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Contending For The Rising Generation with Sean Dunn

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Summary:

In this episode, Dr. Easley sits down with Sean Dunn, founder of GroundWire, an innovative ministry reaching young people where they already are—online. With decades of experience in youth ministry, Sean shares how God shifted his focus from platform ministry to personal evangelism that points people to Jesus, not a personality. His mission stems from a prayer he first wrote in his Bible at 14: “Contend for a generation.”

Together, Michael and Sean discuss how today’s younger generations—particularly Gen Z—are both deeply anxious and spiritually open, though often disconnected from traditional church structures. Sean unpacks practical ways to engage them with empathy and authenticity, using the simple yet powerful acronym LETS: Listen, Empathize, Transition, Share. He also challenges believers to rethink evangelism through Jesus’ words in Matthew 9: “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” The conversation calls every listener to see the current culture not as hopeless, but as ripe for harvest—and to pray earnestly for God to send workers into the field.

Takeaways:

Sean Dunn founded GroundWire to reach young people for Christ through digital evangelism.
Today’s youth are spiritually open but disconnected from traditional church methods.
The “apathiest” generation believes in God but ignores Him.
Authentic care and kindness open doors for gospel conversations.
Jesus’ command in Matthew 9 calls believers to pray for and become workers in the harvest.
Effective evangelism begins with listening and empathy, not arguments or authority.

Links Mentioned

Contending For The Rising Generation by Sean Dunn

Groundwire Ministries

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