68: INTERVIEW: Engaging the Next Generation: Part Two
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🎙️ Naughty vs. Nice: Generational Perspectives on Christianity – Part Two
In this powerful continuation, Todd and Laura sit down once again with their son and his wife to dig even deeper into the generational differences shaping the modern Christian experience. With honesty and humor, they examine the spiritual confusion that can arise from duality in belief, the subtle invasion of cultural values into church life, and the struggle to address real-world issues like pornography and disconnection.
This episode explores:
Why understanding evil is essential to understanding faith
How authentic relationships foster spiritual growth
The challenges of integrating science, education, and belief
Why parents (and mentors) matter more than ever in shaping faith
How modern Christianity must evolve to meet a fragmented world
From first impressions to lasting spiritual impact, this is a raw and relatable conversation about what it means to truly follow Jesus in a distracted, divided, and digital age.
“Jesus is the only answer that fulfills you.”
“Authentic relationships are key to spiritual growth.”
“Duality in faith leads to conflict—clarity leads to freedom.”
🔖 Chapters:
00:00 Naughty vs. Nice: Personal Journeys
01:08 Generational Perspectives on Faith
04:27 Understanding Evil and Spiritual Warfare
08:47 Parents & Church: Who's Teaching?
11:13 Faith, Duality, and Internal Conflict
14:12 Community as the Backbone of Belief
20:07 Faith Meets Science and Culture
25:05 Addressing Modern Challenges Head-On
30:31 What Authenticity Really Looks Like
36:06 Cultural Differences in Church Life
40:01 Mentorship and First Impressions
51:38 Building the Next Generation of Believers
55:56 Creating Space for Hard Conversations
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