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December 2025
Hi [[data:firstname:"All"]],
Merry Christmas!
Have you ever noticed some people can be difficult to
buy for? Choosing gifts has always been a mixed bag,
but let me suggest one you may not have thought about
for those young adults in your life. How about a new
Bible? Don’t scoff! The Los Angeles Times recently reported
that “Bible sales were up 11% this year over 2024, part
of a continuing boom in Bible sales. That includes 2.4
million sold in September as part of a surge that coincided
with the death of conservative Christian activist Charlie
Kirk.”1 But it isn’t only the “Kirk effect.”
Bible sales have been growing steadily since 2021.
And it isn’t only Bibles that are seeing a resurgence.
Barna reports young people are leading the way in a
return to church attendance, too. “Millennials and Gen
Z Christians are attending church more frequently than
before and much more often than are older generations.
The typical Gen Z churchgoer now attends 1.9 weekends
per month, while Millennial churchgoers average 1.8
times—a steady upward shift since the lows seen during
the pandemic” (emphasis mine).2 Further,
the Religious News Service notes how Christian clubs
on college campuses are booming, too.3 What’s
going on?
Many believe that Generation Z—teens and young adults
born before 2012—are looking for true connection and
meaning. COVID and Zoom schooling left them disillusioned
with only virtual interactions, and they are seeking
big ideas and real relationships with people. I’ve been
seeing this in my own ministry as our different social
channels are gaining attention, especially when I address
fundamental issues such as clips about the Bible, God’s
existence, atheism, and the value of family and children.
Gen Z is hungry for real answers to an otherwise artificial
social life.
Yet, we cannot call it a full-scale revival, as another
trend we’re seeing—and this one more alarming—is that
college-educated Gen Z women are now the ones leaving
the faith the fastest.4 While young men are more and
more attracted to the faith, young women, specifically
those who are educated through the secular university,
are becoming non-affiliated. Sociologist Ryan Burge
believes that what’s happening is those who are claiming
Christianity are becoming deeply committed, strong Christians,
while those who in the past had taken on the name of
Christian because they were raised in a particular denomination
are disavowing themselves of that label. In other words,
the lukewarm are disappearing.
Still, I want to give those who are running towards
Christ the best opportunity to grab hold with both hands,
and that means reaching them not only in their hearts,
but in their minds as well. You can help, too! Check
out our first story below and see why this point in
history is a real Christian Turning Point and how your
support can make a huge difference in their lives.
MINISTRY UPDATE
As noted above, there has been a lot of engagement and
discussion on the various social platforms. I engage
with both believers and non-believers on TikTok, X,
and Instagram, but it is on YouTube where most of the
interactions occur. Right now, I publish two short clips
every day as well as our weekly long-form podcast. These
are also spread over the socials. Please be sure to
subscribe, comment, and like the videos, as that helps
them become even more visible.
I’m working on plans for our Dare to Defend Conferences
for 2026, and it looks like there may be more than one
as we are looking at different locations across the
nation. Want a conference near your town? Reply to this
email and get in touch! Want to see what the D2D conference
is like? You can purchase prior years and stream them!
See
https://www.comereason.org/daretodefend/
for a list.
Again, don’t forget the launch of our new online curriculum
entitled “Uncovering the Hidden Riches of Christian
History.” I’m very excited about this project. It looks
good and the content is really top-notch! It’s also
a pretty unique approach to online learning. I wanted
to create something that would be easy enough for a
casual believer who wants to know more about Christianity’s
development and influence upon our world while still
being able to scale up to a rigorous, challenging study
of theology, worldview, and history for homeschoolers.
It can also serve as a great small group plan for Bible
studies.
Check out the intro video and outline
at the website to hear more. You can also take class
#1 for free!
HAVE ME COME AND SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT!
Do you have a winter event coming up at your church
or would you like your group to hear more about how
to better understand the times and share their faith?
Now’s the time to reach out! I have several openings
for fall and winter months, and I’d love to come out
and talk to your congregation or group, large or small!
Get in touch (just reply to this email) and I can even
supply you with ideas and some of the most popular talks
I’ve given. I’d love to add you to our schedule!
FINANCIAL UPDATE
It’s the end of the year, and now is the time when I
look to my supporters to help judge how much I will
be able to accomplish next year. I really do appreciate
those who give to help this ministry reach so many,
such as those Gen Zers who are searching for truth.
