Defiant Hope, Active Love is a collection of essays compiled and edited by the team at Pivot NW Research. Their goal is to identify what attracts and retains young adults in communities, especially faith communities. The question driving their research is, “How do young adult Christians perceive faithfulness?”

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This research report uncovers both challenges and hope in Americans’ spiritual engagement. While Bible usage continues to decline, Scripture remains a powerful force for resilience, connection, and well-being. 

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Jonathan Haidt argues that there has been a cultural shift from a "play-based childhood" to a "phone-based childhood," which he believes is central to the mental health crisis in Generation Z.

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Recent research has been raising flags about the challenges facing Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Girls specifically are seen to be struggling more in the areas of mental health, sexuality, and spirituality.

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Young Life commissioned the RELATE research project to gain a deeper understanding of upcoming generations and identify ways to support their flourishing. This global study includes surveys from 7,261 teens, aged 13-24, across eight countries in five regions, representing diverse ethnicities and geographies.

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