In this inspiring episode of Crosswalk Talk, Michael welcomes Bobby Gruenewald, founder and CEO of the YouVersion Bible App—the world’s most downloaded Bible app. Bobby unpacks the record-breaking Bible engagement numbers from Easter 2025, including a staggering 18.95 million users engaged across their apps in a single day.

But this isn’t just about numbers—Bobby shares stories of spontaneous baptisms, college campus revivals, and surging interest in Scripture across regions like North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Central Asia. From humble beginnings with a BlackBerry and a big dream, YouVersion has grown into a global spiritual movement—with over 930 million installs and climbing.

Learn how digital discipleship is reshaping Bible engagement worldwide—and what’s next for YouVersion as they expand into personalized spiritual tools and new global-friendly platforms like Bible App Lite.

🗣️ Key Takeaways:

• Easter 2025 was YouVersion’s most active day ever, up 12% from last year.

• Gen Z is more open to the Bible than expected—especially in traditionally secular regions.

• Bible App Lite is reaching users in low-connectivity regions with offline tools.

• YouVersion is gearing up for a more personalized future with AI-powered engagement.

• “God’s Word. Everyone. Everywhere. Every Day.” — YouVersion’s global mission.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• 📱 Download YouVersion

• 🎨 Bible App for Kids

• 🌍 Learn about Bible App Lite

🙏 Let’s Reflect:

Have you underestimated the hunger for God’s Word today? Bobby reminds us that the gospel is not just surviving—it’s thriving in places we least expect. Maybe the revival we’re praying for is already happening... in our pockets.

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