Upside Down Influencer

Are you selling out for the algorithm? If you don’t show up for a day… does that stress you out? What does it mean to be trusting in God OVER the algorithm? AND how do we manage the tension of adopting worldly social media tactics (because they often work), vs doing things in a God honoring way that might not reap the same "success?" 

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What does it look like to discern rightly when it comes to what we post on social media? How do we know what’s wise, what’s beneficial, and what simply might not be for us to post? Let’s talk about it. I also chat about the oversimplification of what we see online and why we need to be careful about looking at someone’s post and immediately telling other Christians to “stop acting like Pharisees.&rdquo...

How do we raise our kids (teens) in a social media world? That’s a big part of why I started this podcast but also - I’m not quitttte in that season. So I asked a parent who I believe did it really well. They made mistakes along the way, stayed rooted in the Lord, and now they have two young adults who have a healthy relationship with social media. I mean, that’s the goal right?

I am a huge advocate for using soci...

What if you never went viral? What if you faithfully created content for FIVE YEARS and it never grew the way you hoped? What if your friend’s podcast “took off” and yours stayed small? Even though you started at the same time?  Would you wonder if you heard God wrong? If He’s the one who called you to create, what do you do when the results never come? That’s exactly what we’...

This is part 2 to last week’s episode! I’m a content creator who loves Jesus. John is a Pastor who doesn’t create content but IS a consumer. (and loves Jesus) Annnnd we’ve both got some rules for ourselves as Christ followers on social media! John’s global, mine are more personal. But, I think as Christ followers we should all have our list. Thank you to today’s Sponsor! Evan, at Taxsonville.c...

I’m a content creator who loves Jesus. John is a Pastor who doesn’t create content but IS a consumer. Annnnd we’ve both got some rules for ourselves as Christ followers on social media! John’s are more global and mine are more personal. But, I think as Christ followers we should all have our list. This is a two part series. Come back for part two and let us know what YOUR rules are in the comme...

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it looks like to pursue social media wholeheartedly without slowly compromising the convictions God has placed on my heart. In this episode, I’m opening up about my interest in stepping into UGC, the tension I feel around making a living online, and the questions I’m asking as a Christ follower who also feels called to go full throttle with social media. I apolog...

What if you were in a massive social experiment for 42 days, cut off from the outside world and could potentially leave with 5 million dollars? Cory Sims did just that on a show called Beast Games, created by the famous Mr. Beast. With $5 million dollars on the line and millions of eyes on him, Cory’s faith, integrity, and character were impossible to miss. Despite walking away with nearly nothing, Cory left wi...

AI is rapidly changing the world. And just like social media, it’s a tool. But as Christians, we also know that the enemy loves to distort and misuse things that were meant to serve people. In this episode, Jessica sits down with Dale Wallace, creator of Ask LYTE, a Christian AI platform. They talk about how people are ACTUALLY using AI, some of the dangers hiding beneath the surface, and what Dale is doing abou...

In this episode, Mrs. American Tiffany Thornton shares how God redeemed her story and how she’s now using her platform for His glory. Jessica and Tiffany talk about her testimony, how Jesus carried her through (and got her out of) domestic violence, what it’s like to navigate the pageant world as a Christian, and why she feels called to use her influence to advocate for others and point people to Christ. This conversa...

As Christians, we’re called to love one another. But if we’re honest, that’s not always what it looks like online. In this episode, Jessica is joined by April Terrell, a care ministry leader, to talk about how we often show up on social media. They dive into heart posture, how to discern when to engage, when to step back and what to do when something on social media is simply beyond you.

What happens when new believers suddenly have big platforms? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Pastor Ryan Britt to explore that very tension. As more people come to faith online, they’re often looked to as spiritual authorities before they’ve had the chance to truly become rooted. So how should they navigate that? And how should the Church respond without elevating them too quickly or tearing them d...

It's easy to believe our “weaknesses” disqualify us from influence. We look at others online and count ourselves out. In this episode, Jessica sits down with Joshua Delp, whose story challenges that lie. Josh leads, teaches and speaks while living with a stutter that once made him question whether he could ever speak or lead publicly. They talk honestly about fear, obedience, and learning to trust God whe...

Can someone actually be called to be a social media influencer? And what if your calling doesn’t fit neatly inside a church building, even though you feel like it should? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Kadi Cole, a seasoned leadership coach and ministry leader with experience spanning both church and secular spaces. Together, they challenge the assumption that ministry only happens on a stage or behind ...

How do you know if the Holy Spirit is prompting you to post… or if it’s just you? Or what about when something online just seems a littleee off, but you're not sure why? How do we discern these things? In this episode, Jessica talks with Dr. Adam Flynt about discernment in the digital age. How do we hear God’s voice clearly, filter what we consume online, and steward social media as a mission ...

Is it ever worth “cheating the system” to gain followers or influence as a Christ follower, even if it works? Even if it leads to growth, opportunity, or money? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Evan Werthman, the creator behind Snaxsonville, to unpack the tension believers face in the online space. As Evan has experienced real success on social media, he’s seen the good, the bad, and the ugl...

Christmas is meant to feel joyful. Yet for so many people, the holidays tend to magnify what they’re already carrying … (grief, loneliness, comparison, disappointment, even pressure to perform online.) In the middle of social media’s highlight reels, it can feel like you're the only one struggling. In today’s episode, Jessica invites licensed family + marriage therapist Rebecca Maxwell from t...

If you’re a Christian creative, you know how easily "calling" can get tangled up with platform. In this episode, Jessica talks with Christian folk artist and songwriter Brice Davis about the tension between calling and platform and what it really means to choose faithfulness over fame in a social media society. Brice shares his journey in Christian music, how he navigates social media as an artist, and the jour...

In this episode, Jessica chats with Kelly Saxton about what it really looks like to navigate dating apps, long-term singleness, and faith in modern culture. What does it look like to stay faithful in your singleness in a world of swipes, situationships, and seasonal dating pressure? Kelly shares her honest experiences with online dating, how she sets boundaries that honor God, and what it means to keep hope alive whe...