Hear Aimee, 23, in California and Christian, 25, in Tennessee describe who or what has shaped their ideas about civic engagement, highlight particular political or social issues they especially care about, and offer tips on ways that trusted adults can start these same conversations with young people in their sphere. Each episode in season 9 features a variety of ways that teens and twentysomethings view politics as well as their interest and involvement in civic life. Throughout six episodes, h...
Oct 08, 2024•48 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Hear Peyton, 15, in Florida and Sunny, 17, in Colorado describe who or what has shaped their ideas about civic engagement, highlight particular political or social issues they especially care about, and offer tips on ways that trusted adults can start these same conversations with young people in their sphere. Each episode in season 9 features a variety of ways that teens and twentysomethings view politics as well as their interest and involvement in civic life. Throughout six episodes, hear 12 ...
Oct 08, 2024•46 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Hear Joe, 19, in California and Mya, 17, in Minnesota describe who or what has shaped their ideas about civic engagement, highlight particular political or social issues they especially care about, and offer tips on ways that trusted adults can start these same conversations with young people in their sphere. Each episode in season 9 features a variety of ways that teens and twentysomethings view politics as well as their interest and involvement in civic life. Throughout six episodes, hear 12 d...
Oct 08, 2024•33 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Hear Gabriella, 18, in Washington and Mirelia, 16, in California describe who or what has shaped their ideas about civic engagement, highlight particular political or social issues they especially care about, and offer tips on ways that trusted adults can start these same conversations with young people in their sphere. Each episode in season 9 features a variety of ways that teens and twentysomethings view politics as well as their interest and involvement in civic life. Throughout six episodes...
Oct 08, 2024•48 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Hear Brendan, 22, in Nebraska and Lupita, 17, in California describe who or what has shaped their ideas about civic engagement, highlight particular political or social issues they especially care about, and offer tips on ways that trusted adults can start these same conversations with young people in their sphere. Each episode in season 9 features a variety of ways that teens and twentysomethings view politics as well as their interest and involvement in civic life. Throughout six episodes, hea...
Oct 08, 2024•56 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Hear Jonathan, 16, in California and Kate, 21, in Washington D.C. describe who or what has shaped their ideas about civic engagement, highlight particular political or social issues they especially care about, and offer tips on ways that trusted adults can start these same conversations with young people in their sphere. Each episode in season 9 features a variety of ways that teens and twentysomethings view politics as well as their interest and involvement in civic life. Throughout six episode...
Oct 08, 2024•49 min•Season 9Ep. 1
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 by Marte Aboagye of Springtide Research Institute and is offered alongside, “The State of Religion & Young People 2023: Exploring the Sacred.” Learn more at springti...
Dec 13, 2023•48 min•Season 8Ep. 6
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 by Marte Aboagye of Springtide Research Institute and is offered alongside, “The State of Religion & Young People 2023: Exploring the Sacred.” Learn more at springti...
Dec 06, 2023•40 min•Season 8Ep. 5
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 facilitated by Marte Aboagye of Springtide Research Institute and is offered alongside, “The State of Religion & Young People 2023: Exploring the Sacred.” Learn more at springtideresea...
Nov 29, 2023•38 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Hear Grace, 23, in Kansas talk with Tábatha, 20, in Texas 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 by Marte Aboagye of Springtide Research Institute and is offered alongside, “The State of Religion & Young People 2023: Exploring the Sacred.” Learn more at springtideresearc...
Nov 22, 2023•37 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Hear Brigette, 23, in Arizona talk with Lensa, 16, in Colorado 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 by Marte Aboagye of Springtide Research Institute and is offered alongside, “The State of Religion & Young People 2023: Exploring the Sacred.” Learn more at springtidere...
Nov 16, 2023•42 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Hear Brandon, 23, in California talk with Diana, 16, in Colorado 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 by Marte Aboagye of Springtide Research Institute and is offered alongside, “The State of Religion & Young People 2023: Exploring the Sacred.” Learn more at springtide...
Nov 13, 2023•53 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Hear Adiam, 25, in DC talk with Daniel, 24, in NV about their perceptions and experiences surrounding Gen Z and mental health. Season 7 coincides with our Springtide Series on Mental Health and features 16 young people discussing where they get messages about mental health, the people they turn to for support, how a sense of purpose plays a role in their overall mental wellbeing, and more.
Aug 03, 2022•49 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Hear Julianna, 14, in MN talk with Talia, 16, in CA about their perceptions and experiences surrounding Gen Z and mental health. Season 7 coincides with our Springtide Series on Mental Health and features 16 young people discussing where they get messages about mental health, the people they turn to for support, how a sense of purpose plays a role in their overall mental wellbeing, and more.
Jul 27, 2022•34 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Hear Chris, 20, in GA talk with Zineb, 24, in OH about their perceptions and experiences surrounding Gen Z and mental health. Season 7 coincides with our Springtide Series on Mental Health and features 16 young people discussing where they get messages about mental health, the people they turn to for support, how a sense of purpose plays a role in their overall mental wellbeing, and more.
