Gen Z is showing up to church again - and that’s good news. But are we ready to welcome them with humility, or are we holding onto pride and judgment that pushes them away? In this episode, we talk candidly about why humility is at the heart of real Christianity and how the church must shift to meet a hurting generation with compassion, not criticism.
(00:00) Teaser & Intro
(00:57) Welcome and What We’re Talking About Today
(01:46) Humility in Welcoming Gen Z Back to Church
(03:41) Pet Peeve Rant: Overwhelming Perfume in ...
Gen Z is showing up to church again - and that’s good news. But are we ready to welcome them with humility, or are we holding onto pride and judgment that pushes them away? In this episode, we talk candidly about why humility is at the heart of real Christianity and how the church must shift to meet a hurting generation with compassion, not criticism.
(00:00) Teaser & Intro
(00:57) Welcome and What We’re Talking About Today
(01:46) Humility in Welcoming Gen Z Back to Church
(03:41) Pet Peeve Rant: Overwhelming Perfume in Church
(05:10) Gen Z is Returning to Church - UK Stats
(06:51) Shoutout to Girls Gone Bible and Women in Ministry
(09:03) Why Gen Z Is Searching for Meaning
(10:59) Humility in the Early Church and Today
(11:26) Parenting Story: When Mary-Kate Hit Her Sister
(15:22) How Personal Failure Led Us to Scripture
(16:08) Feeling Inadequate as a New Believer
(17:02) When the Church Feels Intimidating
(18:20) God’s Timing and the Tradesman’s Testimony
(19:04) Heart Sins vs. External Sins
(23:03) Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:3–8
(24:22) Balancing Confidence and Humility at Work
(25:34) How the Men’s Mission Changed My Heart
(27:21) Jesus and the Adulterous Woman
(29:21) Why Churches Must Get Better at Welcoming
(30:26) Heart vs. Head: Finding the Balance in Faith
(32:03) Staying Grounded in Scripture in Hard Seasons
(34:41) The Blessing of COVID and Discipleship at Home
(35:11) The Power of Memorized Scripture
(36:51) Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5:5–6
(37:41) Jesus, Moses, and the Ultimate Example of Humility
(38:13) Final Thoughts: Judging Less, Loving More
(39:00) Outro & Subscribe!
We share personal stories, stats on rising Gen Z church attendance, and shout out women-led podcasts like Girls Gone Bible who are sparking revival. Mom also opens up about her journey into Scripture, Annabelle reflects on the balance of heart and knowledge in faith, and together we challenge all believers—whether new or lifelong—to embody the humility of Jesus.
If you’ve ever felt unqualified for church, like you didn’t know enough or didn’t come from the “right” background, this one is for you.
Philippians 2:3 - “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
Song of the Week - Lace Up Your Boots (Spontaneous) · Circuit Rider Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv_s6qE0zEo
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