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Interview with Gary Zustiak
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Gen Z and Mental Health – Interview with Gary Zustiak

Gary Zustiak

By Gary Zustiak | Bio

Gary Zustiak, a.k.a. “Dr. Zus”, is Director of Counseling and Pastoral Care at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. He has an MA and MDiv from Lincoln Christian University and a Doctor of Ministry from Abilene Christian University. A longtime expert on youth ministry and mental health, he has written a number of related works, including the books Intensive Care: A Manual for the Nonprofessional Who Work with Hurting and Broken Youth and Student Ministry That Leaves a Mark: Changing Youth to Change the World.

Daniel McCoy

By Daniel McCoy | Bio

Daniel McCoy is happily married to Susanna, and they have 3 daughters and 2 sons. He is the editorial director for RENEW.org as well as an affiliate professor of philosophy for Ozark Christian College. He has a bachelor’s in theology (Ozark Christian College), master of arts in apologetics (Veritas International University), and PhD in theology (North-West University, South Africa). Among his books are the Popular Handbook of World Religions (general editor), Real Life Theology Handbook (with Andrew Jit), Mirage: 5 Things People Want From God That Don’t Exist, and The Atheist’s Fatal Flaw (co-authored with Norman Geisler).

Interview with Gary Zustiak: Helping Gen Z Find Wholeness in Christ

  • Gary Zustiak describes Gen Z as deeply shaped by technology, secularization, social pressure, and isolation, all of which contribute to rising anxiety and depression.
  • Caring adults and churches can help troubled teens through trusted relationships, practical support, careful listening, and timely referrals when crisis counseling is needed.
  • Christian discipleship offers essential hope by addressing purpose, forgiveness, identity, and spiritual healing in ways therapy alone cannot fully provide.

How can the church effectively reach and disciple Gen Z? Why are mental health issues on the rise? And, if you’re not a trained counselor, is it possible to truly help kids in crisis? These are the kinds of questions Dr. Zus answers in this interview. 

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