Headlines love a big story about sweeping revivals, but the truth on the ground is quieter and far more interesting. In this episode we sit down with writer, theologian and cultural commentator, Stephen Adubato. He helps us explore a smaller, sharper movement among Gen Z: fewer people overall perhaps, but distinct in their favour for church, tradition and rigorous spiritual discipline. We press past the hot takes to ask what’s actually changing, and why a generation raised on relativism might be hungry for a faith that names sin, offers mercy and demands life.

Stephen shares why the data matters—and where it can’t speak to sincerity—before tracing the deeper forces at play: an exhaustion of nihilism, the limits of personal truth, and the appeal of strong communities that hold us accountable. We confront the pitfalls too, from turning belief into a political weapon, and mistaking online performance for spiritual growth. The algorithm may reward outrage, but the Gospel asks for sanctity.

Stephen closes the conversation with markers to watch for over the next five years: family formation, humane education that welcomes big questions, and a rediscovery of charity at the edges of society. If you’re ready for a grounded take on faith’s future—less spectacle, more substance—this conversation offers a clear map and practical hope.

If you'd like to learn more from Stephen Adubato, you can read his published works, listen to his podcast and follow him on social media.

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