RELEVANT Issue #53

COVER STORY: This generation is unlike any other: we’re passionate but cynical, visionary but struggling, connected yet more distant than ever. Twenty- and thirtysomethings have put their stamp on the world, and the world is watching. But how are we affecting our cultures, our churches and our families? And what are the effects of new technologies, ideas and trends on our generation? For this story we teamed up with the Barna Group to look at the data—and to figure out the truth about our generation of contrast. 18- First Word 20- Letters 22- Slices 38- Spotlight: Krotchet Kids 40- In Their Words: DeVon Franklin 42- Deeper Walk: Why Settle for Less? 44- The Pulse: In the defense of slow 46- Reject Apathy: Beyond Fourth Grade 50- The Drop: Us & Our Daughters, Head and the Heart, Bill Callahan  56- Is Fair Trade Fair? 60- Jimmy Fallon 64- (Almost) Everyone's Doing it: Why are most single christians having sex? 70- Owl City 72- The Non-Essential Guide to Fall: Fashion, Fun and footbal