Episode 1 - How Young People Connect to Religion

Join Leigh Spruill as he welcomes Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of the Springtide Research Insititute, to answer the question, 'What is the Big Opportunity facing the church in today's world'? Leigh and Dr. Packard talk about the importance of relationships in young people's lives and how the types of relationships they have help them connect with religion.

Dr. Packard shares how old systems of church programming won't be effective in meeting a growing emphasis on communities and relationships. He sees a big opportunity for anyone who can innovatively create a new post-programming model of engagement for churches, focused on community and relationships.