What if the key to solving the world’s greatest problems isn’t just bold ideas, but radical, faith-fueled collaboration? In this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob dives deep with Justin Forman, an entrepreneurial visionary, president of Faith Driven Entrepreneur, and a lead architect behind influential platforms like RightNow Media.

Justin shares his captivating journey from an “eager beaver” mission trip pioneer to catalyzing a global movement of Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs. Together, Rob and Justin unpack why today’s emerging generation is uniquely wired for entrepreneurship, creation, and collaborative impact - and how the Church must grow a richer theology of vocation, innovation, and generosity to meet this moment.

You’ll discover:

• Why naming the “villain” is crucial for transforming good intentions into real-world action - and how bland, “Hallmark” storytelling holds Christian leaders back
• How collaborative generosity, not just individual effort, is unlocking breakthroughs in Bible translation, higher education for the world’s poorest, and more
• The seismic cultural shift: Why trust in small businesses dwarfs faith in government and even the Church, and what that means for mission-minded leaders

From the explosion of Faith Driven Entrepreneur - connecting millions of leaders worldwide - to the fresh initiative of “Solving the World’s Great Problems,” this conversation is both practical and inspiring. If you’re a builder, creative, or faith-driven innovator longing to see your calling meet the world’s deepest needs, this episode will challenge and equip you.

Are you ready to stop looking away from the world’s villains and step into a new era of collaborative Kingdom impact?

Show Note Links:

• Episode Guide: Access a resource designed to help you reflect and learn from this episode conversation!
• Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
• Right Now Media: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/
• OneHope Research: Gen Alpha https://onehope.net/global-outreach/research/
• Miscio: https://www.miscio.io/
• Solving the World’s Greatest Problems: https://solving.org/
• Collaborative Missiology: More resources will be coming soon! To stay up to date on resources related to this topic, sign up here.

CHAPTERS:
00:01 What Revival Looks Like When It’s Out of Control
01:08 Gen Z: Anxious, Secular—or Spiritually Curious?
05:13 Bold Faith: Gen Z’s Unexpected Evangelistic Courage
07:05 Post-Christian or Pre-Christian? New Openness in Europe
08:18 Students Leading Alpha in Public Schools
10:34 Youth Alpha Reimagined: Collaborative, Global Approach
13:58 Gen Z’s Search for the Lasting and Solid
14:57 Presence Over Programs: Gen Z’s Spiritual Priorities
16:46 Hard Questions, Thick Theology: The Shift in Discipling
19:11 Grace and Truth: Equipping Volunteer Leaders for Gen Z
22:02 Bible Sales Up, Spiritual Hunger Rising
24:13 Church Must Reform to See Awakening Become Revival
28:01 Guide Beside, Not Sage on the Stage
29:46 Real Relationships: Parents as Most Trusted Voices
32:08 Jesus Is Lord Generation: All-In Faith Stories
34:50 An Age of Collaborative Missiology
35:25 Closing Encouragement & Leadership Vulnerability