Discipling the Next Generation - Shane Pruitt

Discipling the Next Generation - Shane Pruitt

From Dents in the Darkness by The Northeast Collaborative

February 10, 2026 · 38 min · Season 1 · Episode 60

About this episode

Shane Pruitt discusses the challenges facing today's youth and the importance of authentic discipleship.

On this episode of Dents in the Darkness, we sit down with Shane Pruitt to talk about the critical issues facing today’s young people. While this generation is navigating significant challenges, there is also real hope in what God is doing in and through them. In our conversation, Shane shares insights from his book Not My Jesus , addressing how our culture often reshapes Jesus into our own image—and why restoring the biblical Jesus is essential for authentic discipleship. We also explore practical ways to disciple and minister to the next generation with truth, clarity, and compassion. Shane Pruitt serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). With more than 20 years of ministry experience as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor, Shane brings deep wisdom and practical insight. He is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. Shane and his wife, Kasi, live in Texas with their five children. Books & Bible Studies Not My Jesus – Bible Study Book with Video Access – 8-week study on reclaiming truth and rejecting cultural versions of Jesus: Lifeway listing…

People in this episode

Guest: Shane Pruitt

Topics covered

  • discipleship
  • next generation
  • cultural challenges
  • biblical Jesus

Keywords

  • youth ministry
  • evangelism
  • cultural issues
  • faith

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Not My Jesus

Books & works: Dents in the Darkness, Not My Jesus, Bible, Not My Jesus – Bible Study Book with Video Access, Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen

Places: Texas

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