Today Heather continues her conversation with Jessie Cruickshank about Generation Z, their anxieties, the differences in the way they want to relate and the ways the learn, and how to help them with body image<\/a> issues. Here are some key take aways from today\u2019s episode:<\/p>\n Jessie explained how the, \u201cHeart seeks belonging, brain seeks identity<\/a>, spirit seeks truth. The rest of us isn\u2019t that interested in truth. But self loathing fractures the psyche.\u201d<\/p>\n Jessie encourages each of us with the reality of our unique creation and that there is a purpose in way God did it. \u201cMost think God made us wrong. We have bought into the lie that God made us wrong.\u201d Jessie explains. \u201cBut this pushes back against the identity<\/a> he determined for us.\u201d<\/p>\n Jessie also explained the importance of connection. \u201cPeople don\u2019t know who they are because we become formed in relationships with others. We\u2019re not connected, we\u2019re not being formed as God created us to be formed. Accepting how God created us is foundational to us accepting our bodies.\u201d<\/p>\n Jessie\u2019s new book, \u201cOrdinary Discipleship\u201d is based on the hero\u2019s journey and how applying the principles of the hero\u2019s journey can help us disciple. Ordinary people can make a disciple. Today we also discuss the importance of discipling this next generation and how it may be easier than expected. <\/p>\n Jessie explains how Gen Z has an institutional mistrust, but they want mentors and they really want to learn. Research shows that the church has become an institution they struggle to trust. They\u2019re not sure if it\u2019s a safe place for them or their friends. For this reason, Jessie believes this generation needs nontraditional opportunities to find spiritual formation. What forms us are strong connections or highly emotional experiences. These things will be most formative for them. They want purpose, deeper discussions, and connections.<\/p>\n Follow on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Yourbrainbyjess<\/p>\n Visit her site at: www.Ordinarydiscipleship.com or at www.Whoology.co where you can get the free Gen Z info download by putting your info in the pop-up. <\/p>\n Learn more about Heather\u2019s new book, the 40 Day Body Image<\/a> Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who\u2019ve Tried Everything here: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Mrl94o (Amazon affiliate link \u2013 a tiny portion of your purchase supports this ministry without any added cost to you.)<\/p>\n Visit: www.improvebodyimage.com for more information on Heather\u2019s other books and programs.<\/p>\n![\"Gen](\"https:\/\/comparedtowho.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gen-Z-Body-Image-issues-2-1024x1024.jpg\")
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