Josh Packard
Sociologist and co-founder of Future of Faith, author of Church Refugees and Faithful Futures, specializing in research on younger generations and relational ministry strategies.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 12min
Understanding Gen-Z and Gen Alpha: Dr. Josh Packard
Dr. Josh Packard, a sociologist and co-founder of Future of Faith, specializes in understanding younger generations and their relationship with faith. He discusses how generational labels fall short in capturing the diversity of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The impact of events like COVID and digital life on youth is highlighted, alongside the mixed effects of social media. Josh emphasizes the importance of sacred listening in ministry and argues for prioritizing relationships over programs to foster deeper connections and faith formation.
Dec 15, 2025 • 54min
On Sacred Listening and the Art of Being With
Dr. Josh Packard, sociologist of trust and belonging exploring sacred listening. Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, Anglican theologian known for incarnational, being-with theology. They discuss theology as presence not problem‑solving. They unpack eight dimensions of being with, listening as spiritual practice, rebuilding trust through small, local relationships, and choosing curiosity over correction.
Oct 22, 2025 • 46min
The Power of Sacred Listening
Josh Packard, sociologist and author of Faithful Futures, studies religion, generations, and youth ministry. He argues generational labels can mislead. He champions sacred listening as a relational practice. He discusses belonging before belief, relational ministry at scale, micro-narratives, and how social media reshapes spiritual life.
