{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Future Begins with Z. Special guest Dr. Tim Elmore","description":"Unlock the secret to leading Generation Z with insights that challenge stereotypes and ignite real connection. If you're a mobilizer, pastor, or ministry leader struggling to understand, retain or mobilize young talent, this episode is your game-changer. Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders and author of The Future Begins with Z, reveals how to turn your biggest challenges into powerful solutions. Discover how Gen Z's fresh perspective can be your greatest asset\u2014and why dismissing their differences risks missing the future of mission work and mobilization. Tim and host Dave Jacob break down practical tactics, including creating an internal gig economy, building a culture of belonging, and delivering feedback that empowers rather than wounds. You'll explore: the myths about Gen Z that are holding you back from sending more, how to develop more resilient and motivated young team members, and the keys to mental health support in a high-pressure digital age. Tim offers tangible steps to cultivate trust, autonomy, and high expectations\u2014all while honoring their need to belong. Whether you're mobilizing the younger generations or managing a team oif young people, this episode will inspire you to see Gen Z not as a challenge, but as the essential solution to sending more laborers\u2014because the future truly begins with Z.  ","author_name":"The Gospel Mobilization Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/gospelmobilization.org\/podcast","html":"