The Berean Call

What The Berean Call does

The Berean Call is a Bend, Oregon-based Christian ministry that publishes a monthly newsletter (since 1986), produces a weekly radio program ('Search the Scriptures 24/7') hosted by T.A. McMahon, and distributes biblical discernment content via podcasts, a mobile application, an online store, and an annual conference. Its product portfolio is built around evaluating contemporary Christian teachings, cults, end-times movements, and theological trends against Scripture, modeled after the Bereans of Acts 17:11. Core content assets include books authored by co-founder Dave Hunt (notably 'The Seduction of Christianity'), DVDs, and free digital downloads hosted at davehunt.org.

The underlying technology layer is a conventional digital content distribution stack: a Subsplash-powered mobile app available on iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle; podcast syndication through Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon/Audible, and Spotify; an e-commerce storefront (store.thebereancall.org); and newsletter delivery via email and postal mail in English, Spanish, German, audio, and printable PDF formats. The organization does not disclose any proprietary technology, patents, APIs, AI/ML capabilities, or data assets.

The business model is a hybrid of donation-funded ministry operations and modest product sales. Free content (newsletter, radio, podcasts, app, free eBooks) is supported by recurring donations and contributions, while the online store sells books, DVDs, downloads, and merchandise at one-time prices. International supporters outside the US access the paid newsletter by annual subscription, and physical product distribution internationally is handled through regional channel partners in Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the UK.

Name

The Berean Call

Legal name

The Berean Call

Website

https://thebereancall.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Berean Call is a Bend, Oregon-based Christian discernment ministry that publishes a monthly newsletter, weekly radio program, podcasts, books, and an annual conference for individual Christian audiences seeking biblical evaluation of contemporary teachings and theological trends.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing and Christian Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPABALAA

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasting

SECONDARYMPABABAC

Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Broadcast Radio Networks

SECONDARYMPAJAHAC

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

SECONDARYMPAJAHAI

Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

Keywords

• Christian ministry content
• Biblical discernment resources
• Religious publishing
• Christian radio programs
• Theological education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization operates as a ministry funded primarily through donations and contributions from supporters
2. Product Sales (Books, DVDs, Downloads): Online store selling books, DVDs, book downloads, audio downloads, and Berean Bites merchandise. Free eBooks available at davehunt.org
3. Newsletter Subscription: Monthly newsletter available free by postal mail or online; large-print edition available at nominal cost; paid subscription for international addresses outside the U.S.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Berean Call is a non-profit Christian ministry that publishes a monthly newsletter on biblical discernment, produces the weekly 'Search the Scriptures 24/7' radio program and multiple podcasts, sells books and DVDs through an online store, operates a mobile app distributing its content, and hosts an annual conference in Bend, Oregon. Its content addresses apostasy, end times, cults, Calvinism, Catholicism, Islam, Israel, psychology in the church, and other theological and cultural topics, framed around Acts 17:11.

