#141 Gen Z’s Identity Crisis and the Biblical Way Out

In this jam-packed episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase explores the deep questions that define who we are and how we live. What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Why are young men in Gen Z facing a crisis of identity? And how do ancient flood myths from around the world support the Bible's historical truth?

Joel begins with a moment of humble self-reflection, sharing why he took down a previous episode that didn’t meet the Think Institute’s high standards. Then he walks through the biblical case for why animals are not made in the image of God—and what makes human beings utterly unique in creation.

You'll also hear Joel break down sobering new research on the identity crisis among Gen Z men, and how scripture engagement dramatically boosts confidence and purpose. Finally, he uncovers fascinating global flood legends—Aztec, Hindu, Chinese, and Babylonian—that actually confirm the biblical account rather than undermine it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the Think Institute removed an episode about Pokémon and Israel

• What it really means to be made in the image of God

• Why animals, though amazing, do not bear God’s image

• Francis Schaeffer’s powerful framework for understanding man vs. beast

• What’s driving the Gen Z male identity crisis—and how to fix it

• How knowing scripture transforms your view of yourself

• Why dozens of cultures around the world have similar flood stories

• How the Tower of Babel explains the spread of “myth”

• Why the biblical flood account is superior to all others

• What Jesus and the apostles said about Noah’s flood—and why it matters

Takeaways:

• You are not a beast. You are made in God’s image.

• The Bible gives the clearest, truest picture of who you are.

• Identity isn’t found in feelings—it's found in following Jesus Christ.

• The truth of scripture is not just spiritual—it’s historical and global.

Relevant Passages:
Genesis 1:26–27, Psalm 139:13–14, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Proverbs 10:19, Romans 12:2, Matthew 24:37–39, 2 Peter 2:5

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