Church ministry has dramatically changed in the last 20 years with the rise of social media, YouTube, and podcasts. Christians might listen to their own pastor for 30 minutes a week but watch their favorite podcaster for 30 minutes or more each day. How should church leaders navigate this outside influence? And how can Christians engage with and deploy this media for discipleship and the spread of the gospel?

In this panel discussion from TGC2025, Collin Hansen talks with Ruth Chou Simons, Kyle Worley, and Laura Wifler about how we should think about the relationship of influencers to our churches.

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In September 2026, at a private meeting of TGC Council members, Kevin DeYoung gave a presentation on responding to Christian nationalism. Because the council found it so helpful, DeYoung gave The Gospel Coalition permission to share his talk publicly.

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