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What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God—with Dr. Tanita Maddox
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Oct 23, 202558:03Now PlayingIn this episode of The Faith Roundtable, host Josh Burtram speaks with Dr. Tanita Maddox, National Director for Generational Impact at Young Life, about her new book What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God. Drawing from more than two decades in youth ministry, Maddox unpacks how Gen Z wrestles with foundational spiritual questions in light of their digital upbringing, cultural anxiety, and desire for authenticity. She explains how their longing for safety, belonging, and truth intersects with the gospel—and why today’s Church must move from abstract theology to relational proximity. Through vivid conversation, Josh and Tanita explore topics like biblical literacy, acceptance versus agreement, redefining “safety” through a biblical lens, and how to rebuild trust between young people and the Church.
Guest Bio
Dr. Tanita Maddox serves as the National Director for Generational Impact for Young Life and as an Associate Regional Director in the Mountain West Region. She holds a Doctor of Ministry from Phoenix Seminary and has spent more than 26 years in youth ministry, helping churches and leaders contextualize the gospel for emerging generations. Her insights have been featured on The Holy Post Podcast, The Great Commission Research Journal, and The Journal of Youth and Theology. She lives with her family in Spokane, Washington, where she continues hands-on ministry with adolescents.
Get the book: What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God
👉 InterVarsity Press
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🌐 Website & speaking
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