THE MILLENNIALS

Thom Rainer pairs up with his Millennial son, Jess Rainer, to research and analyze the up-and-coming generation, the Millennials (born 1980-2000) from a Christian perspective. The resulting material can be a bit heavy on the statistics, but Ray Porter’s dynamic voice helps bring the numbers to life as the authors depict the mediating, change-driven, and family-oriented commonalities of this age group. Since the authors carried out a considerable number of interviews and they limit their evangelical bias primarily to the last chapters of the book, it can be a valuable general resource. The Rainers’ insights make this a worthwhile listen for those who seek to understand America’s new largest generation and their motivations, fears, hopes, and perspectives on religion. R.Z.R. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2011]