Why Gen Z Is Returning to God | One Teen’s Journey from Anxiety to Fortitude
Ordinary Time with Brandon Forschino
At a time when anxiety, distraction, and uncertainty seem to define an entire generation, one teenager chose a different path.In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with rising high school senior Rodrigo DeLeon Ruiz—bestselling bilingual author of Fortitude, international debate champion, and a young Catholic whose story offers hope to his generation.Born in Mexico and raised in the United States, Rodrigo didn't write Fortitude as someone who had all the answers. He wrote it while living through many of the same struggles facing today's teenagers.Together, we discuss:• How Sensory Processing Disorder shaped Rodrigo's resilience• Growing through the isolation and uncertainty of COVID-19• Why discipline creates freedom instead of limiting it• How faith became the foundation for purpose and perseverance• What Gen Z is really searching for today• Why more young people are rediscovering Catholicism• Practical habits for building courage, resilience, and authentic fortitudeWhether you're a parent, student, educator, or someone seeking encouragement in your own faith journey, this conversation offers practical wisdom and lasting hope.Get the book, Fortitude, by visiting https://www.rodrigodeleonruiz.com/If this episode encourages you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message.#Catholic #GenZ #Faith #Anxiety #MentalHealth #CatholicPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Purpose #Discipline #Resilience #YoungAdults #Fortitude #Hope #CatholicYouth #OrdinaryTimePodcast