About this episode

This episode discusses Gen Z's hunger for deeper worship and authentic encounters with Jesus, featuring a conversation with Jonathan Mendoza.

Is Gen Z leading the next great move of God? Why are younger generations hungry for deeper worship, discipleship, and authentic encounters with Jesus? In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Ron Carpenter is joined by guest Jonathan Mendoza for a powerful conversation about generational shifts in the Church, the cost of true discipleship, and what it means to pass spiritual wisdom to the next generation. Are churches creating disciples or simply gathering crowds? Pastor Ron and Jonathan tackle tough conversations surrounding church culture, discipline, mentorship, and why Gen Z may be forcing the Church into a new season of authenticity, worship, and hunger for God. You won’t want to miss this thought-provoking episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered. Thank you to our Partner...  GreenChef - Head to  http://www.Greenchef.com/50RonAndHope  and use code 50ronandhope to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months. S5E14 (#212)   Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to  unfiltered@ronandhope.com . Follow Ron Carpenter at&nbsp…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ron Carpenter, Hope Carpenter

Guest: Jonathan Mendoza

Topics covered

• Gen Z
• worship
• discipleship
• church culture
• spiritual wisdom
• authenticity

Keywords

• Gen Z
• worship
• discipleship
• church culture
• spiritual wisdom
• authenticity
• mentorship

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