Dia-Logos Podcast Ep23 - Unpacking the European Protests and the Search for Meaning
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Across Europe, starting with high school blockades in France and spreading through Germany, Belgium, Serbia, and beyond, a wave of protests has erupted. Driven largely by Gen Z, demonstrators are pushing back against the cost of living, economic uncertainty, and a status quo that feels deaf to their concerns.
In this episode of the Dia-Logos Podcast, host Brad Kirsten connects with Richard Baird, Dia-Logos Church and Culture Consultant, to examine these sweeping protests and explore the deeper spiritual undercurrents moving through this generation.
In this episode, Brad and Richard discuss:
✅ The Drivers of Unrest: Analyzing the economic frustrations, service delivery failures, and political disconnect fueling the protests across Europe.
✅ Understanding Gen Z: Exploring the unique characteristics of digital natives born between 1995 and 2009—their diverse worldview, hyper-connectivity, and deep-seated desire for social justice.
✅The "Quiet Revival": Examining reports of renewed interest in Christianity among young adults, the disillusionment with new atheism, and why Gen Z is increasingly open to spiritual exploration.
✅ A Kingdom Perspective: How the church can respond to this generation's search for truth, authenticity, and community with robust, life-transforming answers rather than clichéd responses.
Tune in for a thoughtful, faith-centered look at the intersection of modern socio-political movements and the spiritual awakening stirring within the next generation.
In this episode of the Dia-Logos Podcast, host Brad Kirsten connects with Richard Baird, Dia-Logos Church and Culture Consultant, to examine these sweeping protests and explore the deeper spiritual undercurrents moving through this generation.
In this episode, Brad and Richard discuss:
✅ The Drivers of Unrest: Analyzing the economic frustrations, service delivery failures, and political disconnect fueling the protests across Europe.
✅ Understanding Gen Z: Exploring the unique characteristics of digital natives born between 1995 and 2009—their diverse worldview, hyper-connectivity, and deep-seated desire for social justice.
✅The "Quiet Revival": Examining reports of renewed interest in Christianity among young adults, the disillusionment with new atheism, and why Gen Z is increasingly open to spiritual exploration.
✅ A Kingdom Perspective: How the church can respond to this generation's search for truth, authenticity, and community with robust, life-transforming answers rather than clichéd responses.
Tune in for a thoughtful, faith-centered look at the intersection of modern socio-political movements and the spiritual awakening stirring within the next generation.
