In 2023, Springtide embarked on new research with students from Catholic schools from across the country. The findings revealed some specific insights around creating a sense of belonging for students. In this post, we share some insights inspired by this research and other Springtide data on how safety and authenticity
Springtide Research Institute was recently featured by Kentucky Today in an article. You can see an excerpt of this article in part below, but we encourage you to visit their site to read the piece in its entirety. Chris Trent, whose 30-plus years of student ministry led to his current role as
Our newest report, The State of Religion & Young People 2023: Exploring the Sacred, detailed young people’s sacred experience. Young people told us that for them the sacred isn’t confined to certain spaces or places, but instead exists in moments that evoke feelings of awe, connection, reverence, or appreciation. Perhaps
For many young people, the dynamics of the holiday season do not provide comfort and joy. Dealing with changes in routine, the pressure to buy gifts and participate in activities, and extended time with family can intensify any negative feelings and emotions young people may already be experiencing. Our data
Hear Gabrielle, 24, in California talk with Viva, 21, in Minnesota about an experience that evoked a sense of wonder, awe, gratitude, deep truth, and/or interconnectedness. Each episode in season 8 features two different young people sharing a story detailing a sacred experience from their lives. This conversation is facilitated
Our data show that while not always connected, young people’s experience of social isolation closely mirrors that of loneliness, which can have a tremendous impact on their mental health. While the holidays often present opportunities for fellowship and togetherness, they can magnify feelings of disconnection for some young people. Disrupted
Springtide Research Institute was recently featured by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. You can see an excerpt of this article in part below, but we encourage you to visit their site to read the piece in its entirety. In 2022, Springtide surveyed 4,546 young people ages 13 to 25; 56 percent said they engaged
Springtide Research Institute was recently featured by Christianity Today in an article written by our very own Springtide Ambassadors Program member, Claire, 21. You can see an excerpt of this article in part below, but we encourage you to visit their site to read the piece in its entirety. Click here to
Hear Anthony, 23, in California talk with Claire, 21, in Minnesota about an experience that evoked a sense of wonder, awe, gratitude, deep truth, and/or interconnectedness. Each episode in season 8 features two different young people sharing a story detailing a sacred experience from their lives. This conversation is facilitated
Hear Brandon, 23, in Indiana talk with Sam, 17, in New York about an experience that evoked a sense of wonder, awe, gratitude, deep truth, and/or interconnectedness. Each episode in season 8 features two different young people sharing a story detailing a sacred experience from their lives. This conversation is