The kids growing up today have never known a world without screens, algorithms, and endless scrolling. So how do we pass on a living faith to a generation being discipled by their devices?
In this conversation, Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia unpack the unique challenges and surprising opportunities of reaching Generation Alpha. They look at how technology is quietly shaping this generation's worldview, why relationships will always outpace programs, and what churches, parents, and grandparents can do right now to make a lasting spiritual impact. They also tackle hard realities, including early exposure to pornography, with honesty and hope.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How social media and the digital ecosystem are forming Gen Alpha's beliefs and identity
Why relationships, not technology, are the heart of real discipleship
Practical strategies churches can use to engage kids and teens today
The irreplaceable role parents and grandparents play in spiritual formation
Why intergenerational ministry matters more than ever
How to respond proactively to early exposure to digital content and pornography
What it looks like to model authentic, humble faith in front of the next generation
Why the gospel remains the ultimate hope for this generation
Shane Pruitt is the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He has spent more than twenty years in ministry as a church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor, and speaks to thousands of students every year as a traveling evangelist and Bible teacher.
Dr. Shelly Melia is Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Ministry at Dallas Baptist University, where she directs the Master of Arts programs in Children's Ministry and Family Ministry. She brings 25+ years of children's and family ministry experience and is also a Licensed Professional Counselor.
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Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen (B&H Publishing, 2026)
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