New research commissioned by the Church of England suggests a growing number of young adults are discovering Christian faith through unexpected pathways, including social media and a renewed curiosity about spiritual questions. The study, based on interviews with adults aged 18 to 30 who began attending church after the Covid-19 pandemic, found that many had little or no previous Christian background. Podcasts, online testimonies, debates, and Christian influencers often sparked their initial interest, leading them to read the Bible, explore theology, and ask deeper questions about meaning, truth, and purpose. Personal invitations from friends, teachers, chaplains, clergy, and family members frequently encouraged them to attend church for the first time. Once there, many described finding genuine community, belonging, and thoughtful, authentic worship that encouraged them to continue exploring faith. Researchers concluded that assumptions about increasing secularisation may be changing, with many in Generation Z showing a fresh openness to the historic Christian faith and its answers to life’s deepest questions.