On The Line Bryan and Bennett Reflect on 2025
Dec 22, 2025
The hosts reflect on the mission of making Lutheran theology compelling and accessible. They discuss the surprising resurgence of young people rediscovering Christianity through online platforms. A significant point highlights the digital presence gap between Lutherans and Catholics, urging a strategy to enhance visibility for Lutheran teachers. They share ambitious 2026 goals, including launching new courses and improving production quality. The vision for animated apologetics videos aims to answer common questions clearly, while funding strategies are laid out for future growth.
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Moment For Lutheran Renewal
- Lutheran theology can draw people both inside and outside the church by highlighting its biblical depth and beauty.
- This cultural moment shows young people returning to church, creating a strategic opportunity to increase Lutheran visibility online.
The Online Church Comes First
- Young seekers first encounter Christianity through online teachers and podcasts before visiting a local church.
- That online church of influencers often determines which denomination they eventually join.
Digital Visibility Gap
- The Catholic Church's digital footprint massively outpaces Lutheran presence, with roughly a 2,000:1 ratio.
- That imbalance means many seekers find Catholic content far more often than Lutheran content online.