Please consider providing an end-of-year gift at
https://www.comereason.org/turningpoint,
and if the Lord leads, perhaps even become one of the
Defenders, those partnering with me on a monthly basis.
Perhaps you can pick up some
Come Reason merch at our online store,
too.
And as always, I covet your prayers. Please let me know
how I can pray for you, too!
Blessings,
Lenny
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Act While This Time Is Unique
Our culture is shifting. Young people want to find stability
in faith and Come Reason Ministries is meeting that
moment head-on with truth, clarity, and the hope of
the Gospel. We’re already seeing incredible results:
more young people are engaging with our content, asking
deep questions, and discovering the solid reasons behind
the Christian faith. But this turning point won’t last
forever. Watch this video and find out how you can make
a difference in our Christian Turning Point!
Watch ➤
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The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Fine Tuning That Destroyed
His Atheism
What happens when an atheist digs into the science behind
the universe? For filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis, exploring
cosmology, DNA information, and the staggering improbability
of life led him on a three-year journey he never expected—one
that ended with his new documentary Universe Designed.
In this interview Lenny sits down with Michael to talk
about how fine-tuning evidence shook his atheism, why
cosmology, physics, and DNA point to an intelligent
Creator and how 36 hours of interviews with Hugh Ross,
Stephen Meyer, Frank Turek, J. Warner Wallace, Sean
McDowell, Mary Jo Sharp, and Mike Licona formed the
backbone of his new film.
Watch ➤
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Contradictions in the Bible? Watch These Myths Collapse
in Minutes
Are there contradictions in the Bible? Critics confidently
claim "the Bible is full of errors," and many
Christians feel anxious when challenged. But here Lenny
takes those challenges head-on — and shows why most
so-called contradictions collapse the moment you understand
context, language, and logic.
Watch ➤
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Pilgrim in the Algorithm: How Digital Echo Chambers
Poison Your Faith
In a world where every scroll shapes our soul, what
does it mean to live a godly life in the Age of the
Algorithm? Drawing from Romans 16:17–27 and John Bunyan’s
Pilgrim’s Progress, this talk explores how today’s digital
landscape—echo chambers, provocateurs, tribal identity,
politicized faith, and endless distraction—creates modern
versions of Bunyan’s "Poisonous People."
Watch ➤
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How to Quickly Debunk the Jesus-Horus Myth
it's Christmastime and that means that atheists will
begin trotting out the supposed parallels between Jesus
and the Greek myth of Horus. The Horus-Jesus connection
myth has much of what makes an urban legend appealing.
Yet, all you need to do is to think a bit and the paper-thin
claims of Jesus's stolen resurrection will quickly
melt away. Here are five points to consider.
Read more ➤
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Three Essential Gifts for Christmas
In order to properly celebrate Christmas, there are
three specific gifts that one must have. These have
always been given since the very first Christmas and
the wisest among men will continue to offer them, not
only in this season, but all year long.
Read more ➤
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Upcoming Speaking Events:
The Power of Christmas
December 28, 2025
The Church Family Fellowship
4130 Adams Street
Riverside, CA 92504
Details ➤
Jesus's Favorite Book
January 4, 2026
The Church Family Fellowship
4130 Adams Street
Riverside, CA 92504
Details ➤
The Responsibility of Service
January 28, 2026
The Church Family Fellowship
4130 Adams Street
Riverside, CA 92504
Details ➤
So Close and Yet So Far
February 22, 2026
The Church Family Fellowship
4130 Adams Street
Riverside, CA 92504
Details ➤
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References
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Smietana, Bob. “Bible Sales Keep Growing, Even as
Many Americans Lose Their Religion.” Los Angeles
Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2025, www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-11-27/bible-sales-keep-growing-even-as-many-americans-lose-their-religion.
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“New Barna Data: Young Adults Lead a Resurgence
in Church Attendance.” Barna, Barna Group,
14 Oct. 2025, www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/.
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Post, Kathryn. “Is There Religious Revival among
Gen Z?” RNS, Religion News Service, 21
Oct. 2025, religionnews.com/2025/10/21/is-there-religious-revival-among-gen-z/.
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“Gen Z Women Struggle with Christian Faith and Community.”
Barna, Barna Group, 15 Oct. 2025, www.barna.com/trends/gen-z-women-struggling-in-faith/.
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