimum - Making ministry simple - Pointing them to Jesus! - Equipping Students with the gospel - Giving ownership of the ministry away! - Breaking out of “comfort zones” - Building confidence to “go” - Cultivating a culture of evangelism - Overcoming the fear of rejection - Why GEN Z Is the REVIVAL generation Shane Pruitt has served in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He is currently a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher who speaks to over a hundred thousand people about the good news of Jesus Christ each year! Shane brings a wealth of experience and is well-versed at sharing his wisdom and faith at the intersection of faith and contemporary issues. He is the author of two books: “9 Common Lies Christians Believe: And Why God’s Truth Is Infinitely Better” and “Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership.” And most recently, an 8-week Bible Study resource called, “The Revival Generation”! All are available for purchase anywhere books are sold. Finally, he is the co-host of the podcast, Next Gen on Mission (available on podcast platforms), and the YouTube Channel – GenSend. You can check out his most recent sermons, articles, and speaking schedule at www.shanepruitt.com. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast with Seth Peterson' – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively. Stay tuned for more conversations that promise to be both inspiring and thought-provoking as you engage the next generation now.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

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Engagement

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