Redeemed Zoomer

Redeemed Zoomer
Ackerman in 2025
Born
Richard Ackerman

(2002-12-17) December 17, 2002 (age 23)
New York, US
EducationSouthern Methodist University (BA, BS)
Spouse
Anna Marburger
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(m. 2024)​
Instagram information
Page
Years active2021–present
Followers60.3 thousand
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Years active2022–present
Followers39.4 thousand
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2020–present
Subscribers720 thousand
Views121 million
Redeemed Zoomer's voice (2025)
Ackerman's opening statement during a debate on the compatibility of Christianity and evolution.
Last updated: September 5, 2026
Websiteredeemedzoomer.com

Richard Ackerman (born December 17, 2002), known online as Redeemed Zoomer, is an American Presbyterian activist and YouTuber. He founded Operation Reformation (formerly known as Operation Reconquista) in 2023 and operates the Redeemed Zoomer YouTube channel, which has over 721,000 subscribers.

YouTube channel

Ackerman produced content across three YouTube channels and an Instagram account before achieving viral success with Redeemed Zoomer in 2022. His early content was created in his dorm room, often late at night. Ackerman also produces gameplay commentary videos, which feature him playing Minecraft while discussing topics such as theology and church history. He additionally hosts weekly or semi-weekly livestreams on YouTube in which he interacts with viewers.

Ackerman's content focuses on Christian theology, denominational differences, and church history. He is primarily known for Microsoft Paint–style explainer videos, characterized by his use of the Comic Sans font.

Operation Reformation

Ackerman is the founder of Operation Reformation, a Confessing Movement organization aimed at preserving theologically conservative congregations within mainline Protestant denominations, with the eventual goal of restoring them to theological conservatism, rather than founding more conservative splinter groups. The organization was originally founded as "Operation Reconquista," a name that is shared with the historic Reconquista. The group's website uses militant language and imagery, though they believe that violence is not needed for their goals. As part of the efforts of Operation Reformation, Ackerman also co-founded the Presbyterians for the Kingdom, a nonprofit organization seeking to advance theological conservatism in the PCUSA. The organization has sent representatives to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

References

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  2. 1 2 Boorstein, Michelle (March 8, 2026). "Religion influencers have become like Yelp for faith seekers". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 20, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. 1 2 3 Miller, Patrick (November 8, 2023). "Meet the Zoomers' Martin Luther". Christianity Today. Retrieved July 9, 2024.