The Chosen, Gen Z, and What’s Happening on College Campuses with Cru’s Dan Allan
In this episode of Space for Life , host Tommy Thompson is joined by Dan Allan, Executive Director at Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru), for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, renewal, and what’s unfolding across college campuses today. Dan shares his personal journey in ministry, how The Chosen has become a powerful catalyst for gospel conversations, and why collaboration across ministries is essential in this moment. Together, they explore the surprising signs of spiritual hunger among Gen Z, the tension between retreat and revival, and why this season feels bigger than any single strategy or organization. This episode offers clarity, encouragement, and real hope for anyone wondering what God may be doing in the next generation. Key Takeaways God appears to be moving in a unique way among Gen Z The Chosen is reintroducing Jesus in a relational, accessible format Collaboration strengthens impact more than competition College campuses show both spiritual retreat and renewal Watch parties create natural entry points for faith conversations Prayer and presence matter more than polished strategies Rising spiritual hunger is supported by both stories and data Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and global perspective 02:08 The impact of The Chosen 07:18 Dan Allan’s journey into ministry 16:52 Collaboration across Christian ministries 30:05 Gen Z, retreat, and revival on campus 54:10 Stories of faith and transformation Resources & Contact The Chosen Watch Party Discussion Guides (free and publicly available) Contact Dan Allan: dan.alan@cru.org Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org