Political Conversations Between Generations: What Young People Say

From Thanksgiving tables to the comments of Facebook posts, political conversations can cause tension—particularly between generations. Whether it’s in conversation with a stranger or family member, many young people report feeling unheard when discussing civic life with their elders. Yet, young people still want to talk. Through Springtide’s report, Cultivating

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What Young People Want From Youth Ministry

For the past two years, the Springtide team has interviewed and surveyed young people and adults to discover how faith-based organizations are working to engage Gen Z. This research, funded in part by Lilly Endowment Inc., shows what young people want from youth ministry. Behaviors young people want from youth

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What inspires young people to care?

This weekend, Americans will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to commemorate the life and legacy of the famed civil rights leader. Across the country people will engage in acts of service inspired by the leader known for justice and social impact. In that spirit, we asked members of our

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Letters to Our Younger Selves

Letters to our Younger Selves: How to Be Happy

Our newest offering, Thirteen: A First Look at Gen Alpha, uncovers what today’s 13-year-olds (who are the oldest of Generation Alpha) think, feel, and believe about their identities, religion and spirituality, media and technology, US politics, and COVID-19. In conjunction with this release, we invited members of the Springtide Ambassadors

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Letters to Our Younger Selves: Sage Advice

Our newest offering, Thirteen: A First Look at Gen Alpha, uncovers what today’s 13-year-olds (who are the oldest of Generation Alpha) think, feel, and believe about their identities, religion and spirituality, media and technology, US politics, and COVID-19. In conjunction with this release, we invited members of the Springtide Ambassadors

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Letters to Our Younger Selves: Girl Power

Our newest offering, Thirteen: A First Look at Gen Alpha, uncovers what today’s 13-year-olds (who are the oldest of Generation Alpha) think, feel, and believe about their identities, religion and spirituality, media and technology, US politics, and COVID-19. In conjunction with this release, we invited members of the Springtide Ambassadors

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Gen Z and Politics: More Conversation 

Springtide Research Institute is hosting a series of conversations connected to our 2024 research on young people’s political engagement and attitudes, including when and why religious and political beliefs intersect. Below, members of our Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP)—Gabriella, 18, Peyton, 15, and Brandon, 24, discuss some of their motivations, passions,

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Gen Z and Politics: A Conversation

Springtide Research Institute is hosting a series of conversations connected to our 2024 research on young people’s political engagement and attitudes, including when and why religious and political beliefs intersect. Below, members of our Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP)—Akhil, age 16, Lupita, age 17, and Guillermo, age 18, discuss some of

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