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Pastor Jeremiah Wallander discusses the evolving fears and mental health challenges faced by Gen Z Christians in a post PG-13 world.

Pastor Jeremiah Wallander of Michigan Lutheran Seminary joins the show to discuss the evolving fears of teenagers from boredom in the 2000s to anxiety about global issues today, highlighting the impact of increased access to information and media on their mental health. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jeremiah Wallander 16:42 Symptoms of Anxiety in Gen Z 21:47 The Impact of Social Media on Youth 32:41 Blurred Boundaries and Moral Relativism 43:59 Understanding Sin and Grace 50:23 The Role of Honesty in Ministry 56:28 Love and Accountability 01:02:22 Empathy and Understanding in Ministry 01:08:19 The Role of Jesus in Our Lives 01:14:18 The Story of Job and Its Lessons 01:20:05 charlieungemach-outro (1).mp4 Gird Up Links: Website - https://www.girdupministries.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/girdup_podcast/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=bJQOUakikV4aUbc9 Jeremiah’s Links: Michigan Lutheran Seminary: www.mlsem.org Open Book Bible App: Openbook.today

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Guest: Jeremiah Wallander

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