Christian singer Lauren Daigle believes revival is already underway — and she says it’s Gen Z that’s leading the charge. Speaking with The Christian Post on the Dove Awards red carpet, the Grammy winner shared that she’s witnessing an unmistakable spiritual hunger among young adults, especially on college campuses.

“The future is the next generation when it comes to revival,” Daigle said. “I can’t even tell you how much I’m seeing in the next generation, especially on college campuses. It’s amazing to watch. It feels like we’re on the cusp of revival.”

Daigle contrasted this spiritual awakening with the mental and emotional crisis many young people face today. Gen Z is growing up amid digital overload, cultural pressure, identity confusion and record levels of anxiety and depression. Yet in the midst of those challenges, Daigle argues that God is stirring something new. “If you are feeling downtrodden, depressed or overwhelmed, just know there’s hope in Jesus, and it’s available now,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be in times to come.”

Instead of the disengaged or apathetic stereotype often assigned to Gen Z, she sees a generation searching for spiritual clarity and authenticity. “I feel like the next generation is a beacon of light for the world we’re living in right now,” she said. “I truly believe that with every fiber of my being. They’re hungry, and it’s palpable.”

That hunger shows up on tour as well. For Daigle, worship nights aren’t just performances — they’re opportunities to preach the nature and character of God. “His Word remains true and faithful,” she said. “If you don’t know Him, He’s an amazing One to know.”

Data appears to support what Daigle is seeing on the ground. The World Health Organization reports that suicide is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15–29, and rates of anxiety and behavioral disorders continue to climb. However, at the same time, Barna’s State of the Church 2025 initiative found that conversions among young men are rising sharply, with a commitment to Christ increasing by 15 percentage points among Gen Z men and 19 percentage points among millennials since 2019.

Jennie Allen, a Bible teacher involved with the UniteUS movement, says Gen Z is rejecting the darkness they’ve grown up surrounded by. “They’ve tasted the darkness in ways that, for other generations, it’s taken more like 40, 50, 60 years to taste that much darkness,” Allen told CP. “And I think they’re just sick of it, and they want a different way. They want hope.”

Daigle encourages young believers to quiet the noise — especially the noise of social media. “Get off social media,” she said. “What it does is it eliminates your ability to see your own worth.” Even as an adult, Daigle admits that she still has to pray through comparison and insecurity, asking God to reorient her heart.

Ultimately, she says revival doesn’t start on a stage but in silence — with Scripture, prayer and personal surrender. “Get quiet with Jesus,” she said. “There’s always something that He’s woven uniquely that only you can fill. He has a purpose for you on this planet.”

Daigle remains hopeful. “Hang on to hope. Hang on to Jesus. If you don’t know Him, this is the perfect time to know Him. He’s so kind, loving, faithful and passionate.”