Handing Gen Z the Mic: A Graduate Defined by Christ, Not Culture (w/ Charis Shoemaker) - Ep. 187

Handing Gen Z the Mic: A Graduate Defined by Christ, Not Culture (w/ Charis Shoemaker) - Ep. 187

From Christian Parent, Crazy World by Catherine Segars - Christian Culture Author and Speaker on Christian Apologetics for Parents

July 13, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 187

About this episode

Catherine Segars interviews Charis Shoemaker about how Gen Z is defining their identity and faith amidst cultural challenges.

Who Gets to Define the Next Generation? Gen Z Finds Its Voice—and Its Anchor—in Christ Is Gen Z lost in the noise of culture, media, and politics—or are they quietly forging a radical new path of faith? In this powerful episode, Catherine sits down with high school senior and gifted poet Charis Shoemaker to explore how today’s young Christians are wrestling with identity, truth, and calling in an ever-fractured world. If you wonder what the next generation truly believes, and how Christian parents can encourage their kids to pursue God in the midst of cultural chaos, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. About Our Guest: Charis Shoemaker is no ordinary teenager. A state award-winning actress, an eloquent poet, and—most importantly—a passionate follower of Christ, she represents a new wave of young believers speaking up for authentic faith. Charis’ original poem, “They Say,” recently brought a packed house to their feet at her homeschool graduation, voicing the hopes and struggles of a generation determined to follow Christ—no matter the cost. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Gen Z Under the Microscope…

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Host: Catherine Segars

Guest: Charis Shoemaker

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