There are days when I look at what our kids are facing and feel like I’m swimming upstream—sometimes barely treading water. 🏊‍♀️ Parenting in today’s culture isn’t just challenging; it’s a whole new world. 🌍

The topics our kids encounter—from what’s “true”, to the pressure of social media, to serious questions about gender and faith ✝️—are a far cry from anything we experienced growing up.

That’s why I believe so deeply in this episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World 🎙️—and why I’m inviting you to join me in facing these issues head-on. 💬

If we’re not actively preparing our kids, the culture will do it for us—and not in the ways we hope.⚠️ These conversations aren’t optional anymore. They are absolutely essential for equipping our families to stand firm in faith. 🛡️

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🎧 What You’ll Hear in This “Best Of” Episode with Dr. Jonathan Morrow

I’ve welcome Dr. Jonathan Morrow back to guide us in this fascinating discussion on Gen Z & Gen Alpha’s greatest challenges. If you listened to the last episode, you know that Jonathan is an expert in apologetics 📚 and student discipleship 🙋‍♂️ (and a fellow parent on the frontlines!). Together, we talk candidly about the “cultural waves” 🌊 crashing over our kids—and what we as parents can do about them.

🔍 5 Cultural Waves Crashing into our Kids :

• Digital Saturation 💻📱How constant screen exposure affects your child’s ability to focus, think, and hear from God. 🙏
• Scientism 🔬A belief that only science provides real knowledge—often sidelining faith and biblical truth.
• Relativism 💬 The “live your truth” mindset that reshapes how kids view identity, morality, and relationships.
• Tribalism 🚧 The deepening of “us vs. them” mentalities—spiritual, social, and ideological.
• The New Sexual Revolution 2.0 🌈 How early exposure to gender ideology is shaping children’s understanding of themselves—sometimes before we even know it’s happening.
• Progressive Christianity 🕊️ Why some modern faith spaces echo culture more than the transforming power of the Gospel.

Here is a handy-dandy visual to help you see how the waves pile up and crash into our kids:

You guys… I had to listen to this conversation several times to grasp how these waves build one on top of the other, ultimately forming a Tsunami crashing into our kids. BUT… and this is a big BUT… God has called them for such a time as this. And He will be faithful to equip our kids through our care. 

🎧 Click here to listen now on Life Audio ➜

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💡 This Isn’t Fear—It’s Faithful Parenting

This isn’t about fear-mongering 😱 or throwing up our hands 🙅‍♀️. It’s about honesty—with ourselves and our kids. And it starts with understanding you are the greatest influence on your child’s faith—not YouTube, not their school, not even church programs.

Your voice 🗣️ matters now more than ever.

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❤️ Relatable Truths

• If you’ve relaxed on screen time or never knew where to start—you’re not alone. This is a guilt-free zone! Remember, it’s never too late to course correct.🤝
• Our kids need to see us seeking real answers, not just enforcing rules.
• There is hope. 🌟 More and more parents, teachers, and even young adults are pushing back against the narrative and searching for truth. 🧭

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📚 Coming Next Week…

I sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Jonathan Cahn to talk about The Harbinger: A Graphic Novel 📖—an incredible, faith-filled resource that’s just as compelling for teens as it is for adults. This book explains the world we live in like no other!

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🛶 Keep Going, Parent Warrior

Friend, these are tough waters—but we are not called to drift. 🌊 What you’re doing—showing up, staying engaged, and daring to have these conversations—is making a real difference. ✨ I’m so grateful to walk this road with you. 👣

Don’t let culture catch your family off guard. Will you be a passive observer—or will you become the anchor your family needs?

About the Guest:
Jonathan Morrow holds master’s degrees in divinity and philosophy of religion and ethics, a doctorate in worldview and culture, and serves as Director of Cultural Engagement at Impact 360 Institute. He’s the author of Welcome to College, Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority, and Is God Just a Human Invention, and has trained thousands of young believers to build a lasting, reasonable, and robust faith. 

Resources & Next Steps:

• Other Episodes in this Series: Bridging the Generation Gap – 5 Keys to Reaching the Next Generation w/ Dr. Jonathan Morrow
• Learn more about Impact 360’s life-changing programs at impact360.org
• Grab Jonathan’s free resource, The Case for Christianity in Four Words, and discover his course for parents at jonathanmorrow.org
• Subscribe for more parenting resources at catherinesegars.com
• Share this episode with a fellow parent or leader navigating the Gen Z gap

Let’s raise a generation that owns their faith and shines in the “crazy world” they’ve inherited—by God’s design, and for His glory.