Why Gen Z Is Going Back to Church (But on Their Terms)

A surprising shift is happening: Gen Z, the most digitally connected and culturally skeptical generation, is quietly rediscovering faith. But not in the way previous generations did. Shane Hewitt speaks with mental health educator and speaker Calissa Ngozi about the rise of spiritual curiosity among young adults—and what it says about modern loneliness, leadership gaps, and the need for belonging.

They unpack how church spaces are changing, what “faith” looks like beyond four walls, and whether this trend is part of a broader rejection of chaos and culture wars. From sweatpants in pews to social media soul-searching, this conversation explores the deeper need for connection, meaning, and mental health tools in a noisy world.

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Calissa Ngozi

Originally aired on 2025-11-19