Each year, Springtide explores a different facet of young people’s religious and spiritual lives; in 2023 we turned to look at how young people experience the sacred. One of the key learnings of this year’s research is that young people have “sacred moments,” and they involve combinations of people, places,
We’re just a couple months away from our release of The State of Religion & Young People 2023 report, which is focused on how young people experience the sacred. Our data show that young people’s religious and spiritual experience is both complex and uniquely tailored, especially when it comes to what
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ve invited members of our Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP) to reflect on how their racial and ethnic identities impact their religious or spiritual beliefs. Below, SAP member Akhil shares how being a Hindu American shapes his identity, beliefs and how he
For Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to feature members of our 2023 Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP) as they reflect on women who have made an impact on their lives. For our final reflection, Christian tells how the support of a teacher at a key time in his educational journey continues
For Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to feature members of our 2023 Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP) as they reflect on women who have made an impact on their lives. Below, Amy tells how the authentic presence of one woman can make a tremendous impact. From Amy: As I contemplate who
For Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to feature members of our 2023 Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP) as they reflect on women who have made an impact on their lives. Below, Lensa and Tabatha’s reflections show how women from the past as well as the present can influence one’s spiritual journey.
This blog post features a video made by SAP member Imani for Faith Counts. Below, Imani shares her vision for the video and how it depicts what it means to be a Black Christian woman. One of the most blasphemous consequences of injustice, especially racial injustice, is that it can
In our last post, we explored some of the key insights in our newest report, Navigating Injustice: A Closer Look at Race, Faith & Mental Health. Here, we’re sharing some of what young Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) told us about their mental health, how faith impacts that, and
The greatest gift that 2022 gave to me was the discovery of my passion. The pandemic brought with it numerous challenges to my mental health, often leaving me wondering what I was doing with my life and what in my life sparked enough joy for me to pursue in college
As we head into 2023, an excited, anticipating energy fills most people’s lives. For some, the New Year means a fresh start or new beginning. For me, I am hopeful – for new connections and relationships, and for caring more for others by caring more for myself. I am hopeful