The War Against Christianity - Gia Chacón | #48

Listen to this episode from The Next Generation on Spotify. With violence rife in the world right now, it was great to sit down with Gia Chacón, the founder of For the Martyrs - the leading voice for persecuted Christians worldwide. She has worked extensively on the ground across the Middle East providing direct support to suffering communities, but is also active on home turf, advocating for religious freedom and justice for the downtrodden.Gia on X: https://x.com/genuinelygia_For The Martyrs on X: https://x.com/forthemartyrsCHAPTERS:00:00 The Decline of Christianity in the US 03:50 What Is Going Wrong With the Church? 05:56 Where Is the Line Between Religion & Politics? 12:35 “The Left Wants to Erase People’s Identity”15:00 Should the Rise of Christian Politics Worry Us? 19:36 The Political Landscape Post-Charlie Kirk28:43 Are the Left Communists? 36:34 Is DEI Propaganda? 39:19 How the Internet Incentivises Victimhood 46:49 What Is It Like Being Right Wing at University? 51:57 Why Elliot Didn’t Go to University 55:04 Gia’s Life Changing Trip to Egypt 1:00:15 Why is Christianity the Most Persecuted Religion? 1:05:25 The Future of Western Culture in the Middle-East 1:18:25 Can TikTok Bridge the Gap Between East and West?1:26:18 Is Freedom Compatible With True Islam? 1:30:30 The Authority Problem in Abrahamic Religions 1:33:13 What Gia’s Working on at the Moment 1:34:06 the Future of Gen Z Christianity 1:38:35 Elliot’s Current View of GodMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.