Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What does faith look like for Gen Z today?
In this episode of “Young and Faithful” we meet Josephine, a 22-year-old student from the Netherlands, who shares why Christianity – and Protestantism in particular – plays such an important role in her daily life. From feeling alone in her beliefs at school to finding community through church and music, Josephine opens up about her relationship with God, the role of prayer, and how faith helps her navigate stress, purpose and meaning.
What role does religion play in your life? Let us know in the comments.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Josephine, a Protestant student from Utrecht
00:46 Inside a Protestant church service
01:44 Why Protestant churches are simple
02:16 Growing up with faith
02:55 Protestant vs. Catholic: Key differences
03:44 Bible study with the Christian student group
04:26 The power of music in Christianity
05:02 Faith and science: Can they coexist?
05:37 Common stereotypes about Protestants
06:16 What happens after death?
#dweuromaxx #youngandfaithful #protestantism
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CREDITS
Report: Jens von Larcher
Camera: René Heijnen
Edit: Namuun Ariunsaichan
Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger
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What does faith look like for Gen Z today?
In this episode of “Young and Faithful” we meet Josephine, a 22-year-old student from the Netherlands, who shares why Christianity – and Protestantism in particular – plays such an important role in her daily life. From feeling alone in her beliefs at school to finding community through church and music, Josephine opens up about her relationship with God, the role of prayer, and how faith helps her navigate stress, purpose and meaning.
What role does religion play in your life? Let us know in the comments.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Josephine, a Protestant student from Utrecht
00:46 Inside a Protestant church service
01:44 Why Protestant churches are simple
02:16 Growing up with faith
02:55 Protestant vs. Catholic: Key differences
03:44 Bible study with the Christian student group
04:26 The power of music in Christianity
05:02 Faith and science: Can they coexist?
05:37 Common stereotypes about Protestants
06:16 What happens after death?
#dweuromaxx #youngandfaithful #protestantism
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CREDITS
Report: Jens von Larcher
Camera: René Heijnen
Edit: Namuun Ariunsaichan
Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger
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