Product overview

The Berean Call is a Christian ministry offering a multi-platform content portfolio centered on biblical discernment and theological education. The core offerings include a monthly newsletter (published since 1986), the Search the Scriptures 24/7 radio program, the TBC Podcast and Apostasy Update podcast series, and an annual conference. Content is distributed via a mobile app for iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle, with additional distribution through multiple podcast platforms. The product line includes books by Dave Hunt and others (available in print, large print, and digital formats), DVDs, and free eBooks through davehunt.org. The ministry addresses topics including apostasy, end times prophecy, cults, Catholicism, Calvinism, Islam, Israel, psychology in the church, and emerging religious movements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Berean Call Newsletter Monthly newsletter published since 1986 covering biblical discernment topics including apostasy, end times, cults, Calvinism, Catholicism, Islam, Israel, and theology. Available in English, Spanish, German, audio, printable PDF, and large-print formats, delivered via email or postal mail.
• Search the Scriptures 24/7 Radio Program Weekly radio program hosted by T.A. McMahon engaging guests in discussions that biblically evaluate popular trends, teachings, cults, and end-times topics. Programs released each Friday.
• TBC Podcast Podcast series featuring content from The Berean Call on biblical discernment, theology, and contemporary religious trends, distributed via iTunes, Google, Amazon, Audible, and Spotify.
• Apostasy Update Podcast Podcast series hosted by T.A. McMahon focusing on apostasy and discernment issues in the modern church.
• The Berean Call Mobile App Mobile application published through Subsplash, available on iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle, publishing most of The Berean Call's content to mobile devices.
• Books and Publications Published works by Dave Hunt and others, including 'The Seduction of Christianity,' 'What Love is This?' (on Calvinism), 'Beyond Seduction,' 'Judgment Day!,' 'Occult Invasion,' 'The Case for Zionism,' and 'Understanding Christian Zionism.' Available in print, large-print, and digital download formats via the online store and davehunt.org.
• Annual Berean Call Conference Annual conference featuring speakers on biblical discernment, prophecy, end times, and theological analysis, held in Bend, Oregon.
• DVD and Video Content Video content and DVDs including 'Lest We Forget DVD' and other ministry and outreach video resources sold through the online store.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• Christ The Way (Canada)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForeign distributor for The Berean Call products in Canada. Contact: www.christtheway.ca, Toll Free 1-866-576-2700, Fax: 519-743-7441
• Christian Witness (Australia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForeign distributor for The Berean Call products in Australia. Contact: www.christian-witness.org, ph:+61351460280, fax:+61351460270
• South Africa DistributionregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForeign distributor for The Berean Call products in South Africa. Contact: [email protected], ph:(011)976-2941, cell:0846053919
• NPN Videos (UK)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForeign distributor for The Berean Call products in the United Kingdom. Contact: http://www.npnvideos.com/, ph: 0333 800 8888

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Wretched: Todd Friel's discernment-focused radio and podcast ministry critiquing contemporary Christian teaching and culture — directly comparable radio-first, theology-critical format and tone to 'Search the Scriptures 24/7'.
• Stand to Reason: Greg Koukl's apologetics ministry producing radio, podcasts, and training content for Christians evaluating contemporary culture and belief systems — overlapping delivery model and discernment focus with The Berean Call.
• American Family Association: Conservative Christian advocacy and media organization with radio programming, newsletters, and topical commentary — comparable conservative-discernment tone and multi-channel content distribution to The Berean Call.
• Got Questions Ministries: Online Q&A ministry addressing biblical, theological, and discernment questions across hundreds of topics — comparable digital content depth and topical coverage to The Berean Call's archive and topical resource library.
• Christian Research Institute: Hank Hanegraaff-led apologetics and discernment ministry producing the Bible Answer Man radio broadcast and an extensive online Q&A and article library — directly comparable to The Berean Call's biblical discernment radio program and newsletter content stack.
• Ravi Zacharias International Ministries: Apologetics organization producing podcasts, radio, and speaking content for Christian audiences worldwide — comparable multi-channel apologetics ministry with global English-language reach and similar theological positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Moody Radio: Established Christian radio network affiliated with Moody Bible Institute, producing and syndicating multiple radio programs — overlaps on distribution infrastructure and doctrinal discernment positioning.
• Focus on the Family: Large multi-issue Christian ministry with a daily radio broadcast, podcasts, and topical content library — overlapping broadcast and content distribution model but at significantly broader scale and topical scope.
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: Major evangelical organization with a long-running radio broadcast (The Hour of Decision), online content, and global ministry footprint — overlaps as a long-running, multi-format Christian broadcasting and publishing entity.

Regional players

• The Truth Network: Christian radio syndication network hosting multiple teaching and discernment programs — comparable in distributing religious radio content from a US base with station-level reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thebereancall
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheBereanCall/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebereancall
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebereancall
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berean-call

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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