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 down?

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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.

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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 a pulpit. Spoiler, it doesn't!

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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?

Together, they discuss:

Whether you’ve ever wondered “Should I post this?”, felt a quiet check in your spirit scrolling online, or want to steward your influence faithfully, this conversation will help you slow down, listen, and lead with wisdom.

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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.

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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 this episode we cover:

• Why the holidays tend to amplify whatever we’re already feeling... - joy, grief, loneliness, stress, or unmet expectations

• How social media intensifies comparison

• Navigating Christmas when you’re grieving - whether the loss is a loved one, a relationship, a dream, or the way life used to be

• The pressure to post like everything is fine

• Setting healthy emotional + digital boundaries

• Biblical encouragement -  how followers of Jesus can hold grief and hope in the same hands

If you’ve ever thought…“Everyone else’s life looks better than mine.” “I should feel joyful, but I don’t.” “Posting feels weird when I’m hurting.” This conversation will meet you right where you are.

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Her book makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for someone walking through a hard time, especially during the holidays!

You can also hear more from her on the Jesus and Your Mental Health podcast.

Connect with Pastor Jonathan by tuning into the The Jesus and Your Mental Health Podcast and Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin.

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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.

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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?

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Audrey may wear camo, but she is learning what it means to live anything but blended in. In this episode, Jessica sits down with Audrey Wikan - hunter, content creator, and spokeswoman for Drake Waterfowl. Together, they talk about navigating social media in the outdoor industry, Audrey’s walk with Christ, finding purpose beyond performance, and living with integrity in a world driven by image. So whether you’ve ever stepped foot in a duck blind or not, you’ll walk away challenged to stand out for Christ wherever God has placed you.

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What happens when a pastor becomes a food influencer? Jessica talks with Trey Curry (@treylovesfood) about why Christians should make the best content on the internet.

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