Dean Cain: The Gen Z Revival Nobody EXPECTED | CPAC

Overview

The video features discussion at CPAC centered on a perceived “Gen Z revival” of Christian faith and traditional values. Dean Cain and others argue that spiritual and cultural interest in religion is growing among young people, with signs showing up in mainstream spaces like sports and campus life.

A specific example cited is Ohio State University, where (according to the speaker) 2,000 students reportedly accepted Christ on campus.

Key Themes

• Increased social acceptance of faith talk: The conversation emphasizes that discussing religion openly is becoming more socially acceptable now than it was a few years earlier.

• Helping young converts become leaders (“come alongside”): Speakers suggest Christians should support new converts through:

  • conversation and mentorship
  • accessible media/content
  • engagement that connects politics “downstream to culture,” positioning media as a tool for influencing society

• Connection to backlash against “the woke left”: The revival is also linked to what speakers describe as pushback against the “woke left,” which they argue has encouraged some people to return to “faith and family and country,” reinforcing traditional values.

• Supporting statistics: The discussion references claims/statistics suggesting that:

  • Bible sales are rising among Gen Z
  • young men are returning to church

Dean Cain’s Faith-Based Entertainment Work

Toward the end, Dean Cain discusses his work in faith-based entertainment, highlighting two major platforms:

• Pure Flix (streaming)
• Great American Family

He says they will continue producing original series and movies designed to spark discussion and thinking—adding that creators sometimes play “the bad guy” while still delivering positive messages.

Conclusion

The video’s closing message is that believers and supporters all have roles in spreading the faith by:

• backing relevant projects, channels, and platforms
• doing so proudly while giving God the glory

Presenters / Contributors

• Dean Cain
• Bill (Unidentified speaker at CPAC, later referenced as “Fancher” who thanks the group)
• Fancher