Jul 20, 2022•34 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Hear Camila, 18, in LA talk with Ellington, 15, in NY about their perceptions and experiences surrounding Gen Z and mental health. Season 7 coincides with our Springtide Series on Mental Health and features 16 young people discussing where they get messages about mental health, the people they turn to for support, how a sense of purpose plays a role in their overall mental wellbeing, and more.
Jul 13, 2022•37 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Hear Ivan, 21, in NY talk with Sam, 19, in OR about their perceptions and experiences surrounding Gen Z and mental health. Season 7 coincides with our Springtide Series on Mental Health and features 16 young people discussing where they get messages about mental health, the people they turn to for support, how a sense of purpose plays a role in their overall mental wellbeing, and more.
Jul 06, 2022•40 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Hear Camden, 19, in PA talk with Kaiya, 19, in NY about their perceptions and experiences surrounding Gen Z and mental health. Season 7 coincides with our Springtide Series on Mental Health and features 16 young people discussing where they get messages about mental health, the people they turn to for support, how a sense of purpose plays a role in their overall mental wellbeing, and more.
Jun 29, 2022•37 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Hear Grace, 16, in MA talk with Mercer, 17, in NC about their perceptions and experiences surrounding Gen Z and mental health. Season 7 coincides with our Springtide Series on Mental Health and features 16 young people discussing where they get messages about mental health, the people they turn to for support, how a sense of purpose plays a role in their overall mental wellbeing, and more.
Jun 22, 2022•41 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Hear George, 23, in FL talk with Joe, 21, in CA about their perceptions and experiences surrounding Gen Z and mental health. Season 7 coincides with our Springtide Series on Mental Health and features 16 young people discussing where they get messages about mental health, the people they turn to for support, how a sense of purpose plays a role in their overall mental wellbeing, and more. Be sure to catch all eight conversations wherever you like to get your podcasts.
Jun 15, 2022•35 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Destina is a first-generation Chicana and a first-year PhD student. She talks about how the Catholic Church’s violence against indigenous people, among other things, has made her question the religion she was raised in. Her close personal relationship with La Virgen -- who Destina understands as pre-Hispanic -- is the reason why Destina says she has not completely disaffiliated from the Church.
Mar 24, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Brian, a Peruvian graduate student, reflects on the role his family and their migration to the U.S. has played in his faith life. Brian shares that practices like prayer and weekly Mass not only deepen his personal faith, but also help him feel close to his family while he is away at school.
Mar 16, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Gaby identifies as Catholic and Latina. She grew up going to Spanish-language Masses with her mom, even though they did not always feel welcome by the church community. Now, Gaby is a first-gen PhD student who continues to find meaning and value in going to Mass with her friends.
Mar 09, 2022•30 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Rather than identifying as Catholic like the rest of her family, Blanca describes herself as spiritual. While she sometimes feels guilty that she does not share her family’s religious beliefs, Blanca discusses how her new spirituality has greatly improved her mental health.
Mar 02, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Ryan is a Mexican-American theater maker and producer living in New York City. Though he once felt called to join the priesthood, Ryan is no longer active in the Catholic Church. However, Ryan continues to feel connected to his heritage, community, and faith through his devotion to La Virgen de Guadalupe.
Feb 23, 2022•40 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Josué, a Chicanx media curator in Los Angeles, practices the Bahá’í faith and seeks to have love be the anchor in what connects them to Dao (the way) as well as the familial and community relationships that have shaped them and their sense of spirituality. To feel rooted, they look to nature, movement, art, meditation, and connection with others.
Dec 29, 2021•24 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Elyse, a high school sophomore in Massachusetts, is a Catholic young person who emphasizes the importance of making space for questions as well as doubt within the realm of religion. Her spiritual practices include participating in school masses that are student-run, spending time with her family, and being alone to write or meditate.
Dec 22, 2021•11 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Christian, a senior at La Salle University, grew up in a Puerto Rican-Italian Catholic family but says he presently focuses on not seeing religion as “one-sided.” He utilizes daily meditation, solitude, conversations on faith, and literature with social justice themes to feel in touch with God, nature, and humanity.
Dec 15, 2021•24 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Zaina, a high school junior in Massachusetts, shares how her exposure to Islam informs the way she pursues her own sense of spirituality while also borrowing practices she finds meaningful from multiple religions. To feel rooted, she spends time in nature and utilizes meditation, crystals, and wholistic healing.
Dec 08, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Amethyst, a professional dancer in Chicago, shares how they’re seeking to connect histories and spiritual practices from the identities they hold as an African American, Indigenous, and Queer person alongside elements they find meaningful within Christianity. They describe God as a feeling of safety, look to nature to feel rooted, and utilize dance and beatboxing as forms of prayer.
Dec 01, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 7
