Season 5 - Episode 3

How can ministries authentically connect younger generations to God in an era shaped by social media, technology, and shifting cultural values? In this episode, Daniel Day, Senior Director of Reclaim Today and New Audience Engagement at Our Daily Bread Ministries, shares how his team is creating fresh approaches to discipleship that meet Gen Z and millennials where they are.

From digital-first devotionals to printed resources making a comeback, Daniel explains how Reclaim Today is helping young adults build meaningful faith practices and discover belonging in Christ-centered communities. Whether you’re a campus leader, educator, or parent of a digital native, this conversation will challenge how you think about technology, mentorship, and hope for the next generation.

🎧 Tune In to Discover

✅ How Our Daily Bread’s legacy led to Reclaim Today’s Gen Z ministry

✅ The tension between digital platforms and spiritual formation

✅ Why belonging and friendship are critical for younger generations

✅ Practical discipleship in an age of AI and social media

🎙️ Inside the Episode

02:30 – The Origins of Reclaim Today at Our Daily Bread

06:45 – Why Social Media Became a Starting Point for Outreach

11:00 – Should We Use Every Platform? 

15:30 – Gen Z Realities: Belonging, Mental Health, and Hope

20:00 – When Digital Natives Want Print Resources Again

24:00 – The Four C’s of Spiritual Formation: Content, Context, Conduct, Community

28:00 – Daniel’s Concerns & Hopes for Gen Z and Millennials

Resources & Links from this Episode

• Explore Reclaim Today:reclaimtoday.org

• Learn more about Our Daily Bread Ministries:ourdailybread.org

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