Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Everyone says Gen Z is leaving religion… but what if they’re actually leading a spiritual revival?
In this episode, I sit down with David Butler to talk about what’s really going on with today’s rising generation. Are they rebelling against faith—or are they spiritually starving for something deeper, more real, and more rooted in who God really is?
We unpack the misconceptions, the pain points, and the surprising hunger that so many young people have for truth, grace, and connection with God.
If you’ve ever wondered whether faith is dying or being reborn in a new form, this conversation is for you.
👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.
📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj
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00:00:00 -Intro / Trailer
00:01:12 The God You *Think* You Know: Exposing Misconceptions
00:08:08 Who Really Belongs at Church? Sorrow vs. Guilt
00:18:01 Is Gen Z the Prodigal Son?
00:26:38 When You Get God Wrong: The Fallout of a Flawed View
00:34:19 The Character of God: Why It Changes Everything
00:38:28 Doubt and Doctrine: When Misunderstanding Feeds Disbelief
00:45:19 What Story Are You Living? The Narratives That Shape Faith
00:48:08 From Knowing *About* God to Actually Knowing Him
00:56:15 The God Gap: What Happens When We Don’t Know Him
01:06:36 God Is Reaching Everyone—Even Outside the Church
01:27:59 Getting Past Our Hang-ups to Truly Connect With God
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Disclaimer:
THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Everyone says Gen Z is leaving religion… but what if they’re actually leading a spiritual revival?
In this episode, I sit down with David Butler to talk about what’s really going on with today’s rising generation. Are they rebelling against faith—or are they spiritually starving for something deeper, more real, and more rooted in who God really is?
We unpack the misconceptions, the pain points, and the surprising hunger that so many young people have for truth, grace, and connection with God.
If you’ve ever wondered whether faith is dying or being reborn in a new form, this conversation is for you.
👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.
📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj
🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify
📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.
00:00:00 -Intro / Trailer
00:01:12 The God You *Think* You Know: Exposing Misconceptions
00:08:08 Who Really Belongs at Church? Sorrow vs. Guilt
00:18:01 Is Gen Z the Prodigal Son?
00:26:38 When You Get God Wrong: The Fallout of a Flawed View
00:34:19 The Character of God: Why It Changes Everything
00:38:28 Doubt and Doctrine: When Misunderstanding Feeds Disbelief
00:45:19 What Story Are You Living? The Narratives That Shape Faith
00:48:08 From Knowing *About* God to Actually Knowing Him
00:56:15 The God Gap: What Happens When We Don’t Know Him
01:06:36 God Is Reaching Everyone—Even Outside the Church
01:27:59 Getting Past Our Hang-ups to Truly Connect With God
--
Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions.
--
🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God.
---
Disclaimer:
THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
