How to Reach Gen Z with Biblical Truth: An Interview with Jonny Ardavanis

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Written By Grant Castleberry

What does it take to reach the next generation with the gospel?

In this episode of the Unashamed Truth Podcast, Grant Castleberry sits down with pastor and Bible teacher Jonny Ardavanis for a wide-ranging conversation on preaching, ministry, theology, and the spiritual hunger emerging among Gen Z.

Jonny shares his testimony, his unexpected journey from finance to pastoral ministry, and the profound influence of faithful teachers such as John MacArthur, R.C. Sproul, and Sinclair Ferguson. Together, Grant and Jonny discuss the importance of expository preaching, the sovereignty of God, the rise of Roman Catholicism among younger evangelicals, and why many young people today are searching for truth, depth, and historic Christianity.

Topics include:

  • Reaching Gen Z with biblical truth

  • Why young people are hungry for doctrine

  • The power of expository preaching

  • The sovereignty and providence of God

  • Learning from faithful Christian biographies

  • Evangelism and discipleship in the local church

  • The influence of R.C. Sproul, John MacArthur, and Sinclair Ferguson

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Grant Castleberry

Grant Castleberry is the senior pastor of The King’s Chapel, Raleigh, NC and the president and founder of Unashamed Truth Ministries. Grant is a regular contributor to Tabletalk Magazine and the author of, The Honor of God, published by Ligonier Ministries. Grant and his wife, GraceAnna, have five children and live in Raleigh.

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