Gospelbound Top Theology Stories of 2025
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Dec 16, 2025 Join Melissa Kruger, a ministry leader and podcaster, as she collaborates with Collin Hansen to dissect the most compelling theology stories of 2025. They delve into the intensified crackdown on Chinese house churches and the legacies of influential Christian leaders like MacArthur and Baucham. The conversation explores the impact of AI on religious knowledge, the revival of penal substitution debates, and the surprising rise of church attendance among UK youth. Additionally, they share favorite interviews and books, revealing insights into their personal and professional projects.
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A Year Of Commas Not Periods
- 2025 felt like a year of commas, not periods, with many unresolved debates and transitions.
- Collin Hansen argues most top stories set up future developments rather than final outcomes.
China's Renewed Church Crackdown
- China intensified a coordinated crackdown on urban house churches continuing trends since 2017–18.
- Hansen sees this as part of a broader confrontational posture toward Western-linked Christianity.
Evangelical Influence Fragmented By Media
- Generational and media shifts have fragmented evangelical influence since the internet era.
- Hansen notes older leaders like MacArthur and Dobson had near-ubiquitous reach that is now rare.
