Shane Pruitt exposes the "Nine Common Lies" Christians believe and explains why Gen Z is leading the next great revival.In this episode: We sit down with Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board, for a powerful conversation on the state of the church. Shane shares his testimony of being saved at 21 after living a "double life" and how the tragic loss of his son Titus reshaped his theology on suffering. We tackle the dangerous lies of culture—like "follow your heart" and "believe in yourself"—and why self-help is actually anti-Gospel. Shane also discusses the massive spiritual hunger in Gen Z, why "cool" youth ministry is dead, and how to disciple a generation that is tired of fluff and hungry for truth.About Shane Pruitt: Role: National Next Gen Director at North American Mission Board (NAMB) Author of: 9 Common Lies Christians Believe, Calling Out the Called Known for: Evangelism, youth ministry strategy, and teaching on revival.🔗 Connect with Shane Pruitt: Website: https://shanepruitt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shane_pruitt78/⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Who is Shane Pruitt? 01:00 - Shane’s Testimony: From "Texas Christian" to True Follower of Jesus 05:15 - Leaving a "Cool" Youth Ministry Model for Biblical Discipleship 09:30 - Is the Bible Belt Buckle Breaking? (Cultural Christianity is Dead) 13:40 - The "Revival Generation": Why Gen Z is Hungry for Truth 18:00 - Stop "Dumbing Down" the Gospel for Students 22:15 - The Danger of "Follow Your Heart" (Jeremiah 17:9) 27:00 - Why Self-Help is Anti-Gospel: "Believe in Yourself" is a Lie 32:40 - The Mental Health Crisis: Is it Spiritual or Chemical? 38:00 - Solitude vs. Isolation: How to Fight Secret Sin 44:15 - The Theology of Suffering: Losing His Son Titus 51:00 - How to Trust God When You Don't Get the Miracle 56:30 - Adoption and the Heart of the Father 01:02:00 - Advice for Young Leaders: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint 01:08:00 - Shane’s Legacy: Faithfulness Over Fame📚 Resources Mentioned: "9 Common Lies Christians Believe" (Book)North American Mission Board: https://www.namb.net/🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode! 📢 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today.Connect With Zach and Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/@theschuzshow/featuredThe Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags: #ShanePruitt #PathOfTheCross #GenZRevival #ChristianLies #FollowYourHeart #BiblicalTruth #YouthMinistry #Adoption #Suffering #Gospel #NAMB #Revival #EndTimes#POTCP Episode #26