Loving New Christians Means Not Handing Them a Mic

The modern altar call looks a little different now. An influencer announces they’ve found Jesus and before anyone can say “discipleship,” they’ve launched a podcast, started a YouTube channel and begun posting theology takes to thousands of followers.Obviously, that kind of story is worth celebrating. It matters when someone meets Jesus. Their joy is real and the desire to talk about it makes sense. But in the influencer era, sharing your excitement can turn into building a platform almost overn