Dr. Sharon O’Hara is a Christian influencer, speaker, blogger, and host of the award-winning Be The 25 Podcast, ranked #31 on MillionPodcasts Best 80 Christian Teen Podcasts and #24 on Feedspot’s 70 Best Christian Teen Podcasts Worth Listening To. Be The 25 also won Best Solo & Co-Host Podcast at the Selah Awards, which honor excellence in Christian publishing.

She is passionate about equipping Christians—particularly teens and young adults—to know why they believe and to keep on believing. Sharon’s authentic teaching style and passion for discipling the next generation to keep growing and going in their faith make her a sought-after speaker for churches, Christian schools, and youth groups. She is also the creator of the presentation series EMBRACE THE FAITH, EMBRACE THE BIBLE, HOLD ON TO YOUR FAITH, and HOW TO HELP YOUR KIDS HOLD ONTO THEIR FAITH.

A former police detective, Dr. O’Hara brings investigative skills and a research-based approach to Christian apologetics, presenting compelling evidence for why Christianity is both true and logical.

She is also an adventurer, having hiked the entire 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Along the journey, she engaged with hikers from diverse worldviews and documented her experiences from a biblical perspective in a blog that has drawn over 324,000 readers worldwide (trailjournals.com/cozy).

Dr. O’Hara holds a Master of Religion from Liberty University and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University, where she also served as an adjunct professor. She resides in central Florida with her husband, Steve, their golden doodle, Bailey, and their kitten, Lucky.

 

What is the 25?

Living the Christian life as a teen or young adult in today’s world is the greatest adventure you could ever be on. But like every adventure, it comes with its own set of challenges. Some of those challenges aren’t always easy to navigate through on your own. In fact, about 75% of Christian teens in local church youth groups walk away from the Church after graduating– and many walk away from Christ Himself.

But you don’t have to walk off the journey. And you certainly don’t have to walk the journey alone. There’s another option… You can BE THE 25% who WALK ON to make a lasting impact for Christ. You can also influence others. Research shows that it only takes 25% of a group to change the opinion and behavior of the majority.

BE THE 25 understands the unique challenges Christian teens and young adults face today. Our mission is to equip you with resources and a supportive community so you can navigate your faith journey with confidence and courage.

This is your call to BE THE 25. Come join us and get your faith ready for the journey ahead.

BE THE 25!
-Dr. Sharon O’Hara