Joey Orlando is a youth evangelist and passionate communicator dedicated to helping middle school and high school students discover hope and purpose through a relationship with God. With over 15 years of youth ministry experience, including seven years as a youth pastor, Joey has seen more than 270 first-time salvations and over 140 water baptisms in his local church, and has spoken at 24 youth events in the past seven months, leading 146 students to respond to the gospel. A North Central University graduate, he brings a unique perspective after leaving a successful corporate career to pursue his calling in full-time youth ministry.

The challenges facing today's youth aren't subtle anymore. When anxiety, isolation, and confusion seem louder than ever, where do young people turn to rediscover hope and purpose?

For Joey Orlando, the answer starts with recognizing a deep hunger beneath the noise. Drawing from his decades of experience walking alongside teenagers, he explains that the darker the cultural moment becomes, the more powerful the light of faith is when it finally breaks through. His perspective points to a generation that isn't apathetic but searching and ready to respond when offered something real and life-giving.

In this episode of the Align & Abide podcast, Dr. Kim Tran is joined by youth evangelist Joey Orlando to discuss restoring hope and purpose in today's youth. They explore why anxiety and depression are rising among students, how technology has shaped a generation's struggles, and why faith-based communities are more important than ever. Joey also shares practical ways parents, churches, and mentors can step up and make a lasting impact.