Mike Winger
Occupation
SpouseAllison Winger
Websitebiblethinker.org
Youtube handle@MikeWinger
Youtube genre
Youtube subscribers1,000,000[3]
Youtube views229 million[3]
Stats updateMarch 2, 2026

Mike Winger is an American evangelical theologian,[4] Christian apologist,[2] and YouTube personality. Operating through his ministry BibleThinker, Winger teaches biblical theology for lay audiences. He is known for publishing in-depth exposés of spiritual abuse and sexual misconduct in Christian circles,[5][6][7] primarily surrounding individuals connected to the charismatic movement through Bethel Church (Redding), International House of Prayer, MorningStar Ministries, and Jesus Image.[8] Winger is a critic of cults, progressive Christianity, and atheism.

References

  1. ^ Buchanan, Cecilia (May 14, 2024). "Amidst Controversy, Benny Hinn Admits Regrets". Beliefnet. Archived January 24, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  2. ^ Voigt, Andrew (March 1, 2025). "Roman Catholic Apologetics Is Surging Online. Intended Audience? Protestants.". The Gospel Coalition. Archived January 24, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 24, 2026. Protestant apologist Mike Winger (BibleThinker) made a similar observation.
  3. ^ "Mike Winger". YouTube. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  4. ^ Unthank, Kennedy (February 16, 2024). "Mike Winger". Plugged In. Archived January 24, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  5. ^ Shepherd, Josh (April 25, 2024). "Despite Requests by Benny Hinn, YouTube Refuses to Remove Documentary Exposing Hinn's Alleged Deception". The Roys Report. Archived January 24, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  6. ^ Hall, Jono (January 22, 2026). "Mike Winger exposé shows Bethel Church's 'extended mercy' failed victims". The Roys Report. Archived January 24, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  7. ^ Martin, Stephanie (October 7, 2025). "Pastor Who Gave New Rapture Dates Is 'One of the Biggest Scumbags of 2025,' Says Apologist Mike Winger". ChurchLeaders. Archived January 24, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  8. ^ Winger, Mike (February 23, 2026). "The Fakest Prophet: Drugs, Women, and Terror". YouTube. Retrieved February 23, 2026.