Is Genuine Community Dead? Gen Z, Church Trends, & The Truth About Authenticity

Welcome back to the Almost Amazing Podcast from CityRise Church! In this episode, host Jennifer Dennis and producer Justin Kellough lift a two-year "ban" to welcome special guest Andy Dennis back to the studio.

We dive deep into why real human connection is becoming "gold" in a digital world and how church communities need to pivot.

Andy, Jennifer, and Justin explore fascinating cultural trends—including the surprising reasons why young men are flocking to traditional church structures while women are dropping out.

We also unpack the struggles of raising kids to be realistic (even if they want to play college softball!), the generational gap of voice-to-text messaging , and why embracing ambiguity is the secret weapon to solving major life problems.