{"podcast":{"title":"GenZ Unplugged","slug":"genz-unplugged-7371995","podcast_index_feed_id":7371995,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/683f0a11a73556324afdec22","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/genzunplugged","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1748960864754-3ff033a5-e638-40f0-8d87-bc7757412cd9.jpeg","author":"Clare Boothe Luce","episode_count":54,"summary":"As a woman, you have been handed the culture’s manual for success. It tells you to replace timeless truth with radical ideology, equate abortion with freedom, and reject your desire for marriage and motherhood. At the Luce Center, we know the left’s promises of happiness and empowerment fall flat—leaving young women more anxious, confused, and unfulfilled than ever. On Gen Z Unplugged, we unplug from the culture’s constant stream of propaganda. Each episode dives into the issues that really matter to young women – faith, health, family, career, relationships, and more – through honest conversations grounded in conservative principles. We provide young women with an alternative to the feminist playbook—one that leads to genuine fulfillment and happiness. Episodes are released every Wednesday. Find Gen Z Unplugged on Spotify, Rumble, and Apple Podcasts for truth and reality amidst the cultural noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T18:17:15.045895+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/genz-unplugged-7371995"},"episode":{"title":"How a Calling Turned Into Hot Mess, Holy Heart with Lauren Krage and Alexandra Hershenov","slug":"how-a-calling-turned-into-hot-mess-holy-heart-with-lauren-krage-and-alexandra-hershenov","published_at":"2026-04-22T23:07:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/genz-unplugged-7371995/how-a-calling-turned-into-hot-mess-holy-heart-with-lauren-krage-and-alexandra-hershenov","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/genz-unplugged-7371995","url":"https://shows.acast.com/genzunplugged/episodes/how-a-calling-turned-into-hot-mess-holy-heart-with-lauren-kr","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/683f0a11a73556324afdec22/e/69e954986eeb59e2bae56f7d/media.mp3","summary":"What starts as a quiet nudge can turn into something much bigger. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, two college students share how an unexpected calling—one they initially felt completely unready for—led to the creation of their podcast, Hot Mess, Holy Heart. From navigating loneliness on campus to wrestling with doubt, social media pressure, and the search for real purpose, their story is both honest and deeply relatable. This conversation dives into what it actually looks like to pursue faith in a generation overwhelmed by noise—and why more young women are starting to look for something deeper. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt spiritually stuck, or wondered if you’re ready for what God might be asking of you—this episode is for you. 1:03 — Meet Alex & Lauren + Their Unexpected College Journeys 1:44 — Feeling Called Somewhere You Didn’t Expect 2:43 — Introducing Hot Mess, Holy Heart 4:13 — “I Loved the Church More Than God” — A Faith Wake-Up Call 5:18 — From Doubt to Discovering a Calling 7:03 — “This Is the Person” — How Their Partnership Began 11:43 — Getting Out of a Spiritual Rut (Practical Advice) 13:44 — Social Media, Comparison, and Finding Your Worth 19:57 — The Loneliness Epidemic in College Life 24:03 — Is the Gen Z Faith Revival Actually Real? Follow Lauren and Alex on their new podcast @hotmessholyheart on YouTube and Instagram! GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu.  Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!  ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble  Send us your thoughts on this epis…","meta_description":"What starts as a quiet nudge can turn into something much bigger. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, two college students share how an unexpected calling…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2167,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/genz-unplugged-7371995/episodes/how-a-calling-turned-into-hot-mess-holy-heart-with-lauren-krage-and-alexandra-hershenov/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/genz-unplugged-7371995/how-a-calling-turned-into-hot-mess-holy-heart-with-lauren-krage-and-alexandra-hershenov.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}