What happens when a church measures the state of its beliefs—not by opinion, but by truth? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, pastors Jake Each, Matt Hoffert, Michael Rhodes, and Sam Anderson unpack the recent State of Theology survey from Ligonier Ministries that reveals both encouragements and serious concerns within American evangelicalism. From confusion about the Trinity and the Holy Spirit to alarming misunderstandings about sin, salvation, and the authority of Scripture, this episode explores what these results say about the church—and why theological clarity matters for everyday disciples. Because if we drift from sound doctrine, we drift from the gospel itself.

The 2025 State of Theology survey reveals a troubling lack of biblical understanding within the American church, showing the urgent need to return to sound doctrine and faithful discipleship. Churches must prioritize biblically qualified leadership and the regular teaching of God’s Word to prevent drifting toward superficial faith. We hope that discussing these findings will help our church recommit to truth, maturity, and a strong gospel witness in our culture and buy into our current focus on theological understanding and biblical literacy. This conversation will challenge you to think biblically, love truth, and grow in deeper conviction rooted in God’s Word.