Is Gen Z Turning Catholic? Analyzing a Fascinating Trend

Gavin Ortlund explores why Gen Z is increasingly drawn to Catholicism, arguing that a deep cultural anxiety and longing for stability, belonging, and beauty are ultimately pointing people to the fulfillment found in the gospel.

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Videos Mentioned:
Why Gen Z Loves Church History (And What to do About it): https://youtu.be/boXE_EjXePs

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Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - Anxiety
03:12 - Stability
05:46 - Our Ultimate Trust
09:30 - Where to Go From Here
12:40 - Image From That Hideous Strength