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These influencers are teaching Christianity online — and young people are listening
Christian influencers engage Millennials and Gen Z through podcasts, social media, and live events, addressing doubts and culture while 41% of young adults believe in God with certainty, Pew Research shows.
- Sunday in Atlanta, Millennial and Generation Z Christian influencers fill a gap in American religion by growing audiences on digital platforms and guiding young people ages 18-35 to biblical answers beyond Sunday sermons.
- With years of declining church attendance, these influencers say `Pew Research Center` found only 41% of people ages 18-35 believe in God with certainty in 2023-24, down from 65% in 2007.
- At just 22, Bryce Crawford teaches Bible chapters and evangelizes at countercultural events, practicing street evangelism at Pride parades, Burning Man, and pairing one-on-one talks with podcast live events.
- Followers say these hosts act like mentors and close confidants, with Anna Williams, 17, describing them as a 'big sister,' while scholars and observers warn about potential dangers of their celebrity influence.
- Connecting online and in person, scholars say these podcasters fit a long tradition of Christian celebrities, noting The Perrys faced criticism for political acts and deep cultural rifts complicate their outreach.
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These influencers are teaching Christianity online -- and young people are listening
Millennial and Generation Z Christian influencers are increasingly filling a void in American religion, growing audiences across digital platforms by steering young people to biblical answers to tough questions that aren't always answered in Sunday sermons.
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These influencers are teaching Christianity online — and young people are listening
Christian influencers are reaching hundreds of thousands of young people online. They share podcasts and videos with biblical advice on tough questions that aren't always answered in Sunday sermons.
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 31%
R 25%
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