Kara Powell

Kara Powell, PhD, serves as the Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary and has extensive expertise in youth and family dynamics. She discusses the disconnect between teenagers and the church, particularly highlighting why young women are stepping away while young men engage more. Kara emphasizes the need for churches to embrace creativity, inclusivity, and diversity to build trust with younger generations. She also advocates for empowering women in leadership and creating authentic relationships to revitalize church communities.

Dr. Kara Powell, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and an influential voice in youth discipleship, dives into the challenges facing Generation Z today. She emphasizes the importance of addressing their struggles with identity and anxiety in a tech-savvy world. Powell also discusses engaging young voices in church, the impact of social justice on their beliefs, and the significance of mentorship. With fresh insights and strategies, she highlights how churches can better connect with and inspire the next generation.

Kara Powell discusses why the next generation is deconstructing their faith and walking away from church. They talk about the toxicity of social media and what the next generation wishes the church would stop and start doing. The speakers explore the reasons behind young people walking away from the faith and highlight statistics on the lack of contact between young people and faith leaders. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and discuss the potential of Gen Z and Gen Alpha to reshape the church. The consequences of shrinking churches are also discussed, along with resources for youth discipleship.

Join Kara Powell, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and expert in youth ministry, as she teams up with John Ortberg to dive into the complexities of faith in a digital world. They discuss the critical role of kindness and mentorship in fostering spiritual growth amidst technological challenges. The conversation hilariously navigates the impact of digital lifestyles on youth identity and the importance of parental support. Powell shares insights on transforming churches to engage young people meaningfully, encouraging a community that mirrors divine values.

Dr. Kara E. Powell is Chief of Leadership Formation, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, and Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary. She has a B.A. from Stanford, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara is the author or coauthor of Faith in an Anxious World (2020), Growing with (2019), 18 Plus (2018), Growing Young (2016), 10 StickyFaith books or curriculum (2011–2016), Right Click (2015), Can I Ask That? 2: More Hard Questions about God and Faith (2015), Essential Leadership: Training Onramps for Your Youth Ministry Team (2010), Deep Justice Journeys (2009), Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum(2009), Deep Justice in a Broken World (2008), Deep Ministry in a Shallow World(2006), Help! I’m a Woman in Youth Ministry (2004), and Mirror, Mirror (2003). In this conversation, Kare and I talk about the GenZ, youth culture, youth ministry, and why GenZ Christians are getting bored with church and how we can keep them connected not just to some institutional church, but connected to a vibrant Jesus-following community.  https://karapowell.com/about/   If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information!  –––––– PROMOS Save 10% on courses with Kairos Classroom using code TITR at kairosclassroom.com! –––––– Sign up with Faithful Counseling today to save 10% off of your first month at the link:  faithfulcounseling.com/theology –––––– Save 30% at SeminaryNow.com by using code TITR –––––– Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle’s website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. www.theologyintheraw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kara Powell, Executive Director at the Fuller Youth Institute, shares her expertise in engaging the next generation. She emphasizes the importance of relational discipleship as a means to bridge the generational gap. Churches must build trust and genuine relationships rather than relying solely on programs. Powell highlights a remarkable transformation story where a struggling church revitalized itself by actively listening to its community, growing from 75 to 1,500 members by focusing on local college students. Her insights inspire meaningful engagement and community involvement.

Author and Chief of Leadership Formation, Kara Powell, joins Russell Moore to discuss building trust with Generation Z. They explore research on Gen Z's relationship to faith and church, the challenges of regaining trust, and opportunities for church leaders to come alongside young people. They highlight TENx10, which aims to help faith matter more to 10 million young people over the next 10 years. They emphasize the importance of everyday acts of listening and empathizing to rebuild trust with Gen Z.

Dr. Kara Powell, leader in youth faith formation at the Fuller Youth Institute, brings research-backed wisdom on helping teens own their beliefs. She discusses why doubt can deepen faith. She shows how open questions, family rhythms, and honest conversations create space for teens to make faith their own.

Dr. Kara Powell, Executive Director at the Fuller Youth Institute and leader in youth faith research. She explains who Gen Alpha are and how their post-pandemic, tech-saturated lives shape identity and belonging. Family plays a bigger role in their faith. Conversations should start with listening, then gentle nudges toward purpose and trusted adult relationships.

Dr. Kara Powell, Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, and David French, a seasoned commentator and writer, dive into the crisis of teen anxiety and depression. They discuss how social media exacerbates mental health issues and the vital role of supportive parenting. The conversation reveals strategies for fostering resilience in youth, including practical communication tips and a faith-integrated approach to coping with anxiety. Their insights aim to empower parents and communities to nurture the well-being of young people.