Top Theology Stories of 2025 – Collin Hansen, Melissa Kruger

Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual discussion as they look back on the top theology stories of 2025 and look toward the year to come. They also share their favorite interviews and books from 2025, updates on personal projects, and what they’re each looking forward to in life and ministry in 2026.

In This Episode

01:04 — The Year of Commas: Trends and Implications
03:46 — Persecution of the Church in China
06:02 — Legacy of Influential Leaders Who Died in 2025
07:28 — The Shift in Evangelical Influence
10:33 — The Impact of Kay Arthur on Women in the Church
12:30 — Cultural Fragmentation and Media Influence
16:18 — Changes in Church Leadership: Archbishop of Canterbury and Catholic Pope
22:13 — Encouraging Trends in Church Attendance
30:43 — Penal Substitutionary Atonement and John Mark Comer
41:40 — The Role of AI in Spirituality and the Church
54:23 — The Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Death on Theological Discussions
01:11:29 — Book Recommendations and Personal Reflections
01:12:28 — Blaise Pascal: The Enlightenment’s Most Influential Thinker?
01:17:13 — Diverse Reading: Personal Stories and Historical Contexts
01:20:14 — The Beauty of Writing: Truth and Aesthetic
01:25:17 — New Project: Churchill and Lewis: For the Salvation of the World
01:35:40 — How You Can Support TGC

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