In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Vet — USA Today bestselling author, futurist, and leadership thinker and follower of Jesus — to unpack what it means to lead across generations in today’s rapidly changing culture.
We also dive into how these generational shifts are deeply impacting the church — especially discipleship, community, and small groups. Ryan shares why younger generations are craving authentic relationships, meaningful conversations, and spaces where they can belong before they believe. We discuss how churches can rethink small groups and community environments to better engage multiple generations while still remaining rooted in biblical truth.
We talk about:
Why generational leadership matters more than ever
The biggest misunderstandings between generations
How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are reshaping leadership expectations
The value of investing in a small group
Why younger generations value authenticity and community
How technology and AI are accelerating cultural change
How generational shifts are affecting discipleship and church engagement
Practical ways churches can bridge generational gaps
Why healthy leaders must learn to adapt without losing conviction
Ryan also shares insights from his work on “The Velocity Gap” and the “Generational Prism,” helping leaders understand not just what is changing — but why it’s changing.
Whether you lead a church, organization, team, or family, this conversation will help you lead people with greater clarity, empathy, and intentionality.
Ryan Vet is a generational futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author whose work focuses on leadership, culture, generational dynamics, AI, and the future of work. His insights have been featured by Forbes, ABC, NBC, CBS, and USA Today.
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