Recent Podcasts & Engagements
Faith is evolving, and so must the ways we understand and engage with it.
In this episode of the Igniting Imagination® podcast, Rev. Lisa Greenwood and Rev. Dr. Gil Rendle sit down with Dr. Josh Packard, Co-Founder of Future of Faith, and Kris Jordan, Ministry Practitioner at Future of Faith. Together, they examine how younger generations navigate faith in a world where trust in institutions is fading and traditional structures often feel distant.
Lisa, Gil, Josh, and Kris explore how faith communities can cultivate real connection, foster belonging, and nurture understanding amidst the challenges and opportunities of modern spirituality.
Faithful Futures Webinar
How do ministries cultivate trust and belonging with Gen Z and Gen Alpha? In this conversation, sociologist Dr. Josh Packard, applied theologian Wesley Ellis, and a panel of young people and youth workers share research-backed practices that put relationships at the center.
You will learn: a simple framework for Sacred Listening, ready-to-use prompts and micro-practices, and clear next steps you can apply this week.
Free resources and next steps
• Sacred Listening tools and articles: futureoffaith.org
• Newsletter with opportunities, jobs, and stories: futureoffaith.org/newsletter
• Learn more about the book Faithful Futures: faithfulfuturesbook.com
You Matter Most
Label’s don’t stick when it comes to who we are in Christ as beings with innate dignity.
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