#74 Mar 02, 26

What does the quiet revival mean for youth workers? A Conversation with Rob and Jeremy MacDonald

In this episode, Jeremy MacDonald and CITN host, Rob Chartrand, talk about a growing spiritual hunger with Gen Z. Drawing on recent research, cultural trends, and his experience forming future ministry leaders, they reflect on why young people are searching for meaning in a culture shaped by anxiety, nihilism, and fragmentation. He’ll talk about how youth workers might need to shift from trying to convince students that faith matters to helping them discover the depth and beauty of the Christian story.

This episode was cross-posted from the Volunteer Youth Leader Podcast.

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Creators and Guests

Editor

Lincoln Funk

Lincoln Funk is the Assistant Producer at Church in the North. He was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB and is in his 3rd year of Biblical Studies at Briercrest. Lincoln loves electric guitar, shooting pool, and the New York Knicks! In the summer, Lincoln serves as Summer Experience Director at Circle Square Ranch summer camp in Manitoba. He also does the graphic design for CITN. He is featured as a guest on Ep. 59!

Producer

Rob Chartrand

Rob is the Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Program Coordinator at Briercrest College. He has been in pastoral ministry for thirty years, working in various roles in churches of different sizes across Canada. He recently served as the Lead Pastor and founder of Crosspoint Church in Edmonton. Rob is passionate about equipping and empowering emerging leaders, which fits his role with Briercrest. His doctoral work with Asbury Theological Seminary studied the spiritual formation of Millennials. As a consultant, he has helped churches, non-profits, businesses, and denominations position themselves for continued strategic success. Rob runs, reads, writes, lifts heavy objects in his spare time, and is a gamer. He is a husband, father, and grandfather. Check out Rob's blog: www.robchartrand.com.