Tag: generation z
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Page proofs of The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z
Routledge has sent through our final proofs for The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z. And with the index now finished, my co-authors and I are taking a well-deserved break, enjoying the holiday season. This book has been a year and a half in the making — from the research design, data collection, and analysis, to…
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New book on Gen Z and religion
My third book, The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z: From Divine Disillusionment to Simple Faith, is in now production with Routledge as part of their Focus on Religion series. Abstract The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z explores how the first smartphone generation narrates faith amid shifting religious practice and influencer culture. Grounded in pioneering research begun…
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Discussing Gen Z on Times Radio
Last weekend, Claire and I joined Darryl Morris on Times Radio to discuss a fascinating trend: a reported rise in Bible sales in the UK, attributed to Gen Z. The conversation was sparked by a recent Times article highlighting this unexpected surge in interest. But what does it really mean? On air, we unpacked a…
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Announcing our book contract with Routledge: The Spiritual Narratives of Gen Z
We are thrilled to announce that our book, The Spiritual Narratives of Gen Z: From Divine Disillusionment to Simple Faith, is officially under contract with Routledge as part of their Focus on Religion series! We can’t wait to share it with you when it releases in summer 2026. What’s the book about? Generation Z is…
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The Oxford Gen Z Summit
Exciting things are on the horizon. The Gen Z Summit is fast approaching, and I’m thrilled to share a sneak peek of what’s in store. This event will bring together close to twenty of our study’s participatory researchers (young people, aged 18-27) to engage with our data and play a meaningful role in their interpretation.…
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Reflections on 2024: A Year of Growth and Opportunity
As I pause to look back on 2024, I marvel at how transformative this year has been. It’s been a journey of new opportunities, significant milestones, and meaningful transitions—all setting the stage for what lies ahead. From Oxford to King’s College London 2024 was marked with an intensive focus on developing and launching the Gen…
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Presenting on Generation Z at Christ Church, Oxford
Last week, I had the pleasure of sharing initial findings from my Gen Z study with alumni from Christ Church, Oxford. Many thanks to Christ Church for the kind invitation. Next month, I’ll share an even more developed iteration of my team’s analysis at the Ertegun House, Oxford. Thursday, 21st November, 5:15pm. The event is…
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Life after Philosophy Podcast
I join Dr Christopher Anadale for an episode of his fascinating podcast, Life after Philosophy, which features philosophy graduates from Mount Saint Mary’s University. Listen in!
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Gen Z, Part 4: Sharing initial findings at Durham University
Last week, my research team and I travelled to Durham University to present initial findings from our study, ‘Understanding Generation Z’s Religious and Spiritual Role Models’. It was a full day — 9 hours of commute for only 20 minutes of presentation. But it was completely worth it. The presentation generated fantastic discussion and, most…
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Gen Z, Part 3: Research funding success
I’m delighted to share that the John Fell Fund, a research fund of Oxford University Press, has agreed in principle to support phase two of the ‘Understanding Generation Z’s Religious and Spiritual Role Models’ project with a £13,960 funding commitment. I’m so grateful to the Faculty of Theology and Religion and to the Humanities Division…
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