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</html><description>Many are tired of online worship. What happened? When the pandemic forced churches online, digital worship seemed like the future. Congregations grew virtually, and pastors reached audiences they never imagined. But five years later, that momentum has faded. The church is discovering what technology can&#x2014;and cannot&#x2014;do for worship. On this episode, Thom and Sam explore why online engagement has declined and how churches can find balance between digital convenience and in-person community.</description><thumbnail_url>https://churchanswers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/24-25ChurchAnswers_UpwardRunning.jpg</thumbnail_url><thumbnail_width>800</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_height>200</thumbnail_height></oembed>
