Praying for Younger Generations (Philippians 1:9-11)

About this episode

The episode discusses the spiritual movement among younger generations during graduation season and encourages prayer for them.

This is the season for graduation ceremonies. Or, the terms I prefer even more, commencement exercises. Commencement means, beginnings. Perhaps someone listening to this message is preparing to graduate from high school or university. First, let me say a hearty congratulations to you! I am so excited for what I see happening in younger generations these days. A pastor from Waco, Texas (J.P. Pokluda) wrote an interesting article on what he witnessed when he attended a Passion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia two years ago. He spoke of the rush of hearing 60,000 students gathered together praising Jesus. Then, he went to Florida State University for another large gathering of college students and described his surprise when he saw 314 students make a profession of faith in response to an altar call for salvation. His article was entitled, "US College Campuses: A Revival Brewing?" Some may dismiss this as a couple of isolated examples, but the recent Gallup Poll published on April 17, 2026 proves otherwise. God is moving among younger generations. The poll revealed a specific numerical spike in the data related to a religious interest in men ages 18-29. 42% of those surveyed indicated…

Topics covered

• graduation
• prayer
• younger generations
• spirituality
• revival

Keywords

• graduation
• prayer
• spiritual hunger
• revival
• younger generations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gallup Poll

Books & works: US College Campuses: A Revival Brewing?

Places: Waco, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, Florida State University

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